Wine Journey through Portugal
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Day 1--Friday, July 1st, 2022
Welcome reception/dinner included Overnight Flight Arrival in Porto (note: you will be departing on June 30 in order to arrive here on July 1st.) Transfer from airport to hotel. Check in at the amazing 5* Porto Bay Flores and time to rest. Later this evening, we will be meeting for a welcome reception and our first wine tasting! |
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Day 2: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022
Breakfast & lunch included Porto Today we will see this picturesque Old Town and learn of it's history. Our fist wine tasting and lunch at one of the best restaurant's in Vila Nova de Gaia, with spectacular views over the city of Porto. |
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Day 3: Sunday, July 3rd, 2022
Breakfast & lunch included Douro Region "the capitol of Porto Wine" The Douro river is spectacularly beautiful with the hills falling steeply down to the water´s edge with terraces of vines...here we will enjoy a river cruise in a "Rabelo Boat". These were used to carry the barrels of Porto wine to the cellars. Marvel at the rows of twisting vines, lush trees, and colorful houses from a different perspective. |
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Day 5, Tuesday 5th July 2022
Breakfast and lunch included Lisbon Walking City Tour We'll start by the city centre, admire the imposing riverside square Praça do Comércio and enjoy a short walk in the downtown area – Baixa, the main shopping district and the typical quarter of Alfama – the oldest section of Lisbon with its picturesque narrow streets and alleys. Continue to Belém district, where to find the monuments related with the historical golden period of the Portuguese Discoveries by Sea - Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jerónimos Monastery, built in the 16th century, a jewel of Manueline art (visit its church & cloisters). |
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Day 6, Wednesday 6th July 2022
Breakfast and lunch included Lisbon – Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais Our journey continues to the picturesque and romantic town of Sintra, classified by UNESCO, set in the middle of beautiful mountains--we'll visit the town Palace, once the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family. it's a must see! |
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Day 7, Thursday 7th July 2022
Breakfast and dinner included Lisbon--Day at leisure Today you will have the day to do whatever you'd like. We'll experience some of the music culture and meet for dinner and a FADO show in the evening! |
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Day 8, Friday, 8th July 2022
Breakfast and lunch included Alentejo Region Heading south, we'll arrive at another famous wine region--Alentejo. You will notice the difference in landscape from the northern region and the difference in wines. As we travel, you will also notice the plentiful cork trees along the road and all of the olive trees as this is also a high producing olive oil region (you will smell it along the way). |
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Can you imagine yourself sitting in a café having a drink or a coffee enjoying this beautiful city of Porto?
Yes! You'd be so relaxed just people watching. Taking a stroll and admiring the red-tiled houses throughout the city. Historic cityscapes… mouthwatering cuisine… aromatic wine… Northern Portugal awaits you with open arms for the journey of a lifetime! |
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Have you been looking to explore your creative side?
We've got you covered! We will explore the national tile museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), which is set in Madre de Deus Convent. With one of the largest collections of tile and mosaics in the world, it's collections allow a journey through the history of tile. We'll be having a workshop here on "painting your own tile"! Let's see how creative you are! Or you can choose from a design already there and just paint it. |
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FlightsFlights into Porto (OPO) airport are usually a red-eye out of Boston (departing around 9:30/10pm). With a connection they usually arrive around noontime.
You will be departing on June 30th in order to arrive on in Porto July 1st, 2022. |
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If you'd like to stay later either in Portugal or on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores to do some more exploring, email Anna Soares our travel planner extraordinaire so she can can assist you. She can help you design a personal itinerary, while recommending excellent options for you. You can also contact her to book your flights, so that will take one task off your plate!
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