Flavours of the Douro
From
£1,892pp
From
£1,892pp
Flavours of the Douro
Foodies and wine enthusiasts are front of mind on this journey infused with flavours at every turn that captures the culinary expertise and viniculture heritage of this European hotspot.
Overview
The meandering Douro River is at the heart of this celebratory crusade of all things culinary and cultural. Porto serves as the first stop, with an excursion to seek out its architectural splendours, sip port in a centuries-old wine cellar and cruise across the river under the shadows of six soaring bridges.
Travelling around the medieval hilltop villages and vineyards of the Douro Valley, the tour encompasses authentic wine estates, an old-fashioned bakery, and traditional eateries, with plenty of tastings and occasions to interact with the local people of the places. Additional itinerary inclusions feature visits to ancient castles, baroque palaces, and finally, some time to unwind by the sea.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Arrive in Porto and welcome dinner at the hotel
✓ Day 2: Included Porto city tour, ‘Six bridges’ river cruise and port tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
✓ Day 3: Included tour and canal cruise in Aveiro and a guided tour of Viseu
✓ Day 4: Included visits to the historical villages of the Douro Superior and Beira Interior regions, including Marialva, Trancoso, and Almedia, with a cheese tasting
✓ Day 5: Included visit to Favaios, with a muscatel tasting, the Bread and Wine Museum, and Quinta Avessada, with a wine tasting, lunch and talk by local owner
✓ Day 6: Included visit to wine cellars in the Lamego region with ham and cheese tastings, a tour of Regua, and a visit to a quinta with a tasting
✓ Day 7: Included visits to Vila Real, Casa de Mateus, and Guimaraes
✓ Day 8: Free time in Povoa de Varzim and flight back to the UK
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 7 Nights
- Board: 15 Meals
- Departing: Cardiff
- Offer Date: Various Departures for 2026 & 2027
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ Seven nights' carefully chosen four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in Porto (2 nights), Longroiva (2), Tabuaço (2) and
Povoa de Varzim (1)
✓ Seven breakfasts, seven dinners and one lunch
✓ A ‘Six bridges’ cruise along the Douro River
✓ Five wine tastings
✓ A city tour of Porto
✓ A port wine tasting in a local cellar
✓ A visit to Aveiro and a canal cruise
✓ A guided tour of Viseu
✓ A full-day excursion of the historical villages of the Douro Superior Region
✓ A visit to a traditional adega with a wine tasting
✓ A lunch in a local quinta with a tasting and a talk by the owner
✓ A visit to a traditional bakery, including a demonstration and tasting
✓ A visit to a Lamego region sparking wine cellar
✓ A visit to Lamego with a ham and cheese tasting
✓ A visit to Regua
✓ A full-day excursion to Vila Real, with a visit to Casa de Mateus and Guimaraes
✓ Return flights to Porto
✓ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
✓ All mandatory local taxes and charges
Tour Highlights
✓ Uncover the highlights of historic Porto, along the riverbanks and beyond
✓ Take to the waters of the Douro River, passing under six bridges
✓ Cruise along the canals of Aveiro in a traditional, coloured boat
✓ Observe the UNESCO-listed Foz Côa Valley, home to an open-air Palaeolithic rock art site
✓ Sample various types of port in Vila Nova de Gaia, a hub of the port industry
✓ Experience a sparkling wine tasting experience in the Lamego region
✓ Feast on a lunch in a traditional quinta, complemented by a wine tasting and a talk by the owner
✓ Tour Lamego, the birthplace of port wine, and eat locally produced ham and cheese
✓ Explore the medieval town of Guimarães, viewing the castle and restored palace
✓ Embark on a guided tour of the hilltop town of Viseu, with its 13-century cathedral
✓ Journey around the historical villages of the Douro Superior Region and enjoy a cheese tasting in Almedia
✓ Sip on Moscatel in the authentic wine village of Favaios, taste bread from a local bakery, and visit the Bread and Wine Museum
✓ Discover beautiful Vila Real, and explore the orate Palacio do Mateus with its pretty gardens
✓ Spend time ambling around the seaside resort of Povoa de Varzim at your own pace
Accommodation
✓ Axis Hotel, Porto (nights 1-2)
✓ Longroiva Hotel & Thermal Spa, Longroiva, (nights 3-4)
✓ Plácido Hotel Douro Tabuaço, Tabuaço, (nights 5-6)
✓ Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Povoa de Varzim (night 7)
Further Information
Operator: Newmarket Holidays
Departure: Alternative departure airports available
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