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Food & Wine: A Taste of Portugal

11 days  |  15 days with Madeira & Lisbon extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $164

Group size
12–22 travelers
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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Activity level

Sip and savor the flavors of Portugal.

Terraced vineyards nestled along the Douro River and in the Alentejo region make up Portugal's quaint wine country while lively markets define the bustling city blocks of Porto and Lisbon. On this small group Food & Wine Tour, you’ll experience all sides of the country’s culinary culture as you explore Portugal from top to bottom. Learn about local traditions as you sip vinho at an 18th-century mansion in the Douro Valley and attend a cooking class in Lisbon to create some of the region’s famous dishes.

Your tour package includes

  • 9 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches with beer or wine
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 3 wine tastings
  • 1 cooking class
  • 4 tastings
  • 8 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Douro River cruise
  • Pinhão
  • Casa de Mateus
  • Chapel of Bones
  • Cork factory
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Time Out Market
  • Portuguese cooking class

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Porto today.

Porto

Day 2: Arrival in Porto

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Portugal! Settle in to your hotel in the heart of this 2,000-year-old, UNESCO-listed city. Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Reviews

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Food & Wine A taste of Portugal

1 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Jun 2025

Overall the tour is not impressed for a recommendation or a return for another tour from EF. Almost all hotels are lack of minimum bathroom essentials. Except a few updated but overall nearly all are old and not support for older travelers. With only 1 suitcase allowed for...

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Excellent guide, wine & food

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Marilyn, traveled in May 2025

Luciano was our guide and he was on it at all times. He was knowledgeable and fun.

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Loved our Food & Wine trip to Portugal !

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Evelyn, traveled in May 2025

As soon as we arrived at the airport with our luggage, our tour director Luciano, was there to greet us and transport us to our first hotel. We had a little bit of free time before we met the rest of the people in our tour in the hotel bar area for a complementary drink. What I...

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in May 2025

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4 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Gary, traveled in May 2025

Over all, I enjoyed the trip and found Susanna to be an excellent tour director. The wineries we visited were excellent. Here are some things I feel could use improvement: 1. Have a an included wine tasting in Porto. 2. An included wine tasting in Regua would have been nice. 3....

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4 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Sharon, traveled in May 2025

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Porto - Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina

This historic hotel is located in the heart of Porto. Guests enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and an on-site bar. Nearby, you'll find the Clérigos Tower, the Luis I Bridge, and the Port Wine Cellars.

Douro Valley - Lamego Hotel & Life

This countryside hotel sits on its own orchard and vineyard in Lamego situated in the Douro Valley. Guests enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools, stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and the beautiful garden. Nearby you’ll...

Évora - M’Ar de Ar Muralhas

This upscale hotel is located in the historic center of Évora. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find Giraldo Square, the Chapel of Bones, and the Church of St. Francis.

Lisbon - Lumen Hotel

This impressive hotel is located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Lisbon. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, a fitness center, and the Lisbon Light Show, which takes place in the hotel’s garden each day. Nearby, you’ll find...

Madeira - NEXT Hotel

This modern hotel is located in the vibrant city of Funchal. Guests enjoy amenities such as a rooftop pool, a fitness center, and a spa treatment room. Nearby, you'll find Blandy's Wine Lodge, the CR7 Museum, and Quinta Vigia...

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Flights

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