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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
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Included highlights
Douro River cruise
Pinhão
Casa de Mateus
Chapel of Bones
Cork factory
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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.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Porto
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Get to know Porto like a true tripeiro, Porto resident, as you follow your local guide.
Pass citywide icons such as Liberty Square, Carmelitas Church, and the Baroque-style Clérigos Tower
Stop for coffee and a sweet treat at a local cafe
Visit Porto’s central market where local merchants sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more
Wander along the medieval lanes of the Old-World Ribeira district
Take a scenic drive through the local neighborhoods and past the Douro riverfront
Enjoy a free afternoon in Porto or add an excursion.
Port Wine Cellar & Lunch
From $109 per person
Day 4: Free day in Porto
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Porto or add an excursion.
Guimarães
From $75 per person
Douro Valley Countryside2 nights
Day 5: Pinhão & Douro Valley
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Pass the rolling hills and small villages as you make your way to the town of Pinhão.
Board a traditional rabelo, a flat-bottomed boat, and float along the Douro River
View the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley
Enjoy free time to explore, shop, and eat lunch
Then, continue to drive through the Douro Valley and settle in to your countryside hotel. Sit down for an included dinner featuring local specialties this evening.
Day 6: Casa de Mateus & wine tasting
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting
Spend the morning at Casa de Mateus.
Admire the architecture of the Baroque-style mansion, which is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Portuguese countryside
Tour the mansion and its gardens, which were designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni in the 18th century
Then, stop at a local restaurant to enjoy an included lunch featuring regional food and wine.
End the day by visiting a winery in the Douro Valley. You'll sample three wines that come from some of the most prestigious wine-producing areas in Portugal.
Alentejo2 nights
Day 7: Alentejo Region via Dão Region
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting, Tasting
Travel through the scenic landscapes of northern Portugal today.
Stop in the city of Lamego to see the stunning staircase that leads to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remédios and taste a traditional pastry
Continue on to tour a winery in the Dão region
Learn why Dão is one of Portugal’s most prominent wine regions and enjoy sampling some of the varietals during a tasting and lunch
After, continue on to the Alentejo region.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Évora & Alentejo wine tasting
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine tasting
Follow a local guide as you stroll through the streets of UNESCO-recognized Évora, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Take in the region’s whitewashed homes and intricate tilework
Pass the remains of the Roman temple and enter the Chapel of Bones
Join a local guide and visit a vineyard in the Alentejo region this afternoon.
Learn about viniculture and the history of the estate
Sample both white and red wine that’s produced at the estate
Sit down for a light lunch and wine tasting led by a sommelier
Enjoy time to shop for wine and local products
Lisbon2 nights
Day 9: Lisbon via cork factory & olive oil farm
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
As you travel to Lisbon, stop to learn about locally produced cork and olive oil.
Visit a cork factory to learn about how the material is created, harvested, and used to seal wine bottles.
Join a local guide for a tour of an olive grove and farm
Learn about olive oil production and the importance of the olive grove ecosystem
Sample the olive oil along with some regional tapas made with homemade products
Then, continue on to Lisbon and enjoy a free evening in the city or add an excursion.
An Evening in Portugal: Fado Show with Dinner
From $105 per person
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon & cooking class
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Farewell dinner
Set off on a guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city.
Admire views of the city from Eduardo VII Park and pass the Praça Marquês de Pombal as you travel along Avenida da Liberdade
Stop at the waterfront to discover the city’s maritime heritage at the Monument to the Discoveries and Tower of Belém
View the outside of the church at Jerónimos Monastery, built to honor voyagers
Try pastéis de nata, a famous Portuguese custard tart
Walk through the bustling Time Out Market
Try your hand at making traditional Portuguese cuisine at this evening’s cooking class. Then, enjoy the three-course meal you’ve prepared and toast to your trip during a farewell dinner.
Flight Home
Day 11: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Lisbon.
Extension to Lisbon
Why’s it so easy to fall in love with Lisbon? There’s the stunning seafront, incredible architecture, the captivating history—and we can't say enough about the food. Keep your adventure going and look to your expert Tour Director to make the most of your time in Portugal's capital.
Lisbon2 nights
Day 11: Free day in Lisbon
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Lisbon or add an excursion.
Setúbal Region Wine Tasting & Lunch
From $119 per person
Day 12: Free day in Lisbon
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Lisbon or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Sintra & the Portuguese Riviera
From $89 per person
Flight Home
Day 13: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
The tour was well planned and fun. Wine tastings at lunches were great.
Manuel our tour director was excellent,amusing,informative and made everyone comfortable.
City guides were very good too.
EF Go Ahead Tours replied on 12/08/21
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Food& wine in Portugal
09/10/21 by 1st-time traveler Liem
Wines were good, learned a lot from olive oil makers, cork makers. The traditional Portuguese foods are too bland. The drivers were very good in negotiating the vineyards
EF Go Ahead Tours replied on 12/06/21
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Beautiful Portugal
09/20/19 by 1st-time traveler Laura
This tour was a tour of a lifetime. From the time I left my house to the time I got back to my house nothing was less than spectacular. EF took care of everything and everything was amazing
EF Go Ahead Tours replied on 10/31/21
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
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.
Vila Galé Porto Ribeira
This boutique hotel is located in the Massarelos neighborhood. Guests enjoy a lounge, bar, and outdoor terrace. Nearby you’ll find the Douro River, Tr...
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Vila Galé Douro
This contemporary hotel is located on the Douro River. Guests enjoy a spa, vineyard views, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find the Régua train station...
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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...
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VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel and Spa
This modern hotel is located near the business center of Lisbon. Guests enjoy a wellness center, outdoor pool, and Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find Avenida ...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare package and you'll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Portugal, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code TPO.
Tour pacing & mobility
You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with some hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of boats.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Transportation & arrival information
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Porto and depart from Lisbon. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
A boat ride on the Douro River is included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation is by private motor coach.
Baggage allowance
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
Clothing & packing tips
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
Health
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code TPO.
Cuisine
Portuguese food is fresh, hearty, and delicious. Try seafood stew cooked in a cataplana, a shell-shaped copper pan, or the national dish, bacalhau (salted cod). A couvert, or simple plate of bread, butter, and olives, is often served when you sit down to a meal—while it is free in many restaurants, some will add a charge to your bill for it.
The main notes in Portuguese wines vary greatly based on which region you’re visiting, but the flavors remain robust and full-bodied throughout the country. The grapes used in Port are grown in the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley and give the sweet, red dessert wine its signature flavor. Wines of the Dão region such as Mencía and Touriga Nacional have a unique, complex taste due to the areas high altitudes. You’ll find more aromatic white wines in the Alentejo region, whereas the Setúbal region is world-renowned for the fruity, fortified Moscatel de Setúbal wine.
Electricity & air conditioning
Portugal operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other electrical device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances, but these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Time zones
Portugal is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and five hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm on tour.
Currency
You will use the euro on this tour.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
Tipping
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Purchasing excursions on tour
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
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