Portugal Real Food Adventure
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Tour Overview
Uncover the flavours of Portugal on this seven-day adventure full of delicious bites, local wines and age-old culinary traditions. Start off with a tasting tour of Porto – tucking into the iconic francesinha sandwich and plenty of the city's famous fortified wine. Then head east to picnic in the vineyards of the Douro Valley, roll up your sleeves for homestay dinner in Coa Valley and meet a passionate olive oil producer in Marvao. Finish your foodie adventure in the Portuguese capital with a glass or two of ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur), a pastel de nata cooking class and a visit to the historic Mercado da Ribeira.
Trip Code: ZMZP
Start
Porto
End
Lisbon
Destination
Portugal
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public bus, Metro, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Days
7
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a homestay-style guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a dinner full of local produce.
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Learn how to make the iconic Portuguese tart pastel de nata (egg custard tart) with a cooking class in the Belem area of Lisbon.
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Meet local producers along the way, including winemakers in Douro Valley and an olive oil factory where you can taste-test everyone’s favourite cooking staple.
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Sample iconic regional dishes – francesinha, cured meats, cheese, bolinho de bacalhau (salted cod fritters), canned fish and more – all alongisde a local leader who knows all the best spots.
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Explore the picturesque riverside district of Porto, the coastal hotspot of Lisbon and the rolling hills of the lush Douro Valley – all quintessential stops on a Portugal trip.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public bus, Metro, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Included activities
- Porto - Francesinha dinner
- Porto - Food tour inc Pastel de Nata, Tasco, Cachorrinho & Mercearia
- Douro valley - Guided Tour, picnic lunch & wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca
- Coa valley - homecooked dinner with locally sourced produce
- Alentejo - Olive Oil farm visit with tasting & Olive tree planting
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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