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Flavours of the Douro

Top Highlights

 Porto Portugal

Uncover the highlights of historic Porto, along the riverbanks and beyond

Porto, Portugal

Take to the waters of the Douro River, passing under six bridges

Traditional Coloured Boat, Aveiro, Portugal

Cruise along the canals of Aveiro in a traditional, coloured boat

Foz Côa Valley Portugal

Observe the UNESCO-listed Foz Côa Valley, home to an open-air Palaeolithic rock art site

Itinerary

Further Highlights

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

What The 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

Dates & Prices

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Belfast City George Best

May 2026 - October 2026

from £2,359 pp

6 dates available

Birmingham

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,729 pp

7 dates available

Bristol

May 2026 - October 2026

from £2,359 pp

6 dates available

Edinburgh

May 2026 - October 2026

from £2,205 pp

6 dates available

Glasgow

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,935 pp

7 dates available

Humberside

September 2025 - October 2026

from £2,155 pp

7 dates available

Inverness

September 2025 - October 2026

from £2,209 pp

7 dates available

Leeds Bradford

May 2026 - October 2026

from £2,235 pp

6 dates available

London Gatwick

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,839 pp

7 dates available

London Luton

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,865 pp

7 dates available

London Stansted

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,785 pp

7 dates available

Manchester

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,905 pp

7 dates available

Newcastle

May 2026 - October 2026

from £1,835 pp

6 dates available

Norwich

September 2025 - October 2026

from £2,209 pp

7 dates available

Southampton

September 2025 - October 2026

from £2,209 pp

7 dates available

Teesside International

May 2026 - October 2026

from £2,209 pp

6 dates available

Accommodation

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