A Taste of the Mainland

Arrive at Lisbon Airport, where a private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city centre. After check-in, spend some time settling in and exploring the surrounding neighbourhoods.

In the late afternoon, join a guided Lisbon Petiscos walking tour through the city’s traditional streets. This culinary experience introduces Portuguese “petiscos” (small plates) served in local taverns and traditional shops. Along the way, taste regional cheeses, cured meats, codfish pastries, sardines in olive oil, and local wines and beers while discovering Lisbon’s vibrant food culture.

Begin the day with a guided walking tour through Lisbon’s historic neighbourhoods. Explore the narrow cobbled streets of Alfama, one of the oldest districts in the city, and visit São Jorge Castle for panoramic views across Lisbon and the Tagus River.

Continue through the Chiado district and visit the iconic Santa Justa Lift before arriving at the grand Praça do Comércio. From here, board a traditional Lisbon tram for a private ride through the city’s historic hills while listening to a live Fado performance, Portugal’s most iconic musical tradition.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at a renowned seafood restaurant in Lisbon’s Chiado district.

Travel south of Lisbon to the Setúbal region for a unique oyster farming experience. Wade into the water alongside oyster farmers to learn about oyster cultivation and harvesting.

After the demonstration, enjoy freshly harvested oysters and a seafood lunch served with sparkling wine, surrounded by the natural beauty of the coastal environment. After returning to Lisbon, the afternoon is free to relax.

In the evening, experience an exclusive tasting menu at Belcanto, the acclaimed two-Michelin-star restaurant led by Chef José Avillez. Dinner is served at the Chef’s Table, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the kitchen and a creative reinterpretation of Portuguese cuisine paired with local wines.

Depart Lisbon with a private driver and travel toward the Douro Valley. During the journey, stop for a traditional Portuguese lunch featuring roasted suckling pig, a regional specialty slow-roasted in a wood oven.

After lunch, continue to the Douro Valley and check in at your countryside wine estate overlooking the vineyards and river.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy scheduled spa treatments before dinner. In the evening, relax with a barbecue dinner served outdoors in the gardens.

Begin the day with a scenic transfer to Pinhão village, where vintage classic cars await. Travel along the famous N222 road through the Douro Valley, one of the most beautiful drives in Portugal.

Upon arrival at the river dock, board a classic wooden yacht for a private cruise along the Douro River. During the four-hour journey, enjoy lunch prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Rui Paula while admiring the terraced vineyards and dramatic landscapes of the valley.

After the cruise, return to your hotel before heading out in the evening for dinner at a local restaurant in the region.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before departing the Douro Valley for Porto with a private transfer.

Upon arrival, join an epicurean walking tour of Porto led by a local food expert. Discover the city’s culinary traditions by visiting local markets, traditional taverns, and pastry shops. Taste regional cheeses, traditional snacks, and classic Portuguese sweets while learning about the history and culture behind Porto’s food scene.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at a contemporary restaurant led by Chef Vasco Coelho Santos, known for creative modern Portuguese cuisine.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Porto Airport for your departure flight.

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