3-Day Porto City Tasting Experience - Portugal

When you arrive at the airport, you will take a taxi or the metro to your city hotel, located in the heart of the centre of Porto. You’ll sleep in a small-scale boutique hotel that’s only about a 10-minute walk from the old town. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and the owners have preserved many of the original details. They’ll make you feel very welcome and are happy to provide tips on what is best to see in the city.

Today you’ll head out on a tour to a world-renowned winery, learning about the local delicacy and of course getting to have taste. The winery has been run by the same family for centuries and the wonderful smell of wood and yeast welcomes you when you enter. Once you have learnt all about the production and aging process and viewed the rows of barrels, you’ll get to enjoy a good glass of port in the adjacent garden. Afterwards, walk up the hill to the lookout point to find a nice view over Porto as the river winds through the city centre.

This morning the real adventure begins as you pick up your rental car and continue your journey through Portugal. A good place to choose next is the Douro Valley with its green wine terraces, white villages and bodegas.

To get to know Porto in a responsible way, you’ll hop on a bicycle and together with a private guide you’ll cross the streets, discovering hidden highlights and local street art along the way. To get to the other side of the river, take the ferry with your bike. On the other side of the river you’ll find the district of Gaia with picturesque streets and see how locals live their traditional daily lives. On with this unique ride, you’ll be able to reach secret streets and spots only known by the locals.

Today you will not just learn how to make the typical Portuguese dessert, Pasteis de Nata, but you’ll also get to know authentic Portuguese hospitality. Enjoy a traditional three-course Portuguese meal with a local family family who absolutely love to socialise and have a real passion for cooking. Get ready for some fun. One thing is certain, you won’t leave here hungry! After a few hours, you’ll stroll back to your hotel with a full belly and new friends for life.