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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 Name
Portugal Real Food Adventure
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
7
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Learn how to make the iconic Portuguese tart pastel de nata (egg custard tart) with a cooking class in the Belem area of Lisbon.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk., MUSEUM VISITS & OPENING TIMES Many sites, attractions and museums are closed on Mondays (and sometimes Tuesdays). We recommend checking the opening times of anywhere you're interested to visit and making reservations where required/possible.

Day 1 - Porto
Ola! Welcome to Portugal. Your adventure starts in Porto – a coastal city known for its medieval riverside district, azulejo tile-covered buildings and, of course, fortified port wine. You have a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. After, get to know each other over an included dinner of one of Porto’s (and Portugal’s) favourite dishes – the francesinha. Although technically a sandwich, it’s most definitely a meal – and one you’ll need a knife and fork for! After, you could take an evening stroll along the river or grab a drink at one of the city’s many wine cellars.
Day 2 - Porto
Taste your way around Porto today while exploring the city’s old bridges, cobbled streets, merchants’ houses and cafes. Led by a local guide, you’ll start with coffee and pastel de nata (the famed Portuguese custard tart). Continue through the Ribeira District, sampling local specialties like bolinho de bacalhau (salted cod fritters) and a glass of wine, then pop into a classic tasco (bar) for a cachorrinho (Porto’s mini version of the hot dog) and a cold beer. Finish the tour at a traditional mercearia (family-run grocer) with a charcuterie board and a glass of port wine. You have free time for the rest of the day – maybe pull up a chair in a taverna and order another glass of port.
Day 3 - Douro Valley to Coa Valley
Take a scenic morning drive through the Douro Valley. Your first stop of the day is Quinta da Pacheca (winegrowers since 1738) for a guided tour, picnic lunch and wine tasting. Over a couple of glasses of local wine (and a port, of course), you’ll share an assortment of olives, sausages, fruits, salads, regional cheeses and more. Then continue to the Coa Valley – known for the combined efforts of passionate locals to rewild the area, starting with the reintroduction of ancient cow breeds. Your accommodation tonight is a homestay in the historic village of Castelo Rodrigo. Take some time to enjoy the views of the surrounding hills, then regroup for a home-cooked dinner showcasing local produce. You could also check out some of the Coa Valley’s open-air paleolithic rock art paintings nearby.
Day 4 - Alentejo
Say adeus to the Coa Valley and drive south to the medieval village of Marvao in the Alentejo region. This part of Portugal is known for its centuries-old olive groves. Visit a local olive oil producer to learn how this liquid gold is made before tasting some of it of course! A delicious lunch will be included at the olive mill where everything is homemade and prepared with the olive oil they produce. You'll then have an opportunity to plant your own olive tree and perhaps pick up a bottle of olive oil to take home (the perfect souvenir!). Later continue the drive to your hotel in Castelo de Vide – considered one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval towns. Relax or take some time to stroll the cobbled streets of the old Jewish quarter before enjoying an included dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - Lisbon
Drive further south to Evora today. Evora is the capital of Alentejo and is steeped in history – as seen in the centrally located Roman Temple. Check out the highlights on an orientation walk with your leader, then enjoy free time for lunch. The city is famous for bread soup and pork clam stew – but just ask your leader if you need recommendations. Then it’s time to hit the road to Lisbon, arriving in the late afternoon. Take some time to freshen up, then regroup for an orientation walk of Portugal’s capital. Along the way, you’ll get to try ginjinha, a sweet cherry liqueur from Lisbon. The rest of the evening is free. Maybe ask your leader for authentic dinner options or check out a live fado show – a genre of Portuguese soul music that originated in Africa and has evolved to suit the streets of Lisbon.
Day 6 - Lisbon
Spend the morning exploring Mercado da Ribeira (aka Time Out Market) – a historic market with stalls selling fresh produce and artisanal goods, bars and even a cooking school. Afterwards, make a short detour for a canned fish tasting, offering a glimpse into one of Portugal’s most beloved culinary traditions. You’ll then head to the Belem neighbourhood for a pastel de nata cooking class. First made in the 16th century by nuns, the mixture of crispy pastry and creamy egg custard filling is Portugal’s best-known dessert. If you have time, you might also want to stroll past the pastel-coloured buildings up to the Sao Jorge Castle – one of the city’s best views. As it’s your last night together as a group, you could head out for farewell dinner together and raise a toast to a brilliant week eating your way around Portugal.
Day 7 - Lisbon
With no activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast. If you’d like to spend more time in Lisbon, just speak to your booking agent.
Day 8 - Lisbon
Today, there are no activities planned and your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to spend more time in this gorgeous city, just speak to your booking agent.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
24-04-202630-04-2026AUD $ 3,159-
01-05-202607-05-2026AUD $ 5,430-
15-05-202621-05-2026AUD $ 4,650-
22-05-202628-05-2026AUD $ 4,890-
19-06-202625-06-2026AUD $ 4,890-
11-09-202617-09-2026AUD $ 4,890-
18-09-202624-09-2026AUD $ 4,890-
25-09-202601-10-2026AUD $ 4,890-
02-10-202608-10-2026AUD $ 4,890-
09-10-202615-10-2026AUD $ 4,890-
16-10-202622-10-2026AUD $ 4,890-
23-10-202629-10-2026AUD $ 4,890-
30-04-202706-05-2027AUD $ 5,060-
07-05-202713-05-2027AUD $ 5,060-
14-05-202720-05-2027AUD $ 5,060-
21-05-202727-05-2027AUD $ 5,060-
28-05-202703-06-2027AUD $ 5,060-
11-06-202717-06-2027AUD $ 5,060-
25-06-202701-07-2027AUD $ 5,060-
16-07-202722-07-2027AUD $ 5,060-
20-08-202726-08-2027AUD $ 5,060-
03-09-202709-09-2027AUD $ 5,060-
10-09-202716-09-2027AUD $ 5,060-
24-09-202730-09-2027AUD $ 5,060-
01-10-202707-10-2027AUD $ 5,060-
08-10-202714-10-2027AUD $ 5,060-
15-10-202721-10-2027AUD $ 5,060-
22-10-202728-10-2027AUD $ 5,060-

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public bus, Metro, Tram

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