"The best way to know a country is by learning about its gastronomy. You will love Portugal at “first bite”!"
Have you selected Portugal for your next travel trip? Or are you still planning? Well if food and wine are part of your interests then search no further! Portugal is a gastronomy wonder. We have the perfect program for you to indulge the very best of the Portuguese cuisine, and even better, to learn it!
This experience takes place in the North & Douro areas of Portugal, where you will indulge the beauty of the Douro vineyards slopes, the charms of the small rustic village of Penafiel as well as the historical & glamourous Porto city.
Your are invited to select the length, between 3 or 5 nights, at our charming hotels (3 night program includes one night at each of the small hotels: 1872 River House (Porto); Solar Egas Moniz (Penafiel); Quinta do Vallado (Peso da Régua). The 5 night program includes 2 nights at 1872 River House (Porto); 2 nights at Solar Egas Moniz (Penafiel) and 1 night at Quinta do Vallado (Peso da Régua).
Besides the charming hotels you will also experience a typical portuguese gastronomy workshop where afterwards you will eat the epic feast that you have just made (can be for lunch or dinner). And you will also do a visit to a wine cellar with wine tasting at Quinta do Vallado and a typical portuguese dinner for two (you can choose to have dinner in Solar Egas Moniz or Quinta do Vallado).
What else? Just come along and enjoy a real portuguese gastronomy vacation!
So here is how it works:
- 3 night program: 1 night at each property: Solar Egas Moniz (Penafiel); Quinta do Vallado (Peso da Régua); 1872 River House (Porto)
- 5 night program: 2 nights at Solar Egas Moniz (Penafiel); 2 nights at Quinta do Vallado (Peso da Régua) and 1 night at 1872 River House (Porto)
This tour is self drive so it is up to you to decide your date of departure, we will be here!
The company providing the car rental service is Europcar. The car is a Seat Ibiza with A/C or similar. The car is rented for 3 or 5 days (pick up and drop off at Porto airport or dropoff at other Europcar point).
The total price of the program for 3 nights is from €635 per person sharing a double room. Special seasons, weekends, single and solo traveller supplements applies.
The total price of the program for 5 nights is from €860 per person sharing a double room. Special seasons, weekends, single and solo traveller supplements applies.
- 3 or 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast for two in a double room;
- Car Hire for 3 or 5 days, arranged through Europcar (pick up and dropoff at airport or other Europcar point);
- A typical Portuguese Cooking Workshop for two (at Quinta do Vallado and afterwards you eat the epic feast that you have just made);
- A traditional dinner for two including a starter, main dish and dessert at Solar Egas Moniz (drinks are not included);
- A wine tasting and cellar visit experience (at Quinta do Vallado);
- A wine tasting and cellar visit experience (at Quinta da Aveleda);
- A vintage food tour with Taste Porto;
- A booklet of your trip with inside tips for unforgettable memories and local experiences.
Couldn´t find what you were looking for in our offer? We would ♥ to reduce, increase, modify, change, and finally we can do the tour depending on your interests and availability. Contact us: info@welovesmallhotels.com.
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