Apr–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
PORTUGAL · WINES + CULTURE
PORTUGAL — DOURO & ALENTEJO
Discover Douro and Alentejo through their table traditions.
DURATION11 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYPortugal
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Lisbon → Alentejo → Douro → Porto → Wineries
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Douro River
2Schist terraces
3Alentejo
4Portuguese grape varieties
5Two Portuguese terroirs
The Douro and the Alentejo show two very different wine Portugals. In the north, schist, terraces and the Douro River shape hillside wines; further south, warm plains, cork oak forests and Portuguese grape varieties create a broader reading of the country's wine diversity.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Lisbon
The trip begins in Lisbon, with time for regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Lisbon.
DAY 2
Lisbon — landscapes and culture
More time in Lisbon, now with local ingredients, restaurants and Lisbon's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Lisbon → Alentejo
The journey leaves Lisbon and heads to Alentejo, with the rest of the day focused on visits to properties and tastings discussed in Alentejo.
DAY 4
Alentejo — selected experiences
The day in Alentejo combines vineyards, producers and tastings in Alentejo.
DAY 5
Alentejo — local experience
The stay in Alentejo continues with cellars, terroirs and local Alentejo styles.
DAY 6
Alentejo → Douro
The route between Alentejo and Douro changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, visit vineyards, producers and tastings in Douro.
DAY 7
Douro — local experience
The stay in Douro continues with cellars, terroirs and local styles of Douro.
DAY 8
Douro → Porto
From Douro to Porto, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional gastronomy and table-side experiences in Porto.
DAY 9
Porto in depth
Day in Porto for local ingredients, restaurants and Porto's culinary tradition.
DAY 10
Porto → Wineries
Travel from Porto to Wineries. After arrival, the day opens up space for local ingredients, restaurants and the culinary tradition of wineries.
DAY 11
Wineries — full day
Wineries gets a full day for markets, producers and flavors of Wineries.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Flavors, markets, wines and traditions at the table guide the itinerary. The sequence between Lisbon and Wineries gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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