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8-Day Gourmet Food & Wine Itinerary Across Portugal

July 18, 2025 • 0 Comment

Below is a luxury 8-day Gourmet Food & Wine Itinerary across Portugal, designed specifically for discerning travelers who appreciate refined cuisine, award-winning wines, and authentic cultural experiences—all delivered in a relaxed, private, and fully chauffeured journey with Portugal Magik Private Tours.

This itinerary blends Michelin-level dining, boutique wine tastings, and regional specialties, spanning Portugal’s most gastronomically rich regions—from Lisbon and Alentejo to the Douro Valley and Porto.

🍴🍷 8-Day Gourmet Food & Wine Itinerary Across Portugal

For Discerning Travelers Seeking Culinary & Cultural Excellence

Day 1 – Welcome to Lisbon: A Taste of the Capital

Highlights: Arrival, gourmet welcome dinner, local wine

  • Private airport pick-up and transfer to a luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon (e.g. Bairro Alto Hotel or Verride Palácio Santa Catarina)

  • Afternoon at leisure or guided stroll through Chiado & Bairro Alto

  • Welcome dinner at a renowned Lisbon restaurant (e.g. 100 Maneiras or JNcQUOI Avenida) with curated Portuguese wine pairing

Overnight: Lisbon

Day 2 – Lisbon’s Flavors: Markets, Petiscos & Rooftop Tastings

Highlights: Private food & market tour, tastings, Fado dinner (optional)

  • Guided morning gourmet walking tour through Lisbon’s traditional markets (e.g. Mercado da Ribeira), artisan shops, and hidden tascas

  • Tastings of petiscos, artisanal cheeses, and ginjinha

  • Afternoon at leisure or optional pastry workshop

  • Dinner at a Michelin-recommended rooftop venue (e.g. Suba or Seen Lisboa)

  • Optional: Fado performance with wine & petiscos pairing in Alfama

Overnight: Lisbon

Day 3 – Alentejo Wine Country: Évora & Surroundings

Highlights: Wine tasting at Cartuxa, Évora UNESCO visit, countryside lunch

  • Depart Lisbon with private driver/guide to Alentejo (approx. 1.5h)

  • Stop at Adega da Cartuxa for private tasting including iconic Pêra-Manca

  • Explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Roman and Gothic landmarks

  • Gourmet countryside lunch at Monte da Ravasqueira or Herdade dos Grous

  • Optional: Olive oil tasting or cork estate visit

Overnight: Luxury wine estate or boutique hotel near Évora (e.g. São Lourenço do Barrocal)

Day 4 – Alentejo Flavors & Boutique Estates

Highlights: Amphora wine tasting, gourmet slow lunch, vineyard relaxation

  • Visit Herdade do Rocim for a guided tasting of Talha (amphora) wines

  • Lunch with wine pairing at a stylish winery restaurant overlooking the plains

  • Afternoon: vineyard walk, countryside relaxation, or spa treatment

  • Optional visit to Monsaraz, a stunning hilltop village with panoramic views

Overnight: Alentejo (same as Day 3)

Day 5 – Scenic Journey North: Dão & Douro Regions

Highlights: Dão wine tasting, scenic drive, Douro check-in dinner

  • Transfer north toward the Douro Valley, stopping en route in the Dão region

  • Visit Quinta dos Carvalhais or Casa da Passarella for elegant alpine-style reds

  • Lunch at a regional restaurant with curated Dão wines

  • Continue to the Douro Valley, checking in at a luxurious wine hotel (e.g. Six Senses, Quinta do Vallado, or Vintage House)

  • Sunset welcome dinner with Douro DOC wine pairing

Overnight: Douro Valley

Day 6 – Douro Valley: Wine Estates, Views & a Private River Cruise

Highlights: Two winery visits, vineyard lunch, Douro River cruise

  • Morning visit to Quinta do Crasto or Quinta Nova for high-end red and white tastings

  • Gourmet lunch in the vineyard or at a winemaker’s table

  • Afternoon: Private boat cruise on the Douro River with sparkling wine onboard

  • Optional: Wine blending workshop or Port barrel tasting

  • Relaxing evening with optional light dinner or room service at the estate

Overnight: Douro Valley

Day 7 – Porto: Port Wine Lodges & City Gourmet Scene

Highlights: Private Port tasting, city walk, Michelin-level dinner

  • Transfer to Porto (approx. 1.5h)

  • Private visit to a historic Port wine lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia (e.g. Taylor’s or Graham’s), with aged Tawny tasting and cheese pairing

  • Light lunch overlooking the Douro River

  • Afternoon: Guided walk through Porto’s charming Ribeira, Livraria Lello, and Clérigos

  • Farewell dinner at a top Porto restaurant (e.g. DOP by Rui Paula or Casa de Chá da Boa Nova – 2 Michelin Stars)

Overnight: Luxury hotel in Porto (e.g. The Yeatman, Torel Palace Porto)

Day 8 – Departure or Optional Extension

Highlights: Morning at leisure, airport transfer

  • Private transfer to Porto Airport (or Lisbon upon request)

  • Optional add-ons:

    • Coastal day in Aveiro & Costa Nova

    • Visit to the Vinho Verde region

    • Extension to Spain’s Galicia or Rioja regions

🍇 Itinerary Includes:

  • Private transportation in luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicles

  • Hand-selected 5-star boutique or wine hotels

  • All winery visits, tastings, and select gourmet meals

  • Expert English-speaking driver/guide throughout

  • Fully customizable and flexible itinerary based on preferences

Let Portugal Magik Curate Your Gourmet Journey

From vineyard lunches to private river tastings, Portugal Magik crafts luxurious and personalized experiences that go beyond the guidebooks. Perfect for couples, friends, or small groups seeking culture, comfort, and culinary depth.

Your Journey, Fully Tailored with Portugal Magik

For more than 14 years, Portugal Magik Private Tours has been assisting discerning travelers with everything from private transfers to multi-day tours and curated luxury experiences. Whether you need seamless transportation between cities, private day trips, or a fully customized itinerary, our Mercedes-Benz fleet and English-speaking driver-guides ensure the highest level of comfort and service.

Most of our guests choose tailor-made 7–12 day itineraries, combining Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Alentejo, and the Algarve. With our Portugal Magik Ambassadors™, every trip is designed to match your pace and preferences — from wine tastings and fine dining to cultural highlights and hidden gems.

Fill in the form below to request your custom itinerary. From simple transfers to once-in-a-lifetime luxury tours, we will tailor every detail of your Portugal journey.

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