🍷 8-Day Private Wine & Gastronomy Tour of Portugal

From Alentejo to Douro Valley – A Luxurious, Crowd-Free Journey for Wine Lovers

Private Tour | 8 Days / 7 Nights | Customizable | Available Year-Round

📍 Starting Point

Lisbon or Porto (Flexible pick-up)

🚘 Transportation

Private Driver-Guide in Deluxe Mercedes-Benz Vehicle

💼 Tour Type

Private, Fully Customizable, All-Inclusive Add-Ons Available

🏨 Accommodation

Luxury Boutique Hotels & Wine Estates (Recommendations Provided – Book Separately)

📝 Tour Highlights

• Exclusive wine tastings included at top estates in Alentejo & Douro Valley

• Stay at handpicked luxury hotels & wine estates (booked separately by guest or with our concierge support)

• Private Douro River cruise & optional star-gazing experience in Monsaraz

• Gourmet dining experiences at top wineries and restaurants (optional add-ons)

• Explore authentic villages, pottery workshops, and megalithic heritage

• Plenty of free time for spa, rest, and vineyard views

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Welcome to Portugal & Alentejo Wine Country

• Private pick-up from Lisbon or Porto

• Drive into Alentejo with scenic countryside views

• Hotel check-in (e.g., Convento do Espinheiro)

• Free evening to relax or enjoy dinner at your hotel’s gourmet restaurant

Day 2: Wine, Pottery & Stargazing in Monsaraz

• Private tasting at São Lourenço do Barrocal estate

• Visit to São Pedro do Corval pottery village

• Explore Monsaraz medieval village

• Optional Dark Sky Observatory star-gazing session under Alqueva’s sky

Day 3: Ancient Stones & Alentejo Gastronomy

• Morning visit to Cromeleque dos Almendres (stone circle)

• Stop at Arraiolos, known for handmade tapestries

• Winery visit with tasting at Herdade do Esporão

• Optional dinner at the hotel or in historic Évora

Day 4: Scenic Transfer to Douro Valley

• Optional morning tasting at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova or Cartuxa

• Scenic drive to the Douro Valley

• Check-in at your chosen wine estate hotel (e.g., Quinta Nova Relais & Châteaux)

Day 5: Douro River & Valley Wines

• Premium tasting at Quinta do Crasto or Quinta do Vallado

• Optional lunch at DOC Restaurant by Chef Rui Paula

• Private Douro River cruise with optional wine aboard

• Leisure evening

Day 6: Cooking & Wine Experience

• Cooking session + tasting lunch at Castas e Pratos

• Optional scenic drives to nearby miradouros or wine estates

• Optional farewell dinner at The Vintage House or hotel estate

Day 7: Final Relaxation & Free Time

• Late start – enjoy the spa, nature walks, or wine bar

• Optional visits to nearby towns such as Lamego

• Farewell dinner at your wine estate (optional)

Day 8: Departure Day

• Transfer back to Lisbon or Porto (airport/hotel)

• Optional scenic stops on the way

💎 What’s Included

✔️ Private English-speaking driver/guide throughout the 8 days
✔️ Luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle with Wi-Fi & bottled water
✔️ All pre-arranged wine tastings at selected estates
✔️ Private Douro River cruise experience
✔️ Toll fees, fuel, parking, and taxes

❌ What’s Not Included

✘ Accommodation (recommendations provided; we can assist with booking if needed)
✘ Meals (except those included in wine tasting programs)
✘ Entry tickets or optional activities (e.g., observatory, spa, cooking classes unless added)
✘ Personal expenses & gratuities

🛌 Accommodation Suggestions

(To be booked independently or with our concierge assistance)

• Alentejo Options:
   • Convento do Espinheiro (Évora)
   • São Lourenço do Barrocal (Monsaraz)
   • Torre de Palma Wine Hotel (Monforte)

• Douro Valley Options:
   • Quinta Nova Relais & Châteaux
   • Six Senses Douro Valley
   • The Vintage House Hotel
   • Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta

🎯 Why Choose Portugal Magik?

• 12+ years designing exclusive private tours in Portugal

• Top-rated local driver-guides and curated insider access

• Flexible, no-rush itineraries with total personalization

• Trusted by discerning travelers, families, and wine enthusiasts worldwide

Culture, Wine & Luxury with Portugal Magik

For over 14 years, Portugal Magik Private Tours has opened Portugal’s cultural heart to discerning travelers. Explore museums, palaces and UNESCO sites with expert English-speaking driver/guides, travel in our Mercedes-Benz fleet, and enjoy curated access to premium wineries, leading restaurants, and luxury hotel recommendations with VIP assistance.

Most guests choose 7-12 day private itineraries combining Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Alentejo, Algarve, and more. With our Portugal Magik Ambassadors™, your trip blends culture, wine experiences and refined stays into a seamless journey tailored to your pace and preferences.

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