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Flavours of the Douro

Top Highlights

 Porto Portugal

Uncover the highlights of historic Porto, along the riverbanks and beyond

View Of Porto Portugal

Take to the waters of the Douro River, passing under six bridges

Traditional Coloured Boat, Aveiro, Portugal

Cruise along the canals of Aveiro in a traditional, coloured boat

Foz Côa Valley Portugal

Observe the UNESCO-listed Foz Côa Valley, home to an open-air Palaeolithic rock art site

Itinerary

Further Highlights

Sample various types of port in Vila Nova de Gaia, a hub of the port industry

Experience a sparkling wine tasting experience in the Lamego region

Feast on a lunch in a traditional quinta, complemented by a wine tasting and a talk by the owner

Tour Lamego, the birthplace of port wine, and eat locally produced ham and cheese

Explore the medieval town of Guimarães, viewing the castle and restored palace

Embark on a guided tour of the hilltop town of Viseu, with its 13-century cathedral

Journey around the historical villages of the Douro Superior Region and enjoy a cheese tasting in Almedia

Sip on Moscatel in the authentic wine village of Favaios, taste bread from a local bakery, and visit the Bread and Wine Museum

Discover beautiful Vila Real, and explore the orate Palacio do Mateus with its pretty gardens

Spend time ambling around the seaside resort of Povoa de Varzim at your own pace

What The Price Includes

  • Seven nights' carefully chosen four-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in Porto (2 nights), Longroiva (2), Tabuaço (2) and Povoa de Varzim (1)
  • Seven breakfasts, seven dinners and one lunch
  • A ‘Six bridges’ cruise along the Douro River
  • Five wine tastings
  • A city tour of Porto
  • A port wine tasting in a local cellar
  • A visit to Aveiro and a canal cruise
  • A guided tour of Viseu
  • A full-day excursion of the historical villages of the Douro Superior Region
  • A visit to a traditional adega with a wine tasting
  • A lunch in a local quinta with a tasting and a talk by the owner
  • A visit to a traditional bakery, including a demonstration and tasting
  • A visit to a Lamego region sparking wine cellar
  • A visit to Lamego with a ham and cheese tasting
  • A visit to Regua
  • A full-day excursion to Vila Real, with a visit to Casa de Mateus and Guimaraes
  • Return flights to Porto
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Glasgow

May 2025 - October 2025

from £1,689 pp

5 dates available

London Gatwick

May 2025 - October 2025

from £1,639 pp

5 dates available

London Luton

May 2025 - October 2025

from £1,595 pp

5 dates available

London Stansted

May 2025 - October 2025

from £1,595 pp

5 dates available

Manchester

May 2025 - October 2025

from £1,759 pp

5 dates available

Accommodation

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Flavours of the Douro Touring Hotels PortugalYou'll be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Further information

The Save up to 15% offer discount applies to selected wish-list tours. This offer applies only to new bookings made between 23th December 2024 and 13th March 2025 inclusive, and cannot be retrospectively applied to bookings already confirmed. 

This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing, and excludes other location tours not on the wish-list offer, such as Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Lapland, Andre Rieu and Wimbledon. This offer does not apply to child prices/child pricing. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion, or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to your final holiday price (excluding holiday insurance) at the time of booking.

This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316

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