Wine & Gastronomy
27 Feb – 01 Mar
Bairrada, Anadia and Dão wine regions – Coimbra – Douro - Porto
27th February, Friday
TBA pick up at your hotel in Lisbon
09H00 – Departure to Centro de Portugal’s destination
09H45 – Arrival at Adega Mãe Design Wine Cellar
Wine Tourism
Ventosa, Torres Vedras
10H45 – Departure to Bairrada Wine Region - DOC
13H15 – Lunch and visit
Quinta do Encontro – Wine tourism
São Lourenço do Bairro - Anadia
16H00 - Departure to Coimbra
16H45 – Visit to Coimbra
Coimbra´s University
Walking visit to the Historical Center of Coimbra
18H30 – Departure to Dão Wine Region – DOC
19H30 – Arrival at Paço dos Cunhas de Santar -Wine tourism
Sunset and Dinner
Departures to Penalva do Castelo
Check-in Hotel Casa da Ínsua*****
28th February, Saturday
08H30 – Check-out
Departure to Douro Valley - UNESCO World Heritage: the oldest demarcated wine region, where Port wines and
Douro wines are produced. Time to explore all its secrets, and pleasures.
10h00 Visit at Quinta da Pacheca with Aperitif & Wine tasting
One of the best known estates in the Douro region, it was also one of the first properties to bottle wine under
its own label. Inside of the property with 51 acres full of vineyards stretching down to the Douro, the Wine
House Hotel is an intense and soulful hotel that surprises by its history, combined with an innovative and
sophisticated style.
Wine & Gastronomy
27 Feb – 01 Mar
Bairrada, Anadia and Dão wine regions – Coimbra – Douro - Porto
The main building is a typical house of the eighteenth century restored in full respect for its original architecture
and traditional values. The common spaces and their fifteen unique bedrooms now benefit from a modern and
avant-garde image, with a sober and elegant dash.
This is a boutique hotel entirely devoted to gastronomic and wine tourism, where the welfare, comfort and
family concept values are present and the vine and wine take the main role.
11h40 Departure to Quinta Nova
12h30 Visit and lunch at Quinta Nova
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Luxury Winery House, opened in 2005, reconstructed from an old
eighteenth century manor house designed in full harmony with nature and tradition. Visitors are able to live the
true spirit of the Douro Valley by accompanying the Quinta's wine activities, trying out the walking routes and
discovering the Quinta's historical spots. Reencountering tradition means that guests can choose amongst the
11 rooms – all of which have a panoramic view onto the vineyards and onto the river, decorated in the region's
style but ensuring complete comfort.
Activity Wine Maker for One Day
15h30 Departure to Quinta do Seixo
16h00 Visit at Quinta do Seixo with Wine Tasting
Quinta do Seixo is located in the Cima-Corgo, in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region. Sandeman's guides
will take you on a tour around the winery, passing by the wine cellar and the robotic "lagares" and showing you
the production processes of the world famous wine produced in the region: Port Wine. You will be able to enjoy
a stunning view of the River Douro while you taste a specially selected range of Sandeman's finest wines.
17h30 Departure to Porto
19h00 Check-in at Hotel in Porto
20h30 Dinner at Restaurant Vinum – Graham’s Port Wine Cellars
Surrounded by 3,200 oak barrels where the Porto fine wines of Graham's are aged, the main dining room at
Vinum is situated in the heart of a magnificent 19th century wine cellar. The historic pine beams, supported by
cast-iron pillars, all date back to 1890, the original date of construction. To one side are the huge granite walls of
the cellar, painted white in order to give a warm and hospitable environment. On the other side, a simple glass
wall allows incredible views of many thousands of seasoned oak casks containing some of the world’s most
valuable Port wines. Within the dining room, traditional pine tables, lit by low and welcoming lights, create a
comfortable atmosphere in this stunning setting. This is truly a unique room in which to enjoy great food and
wine.
1st of March, Sunday
Breakfast at Hotel and Check-out
transfer to Porto International Airport and assistance on Boarding formalities.
Wine & Gastronomy
27 Feb – 01 Mar
Bairrada, Anadia and Dão wine regions – Coimbra – Douro - Porto
Useful Information
This program includes:
Accommodation;
All meals and guided visits mentioned in the program;
Coach service and English speaking guide according to the program
This program excludes:
Personal extras and expenses;
All the services not mentioned in this program.
Program Subject to Minor Changes
Accommodation
Hotel Casa da Ìnsua*****
3550-126 Penalva do Castelo
Ph: +351 232 642 222
Fax: +351 232 642 150
E-mail: [email protected]
www.casadainsua.pt
Quinta do Encontro - Winetourism
Apartado 246, S. Lourenço do Bairro
3781-907 Anadia
Ph: +351 231 527 155
Fax: +351 232 961 203
E-mail: [email protected]
www.daosul.com
Paço dos Cunhas de Santar - Winetourism
Largo do Paço de Santar
3520-127 Santar
Ph: +351 232 960 140
Fax: +351 232 961 203
E-mail: [email protected]
www.daosul.com/
Enoturismo
Adega Mãe
Estrada Municipal 554 – Fernandinho
2565 -841 Ventosa Torres Vedras
Ph: +351 261 950 100/5
Wine & Gastronomy
27 Feb – 01 Mar
Bairrada, Anadia and Dão wine regions – Coimbra – Douro - Porto
Fax: +351 261 958 626
E-mail: [email protected]
www.adegamae.pt
University of Coimbra
Largo da Porta Férrea
3004-545 Coimbra
Ph.: + 351 239 859 884
Fax: + 351 239 825 841
E-mail: [email protected]
www.uc.pt