PORT WINE CELLARS, WINE TASTINGS
boat trip

30.06.2026
The visit to the Port wine cellars is an exciting tour where the visitors are given the opportunity to journey into the past, learning the amazing history of the Port wine production, and knowing more about the UNESCO World Heritage of the Douro Valley. Afterwards, a tasting of fine Port wines is offered to the visitors, accompanied by an explanation from the experts of the house. It takes about an hour.
The boat trip tour in Porto is a boat cruise on the Douro River that takes approximately 50 minutes, and it sails under the six bridges connecting Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, giving the visitor a unique perspective of the city of Porto and Gaia's Port wine cellars.
DAY TRIP - TOMAR & ALMOUROL
01.07.2026
In Tomar and Almourol, the visitors will be able to contact with the history of the Knights Templar, featuring the grand Convent of Christ in Tomar and the fortified Almourol Castle on the Tagus River.
The Convent of Christ is a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the headquarters of the Knights Templar.
Almourol Castle is a 12th-century castle built on a small, rocky island in the middle of the Tagus River.
After visiting the Convent, visitors will watch a demonstration of historical fencing and medieval dances in the cloister. The visit will end with a traditional Portuguese dinner in the convent.

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