Real Food Adventure - Galicia & Portugal

  • Days 8
  • Style Original
  • Travellers rating

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  • portugal

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  • From HKD 2485 +

Start

11 Mar 2017

Finish

17 Mar 2017

OR
HKD 2485 +
Tour Code:858449

Delight your tastebuds on this enticing tour of Portuguese cuisine.

Taste tapas in Santiago de Compostela, capital of Spain's Galicia region and famous for marking the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail. Discover the proud fish-mongering heritage of the port city of Vigo. Then step across the border to uncover the flavours of Portugal, featuring African, Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern influences thanks to centuries of invasion and trade. Sip your way around the Douro Valley, a stunning region responsible for introducing the world to port wine, and enjoy a home cooked dinner and a farm stay in the Alentejo region - fast gaining a reputation as a hotspot for Portuguese gastronomy. Finish up with glass of Ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur) in the charming city of Lisbon.

Schedule & Pricing Details

  • Date
  • Start

    11 Mar 2017

    Finish

    17 Mar 2017

    OR
  • Options

Attention

Hotel (5 nights)
farmstay (2 nights)

  • Highlights

    Location

    City:portugal

    Name:Delight your tastebuds on this enticing tour of Portuguese cuisine.

    Address:portugal

    Tel: 00852-21210230

    Itinerary

    Day

    1

    Welcome
    to Santiago
    capital

    Hola! Welcome to Santiago de Compostela, the capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region. The city is famous for being the final destination on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm today. You can arrive at any time during the day, as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please check with hotel reception or look on the reception noticeboard for where and when the meeting will take place. If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. Have your insurance and next of kin details on hand as we'll be collecting them at this meeting. After your welcome meeting, get to know your fellow travellers on a tasty tapas tour through the city.

    Day

    2

    morning
    leaving
    arriving

    Travel to Vigo on a morning train, leaving around 8:30am and arriving an hour later. The vibrant city of Vigo is found on the banks of the Ria de Vigo (Vigo Bay), one of the most important bays in the Rias Baixas region. Not surprisingly, the city has a proud fishing history, with a rich bounty of seafood at its fingertips. The city is one of Europe's most important producers of shellfish. Take a ferry ride to a seafood market, then take part in a Galician cooking class, culminating in a delicious lunch. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred over the border and into Portugal. Arrive in the charming city of Porto by evening (approximately 1.5 hours) and enjoy a free evening to explore.

    Day

    3

    pastries
    Mercado
    vibrant

    Start your day with coffee and pastries on a guided food walk, taking in Mercado do Bolhao, one of Europe's most vibrant food markets. Sample local specialties including bacalhau and finish with a sip of the city's namesake drop. The afternoon is free to enjoy. Perhaps pull up a chair in one of Porto's atmospheric cafes or tavernas.

    Day

    4

    full-day
    beautiful
    landscapes

    Enjoy a full-day tour of the Douro Valley. See the beautiful landscapes of the Duoro River region on a relaxing drive around the villages of Sabrosa and Pinhão, home to the stepped terraces and vineyards where port is made. Visit two wineries, learn about port production and enjoy a tasting or two of this signature wine of the region. Lunch at a traditional restaurant before returning to Porto in the late afternoon.

    Day

    5

    (approximately
    private
    vehicle

    Travel south to Lisbon by train (approximately 3 hours), then take a private vehicle to an agriturismo located near Arraiolos in the Evora district (approximately 1 hour). Surrounded by undulating wheat fields dotted with grazing cows, this is the perfect way to experience the Alentejo. This area is renowned for its cork plantations, vineyards and celebrated local products, including the coveted Azaruja sausage, made from black Alentejo pigs (more commonly known as Iberico pigs in Spain). Perhaps take a pre-dinner walk on one of the surrounding hiking paths, then enjoy local hospitality with a home cooked dinner of Alentejo specialties.

    Day

    6

    on-site
    distillery
    cheese-making

    Wake early and enjoy a tour of the agriturismo's on-site distillery and small cheese-making facility. Then it's time to sit down and taste some of the region's signature flavours - from sheep's milk's cheeses made on-site, to honey, jams, sausages, olives, bread and wine sourced from nearby farms. In the afternoon, take a trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Evora, capital of the Alentejo region. Marvel at the ancient Roman Temple of Évora and the Cathedral of Évora, a massive Gothic structure begun in the 12th century. Return to the agriturismo in the evening.

    Day

    7

    goodbye
    charming
    capital

    Say goodbye to your hosts and travel back to Portugal's charming capital by private vehicle (approximately 1 hour). Get acquainted with this beguiling city by the sea on an afternoon orientation walk. Perhaps stop past the Mercado da Ribeira for your pick of dishes from some of Lisbon's top chefs and producers in the impressive food court. Make sure you also enjoy a glass of ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur) alongside the locals at a hidden bar - which serves its patrons from morning to night! Perhaps celebrate this final night of your Food Adventure with dinner accompanied by fado, a genre of Portuguese soul music that originated from Africa and has evolved to suit the streets of Lisbon.

    Day

    8

    Adventure
    activities

    Your Real Food Adventure ends this morning. There are no activities today and you are free to leave at any time.

    Inclusions

    Included activities
    • Meals

      4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

    • Transport

      Train, Private vehicle, Public bus, Boat

    • Accommodation

      Hotel (5 nights), farmstay (2 nights)

    • Insurance

      This day tour excludes fee of insurance.

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