A Cook’s Tour

Portugal - Lisbon, Douro, Porto

Day 1 - Lisbon - Saturday

● Arrival on own. Transfer

● Late Afternoon

● Welcome Dinner with your guides and fine wines at “O Guarda-Mor”, home to traditional Portuguese have the whole restaurant to ourselves) See: mor.com

● Return to Hotel Lisbon's main avenue Townhouse is decorated by the Portuguese architect Miguel Cancio Martins. Heritage Avenida Liberdade was the winner of the Historic Rehabilitation Prize 2008 oalso listed in the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2007. http://www.heritageavliberdade.com

A Cook’s Tour

Lisbon, Douro, Porto - May 2016

Saturday

Arrival on own. Transfers provided to the hotel for check

Afternoon Panoramic city tour of Lisbon

Welcome Dinner with your guides and fine wines at “O Mor”, home to traditional Portuguese �cuisine! (We will

have the whole restaurant to ourselves) See: http://www.guarda

Return to Hotel �Hotel Heritage Liberdade 4* - Located at Lisbon's main avenue - Avenida da Liberdade - this 18th Century Townhouse is decorated by the Portuguese architect Miguel Cancio Martins. Heritage Avenida Liberdade was the winner of the Historic Rehabilitation Prize 2008 of Portuguese Real State Oscars and was also listed in the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2007. See: http://www.heritageavliberdade.com

to the hotel for check-in.

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f Portuguese Real State Oscars and was See:

Day 2 Sintra� Sunday Known by the Romans as the Mountains of the Moon, the Serra da

Sintra holds a delightful confection of palaces and monuments along with some splendid beaches.

• Visit the Pena Palace and Pena Park. 19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rocky hill and ftruly a one of a kind experience. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pena_National_Palace

• Visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Continental Europe. A landmarkoff the bucketlist.

• Lunch is included at a nearby seafood restaurant on the coast near Guincho beach and Cabo da Roca.

• Visit the National Palacehistoric centre), which dlead up to the stately building with Gothic arches, Moorish windows and two extraordinary chimney cones which rise up from the kitchens that once fed royalty. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sintra_National_Palace

● 6:00 return to Lisbon

Dinner on your own.

Day 3 - Lisbon - Monday

● Breakfast at the Hotel.

● Morning Workshop at the Market. We will begin with an introduction to the many varieties of Pao (Bread) by visiting one of the best bake shops in Lisbon. This will be followed bycooking class in a traditional Portuguese

Sunday

Known by the Romans as the Mountains of the Moon, the Serra da Sintra holds a delightful confection of palaces and monuments along with some splendid beaches.

Visit the Pena Palace and Pena Park. 19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rocky hill and formerly monastery site. This is truly a one of a kind experience. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pena_National_Palace

isit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Continental Europe. A landmark that is both breath taking and a nice check off the bucketlist. Lunch is included at a nearby seafood restaurant on the coast near Guincho beach and Cabo da Roca. Visit the National Palace with a private guide in Sintra Vila (the historic centre), which dates from the 14th century. Broad stairs lead up to the stately building with Gothic arches, Moorish windows and two extraordinary chimney cones which rise up from the kitchens that once fed royalty. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sintra_National_Palace

6:00 return to Lisbon

Monday

Breakfast at the Hotel.

orning Workshop at the Market. We will begin with an introduction to the many varieties of Pao (Bread) by visiting one of the best bake shops in Lisbon. This will be followed by a handscooking class in a traditional Portuguese �market - Municipal Mar

Known by the Romans as the Mountains of the Moon, the Serra da Sintra holds a delightful confection of palaces and monuments along

Visit the Pena Palace and Pena Park. 19th-century, Romanticist ormerly monastery site. This is

isit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Continental that is both breath taking and a nice check

Lunch is included at a nearby seafood restaurant on the coast

in Sintra Vila (the ates from the 14th century. Broad stairs

lead up to the stately building with Gothic arches, Moorish windows and two extraordinary chimney cones which rise up from

orning Workshop at the Market. We will begin with an introduction to the many varieties of Pao (Bread) by visiting one of

a hands-on Municipal Market

31 de Janeiro (Saldanha). Taught by one of the most sought after fishmongers in Lisbon, the course will focus on the history, preparation and various cooking methods of Portugal’s faithful friend, the salted cod (bacalhau).

● After the worklunch at Casa do Bacalhau (House of Cod). http://www.acasadobacalhau.com

● After lunch we’ll enjoy an histoguide of the Alfamaexploring ancient Roman ruins, Medieval churches and mysterious tiled lined back alleys filled with history, and also see some great views of Lisbon from above.

● Dinner on your own. [Suggestions provided]

Day 4 – Alentejo

● Early departure to the southern region of the Alentejo, to enjoy its soft rolling hills covered in whitewashed villages, Moorish castles, and of course, the Portuguese blackfootedare raised, learn about the local farm and it’s production. http://www.herdadedofreixodomeio.com

● Here we will also Alentejana olive groves produce some of the most flavorful country. You will learn about its history, cultural impact and enjoy a tasting.

31 de Janeiro (Saldanha). Taught by one of the most sought after fishmongers in Lisbon, the course will focus on the history, preparation and various cooking methods of Portugal’s faithful friend, the salted cod (bacalhau).

After the workshop we will enjoy savor a mouthwatering lunch at Casa do Bacalhau (House of Cod). See: http://www.acasadobacalhau.com

After lunch we’ll enjoy an historical walking tour with our guide of the Alfama neighborhood, one of Lisbon’s oldest areas,

ancient Roman ruins, Medieval churches and mysterious tiled lined back alleys filled with history, and also see some great views of Lisbon from above.

Dinner on your own. [Suggestions provided]

Tuesday

Early departure to the southern region of the Alentejo, to enjoy its soft rolling hills covered in �vineyards, cork forests, whitewashed villages, Moorish castles, and of course, the Portuguese blackfooted pig. You will tour the facility where the pigs are raised, learn about the local farm and it’s production. See:http://www.herdadedofreixodomeio.com

Here we will also learn about the olive oil of the region. Alentejana olive groves produce some of the most flavorful

learn about its history, cultural impact and enjoy a

31 de Janeiro (Saldanha). Taught by one of the most sought after fishmongers in Lisbon, the course will focus on the history, preparation and various cooking methods of Portugal’s faithful

savor a mouthwatering

rical walking tour with our oldest areas,

ancient Roman ruins, Medieval churches and mysterious tiled lined back alleys filled with history, and also see some great

Early departure to the southern region of the Alentejo, to vineyards, cork forests,

whitewashed villages, Moorish castles, and of course, the facility where the pigs

See:

the region. Alentejana olive groves produce some of the most flavorful oils in the

learn about its history, cultural impact and enjoy a

● Lunch will be at the farm focusing on locally grown ingredients.

● After lunch, youconsidered an opena reason it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. guided walking tour and time to explore what interests each of us before returning to Lisbon.

Day 5 - Bairrada/Douro

● Breakfast at the Hotel.

● Check out of the hotel and head north to the Bairrada Region.

● Visit the Luis Pato the modern Bairrada wine movement began. http://www.luispato.com

● Lunch in the winery, dining on Leitõe, Portuguese suckling pig. Hear from both the chef and and cook this famous dish.

● After lunch, head to the legendary Doufor its wine and breathtaking landscape.

● Check in to Hotel Delfim

Dinner at the hotel with a local cheese producer to chat about the history and diversity of �Portuguese cheeses

Hotel Delfim Douro, a 4-See: http://www.delfimdourohotel.com

Day 6 - Douro - Thursday

Lunch will be at the farm focusing on locally grown

After lunch, you’ll depart for the historic city of Evora, considered an open-air museum with it’s �Roman wall encircling it, a reason it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have a guided walking tour and time to explore what interests each of us

o Lisbon.

irrada/Douro - Wednesday

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Check out of the hotel and head north to the Bairrada

Luis Pato winery in the Bairrada wine region where the modern Bairrada wine movement began. �see: http://www.luispato.com

Lunch in the winery, dining on Leitõe, Portuguese suckling pig. Hear from both the chef and �producer on how they prepare and cook this famous dish.

After lunch, head to the legendary Douro region, renownfor its wine and breathtaking landscape.

Check in to Hotel Delfim

Dinner at the hotel with a local cheese producer to chat about the history Portuguese cheeses

-star hotel with 42 rooms, a restaurant and spa.http://www.delfimdourohotel.com

Thursday

Lunch will be at the farm focusing on locally grown

’ll depart for the historic city of Evora, Roman wall encircling it,

We will have a guided walking tour and time to explore what interests each of us

Check out of the hotel and head north to the Bairrada

winery in the Bairrada wine region where

Lunch in the winery, dining on Leitõe, Portuguese suckling producer on how they prepare

ro region, renowned

Dinner at the hotel with a local cheese producer to chat about the history

a restaurant and spa.

● Breakfast at the Hotel.

● In the morning, we will visit a wine producer in the Douro, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the �vineyards, and get your hands dirty helping to prepare the traditional dish: Arroz de Pato in a �cooking class. See: http://quevedoportwine.com

● At lunch, you’ll enjoy your prepared meal in the vineyards overlooking the Douro river.

● After lunch, we will board a private boat for a relaxing cruise on the Douro river. �see: http://www.quintadaboavista.pt

● Traditional dinner at a historic winery estate that Antonia Ferreira once owned, and wines from both �the Douro and Vinho Verde regions will be served.

�Day 7 - Porto - Friday

● Breakfast at the Hotel.

● Depart to the majestic city of Porto

● Tour of a traditional cannery just outside the town along the coast, where grandmothers �still pack each tin by hand, making some of the best canned fish in Portugal. Followed by a pairing of three wines with savory canned fish from the cannery. http://www.nuri.pt/en

● Next its a short walk to our lunch location at a spot not frequented by tourists, we will be dining on some of the best grilled fish in Portugal just like the locals! Learn about the tradition of grilled fish and those who make their living by catching them, as we meet with local fishermen prior to the lunch. http://restauranteolusitano.pt/pt

● After lunch, we will visit Vila Nova de Gaia, where we will learn about the history of the Port wine trade and savor some VERY old port wines, along with fantastic views of the old city of Porto. http://www.sogevinus.com

● End the day with a rooftop tasting, enjoying a traditional Portuguese cocktail at sunset.

● Dinner on your own. [Suggestions provided]

Hotel NH Batalha 4* - Located in a newly renovated 18ththe NH Collection Porto Batalha hotel is in the heart of Porto. Once the home of a prominent winePost office, the hotel has the feel of old Porto, from itthe elegant décor. It is also within easy reach of everything that makes this city a UNESCO World Heritage site.

http://www.nh-collection.com/hotel/nh

Day 8 - Porto - Saturday

● Breakfast at the Hotel.

● Historic Bolhthe vendors and hear their stories) with Authors of the soon to be released book on Portuguese cuisine through the �eyes of the Bolhão market.

● Cultural walking tour of Porto’s city center combined with a “sandwich crawl”! We’ll traverse the to taste some of the sandw�Francesinha and Bifana!

● Visit one of the most treasured Romantic gardens in Porto, and home to one of the very in a lifetime experience.

The official tour end will be a pLodge where you will have a magnificent view of the Douroand Porto. This will be the perfect end to a fantastic week. http://viumatgrahams.com

Located in a newly renovated 18th-century palace, the NH Collection Porto Batalha hotel is in the heart of Porto. Once the home of a prominent wine-producing family, and most recently the main Post office, the hotel has the feel of old Porto, from its historic façade to the elegant décor. It is also within easy reach of everything that makes this city a UNESCO World Heritage site. See:

collection.com/hotel/nh-collection-porto-batalha

day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Historic Bolhão Market visit (if available, if not we will visit the vendors and hear their stories) with �Gabriella and Sonia

s of the soon to be released book on Portuguese cuisine eyes of the Bolhão market.

Cultural walking tour of Porto’s city center combined with a “sandwich crawl”! We’ll traverse the �cobblestone lined back alleys to taste some of the sandwiches that define Porto, including the

Francesinha and Bifana!

Visit one of the most treasured Romantic gardens in Porto, and home to one of the very first Port Wine shippers. This is a once

experience.

The official tour end will be a private dinner at Graham’s Port Wine Lodge where you will have a magnificent view of the Douroand Porto. This will be the perfect end to a fantastic week.

umatgrahams.com

century palace,

the NH Collection Porto Batalha hotel is in the heart of Porto. Once the producing family, and most recently the main

s historic façade to the elegant décor. It is also within easy reach of everything that makes this

ão Market visit (if available, if not we will visit Gabriella and Sonia -

s of the soon to be released book on Portuguese cuisine

Cultural walking tour of Porto’s city center combined with a cobblestone lined back alleys

iches that define Porto, including the

Visit one of the most treasured Romantic gardens in Porto, first Port Wine shippers. This is a once

dinner at Graham’s Port Wine Lodge where you will have a magnificent view of the Douro River and Porto. This will be the perfect end to a fantastic week. See:

Day 9 - Porto - Sunday

● Breakfast at the Hotel and check out.

Includes:

● Accommodation for 7 or 8 nights in 4* hotels - Breakfast and taxes included

● Private Coach during the entire tour

● Food and wine expert leading during the entire trip

● Special historic and city guides by location.

● Breakfast daily and meals as listed in the itinerary, depending on the number of tour days: (Seven lunches and four dinners

for the 8-night tour (or) six lunches and four dinners for the 7-night tour)

● 2 Market Tours, 2 Cooking Classes, 1 Food Tour, Cannery Tours, Entrance fees �

Does not include:

● Airfare

● Gratuity

● Personal Expenses

● Meals not listed above