Portuguese Delights Tour 2025
April 25 2025 to May 4 2025 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
Join Us for an Unforgettable Culinary Adventure!
Departure from the USA with an overnight flight to Porto, Portugal. Airfare is not
included in the price. Celestial Voyagers can help you choose the best routing and
schedule. 
Arrival in Porto. Transfer to the hotel is not included. We are happy to arrange for airport
pickup upon request.
In the late afternoon meet for a river cruise on the Douro River to see Porto from
another perspective. Welcome dinner featuring typical Portuguese food. Check into our
centrally located hotel for two nights. 
Guided tour of Porto including world-famous art nouveau Livreria Lello. We’ll visit the
cathedral, the historic Jewish quarter, and the São Bento railway station with its
20,000 hand-painted tiles. Lunch in the large food market.
In the afternoon, visit the Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Serralves, a marvel of
mid-century modern architecture and beautiful gardens. In the evening, dinner at Casa
de Chá da Boa Nova, a 2-star Michelin restaurant where star-chef Rui Paula brings
exquisitely presented fruits of the sea to the table. (drinks not included). 
Free time in the morning to discover Porto.
In the afternoon depart to Peso da Régua in the wine region of the Douro Valley. Boat
ride through the heart of the wine region amidst hillsides covered with vines. Continue
to Lamego and our hotel, a large estate set amidst 325 acres of vineyards, fruit trees,
ornamental plants, and vegetables. The Contessa will lead our cooking class in the
old kitchen with its wood-burning oven and fireplace followed by dinner of dishes that
we prepare. Accommodation for two nights 
Depart by bus to Pinhão with its charming railway station renowned for the beauty of
its azulejos (tiles panels). Visit a typical “quinta” (wine-estate and lunch at the vineyard.
In the afternoon, board the MiraDouro train to Peso da Régua, with its 1940’s
Schindler tourist cars for an unforgettable experience along the banks of the Douro.
Later, discover Lamego and the Baroque sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos
Remédios overlooking the town.
Return to Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea for dinner (not included) and overnight stay. 
Morning departure for the Bairrada Region. Stop at Sangalhos to visit the underground
Museum at Caves Aliança, which features sparkling wines and eight private art and
artefact collections.
Lunch of roast suckling pig, a local specialty. (An alternative menu will be available
upon request).
In the afternoon, tour the old university town of Coimbra, including the magnificent
Library (subject to availability) followed by a concert of Fado music at the Fado
Cultural Center.
Check into our hotel located in the heart of the old town for two nights 
Walking tour of Aveiro, “the Venice of Portugal,” with its canals running throughout.
Visit the Maritime Museum in Ilhavo and the
Vista Alegre porcelain museum. Pass by charming Costa Nova a popular beach resort
famed for its “palheiros,” traditional houses for the local fishermen.
Return to Coimbra and evening free. 
Drive to Lisbon. En route, see Nazaré, a paradise for surfers and a colorful fishing town.
Continue to Óbidos and stop at this medieval village surrounded by the walls of its
castle. Visit the Tile Museum set in the former Madre de Deus Convent with its
collection of exquisite tiles. Continue to Lisbon, and before checking at our hotel for 3
nights
Dinner in a local restaurant. 
Visit a traditional market with our guide, then proceed to Baixa to learn about the
history of the city and discover gastronomic gems and hidden places with tastings of
local specialties Portuguese foods.
After lunch, visit the Gulbenkian Museum, which contains the owner’s personal art
collection of more than 6.000 pieces, from Antiquity to the early 20th -century, including
works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Renoir, Manet, Degas and Monet. Free time
in the late afternoon and evening at leisure. 
Breakfast and departure with your local guide for half day visit to Sintra. The colorful
former royal summer residence has been an inspiration to writers and poets, such as
Lord Byron who named it “the Garden of Eden.”
Drive by the seaside resorts of Cascais and Estoril. Farewell dinner in the simple and
authentic atmosphere of a traditional restaurant with local wines accompanied by Fado
music. 
Breakfast.
End of services. Transfers to the airport are not included but can be arranged.
Pricing
$7475 sharing in a twin room
Single supplement +$1580
Final payment due: Friday, Feb 7, 2025
$1000 Deposit at the time of reservation
Hotel Details
April 25 - 27, 2025
2 nights, Porto: Hotel Porto Bay Teatro, 4*
April 27 - 29, 2025
2 nights, Lamego: Hotel Rural Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea, 4*
April 29 - May 1, 2025
2 nights, Coimbra: Sapientia Boutique Hotel, 4*
May 1 - 4, 2025
3 nights, Lisbon: Hotel Lumen, 4*
Itinerary Note
This itinerary is subject to possible changes or adjustments due to weather and traffic conditions or other unpredictable events. We will make every effort to ensure that any substitutions are of equal or greater value and interest.
This custom tour was created for Aliza Green Culinary & Cultural Tours
www.alizagreen.com, spice@alizagreen.com
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Tour Highlights
● Browse the bookshelves at the world-famous art nouveau Livreria Lello in Porto
● Discover the Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Serralves, a marvel of mid century modern architecture
● Dine at Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, a 2-star Michelin restaurant specializing in seafood near Porto
● Boat ride and antique train ride along the river meandering through the exquisite Douro Valley wine region
● Cooking class with the Contessa in her kitchen with its wood-burning oven and fireplace
● Intimate concert at the Fado Cultural Center, a musical form developed by students at the historic University of Coimbra
● In the Bairrada Region, visit Sangalhos and Underground Museum at Caves Aliança to taste sparkling wines while discovering its diverse collections
● in Lisbon, discover the Gulbenkian Museum, a private collection of more than 6.000 artworks from antiquity to modern times
● Foodie’s tour of Lisbon and the Baixa neighborhood, visiting a local market while discovering local gastronomic gems
● Excursion to Sintra and the Pena Palace, the romantic and colorful former royal summer residence set amidst beautiful grounds
Services Included
● 9 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
● Breakfast daily
● Welcome dinner in Porto including drinks (water, wine and coffee or tea)
● Farewell dinner in Lisbon at a traditional restaurant with Fado music (water, wine and coffee or tea)
● Dinner at Casa de Chá Boa Nova
● Cooking class with dinner at Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea
● Lunch on a Douro farm ( wine taste included)
● Suckling pig lunch in the Bairrada Region (alternate menu upon request)
● Codfish lunch in Aveiro
● Dinner in a local restaurant on arrival Lisbon
● Tasting lunch in Lisbon (Portuguese snacks)
● Private transportation from day 2 to day 10
● Entrance fees to museums and historic sites.
● Professional English-speaking local guides
● Expert commentary, culinary advice and background by Chef Aliza Green
● Bottled water available in the bus
Services Not Included
● Single room supplement + $1,580
● International flights between the U.S. and Portugal
● Beverages other than those listed
● Meals not mentioned in the program
● Gratuities to guides and drivers (we will help with suggested amounts)
● Trip cancellation and travel insurance (travel insurance is strongly encouraged, especially medical coverage)
● Passport and visa fees as needed (Note: if you are not a U.S. citizen a visa may be necessary)