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11 Highlights · 11 Days / 10 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

Travel Slowly Through Northern Portugal

Cooking classes, wine estates, and historic towns — a private, unhurried 11-day route through northern Portugal.

11 Days / 10 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 11-day slow-travel route around Porto and the Douro — a countess-led cooking class, wine tastings at Casa Santo António and Palácio da Brejoeira, the Mateus Palace gardens, and guided walks in Guimarães and Braga.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Porto Airport.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Porto

Arrival and transfer to a city-center hotel, with a dinner featuring local flavors.

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Day 2 — Art, Gardens & Houses

A private guided tour of the Serralves Museum and House, and a visit to Porto's Botanical Garden.

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Day 3 — Porto's Craftsmanship

A private workshop visit focused on traditional filigree metalwork, with the afternoon free to explore Porto's streets.

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Day 4 — Cruise to the Douro Valley

A boat cruise from Porto to Régua, watching the terraced vineyards and riverside villages pass by.

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Day 5 — A Culinary Adventure

A private cooking class hosted by a Portuguese countess, learning traditional regional dishes.

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Day 6 — A Wine Tour & Tasting

A private visit to the Casa Santo António Britiande estate, with a sparkling-wine welcome and an estate tour.

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Day 7 — The Mateus Palace

A guided tour of the Mateus Palace, an 18th-century baroque manor near Vila Real with its famous formal gardens.

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Day 8 — Viana do Castelo

A leisurely visit to the picturesque coastal town of Viana do Castelo.

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Day 9 — History, Wine & Flavor

A visit to the Vinho Verde region, with a wine tasting at the historic Palácio da Brejoeira.

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Day 10 — Guimarães & Braga

A private half-day guided walking tour of Guimarães, including the Ducal Palace, and a visit to Braga Cathedral, one of Portugal's oldest, before returning to Porto.

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Day 11 — Farewell, Portugal

A private transfer to Porto Airport for your departure.

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Departure

The trip ends with a morning in Guimarães and Braga before returning to Porto for your private transfer to the airport.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private driver and vehicle throughout, and an English-speaking guide on excursions.
This route stays entirely in Porto and the surrounding Douro and Minho region over 11 unhurried days — cooking classes, wine estates, and historic towns like Guimarães and Braga — rather than continuing on to Lisbon or the Algarve.
An 18th-century baroque manor near Vila Real, famous for its formal gardens and reflecting pool — the building pictured on Mateus Rosé wine labels — visited on day 7.
No — Voyzo provides a private driver and vehicle throughout, including the Douro boat cruise transfer and day trips to Guimarães, Braga, and the Vinho Verde wine region.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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