Visit to Vila Nova de Gaia port wine cellar with tasting
After lunch on board, visit one of the famous port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, home to renowned producers such as Cálem, Sandeman and Ferreira.
Learn about the fascinating history of port wine and its close British connections. Discover how grapes are still pressed by foot and how the wines are matured, sometimes for decades, before bottling. Enjoy a tasting of various styles of port at the end of the tour.
Porto is of course synonymous with wonderful port wine and all the famous port producers are here, such as Cálem, Sandeman and Ferreira, so a visit here would not be complete without a tour of one of them. After lunch on board, you’ll learn about this fortified wine’s fascinating history and its close British connections. Port is made from grapes still pressed in the traditional way – by feet – then lovingly matured, sometimes for decades, before you can enjoy its subtle flavours. Of course, you’ll get the chance to sample various port styles at the end of our visit.
You then have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Porto. Wander the terraced streets and winding cobbled alleyways, admire soaring bell towers, baroque churches, golden rooftops and beautiful tiled façades, and perhaps stop in a cosy café to sample Portuguese cakes and pastries, including the classic pastel de nata custard tart.Vila Nova de Gaia port cellar
Start Time
Nov 6
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal