Top Portugal Dining Experiences - page 4

Exploring Portugal's scenic countryside and historic villages by rental car or public transportation can be a chore. Leave the driving to an expert on this small-group guided day trip to Fátima, Óbidos, and Nazaré from Lisbon. Discover the moving pilgrimage site of Fátima, plus visit the medieval town of Óbidos and seaside village of Nazaré. You'll have ample time to marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Batalha Monastery and savor coastal and inland views with time-saving round-trip transport.

Stuff yourself with delicious Portuguese cooking while learning the tricks of the trade on this guided gastronomy workshop in Porto. After deciding on what to cook with help from your friendly local guide, you’ll visit a supermarket and small garden to pick up everything you need to get started. Then your guide will take you to their own house to do the cooking. Enjoy fantastic Portuguese wine while you cook and snack on appetizers such as ham, cheese, olives and salad. After finishing your meal with your newfound friend you’ll be served dessert and traditional Port wine.

Take a break from sightseeing and learn about Madeira's rich culinary heritage with this food-themed, small-group experience. To enhance your understanding of local ingredients, the trip starts with a visit to a local market that sells unusual fish, tropical fruits, seasonal vegetables, and exotic flowers. Continue to a hotel rooftop to make local dishes—such as fish ceviche—followed by a generous lunch with Portuguese wine and stunning views you won't find anywhere else.

Enjoy a hassle-free Lisbon airport or port private arrival transfer to your Lisbon, Cascais, or Estoril hotel. This private door-to-door Lisbon airport transportation can accommodate groups of up to eight people. Simply meet your friendly and professional driver and travel to your destination in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

With so much to see in Lisbon, trying to cover the top sights can mean hours of walking—which is especially tiring in the "City of Seven Hills." Save time and energy with a private tour by sidecar, and head directly to highlights such as the 16th-century Tower of Belem, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the charming districts of Alfama, Bairro Alto, and Chiado. As you cruise through the city, soak up the sights, and gain a local's perspective from your guide.

See the city of Porto from Ribeira to Foz on this half-day tour that's ideal for first-time visitors. Visit the city’s key landmarks and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this northern Portuguese city. Sample the world-famous pastel de nata dessert and take a tour of the Port wine cellars followed by a tasting of this famous drink.

With influences from across the globe, Portugal boasts one of Europe’s most fascinating cuisines. Discover it with a private guide on an insightful walking tour of Lisbon’s historic heart. Taste Portuguese “petiscos” (tapas), from sausage to cod, from cheeses to pastry, and even some fusion favorites—all washed down with fine local wines. Please note: food and wine are at your own expense.

Uncover the best of Lisbon’s scenery and flavors on this private tour of Portugal’s capital. As you follow your local guide through the maze of Lisbon's streets, they'll illuminate the stories behind some of the city's top sights. Then, get a taste of Lisbon’s culinary scene with premium port and tapas. This comprehensive city tour is a great way for first-time visitors to get an overview of the city’s highlights.

During this cooking experience in Lisbon, learn to prepare Portuguese dishes under the guidance of an expert chef. Instead of just eating culinary classics, master basic techniques, prepare ingredients, taste wine and olive oil, and learn about the history of Portuguese cuisine. Enjoy the satisfaction of eating a 3-course meal that you’ve prepared while chatting with fellow foodies.

Lisbon is considered home to some of Portugal’s most impressive attractions and landmarks, but exploring on foot cuts into valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, spin through the city in style by tuk tuk—and save time and effort. Hit top attractions such as the 17th-century Church of Sao Roque and the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara with your guide—with time to hop out and explore on foot.

Are you ready to learn more about Lisbon and its story in a very funny and delicious way? Join us for this journey through the portuguese food! A discovery of typical flavors and traditional products, meanwhile you visit the city and discover more about its story. Because the love for Lisbon comes for the heart but also passes through the stomach!

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

The Portuguese cuisine is based on fresh products of the season. In Porto Market tour, you will have the opportunity to find the identity from Porto native old sellers, proclaiming their products and interacting with the visitors. Between this environment, the Chef will teach you some tricks and share some tips on how to choose the best fish and the freshest vegetables according to your choice for the first and main course. . In order to have no excuses to miss out on Market Tour and these cooking classes, we assure the transportation, from our facilities. Enjoy your ride in our Land Rover Defender by downtown, where the frenzy of the city precede the calmness of the river waters, awakening all the senses necessary to enhance the Culinary experience which will follow. Arriving Ribeira, our cozy facilities are prepared to welcome you for a hands-on cooking class in Porto. - Enjoy Portuguese appetizers as you cook - Wine and beverages included. - Family friendly.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and make traditional Portuguese pastry in this hands-on class led by a pastry chef. You’ll be able to learn recipes for two different pastries such as pastel de nata (a custard tart), Abbot of Priscos pudding, Ovos Moles de Aveiro (egg yolk sweets), Portuguese Almond Cake, and others. After the class, enjoy the treats with beverages.

Cook a full traditional Portuguese meal in Porto from scratch, including appetizers, a main dish, and homemade Pastel de Nata. Enjoy an intimate, hands-on experience in Jorge and Isabel’s plant-filled home with expert step-by-step guidance. Upgrade with a market-to-table tour, sourcing fresh ingredients from one of Porto’s top fish and produce markets. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Portuguese flavors, local stories, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Porto.

Cella Vinaria Antiqua is a centuries-old Winery-Museum, restored and converted into a workshop for the production, preservation and dissemination of the ancient technique of producing wine in clay pots. A unique space that tells a story with thousands of years and that brings together the best of the history, culture, and tradition of Alentejo.

Cruise the Rio Guadiana River for a full day to see the real Algarve and to delve into Portugese cuisine and culture. Follow the river, which forms the border between Portugal and Spain, stopping in Foz de Odeleite and Quinta do Rio to have a look around. Have lunch in town while live music plays in the background. Your guide shares informative commentary about the river’s history and wildlife with your group.

Learn more about Portuguese wine and food on vacation, with this winery visit. Taking place at the small family estate of Quinta do Beijo, the visit offers a friendly and intimate experience where you’re made to feel part of the family. Tastings of three DOC-classified varietals and two Porto varietals are included, along with nuts and the winery’s home-produced olive oil and bread.

Take a break from strolling the streets of Braganca and give your sweet tooth a treat with this tasting experience. Candies, nuts, and liqueur are all on the menu as you sample the local offerings. Savor the flavor of two different chestnut liqueurs as well as two different chestnut pastry candies. You'll also learn how the chestnuts are produced and processed in Tras-os-Montes. View a collection of chestnuts in this workshop then head back out into Braganca.

Let yourself be dazzled in our company by this distinctive piece of land on the island of São Miguel with breathtaking views, superb valleys, imposing mountains and mountains, waterfalls and refreshing streams. It is jumping from belvedere in belvedere, which are the most beautiful of the Azores, full of flowers that make the Northeast the most flowery county!

Meals and Memories is not only a Portuguese culinary experience but also an immersion in storytelling and Conversation that characterises the nature of our way of life. In every traditional dish there is a reason for being, a story in flavour and a way to display it.

Get to know more about one of Portugal’s most beloved wine regions—and enjoy a tutored tasting and behind-the-scenes tour—on this small-group wine excursion. Make your own way to the winery in the Basto sub-region of Vinho Verde, and explore the vineyards and winemaking process. Taste five different wines alongside local snacks, while children can enjoy a juice tasting with cookies.

It is the brewer himself who will welcome you to make you discover "The art of beer". Starting from the raw materials, from the most classic to the most current, and through the ancestral processes and techniques that result in the incredible diversity of modern beer, you will discover what makes it such an exceptional beverage. Finally, the tasting of 5 of the beers brewed at the brewery will allow you to concretely grasp the effects of the ingredients and processes seen earlier. But it will also be an opportunity to discuss with the brewer and ask him all your questions!

Indulge in the best of Portuguese food and wine during this tour of Vinho Verde from Porto. Just 45 minutes outside of the city, escape to the countryside at Quinta de Santa Cristina, a renowned local estate and winery. Wander the grounds on your own or enjoy a guided tour; both options allow you to experience the estate’s beautiful orchards, vineyard, and forest. At lunch you’ll be treated to a hearty picnic in the vineyard, full of regional fare and local wine.