four properties
experience, Lisbon
River passage
throughout
Portugal: Kitchens, Cellars and Open Land
Begin with three nights in Lisbon, where a morning at the market leads to dinner in a private kitchen, and an evening with a Portuguese guitar player ends with fado performed in an intimate setting.
Continue south to the Alentejo for two nights among vineyards, olive groves and Lusitano horses, before travelling north to the Douro Valley. Spend a day on the river between its steep vineyard terraces, stopping for lunch and a tasting along the way.
Finish in Porto with port cellars, an azulejo workshop and time beside the Atlantic. Nine nights connecting four very different parts of Portugal through the people who cook, make, grow and produce there.
Visit Mercado de Campo de Ourique with a food guide in the morning, selecting fish, vegetables, cheese and other ingredients for dinner. That evening, sit at a single table or counter while a chef prepares the menu in front of you, shaped around what was sourced that day.
Meet a Portuguese guitar player for an introduction to the twelve-string instrument and its place in fado. Later, hear the music in an intimate Lisbon setting arranged through local connections, where conversation stops when the singer begins.
Spend the day aboard a private boat through the Douro Valley, with vineyard terraces rising steeply from the river on either side. Stop at a quinta for a tasting and have lunch on board or beside the river before continuing through the valley.
The itinerary in full
Four Properties. Each Chosen for a Reason.
Three nights in Lisbon, two on a working wine estate in the Alentejo, two above the vineyards of the Douro and two overlooking Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia. Each property puts you close to the places and experiences that shape this trip.
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon
Overlooking Parque Eduardo VII, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon puts you within easy reach of Chiado, Bairro Alto and the city's restaurants while sitting slightly apart from the busiest parts of the centre. Its rooftop running track and terrace offer far-reaching views across Lisbon.
Suite
One Bedroom Suite. 88m², with a separate living room, large dressing area and views towards Eduardo VII Park.
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel
Alentejo
Torre de Palma sits on a 400-hectare estate of vineyards and olive groves, with wine produced on the property and Roman archaeological remains within the grounds. Its rural location makes it an ideal base for two days centred on wine, horses and the surrounding countryside.
Suite
Master Suite. 84m², with stone walls, terracotta floors, two bathrooms and a private pool overlooking the vineyards and Alentejo plains.
Six Senses Douro Valley
Douro Valley
Set in a restored nineteenth-century manor house above the Douro, Six Senses is surrounded by the vineyard terraces that define the valley. The river, wineries and estates visited during your stay are all within easy reach.
Suite
Quinta Panorama Suite. 86m², with floor-to-ceiling windows, a freestanding bath and private terrace overlooking the Douro Valley.
The Yeatman
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
The Yeatman sits among the historic port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, directly across the Douro from Porto's Ribeira district. Its elevated position gives the hotel wide views over the river and city, while Porto is easily reached across the bridge.
Suite
Panoramic Deluxe Suite. Private terrace overlooking the Douro and Porto's Ribeira district, with generous living space and natural light.
Another Private Kitchen
Add a second private dining experience in Lisbon or Porto, selected around the chef, season and availability.
Portugal's Atlantic Coast
Add a night or two on the coast before or after the main itinerary, either near Lisbon or north of Porto.
More Time in the Douro
Add another night in the valley for a second winery visit, a longer afternoon at Six Senses or more time exploring the smaller estates along the river.
When to Travel
April to June and September to October are our preferred periods for this experience. Spring brings mild weather across Lisbon, the Alentejo, Douro and Porto, while September coincides with the grape harvest in the Douro.
July and August can be very hot in the Alentejo, making outdoor activities less comfortable, while harvest season brings higher demand in the Douro.
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