Overview
DAY 1 | Porto
Indulge in a private guided visit to the largest wooden Port cellar in the historical area of Vila Nova de Gaia.
As you walk into the Lodge you’ll be surrounded by rows of barrels of all shapes and sizes. This is the largest collection of oak barrels and wooden vats of any Port cellar in Porto. This is where they age all our Ports and in particular this is the home of our Special Reserve Port. Founded in the earliest 19th the Cockburn’s & Co family built themselves a remarkable reputation for fine Vintage Port. The records at the London auction houses show that in the early twentieth century, Cockburn’s Vintage Ports commanded the highest prices of any Port house.
There you will have the unique opportunity to assist the coopers working real life (only available weekdays until 5pm) on the barrels. Indulge in a premium lectured wine tasting.
Lunch (not included) will be served in a highly recommended restaurant born out of a wish to reflect the specific terroir of our wines, combined with the international and cosmopolitan flavor of Portuguese cuisine.
After being delighted with the tasty lunch, enjoy a private guided visit to the leading producer of quality Port company, which was founded in 1820. The impeccable pedigree of its superb Vintage Ports represents the pinnacle of fine winemaking. The supreme quality benchmark set by these wines is presented throughout the entire Graham’s range of Ports. The keynotes of the Graham house style are exceptional concentration and power, opulent richness, great poise and elegance as well as remarkable longevity. Enjoy a private lectured VIP wine tasting.
- Not feasible on Sunday’s afternoons, June 24th, December 24th, 25th and 31st and January 1st.
DAY 2 | Douro Valley
Hit the road towards Douro Valley, the world’s oldest wine region. Stop at a charming, elegant and singular wine estate composed by 24 hectares with stunning vies over the Douro slopes. This property produces absolutely remarkable wines by treating its great terroir with the respect it deserves, and by the using the traditional methods updated in the light of the latest advances.
Lunch (pre-set menu with wines) will be served at the terrace. By the end of this experience, take time at leisure to explore on your own or relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.
After lunch, come aboard a vintage yatch and experience in first-hand the luxury of an exclusive river cruise. Discover the green vineyards, stratified culture and stunning natural beauty of the Douro Valley. Marvel at the beautiful slopes, heavily planted with vines, which offers breathtaking views of one of the most impressive man-shaped landscapes in the world.
