Best of Porto & The PRESIDENCIAL Train by the Wonders of Douro Valley

When you arrive at Porto airport, a private transfer will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel for check-in.
In the evening, you'll dine at one of Porto's finest Michelin-starred restaurants, where you'll be served a divine meal with wine pairing.
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Porto

In the morning, after breakfast, a transfer will pick you up from your hotel to take you to São Bento station. Experience the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity with a day-long journey aboard the PRESIDENCIAL train, blending the elegance of vintage train travel, the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley, the art of haute cuisine, and the refined taste of exceptional wines. This exclusive voyage, offering limited seating, departs from Porto, takes you to the esteemed Quinta de Vargelas winery, and returns, encapsulating an experience unlike any other.

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Each journey features a menu crafted by Chef Chakall, a celebrated chef, showcasing a meal that highlights the chef's culinary prowess. These exquisite dishes are accompanied by a selection of the Douro region's most prestigious wines, curated to complement each course perfectly. The experience extends beyond the confines of the train, with a stop at the Vargelas winery, inviting guests to explore the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process, and savor the estate's finest wines. On the return journey, enjoy the atmosphere with live music while enjoying typical local delicacies such as cheeses and sausages.

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Here is the plan for the day:

10:40 AM | Departure at the São Bento station 

             Journey on the Presidential Train to Quinta de Vargelas

             A variety of dishes will be served during the trip

02:23 PM | Stop and visit to Quinta de Vargelas with wine tasting

06:07 PM | Departure from Vargelas to Porto

             Savour an exclusive selection of the region's best wines on board

             Tasting of typical Douro specialities, traditional sweets, cheeses and sausages

09:40 PM | Arrival at São Bento Station

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At the end of the tour, a transfer will take you back to your hotel in Porto.

Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Porto.

In the morning, after breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel for half-day visit of the city of Porto with an official Tour Guide.
In the historical city center, considered World Heritage by UNESCO, you will have more than enough time to explore Lello Library, where Harry Potter books and movies where inspired. The Gold Church of São Francisco and right next door you'll find Palácio da Bolsa with incredible granite work and magnificent Neo-Arab influences (entrance not included). 
We will continue our tour until we reach the front of the river where you can admire the D. Luis bridge and all of the Port Wine cellars that brought fame and fortune to the city.
While strolling through the city, you will make a few stops at typical establishments to taste some of Porto's best delicacies!
We will finish this tour with a visit to Port Wine Cellars with wine tasting.
Transfer back to your hotel and free time.
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Porto.

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and a transfer will take you to Porto Airport to catch your flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed this tour of Portugal and have a great trip back!