Vila Nova de Gaia

Wines from Northern Portugal

❡ Vila Nova de Gaia, the birthplace of Port wine. Often overshadowed by the neighbouring city of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia surpasses it in size and population, ranking as the second largest city in the country, just behind the capital, Lisbon. Filled with historic and world-renowned wineries, it is the ideal starting point for our adventure through the Atlantic vineyards.

Program of the day

ACTIVITIES

AFTERNOON

star icon Arrival at Vilanova de Gaia

Upon arrival at Porto airport, your car will be waiting for you to take you to the fabulous hotel where you will spend the night, located in the town of Vila Nova de Gaia.

You’ll probably be eager to get out and explore the streets of Porto, but we recommend that your first taste of the city is a pleasant stroll along the riverbank in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can get an unparalleled view of the colorful city of Porto, across the Douro River, and the imposing Dom Luis I Bridge.

NIGHT

star icon Dinner and rest

To give you a glimpse of the delight that awaits you on this journey of flavors and sensations, we will begin our adventure with a dinner at the UVA by Cálem restaurant. Located in a privileged location next to the banks of the Douro River, this landmark restaurant will delight the most exquisite palates while you enjoy a great view as the sun dips below the horizon and the skies turn reddish-orange.

After our first group dinner, we will head to The Yeatman 5* Hotel, a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux chain, where we can relax in luxury and comfort. This hotel, located in the historic area where the oldest wine cellars of Oporto are located, also offers spectacular views of the city and is considered one of the world’s leading high-end hotels.