Portugal & Galicia, 2025
23 May - 1 June, 2025
Experience the enchanting blend of wine, food, and culture on a captivating tour through northern Portugal and Galicia. Delight in the flavors of renowned wines and local gastronomy, while immersing yourself in the vibrant history and traditions of these picturesque regions.
“From the original booking to a final send off in Porto, the service was excellent. The team helped us book additonal time on both ends as well as airport transportation for an unexpected change in air travel. The guides have a special relationship with the wineries and port houses. They are informed, witty and very helpful.’
Elaine, Portugal & Galicia June 2022”
Portugal & Galicia, 2025
23 May - 1 June, 2025
Highlights
WHY COME ON THIS TOUR
This trip offers a wonderful overview of the best of Galicia and northern Portugal, including three wine regions of Galicia and the Vinho Verde region on the way to the wonderful Douro, finishing in the vibrant city of Porto. Magnificent scenery, great contrasts between wine styles and nationalities, Celtic Spain and six wine regions in nine days, this is always one of our favourite trips.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
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- Michelin 2* dinner The Yeatman in Porto
- Wine visits in Rias Baixas, Ribera Sacra, Valdeoras, Ribeiro, Vinho Verde, Douro
- Lunch at the legendary Quinta do Vesuvio
- Cookery class in the Douro
- Boat rides on River Sil and River Douro
- Walking tour of historic city of Santiago de Compostela
- Dinner at top restaurant DOC
- Michelin star dinner in A Tafona, Santiago de Compostela
TOP WINERIES INCLUDED
Albamar, Palacio de Fefiñanes, Algueira, Aphros, Valdesil, Quinta do Soalheiro, Coto de Gomariz, Quinta do Noval, Quinta do Vesuvio, Grahams
Tour Price
(per person sharing)
$5,995.00
- Single supplement Price: $1300
info@iberianwinetours.com for details.
Need help booking?
- Call us: +44 (0)787 326 3809
- Email us: info@iberianwinetours.com
Business Development Manager and Tour Host
Simon McGookin
Simon has a lifelong passion for wine and travel, stemming from a visit to the Barossa Valley when he lived and worked in Australia as a teenager. Since then he has visited most of the top wine regions of the world. He studied at Queen’s University Belfast and had a career in IT and professional rugby management before joining Iberian Wine Tours. After successfully completing the Level 3 WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits he has worked closely with Jeremy Shaw in overseeing the growth of the company.
Tour Host
Jackie Thurn-Valsassina
Born in Perth, Western Australia, Jackie had strong connections to Europe through her father which gave her a love of all things European and of course, a desire to travel. Eventually, she met the father of her two daughters in Timor, and he being Portuguese, it wasn´t long before they packed their bags and moved to a small village in Northern Portugal back in 1981.