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Welcome to Oporto . . .
Few minutes from the historical center of Oporto, the "Casa Azul", standing 4*, is opening its door for an unusual stay.
Located on the beach of Lavadores, close to Foz de Douro, this building of the turning century and its geographical situation offers you an impregnable view of the Atlantic...
We propose you to discover this region under all its angles...
Between a historic center indexed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, a valley of Douro with breathtaking landscapes, kilometers of beaches and recognized internationally wines... this region offers a multitude of possibilities and discoveries.
DAY 1 : the Charm of the historic center
Walk on the beach
Lunch at the Casa Azul
Rally Tasquinhas, the small Taverns
This rally is a fun way to discover the city and its traditions. You will have a break in these "tasquinhas" which offer spectacular point of views of the city.
You will be divided into teams and we will give you your road books, colored scarfs and maps of Oporto.
Departure of the teams
You will have to follow the indications of your road book, answer to the questions about the monuments, the squares, the History of the country, and most of all, do not forget to have a break in the "tasquinhas" to taste the "petiscos" and Portuguese wines.
Cruise on the Douro
Cruise on the Douro: your ending cocktail will be nothing less than on a rabelo boat during a cruise on the Douro.
While you will be sailing with the sunset, a glass of White Porto in your hand, the winning team will be revealed and the gifts will be given.
Dinner at the Coelho Branco : this typical tavern is an address not to miss! You will taste all sorts of traditional meals in a convivial atmosphere, served under the form of Tapas to give you an appetite.
DAY 2 : A Savor of Douro ...
Take the train through the vineyard!
You will board at the station São Bento
Your animators will be there to explain you the program for the day.
You are now on your way to the region of Pinhão, in the heart of Douro, indexed by the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Your afternoon in a vine domain
Bike Tour : at your arrival, your bikes will be waiting for you for a treasure hunt in the wine domain. Separated in teams, provided with road books, hands on the handlebar, ready to pedal: you are set forth for an original adventure in the heart of the vineyards of the "Quinta du Pinhão".
Tasting wines of the Quinta & lunch : in a way of aperitif and to give you an appetite, you will end this activity with a visit of the Quinta and a wine tasting accompanied by a wine maker.
The Art of the Wine
The Challenge is to create your own wine of Oporto! This wine is coming from a mix of several wines. It's your turn to mix and marry several wines of 20 years old, in order to create your own wine of Oporto.
Thematic dinner at the Casa Azul
Everything will be set up for you to be seduced by the traditional ambiance of the Minho, north-west region of the country. Decoration, uniform of waiters, background music, and traditional meals.
DAY 3 : Breakfast and Departure
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