Familiarization Trip: Porto and the Douro Valley

As you arrive in Porto, hop aboard your airport transfer and take in the first views of Porto en route to our hotel, the 5-star Altis Porto. Relax, explore the hotel on a site inspection, and enjoy a welcome dinner together to toast to a wonderful week ahead!

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a morning tour of historic Porto. It wouldn’t be the highlights of Porto without a visit to a port wine cellar! Enjoy a tasting and a luncheon. The afternoon’s activities include a hotel sight inspection and free time to wander Porto’s winding streets and beautiful riverfront—may we suggest dinner overlooking the water?

Enjoy breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable journey to Portugal’s iconic Douro Valley wine region! Hop in a 4x4 vehicle and traverse some off-road routes to experience this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site—quite literally—off the beaten path. Along the way you’ll savor wine tastings, a picnic, and soak in some breathtaking views of the Portuguese countryside. After we return to Porto, enjoy free time for dinner and perhaps a glass of port now that you’re a true connoisseur!

In the morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for your full-day excursion to the Minho region of northwest Portugal. Known for its rich heritage, natural beauty, and religious holy sites, you’ll embark on a cultural deep dive exploring Braga and Guimaraes. Castles, sanctuaries, and a delicious lunch await, all led by a knowledgeable guide. After traveling back to Porto, you can relax and enjoy dinner at your own pace.

Your regional exploration continues after breakfast with an immersive and educational day trip to Fatima and Coimbra. The Sanctuary of Fatima is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, and whether you're religious or not, a visit to the basilica can be a spiritual experience for anyone. Next, you’ll explore nearby Coimbra—home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1290! Don’t miss the stunning Joanina Library, the home of thousands of rare books and manuscripts. Once back in Porto, enjoy one last night with your travel companions with a farewell dinner and Fado show.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your private transfer takes you to the Porto airport, armed with memories made, knowledge gained, and reinvigorated to continue to develop your FIT Europe business.