Wine Trip to Portugal The Future of Winegrowing
Wherever you travel here, it is hard to miss the special role that winegrowing plays in this country. As Portugal has quite varied climatic and geographical zones, you will find more than 500 different grape varieties here. Get to know the up-and-coming wine regions of Alentejo, Dão, Douro and Porto.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 08.09. - 14.09.2027 | Mi. - Di. | from CHF 3'790.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Lisbon
Direct flight with SWISS from Zurich to Lisbon and transfer to your hotel. (2 nights at the Hotel Turim Marques****).
Day 2: Lisbon - Cabo da Roca
Guided city tour of Lisbon. A ride on the historic tram takes you to the beautiful districts of Bairro Alto and Alfama. The tour continues to the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower. In the afternoon, drive to Cabo da Roca, then along the coast via Cascais and Estoril back to Lisbon. Free time in the evening.
Day 3: Alentejo
The Alentejo is Portugal's fastest-growing wine region and, thanks to its innovative approach, is also known as the "Portuguese California“. Today you will visit two of its best-known wineries: Quinta do Esporao and Quinta do Zambujeiro, owned by the Swiss Emil Strickler. In 1999, the brothers Alain and Philippe Bramaz made the first wine for Zambujeiro and its owner Emil Strickler. In a makeshift wine cellar, a mere 6,000 kg of grapes were processed at Zambujeiro. Today that is history, and Zambujeiro is among the best in the country, and not only in Alentejo. Zambujeiro wines have also won considerable international acclaim and can be found on the wine lists of many well-known restaurants. (Pousada Castrelo Estremoz****).
Day 4: Dão
Drive to the Dão wine region and visit the Quinta de Lemos winery. Over lunch and a tasting, you will see what great potential lies in Dão, one of Portugal's oldest DOP wine regions. Visit to the medieval old town of Viseu. (Hotel Montebelo Principe Perfeito****).
Day 5: Quinta de la Rosa - Douro
Today you will discover the highly scenic Douro Valley by train and boat. Marvel at the steep terraces on both banks of the river. In between, a further winery visit awaits at Quinta de la Rosa, including a light lunch snack. The history of port wine in the Douro Valley began in the 17th century at the monastery of Lamego. The valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Quinta de la Rosa, one of Portugal's leading wine estates in terms of quality. It is the oldest protected wine-growing region in the world. Enjoy the magnificent view of the characteristic Douro landscape. (Hotel Quinta da Pacheca***** in Lamego).
Day 6: Porto
Drive to Porto. Here you can enjoy a culinary and playful walking tour of the city. This is followed by a port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia and a farewell dinner at Restaurant 1828 with a view of the Douro. (Hotel Fotinha Porto****).
Day 7: Porto - Switzerland
Transfer to the airport and return flight.
CarRouge
The Premium vehicles are state of the art and offer generous space: 3 luxury seats per row, individually adjustable headrests and an interior height of 2.10 m create a unique sense of space.
- 30 wide, luxurious Premium armchairs in a 2+1 seating layout
- Generous seat pitch of 90 cm
- Seat belts at every seat
- Height-adjustable footrest, adjustable backrests and armrests
- A unique sense of space thanks to an interior height of 2.10 metres
- Multichannel sound system at every seat, lane assist and adaptive cruise control
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe
Car Rouge Plus
- Flight Zurich - Lisbon and Porto - Zurich, economy class, including airport taxes
- Travel by Premium coach
- 3 x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 3 x bed and breakfast (room/breakfast buffet)
- 2 x dinner in local restaurants, including matching wines
- 4 x lunch/snack, including matching wines
- Various winery visits, including tastings
- Wine tour guide: Bruno Jeggli
Hotels
In Lisbon, you will stay for 2 nights at the carefully selected ****Hotel Turim Marques with good connections to the centre. The Pousada Castelo Estremoz**** will remain a particularly special memory. A former 13th-century castle built for Queen Saint Isabel, the Pousada offers fabulous panoramic views over the vast Alentejo plain.
