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  • SMALL GROUP UP TO 10 GUESTS

Portugal Food & Wine Tours: 8 Days of Culinary Discovery

Quick Details

Twin Room

Price Per Person | Land Only | 2 Separate Beds

2,969

Double Room

Price Per Person | Land Only | Matrimonial Bed

3,069

Single Room | Twin Beds

Price per Person | Land Only | Room With 2 Beds

3,469

Single Room | Double Bed

Price per Person | Land Only | Matrimonial Bed

3,569

No solo planning. No tourist-trap restaurants. No big-bus crowds.

Just real meals, real producers, and a small group of travelers who’d rather eat like a local than tick off a checklist.

Small by Design

Groups cap at 10, small enough that you’re sitting at the table with the winemaker, not watching from the back of a crowd.

No headset. No flag to follow. Just conversation, over food that’s actually worth talking about.

Every Reservation, Already Made

The wineries that need weeks of notice. The market stalls locals actually shop at. The sardine factory running since 1920.

Your guide has already booked it, already knows the owner, and already speaks the language — so you don’t have to.

Hands-On, Not Just Hands-Off

This isn’t a tour where you watch. You’ll make bread in a wood oven, learn to spot real olive oil, and walk Porto’s Bolhão Market like a local — picking fish, produce, and cod the way residents do.

Cooking classes. Wine tasting. A market tour and the best food tasting!

Beyond the Tourist Map

Most Portugal food tours hit the same restaurants everyone else does. This one doesn’t.

You’ll eat where locals eat, meet the families behind a dish that only exists in one village, and support the small producers — sardine factories, family vineyards, olive groves — that keep Portugal’s food culture alive.

The Journey

Eight days, Lisbon to Porto, built around food:

Lisbon — Custard tarts at Pastéis de Belém, a private guided food tour through the historic streets.

Sintra — Pena Palace, local cakes, and traditional cuisine in a hilltop village.

Óbidos — A medieval village, and ginja cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup.

Porto — A Port wine cellar tasting, Bolhão Market, and free time at Livraria Lello.

Plus cooking classes in bread-making, olive oil tasting, a Porto market tour, a 1920s sardine factory, and a family-run Vinho Verde vineyard.

From day one, you’ll get a WhatsApp message with personalized restaurant picks near your hotel, so even your free time has a local behind it.

Before You Book

Worth it vs. researching restaurants myself? If you enjoy the hunt for hidden spots, that’s part of the fun. If you’d rather skip the research and just eat, this tour hands you the reservations already made — at places that don’t take walk-ins.

What if I can’t go? Ask about our cancellation terms before booking, so you know exactly where you stand.

What if I don’t click with the group? Everyone here chose the same kind of trip — food-focused, unhurried, no bus tour. And free time is built in every day if you want it.

Extend the Trip

  • Douro Valley — Most recommended by past travelers. A historic quinta, a traditional lunch, a boat ride on the river (book an extra night in Braga).
  • Évora & Cork Farm — The Roman Temple, the Chapel of Bones, a Jeep tour through a working cork farm (book an extra night in Lisbon).
  • Azores Tours (4 days / 3 nights) — Volcanic scenery and a very different side of Portugal.

Prefer Just Your Own Group?

Same itinerary, arranged privately for 4+ travelers, no additional cost for a private tour.

Trusted by Over 1,200 Travelers

97% recommend it. One of Portugal’s most trusted food and wine tours.

★ Loved by 1,200+ travelers · 97% Recommend · Read their Reviews

Genuine Insight Into Portugal

One of our best trips ever. We had never been to Portugal, and we were looking for a small tour to give us a genuine insight into Portugal and the Portuguese. Cristiane gave us all of that and more. We experienced Portugal’s history, food culture, it’s nature, and experiences that we would never have found. The special outings to make traditional northern Portuguese corn/rye bread in a wood-burning oven in the middle of their National Park with horses and cattle running free, the sardine factory of one of the oldest still hand-done sardine factories, the olive oil tasting, the chocolate tasting, our stay at a boutique hotel in Arcos de Valdevez with a trained chef preparing delicious meals, the trip to Pinhao in the Douro with a visit to the famous Port Quinta and the boat ride down the Douro. I could go on and on. Cristiane wants to make sure you have an exceptional experience. We will never forget the incredible tour with Cristiane.

– Avram Goldman, Google Reviews
Perfect Portugal Adventure

My 24-year-old daughter and I spent a wonderful week in Portugal in January on the Culture and Cooking Tour and are so grateful to Cristiane for putting together the perfect adventure. We had so many experiences that we otherwise wouldn't have had on our own a walk through the UNESCO neighborhood of Porto, olive oil and wine tastings, discovering some of her favorite historical and culinary places. Because she hired drivers during some days, we could relax and cover a lot more territory than you would expect and got to see Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, some small villages, the coast, and the mountains. We'd love to take our family back for one of her Douro Valley tours as well. Highly recommended!

– Lizanne, TripAdvisor
A memorable food and wine tour of Portugal!

Thank you for a memorable food and wine tour of Portugal! The tour was a wonderful way for Cecile and I to celebrate a special birthday year, especially since we ended up having a private tour! I enjoyed all the food tastings and experiences and the relaxing stay at Casa Da Li was a real highlight . Spending time indoors for the cooking workshops from Chef Vasco was definitely the best way to spend a rainy day! Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your personal stories and views of life in Portugal. It added to the experience and made the tour more personal than the usual group tours.

– Marsha Fong, Email
I was lucky enough to take the 7 day tour as a solo traveller.

I joined the 7-day tour as a solo traveler in March and had a very small group, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed. From airport pickup to the final day, everything was smooth and well organized. Even with some free dinners, we always had excellent restaurant recommendations, so it never felt uncertain. The itinerary is thoughtfully designed, mixing vibrant cities with time in the countryside and a visit to Portugal’s national park—something I wouldn’t have experienced on my own. Along the way, we were guided to authentic shops and local products, avoiding typical tourist souvenirs. The highlight is definitely the food. Every stop feels carefully chosen, from hidden local spots to unique experiences like visiting a sardine factory. This tour is perfect if you want to taste real Portuguese cuisine beyond the usual tourist dishes. Overall, a well-curated, authentic experience that I would highly recommend.

– Philippa Ryan, Google Reviews
Incomparable Experience

Everything about the trip was wonderful. If you want an experience of the parts of Portugal the locals love, book anything with Eco Trilha. We went to the best restaurants and tastings. Our experience with chef Vasco in Arcos de Valdevez was incredible. He opened his doors and treated us like family. This is not a bus tour with a group listening on a headset. Cristiane is professional in every way and provided an incomparable experience.

– William Greaves, Google Reviews
Once everything was booked and paid, we could literally sit back and relax… and enjoy.

We were very fortunate to be able to do the Food & Wine experience in Portugal from 6- 13 July 24. Cris(tiane) was very helpful during the booking process and responded quickly to all my emails. Once everything was booked and paid, we could literally sit back and relax… and enjoy. As a foreigner, it is sometimes scarry to travel, but all the arrangements went as planned and advertised. From the pick-ups and drop-offs at airports, to transport from one hotel to the next, or during daily excursions, they were punctual and effecient. Comfortable and luxurious vehicles and friendly drivers. Very high quality accommodation. The sightseeing’s were amazing and the guides were very knowledgeable and thorough. Food and wine tastings were great and mostly more than we could handle. So prepare to buy bigger clothes on your return! I can highly recommend EcoTrilha Portugal Tours and Cristiane Fonte. With this level of service, the business will grow and prosper.

– Riaan Swart, Google Reviews
A most enjoyable holiday in Portugal with Eco Trilha

Cris our guide was excellent, gave personalized and friendly service. We were given ample time to discover the places we visited and Cris was there with us all the way. Highly recommended for tourists who wish to discover Portugal off the beaten tracks. The visit to the hotel owned by the 1st Masterchef of Portugal was memorable, especially the cooking workshops. Thumbs up!!

– Poc H. P. TripAdvisor
FABULOUS holiday with Eco Trilha

We enjoyed all of the locations we visited, the great food and wine, the rich culture & interesting history of Portugal... Have I mentioned that it was a FABULOUS holiday?! Thanks for coordinating, booking, confirming and generally taking care of our requests in planning our adventure. Highly recommended and I would definitely book Eco Trilha again.

– Debbie K., TripAdvisor
Flexible with tour arrangements

Christiane is very professional, always on time, flexible with tour arrangements, and knowledgeable about different ways to experience Portuguese culture. I was impressed by the amount of personal assistance she offered us. She went the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of; for example, finding a place to get Covid tests. We would happily take another tour with her.

– Katie Lopez, Google Reviews
Amazing trip

The trip was a great combination of time on our own to explore and directed time with a guide. We visited things we would not have known about at all, and it was amazing! We loved trying the pastries in every town we visited as well. Porto was fantastic, and I would return gladly. The time at Casa de Li was wonderful and again something we would have never found on our own. Vasco was a great host and cook. Our pickup from the airport went very smoothly, we were shocked as our flight was 3 hours late! We were so pleased that our guide, Chris, met us at the hotel to be sure check-in went well, and to give a little help getting our bearings.

– Susan, Email
Portugal Lisbon to Braga with Cristiane / Eco Triha

We loved Braga and Cristiane loved sharing her hometown. Honestly, every city we visited with her was wonderful and she is very good about sharing a lot of interesting information and allowing you time to look and take pictures. We had 2 days in the country which was a wonderful surprise complete with a chef, bread making, wine tasting, and a 7-mile hike. Cristiane has a wonderful sense of humor, cares about her clients and pays attention deal. She even road to the airport when we left to say goodbye. It is obvious she truly loves what she does and it shows. We are wanting to go back and we highly recommend her and cannot say enough great things!

– Teddi L, Tripadvisor
5-star!

5-star! Thank you so much! This was really a great experience!

– Eldar Aharonovich, WhatsApp
Greatest time on a tour!

This was my best trip I ever went using a tour. Usually I do not like a tour because of the minute by minute itinerary. But this trip was fantastic. I can’t recommend it enough. Our tour guide was wonderful. Very informative,funny and everything you want a tour guide to be. I had the best time and I can’t wait to use them again. if you want the trip of a lifetime -use this tour group. You will not be disappointed. The knowledge, hotel selection, itinerary, selection, and conversations could not be beat. Thank you for this most enjoyable trip.

– Debra Grieg, TripAdvisor
Very well organised

Very well organised and full of interesting experiences.

– Madeleine Urquhart, TourRadar
The cooking classes were a highlight of our trip!

The cooking classes were a highlight of our trip! Learning to make traditional Portuguese dishes in a countryside setting was unforgettable.

– Sarah, Email
Great small size tour

Great small size tour so you can really enjoy going to local restaurants , wine and sardine tastings and visiting the most important sites and towns without trying to squeeze in anywhere Cristiane was a great guide and was very knowledgeable and accommodating - would definitely recommend taking this tour to discover the great sites ,quaint towns , and great food and desserts of Portugal.

– Barry Salzman, Google Reviews
Well planned and packed a ton of fun stuff

We did the eight day food tour with two friends and it turned out to just be the four of us. Christanne was extremely organized and well planned and packed a ton of fun stuff into the days we were with her. We ate our way through northern Portugal with the best that Portugal has to offer with all kinds of tarts and other baked goods, traditional Portuguese food, port wine tastings, regular wine tastings, sardine factory and tasting, meats and cheese tasting, olive oil tasting to name a few. Some meals were included and some were not but even when the meal was not included we were taken to wonderful local restaurants to enjoy a fabulous meal. Most often we were too full from lunch to have much of a dinner. The personalized tours were also wonderful and Christanne seemed to know all of the history of everywhere we went. We felt the most special time was out time in the country. Vasco is a chef who created wonderful meals. We pretended to cook with him which was also great fun! He took us around the countryside and we ate in a local restaurant with him (He ordered for us) as well as enjoying the little towns with the local dancing in the town. We also greatly enjoyed the small winery in the country. We would recommend this tour without reservation if you want the usual tour combined with some very fun and different extras.

– Walt McNulty, Google Reviews
Highlight for me was the cooking class and sardine factory

My wife and I took this tour June 2025 for our wedding anniversary. It was great and Chris was an excellent guide. Highlight for me was the cooking class and sardine factory. Take good walking shoes. Have a great trip.

– Ronald, Instagram

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