Back Roads & Wines of Portugal

October 1 - 14, 2008

Wonderful Portuguese historian as escort, 2 cooking classes, outstanding wines and foods, friendly locals, picturesque villages and great historic cities, the real Portugal.

$4,999 per person double occupancy

Tour price includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Boston or New York (airfare price can be deducted)

• 12 nights deluxe accommodations

• 12 breakfasts, 12 gourmet dinners, some with wine

• Services of a charming Portuguese guide, who is both our minibus driver and an expert on Portuguese history

• Transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned minibus

• All wine tastings

• Visits to: Setúbal, Portel, Moura, Monsaraz, Evora, Marvão, Vila Vicosa, Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Alter do Chao, Monsanto, Almeida, Vale do Coa, Douro River, Porto, Guimaraes, Coimbra, Batalha, Tomar

• Tours of interesting local sights: ancient monasteries, castles, a horse stud farm, several wineries, an olive orchard, an archeological site with prehistoric drawings

• Boat cruise along the Douro River

• Cooking class at a beautiful country hotel

• All tour guides, museum and monument entrance fees, tips, and taxes