The 3 Farm Visits in Portugal That Earn Their Price

1.2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,318 reviews · from $127Our pick

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking WSET-trained guide visiting two family wineries in Amarante and the Douro Valley. Taste 11 wines, local food, olive oil, and Vintage Port opened with fire, then enjoy lunch with river views and a one-hour private cruise from Pinhão.

“This trip was for my birthday and it was a really fun day in an amazing location. The guides were really funny and knowledgeable and the Scenery was better than expected. Food and wine was delicious and shout out to Teresa (the chef/ wife) and the team who, with the help of my partner, surprised me with an amazing birthday cake!! All around wonderful trip and that I would highly recommend!”

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2.“Re-Canto” Farm-to-Table with Stunning Views at Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72Best value

Join André and his family at Re-Canto, a small farm above Funchal. Start with Poncha, tour the gardens, help gather seasonal produce, then sit down to a four-course Madeiran dinner with espetada, wine, and a local digestif. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

“This was a magical experience. The location was stunning, the company pleasant, and the food delicious. This is a must do for anyone traveling to Madeira wishing to experience a local farm/home, with authentic foods and a local providing history and a lot of a fantastic information.”

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3.Traditional Cooking Class, Farm Tour & Lunch in the Douro Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

At Quinta de Louredo, Fabio welcomes you to his family farm near Marco de Canaveses for a four-hour tour and hands-on cooking class. You’ll gather fruit, eggs, and herbs, meet the animals, prepare traditional Portuguese dishes, and sit down to a generous farm lunch with local wine.

“This was an absolute 11 out of 10 experience. From the moment we got to the farm, we were greeted by Fabio’s hospitality and generosity. There was a beautiful brunch spread waiting for us, with various breads, cheeses, and appetizers. We then got a tour of the farm and met all the farm animals, gathered fruits, vegetables, and eggs for the recipes, and then cooked an authentic, four course meal to share with the group. This experience felt like we were living a true farm-to-table Portuguese lifestyle and was by far a standout of our trip. Thank you so much to Fabio and his family for welcoming us into their…”

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