Portugal - Foodies & Cultural Tour - escorted by Rita Erlich & Alex White (17Day...
Explore Portugal and all that she has to offer on our comprehensive and escorted 17 day 'Foodies & Cultural' adventure. Departs 24th September 2010
Rita Erlich & Alex White will ensure that your taste buds with be treated to a gourmet experience like no other! As you dine in well known restaurants and wineries, your senses will come alive and the experience will remain with you forever.
Rita Erlich is one of Melbourne's most respected food writers, and has also written on the arts and education. Food and wine editor of a number of magazines, she has also contributed to a wide range of daily newspapers and magazines, and was co-editor of The Age Good Food Guide. The author of a number of books, she is also a regular guest on radio, and is a teacher, editor, public speaker, and consultant. She wants to share her delight in the richness of Portuguese culture, food and wine.
Alex White works with a number of wineries, helping to maintain vineyards and making wine. His wines have won more than 110 gold medals in a distinguished career that began in the 1970s, when he started winemaking at St Hubert's in the Yarra Valley before establishing his own vineyards. When they were sold, he became a wine industry consultant with a special interest in southern Victoria. And a great interest in port, of course, as well as the table wines of Portugal.
Dinner experiences:
- Tavare's in Lisbon
- Hotel Marques de Pombal in Lisbon
- Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas in Coimbra
- Don Tonho in Porto
- a local restaurant in Porto
- Vintage House Hotel in Pinhao
- Pousada de Santa Marinha in Guimarães
Lunch experiences:
- Lawrence's Hotel in Sintra
- Taylors in Porto
- DOC Restaurant in Folgosa
- Tasting & Lunch at Quinta Nova
- DouroIn at Regua
- Pousada Santa Maria Bouro in Amares
- Visit, tastings & lunch at Antonio Guedes, Quinta de Aveleda
Tour Package Cost:
- AU$9975.00 per person, twin share
- Single supplement: AU$1590.00
- Group Size: minimum of 12*, maximum of 20.
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