2025
Portugal: Wine, Culinary & Culture
March 24, 2025 - April 3, 2025
Escorted by winemaker, Garry Cohen
This will be Freedom Travel's 5th wine tour, following Italy, France, Spain, and Argentina/Chile.
"Like its neighbour Spain, Portugal has been undergoing something of a quiet revolution over the last twenty years or so. A reluctance to follow trends and plant international grapes is now paying dividends and the new breed of full-blooded, fruit-filled wines are more than able to compete on the world stage. The unique flavours that are the hallmark of Portugal's indigenous grape varieties have become its trump card. Good news for those looking for a change from wines made from ubiquitous international varieties." Jo Locke, The Wine Society,
Overview:
- 9 nights in Portugal
- 11 travel days
- Key cities: Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon
- Key wine experiences: Port, Vihno Verde/Douro Valley, Dao, Colares
- weather end of march expected to be low to mid 60's -- nice sweater weather.
Camino: _______________________
May 28 - June 11, 2025
Escorted by Father Joy
Overview:
Beginning in Lisbon, Fatima, Baiona Spain. Incl. accommodations, breakfast & dinner daily on the walk,
Sicily & Sardinia: Wine, Culinary & Culture
October 2 - 17, 2025
2026
Costa Rica: ____________________
February (TBD)
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September (TBD)
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October 29 - November 12, 2026
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