Outstanding day trip from Porto with Catavino! We spent a day off the beaten path in the Douro wine region and its spectacular scenery. We... read moreOutstanding day trip from Porto with Catavino! We spent a day off the beaten path in the Douro wine region and its spectacular scenery. We visited a winery where the vintner gave us the most authentic and informative tour of the vineyards and wine cellar we have had. We tasted this year’s new wine and port from a 10,000-liter cask. We had a gourmet lunch with wines perfectly paired. Our tour was in the harvest season and we were able to participate in the traditional stomping of grapes in a granite lagar. It was a fun time for all! Catavino and team know the area and vintners well, and this made our day truly special. read less

We were part of the 2016 Harvest Tour and had the experience of a lifetime! The Douro Valley is breathtakingly beautiful and our guides were... read moreWe were part of the 2016 Harvest Tour and had the experience of a lifetime! The Douro Valley is breathtakingly beautiful and our guides were wonderful. Ryan and Gabriella must have called in all of their personal favors because we met and drank wine with many winemakers, a wine shop owner and tasted '72 port which Oscar Quevedo's grandfather had made. Doesn't get any more special than that! Of course, gourmet food at every meal as well. We'll be back!! read less

We loved our trip to Portugal with catavino tours! Every detail was taken care of, communication was accurate but they did throw in some... read moreWe loved our trip to Portugal with catavino tours! Every detail was taken care of, communication was accurate but they did throw in some unexpected surprises, which were excellent! It is the best way to see the country, meet the people and experience things you wouldn't on your own. Ryan is an excellent guide! His love and passion for the country, the people, the food and wine is contagious! read less

I would highly encourage anyone to book the Culinary Food Tour with Catavino. Three of my friends and I booked one in Lisbon, and... read moreI would highly encourage anyone to book the Culinary Food Tour with Catavino. Three of my friends and I booked one in Lisbon, and we were blown away with the whole experience. We were a little hesitant at first due to pricing being a bit higher in comparison to some of the other tours we were looking at, but decided to go through with it, due to the great reviews. We are so happy we did. What you don't get on other tours, that you do here, is the very personal and intimate experience you get with your tour guide. He was exceptional! It was almost like doing a little food /restaurant hop with a friend who knows the city well.

Also, in terms of communication, Catavino was on top of it. The whole booking experience with them was very easy. I would absolutely use them again. read less

This was our second trip to Portugal. Catavino tweaked the itinerary to complement what we had done before. We would go back again!... read moreThis was our second trip to Portugal. Catavino tweaked the itinerary to complement what we had done before. We would go back again! The personal treatment we received from winery owners, restaurant owners, shop keepers was like no other trip we have ever taken. read less

We just completed a Fall Harvest tour that was organized and led by Catavino Tours. The entire experience was wonderful and met all of... read moreWe just completed a Fall Harvest tour that was organized and led by Catavino Tours. The entire experience was wonderful and met all of our expectations. The tour included several days in and near Lisbon, and then five days in Porto and the wineries and vineyards along the Douro River. All aspects of the tour were planned to provide an exceptional experience for our group of eleven friends. Our tour guide, Ryan Opaz, was extremely knowledgeable about the wines, the Quintas, the history of Port and Portuguese table wine and the country of Portugal. Finally, the food was amazing and included several dinners and lunches with wine makers who were personally know by Ryan. The tour and experience could not have been better! read less