Had a great experience in the walking tour, and as a Portuguese I learned a lot of things about the history and the origin of... read moreHad a great experience in the walking tour, and as a Portuguese I learned a lot of things about the history and the origin of some of the things we normally take for granted in this beautiful country of ours. Thank you Catavino. read less

Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable week!! Great itinerary, great tour guides - fun, original and unique experiences every day!

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

Catavino is a Portugal-based company which appealed to us. We booked a two week tour of Portugal through them. They were uniformaly great... read moreCatavino is a Portugal-based company which appealed to us. We booked a two week tour of Portugal through them. They were uniformaly great - from planning the trip, accommodating our many changes, supervising our tour and even making changes for us while we were in Portugal. I could not have been more pleased with them and recommend them highly! read less

Catavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man... read moreCatavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man with a great knowledge of food, wine and culture. We enjoyed three days with Ryan as he guided us through the Douro Valley and the ancient town of Porto. Although Ryan has a huge database of facts in his brain, he is also a treasure house of stories. You will discover the “real” Douro and Porto, not the tourist version. Ryan is always greeted like an old friend everywhere you go because he has a vast network of relationships. You will not get a stock tour: you will get an experience tailored to your interests and tastes. Ryan will take you to places you cannot enter as a tourist on your own. The guides in the Quintas and Port Houses learn from Ryan, not the other way around. American? Yes. Portuguese? Yes. Ryan lives in both cultures but is completely a “native” son of Portugal. Recommended for the wine enthusiast and professional, and for small groups. You must get to know Catavino. read less

Amazing trip....a singular and unique experience. Ryan and the team at Catavino are so knowledgeable and clearly gifted at crafting an epic travel experience. ... read moreAmazing trip....a singular and unique experience. Ryan and the team at Catavino are so knowledgeable and clearly gifted at crafting an epic travel experience. If Portugal and Catavino are not on your bucket list, and them. If they are, move to the top! read less