Porto, Portugal

Transfer from airport to Ribeira district base.

Traditional Portuguese lunch with petiscos and local wine in the heart of Ribeira. Covers the mandatory 12:00-14:00 sit-down window.

Low-energy walk along the Douro riverfront and Cais da Ribeira to rest and enjoy views. Mandatory moderate-pace recovery block.

Wine tasting focused on Douro and Port varieties in a relaxed setting. 25-minute walk max from recovery area.

Dinner with Portuguese fusion dishes and excellent wine list. Satisfies post-18:00 dinner rule.

Scenic 20-minute walk to Gaia for Port wine focus.

Guided tour and tasting at historic cellar with river views. Opens 10:00.

Sit-down lunch with Port pairings. Covers mandatory 12:00-14:00 window.

Low-energy stroll and terrace rest overlooking Porto. Mandatory moderate recovery block.

Additional tasting and terrace time at another top cellar.

Dinner back in Porto with refined Portuguese plates and wine. Satisfies post-18:00 rule.

Light walk and coffee near base before departure.

Second meaningful activity: light food market visit before leaving.