ACORDA AND ARROZ DE PATO UNCOVERED
Author: vvjadmin
Discover the secrets of two of Portugal’s most treasured dishes, Acorda and Arroz de Pato!! These two delicacies originate from the wonderful Alentejo region, Acorda being a typical Portuguese dish composed of thinly sliced bread with garlic, finely chopped coriander, olive oil, vinegar, water, salt and poached eggs. Arroz de pato or “duck rice” is our Managing Director’s favourite dish and a real speciality. Learn the secrets behind each of these two dishes and enjoy an interactive cookery experience where you will learn to cook them both. This is followed
VAN LONG NATURE RESERVE HOME OF THE ENDANGERED DELACOUR LANGUR MONKEY
Author: Huyền Trang Bùi
You will be picked up early from your hotel in Hanoi and start the 2-hour journey to the nature reserve and wetlands of Van Long. En route, we’ll stop off at the beautiful Hoa Lu ancient village surrounded by stunning rice paddies and a mountainous backdrop. We’ll visit the Dinh temple, a memoir to the first Emperor of the Dinh Dynasty and then after lunch head to our hotel in Van Long. In the afternoon we’ll take a cycle around the village followed by dinner, where we’ll be joined
CATAPLANA ALGARVE COOKERY EXPERIENCE
Author: vvjadmin
Join us on this culinary experience in Portugal’s beautiful Algarve. Tavira is one of the most charming towns in the region and is home to your cooking adventure! Cataplana is a Portuguese delight, a slow-cooked seafood dish and is named after the pot in which it is cooked. First, visit the local market to source the ingredients, these may include fresh fish, clams and local peppers and vegetables. Then head to the kitchens for a demonstration and full cookery experience before sampling your Cataplana, accompanied by Portuguese wine.
HIKING SERRA DA ESTRELA
Author: vvjadmin
Located in Central Portugal, the Serra da Estrela National Park is a hiking enthusiast’s dream! Translating as ‘Mountains of the Stars’, the park is home to towering granite peaks, glacial valleys and deep ravines. Join your expert hiker guide as you hike through part of the Park. From the town of Covilha, drive to the highest point in Portugal, Torre, completely accessible by paved road. From here, begin your guided walk downhill through the stunning Serra da Estrela scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch at the Poco do Inferno
PORTO STREET SNAPS TOUR
Author: vvjadmin
Meet your expert Portuguese photography guide as you traverse the streets of chic Porto in search of street life and street art. Follow your guide’s instruction as he teaches you technique, positioning and use of light whilst taking pictures of the colourful streets of Porto. On your tour, visit the Fundação José Rodrigues, a former factory housing graffiti art from Portuguese and British artists, and look out as your guide introduces you to the art of Porto-born Hazul Luzah.
ESTREMOZ WINERY INDULGENCE
Author: vvjadmin
In the heart of the Alentejo visit Estremoz and our beautiful winery. Enjoy a personalised tour of the estate, grounds and cellars before a wine masterclass! Here you will learn every detail of the wine making process and also how the wines can be blended to further improve their supremity. Finally sample a selection of our fine wines accompanied with local produce, bread and delicious cheeses and charcuterie.