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Complete with a Michelin-star restaurant, a
stay at this luxury hotel in the heart of Vila
Nova de Gaia is ideal for those wishing to
explore the simple pleasures.
With three World Heritage Sites recognised by
UNESCO, there is no shortage of reasons to
visit the
Douro Valley,
which stretches from
Porto to the north of Portugal. This is a land of
traditions where 2,000 years of wine production
have shaped the landscape. Spend a day on
a vineyard tour, enjoy a tasting and watch the
various stages of winemaking.
What better way to end your trip than with a
stay at Six Senses Douro Valley. After a day
wine tasting, retreat to this luxury hotel, a
converted 19th-century manor house,
complete with a fantastic spa.
The property is located in the oldest
demarcated wine region in the world, boasts
an exceptional wine list, and the fantastic
concierge can arrange plenty to keep you busy,
including walking tours through the Douro
Valley, mountain biking adventures, river
cruises and, of course, wine tasting.
From £1,500 per person, B&B including
international flights & car hire.
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If you are inspired by this journey, contact Bailey Robinson. With their indepth knowledge and
experience, attention to detail and special contacts around the world, you can trust them to
create your perfect holiday.
To find out more email
travel@baileyrobinson.comor call 01488 689700.
Explore cobbled streets and squares,
museums, galleries and gothic cathedrals as trams
trundle up and down the steep, leafy streets