Sailing to the Vineyards:
Porto & Bordeaux

Set along the banks of the Douro in Portugal, Porto captivates with its soulful beauty, storied heritage and quiet grandeur. A city of tiled façades, wrought-iron balconies and golden light, it unfolds between steep riverside lanes and stately avenues with effortless charm. Wander through Ribeira’s lively streets, where colourful houses and waterside cafés overlook the slow-moving river, then cross toward the famed wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Discover baroque churches, elegant bridges and the timeless majesty of São Bento station, where azulejos tell the story of Portugal in blue and white. As the day softens, Porto reveals a more intimate rhythm, shaped by the scent of the river, the glow of old stone and the warmth of its table. Porto is a refined escape, where authenticity, culture and Atlantic grace come beautifully together.

Esteemed worldwide for its prestigious appellations, Bordeaux is the undisputed capital of wine. From legendary Left Bank labels in Pauillac and Margaux to the regal Right Bank château of Saint Émilion and Pomerol, the region is an Eden for oenophiles. Beyond the vineyards, Bordeaux is a celebration of 18th-century grandeur, split in two by the Garonne. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed center is an urban masterpiece of neoclassical and baroque architecture. You'll marvel at the Place de la Bourse, admire Victor Louis' magnificent Grand Théâtre and wander through triumphant medieval gateways. Fine wine is always accompanied by generous dining and there is no shortage of prestigious menus at generations-old restaurants hidden among Bordeaux’s atmospheric alleyways.