Insider Wine Trip to Douro Valley

Douro Valley and Porto
July 5 to 9
 
Secure an entire community (300 families)
 
Travel with award-winning Sommelier and ARK FutureMaker Jhonel Faelnar as we journey through Portugal’s majestic Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest and most breathtaking wine regions. Experience Portugal through Jhonel’s deep relationships with local producers and friends, gaining rare access to cellars, vineyards, and stories that few travelers ever see.
 
Together, you will dive into the world of classic Port wine, renowned across centuries, while also discovering the exciting new generation of dry whites and reds that reveal the region’s evolution and spirit. The journey culminates in Porto, where old-world charm meets the breeze of the Atlantic. Enjoy every glass and gathering with the warmth of Portuguese hospitality.
 
June 5 - ARK Welcome Dinner 
June 6 - Day time wine visits 
June 7 - Day time wine visits 
July 8 - ARK Thank You Dinner
 
There are only 8 slots. The trip covers 3 nights in the Douro Valley, 1 night in Porto. Lodging, breakfast, lunches, ARK Welcome and Thank You dinners, as well as local transport to wine houses and back to Porto on the last day are included. 
 
There will be free moments for you to have your own private dinners or excursions throughout the trip. At the end of the trip, try out surfing close to Porto with the ARK team.
 
This trip is $8,000/person, $15,000 for a couple with shared room. It’s a benefit trip where a percentage goes to ARK to enable an entire community of 300 farming families who chronically struggle with hunger to be food secure for life and be the producers of nourishing and affordable produce for their area. Read more about what we do and our proven program Feed Back at arksolves.org.
 
A portion of the trip above the cost of travel will be tax deductible.