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YOUR journey
J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
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Food & Wine 
Nature Walks 
Wellness
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
THE ENCHANTED VALLEY
Fri. Feb 27, 2026
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to the Douro Valley, known primarily for port, a sweet wine that has been produced here for two thousand years. The Douro Alto was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
- Visit the scenic town of Pinhão, surrounded by terraced hillsides, home to vineyards that produce world-renowned port wines like Cockburns, Taylors, and Sandeman.
- Savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant.
- Tucked into the rolling hills of the Douro Valley, Lamego is more than a town—it’s a poetic encounter with Portugal’s noble past and artistic soul. This curated visit invites you to slow down, look deeper, and connect with the essence of a place where every stone tells a story.
- Check into your hotel, one of the Douro’s most iconic estates. Let the charm of the vineyards and the elegance of the Wine House Hotel set the tone for the journey ahead.
- Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the views and spa from your hotel.
- Welcome dinner at the hotel-vineyard, including a wine tasting with a local sommelier.
Overnight: Douro Valley, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SENSES
Sat. Feb 28, 2026
- Early morning at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities.
- Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and every moment is curated to awaken your senses. This experience is a one-day immersion into the soul of the Douro Valley, blending nature, wine, and art, into four unforgettable chapters.
- Port Wine Blending Session: Enter the world of winemaking with a guided tour and hands-on blending session. Under the guidance of our expert winemakers, craft your own unique Port wine, and bring home with you an expression of your personal taste and creativity.
- Embark on a scenic Jeep tour through the rolling vineyards. Pause for a curated wine tasting, and indulge in a regional lunch served by a local chef.
- Wine Painting Workshop: Let your imagination flow with wine as your medium. Guided by resident artist Óscar Rodrigues, create and paint a label for your own blended Port wine bottle.
- As the sun begins to dip behind the hills, we conclude this immersive journey. Take with you not only your crafted wine and painted label, but also the memories of a day steeped in elegance, discovery, and joy.
- Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Douro Valley, Portugal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Sun. Mar 1, 2026
- Check out of the hotel and transfer to Porto Airport for your return flight to the US (Transfer is approx. 1.5 hour drive to Porto Airport).
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
6+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,379
Cost p/p in single room
$2,869
Douro Valley: Quinta da Pacheca
- Nights: 2
- Room Category: Double Room with Garden view
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 2 nights' accommodations.
- 1 day of touring with a local guide, in a luxury, climate controlled bus (February 27).
- 1 day of exclusive experience at Quinta da Pacheca (February 28).
- Gratuities.
- All departure transfers to Porto Airport.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, & 2 dinners.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotel.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C's). These T&C's apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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