Starts and ends
São Bento Station, Porto
Travel periods
Fridays and Saturdays in April, May, September and October 2025.
Experience
Travel style
A unique journey through the Douro Valley
Tour Highlights:
- The Douro, a world heritage site, tells us ancient stories of vineyards, farms and traditions
- Travel aboard the historic Presidential Train, which was built in 1890
- Chef Chakall takes your taste buds on a culinary odyssey
- Embark from the emblematic São Bento Station in Porto, an architectural masterpiece
- Reserved for just 72 passengers per trip who value history, elegance and exclusivity
Overview
The Presidential Train by Chakall will begin its journey at the emblematic Porto S. B. station, in carriages that tell stories since 1890.
See the Douro, a world heritage site, like you’ve never seen it before.
Under the leadership of Chef Chakall, the Portuguese culinary tradition is reinvented. During the trip, enjoy a variety of exquisite dishes, reflecting the rich cuisine of northern Portugal and the traditions of the Douro.
Inclusions
- Reception at Porto's iconic São Bento Station
- Taste the best wines from Douro Estates
- Savour dishes prepared by Chef Chakall, which reflect the rich cuisine of the Douro
- Enjoy stories of the historic Presidential Train in a charming atmosphere, accompanied by live music
- Port Wine tasting at Quinta De Vargellas, the jewell of the Douro
- Pair your wine tasting with typical Douro specialties: from traditional sweets to the most refined sausages and cheeses
- Return to São Bento Station in Porto
Itinerary
Reception at the emblematic Porto São Bento Station, Porto.
On the trip you will be able to taste the best wines from Douro estates, allowing each one to present the best of its production
On board, savor dishes prepared by Chef Chakall, which reflect the rich cuisine of the Douro, with each trip bringing a main dish prepared by a local chef renowned for his specialty
Stories about the train, the Douro and the places the train will pass through will be shared while you enjoy a charming atmosphere with live music.
At Quinta de Vargellas, a jewel of the Douro, a unique sensory experience awaits you: a visit to the historic winery, where you can explore the wine tradition and enjoy a Port Wine tasting, perfectly paired with a local dish that celebrates the essence of the region.
While the Douro landscapes pass by the window, savor an exclusive selection of the region’s best wines.
You can accompany this tasting with typical Douro specialties, from traditional sweets to the most refined sausages and cheeses, in an authentic celebration of local flavours.
Return to São Bento Station, Porto.
