From the outside the gothic church appears modest, but inside nearly every surface, bar the floor, is groaning under over 15 stone's worth of gold leaf, earning it the sobriquet 'the cave of gold.' With your guide, you will peel back the layers of history (metaphorically speaking!) to find the treasures of the church, including the vines which encircle the nave and the eerily beautiful catacombs. All are hints to Porto's past as one of the richest cities in the world at the height of Portugal's colonial era. Back in the daylight, you will head next door to the magnificent neo-Arab Stock Exchange Palace and up the hill to the spectacular 12th century cathedral, all the way hearing stories of the battles and legends that earned Porto its reputation as the unbeatable city.

Here you will board a luxury eco-yacht for a two-hour cruise down the blissfully peaceful river, disembarking at Quinta do Crasto - a vineyard which still uses traditional wine making methods, including stamping the grapes by foot. After a tour of the vines and cellars, where your expert guide will explain how Port is produced, from grape to bottle, you will indulge in a private tasting and delicious lunch. If you find a wine you like, let your host know and they can arrange for a case or two to be delivered to you at home.

After your tour you will slowly make your way back through the valley to Porto for one final evening in the city.