This is Wine Tours.
Italy · September 2026
Spain & Portugal · May 2027
We’ve spent years exploring and falling in love with these wine regions, and we’re excited to share our favorite spots with you. Wine tour with a small group (up to 12 guests) of like-minded folks on a private tour through some of our favourite wine regions around the world!
Discover a range of producers—from undiscovered gems to classic estates that tell the story of the region’s history. Guided by This is Wine School co-founder and sommelier, Maude RB, for an experience that’s personal, insightful, and full of flavor.
With a sommelier on board, no wine term slips past you, whatever your level—so every visit and tasting makes sense.
Intimate Winery Tours +
Curated Sommelier Tastings
Private Transportation + Carefully Selected Hotels & Villas
From the moment we meet at our first hotel, to the time we part ways a week later, everything’s taken care of—planned, booked, and organized by us. We’ve already done the overthinking, so you don’t have to.
Travel in comfort with a private driver and our own minivan, and take in the historic vineyard views through some of the planet’s more dramatic wine regions.
Unwind each night in carefully selected, modern accommodations (3*, 4*, or equivalent hotel and villa stays) and enjoy a complimentary on-site breakfast each morning.
Just like in the classroom, our approach to travel is laid-back, but we care deeply about the outcome—Leisurely lunches at wineries or countryside restaurants, and some carefully chosen dinners at our favourite spots—all included and personally researched.
From scenic vineyard stops and historic landmarks to photo-worthy viewpoints, we make sure there’s time to truly take it all in. We keep the pace easy—just 1–2 tastings a day—because we’ve learned that the best wine trips aren’t about cramming it all in.
There’s time to wander through vineyards, enjoy a swim or two, and still have space for a bit of free time.
Authentic Experiences +
Insider-Knowledge Trip Planning
To all friends (and friends of friends!) of This is Wine School.Wine Touring With Us
Rias Baixas
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Tuscany
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Douro Valley
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Emilia-Romagna
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Ribeira Sacra
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Rias Baixas 〰️ Tuscany 〰️ Douro Valley 〰️ Emilia-Romagna 〰️ Ribeira Sacra 〰️
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☞ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
☞ All group activities, winery visits, and tastings
☞ Private transport in our own minivan
☞ Six nights’ accommodation (3★–4★ or equivalent hotels and villas) -
Day 1
- Check in at the first hotel (2 nights-stay) and take time to unwind from the travel journey - You have now officially made it!
- We meet on the rooftop terrace of the hotel for a welcome beverage sun deck, take in the view and get the lay of the land.
- We stroll through the historical center, and dine at an local authentic restaurant
- After dinner, you are free to enjoy the city’s many bars, or wander the streets back to the hotel.Day 2
- Breakfast at the hotel
- We head to our first wine region for our first private visit and lunch
- Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to enjoy the surrounding- walk on the boardwalk, go for a dip along the many amazing beaches.
- We head to our afternoon winery visit
- We drive back to the hotel, we have a quick reset before heading to dinner in the city, if you have the energy to keep going!Day 3
See the sights at your own pace, alone or in small groups.Day 4
Sign up for an optional outdoor adventure or culinary exploration.Day 5
Time to pack up and head home. -
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Italy
Emilia-Romagna · Tuscany
Fall
2026
Spain & Portugal
Galicia · Douro Valley
Spring
2027
Our Experiencess
All-Inclusive Group Package (May 23rd - May 29th, 2027)
From the moment you meet us for check-in in Santiago de Compostela on Sunday afternoon, May 23rd, 2027, to the moment we part ways in Porto on Saturday morning, May 29, 2027, we have everything covered!
✷ 2 nights, 2 days in Galicia, Spain
We meet on Sunday afternoon at our hotel in Santiago de Compostela, then spend two full days exploring the wine regions of Galicia’s coast and mountains—Rías Baixas and Ribeira Sacra.
✷ 3 nights, 3 days in the Douro Valley, Portugal
After our Galician adventures, we head south to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Douro Valley, where we’ll spend three nights and two full days discovering this historical wine region together.
✷ 1 day in Vila Nova de Gaia & 1 night in Porto, Portugal
We make our way back to the coast and finish the trip in the iconic city of Porto - this is where we part ways, or make a bigger trip of it and explore one of the many bucket-list places nearby.
Double Occupancy Rate: $5,995 + GST per person (approx. €3,700)
Single Occupancy Rate: $7,495 + GST per person (approx. €4.700)
What’s Included:
☞ All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
☞ All group activities, winery visits, and tastings
☞ Private transport in our own minivan + two private boat tours
☞ Six nights’ accommodation (3★–4★ or equivalent hotels and hotel resorts):
– 2 nights in Santiago de Compostela
– 3 nights in the Douro Valley
– 1 night in Porto
Full itinerary announced in December 2026.
What’s Not Included
☞ Flights and transport to Santiago de Compostela
(From YVR, there are many options with one connection via Frankfurt, Dublin, or New York. From Santiago Airport, it’s a short 15-minute taxi/Uber ride or you can use public transport to the hotel.)
☞ Flights and transport from Porto
(From our Porto hotel, it’s a 15–20 minute taxi/Uber ride to the airport. From OPO, there are several one-connection routes to YVR via Toronto, Montreal, London, or Zurich. Alternatively, you can take a 4-hour direct ALSA bus from Porto back to Santiago de Compostela.)
☞ Any activities or meals outside of the planned itinerary
☞ Individual travel and health insurance
☞ Personal wine purchases, personal expenses, and anything not listed above
To Secure Your Place
☞ A non-refundable deposit of $1125 CAD (€700) is due at registration.
☞ Final balance due: February 2027
Please read and understand our disclaimers and policies for this trip, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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