Luxury Travel, Wine and Food

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Catavino is made of passionate professionals who adore the art of crafting  personalized trips.


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Luxury Travel

Custom Experiences

Gourmet Food & Wine Experiences

Catavino prides itself in designing highly customized experiences throughout Spain and Portugal. Our custom trip planning is done by professionals who not only love to craft idyllic itineraries, but who are avid travelers ourselves. We know that a phenomenal trip results from a meticulous attention to detail.


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  • Catavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man with a great knowledge of food, wine and culture. We enjoyed three days with Ryan as he guided us through the Douro Valley and the ancient town of Porto. Although Ryan has a huge database of facts in his brain, he is also a treasure house of stories. You will discover the “real” Douro and Porto, not the tourist version. Ryan is always greeted like an old friend everywhere you go because he has a vast network of relationships. You will not get a stock tour: you will get an experience tailored to your interests and tastes. Ryan will take you to places you cannot enter as a tourist on your own. The guides in the Quintas and Port Houses learn from Ryan, not the other way around. American? Yes. Portuguese? Yes. Ryan lives in both cultures but is completely a “native” son of Portugal. Recommended for the wine enthusiast and professional, and for small groups. You must get to know Catavino.
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    George L. Leonard
    6/09/2018
    Ana was terrific in providing us with the best experience possible. She was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had changes in schedule and plans and she handled our request quickly and efficiently. I would recommend Catavino Tours for your next experience in Portugal, particularly Evora.
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    Reese Bowen
    9/24/2022
    Do not hesitate, book with Catavino. We spent a week in Portugal, both in Porto and in the Duoro Valley, and every single moment was thoughtfully coordinated with a myriad of delightful, high-quality and gorgeous details. Each vineyard was one driven by passion for the people, land and true expression of the beautiful land, and each food destination represented the pride and excellence of the Portuguese people. Ryan, our guide and CEO of Catavino, was so informative, fun, and insightful. You could tell that each destination and relationship was built on mutual respect and love for the country we had the privilege of calling what felt like home for a week. I cannot recommend this company enough. Thank you to Ryan and Catavino for a marvellous time filled with laughs, learning and love for a beautiful country!
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    Corinne Murray
    9/20/2022
  • Just spent a wonderful day in the Douro wine region with the Catavino team and a local winemaker. We had breathtaking views of a side of the Douro that most visitors don't get to see, knowledgeable explanations of the grapes, wines and processes and of course, delicious table and port wines, some poured straight from the barrel. The highlight of the day was the chance to join the Purple Foot Club by treading grapes in stone tanks.
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    Julie Dawn Fox
    6/19/2018
    The Catavino team is amazing! We planned a trip to Portugal at beginning of Covid and had to cancel - not knowing when we might be able to reschedule. On short notice, we rebooked our trip this Fall..... Different time of year, different timeline of stay, and different request. Ryan, Ana, and the whole team made it perfectly seamless. It was completely worry free and stress free. There is no way we would have experienced Portugal to the extent we did, if we planned on our own. You know they have it the mark when my 25 year old son said " They created memorable experiences, not just tours"!!
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    Dan Redpath
    10/25/2021
    Catavino has an amazing network of wine producers, food experiences and wonderful, comfortable drivers. Catavino’s expert guide is incredibly knowledgeable and very easy going. Everything went beautifully and I recommend their tours to everyone.
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    Rebecca Haaland
    9/09/2022
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If you would like us to customize a private, luxury experience in Portugal or Spain, please contact us. We would be happy to set up a call or create an itinerary that meets your needs.

Its not easy to plan a wine trip, especially for a group that expects a high level of wine communication, education, and experience. Ryan Opaz and the team at Catavino exceeded all expectations in my first visit to the Douro. The knowledge base they represented, the contacts they have, and the professionalism they exhibited is of the highest caliber. Beyond that, and possibly most importantly, Ryan was simply a blast to travel with.”

Jason Kallsen

Twin Cities Wine Education LLC