Portugal student trip

Description

We are delighted to announce that Symington Family Estates, with Quinta do Noval (from the AXA Millésimes group) and the Fladgate Partnership are once again hosting the popular MW student trip to Porto and the Douro Valley.

15 spaces are available for the trip. Places will be allocated based on the information provided in your application and will be chosen by Symington Family Estates. Trip expenses are funded by the host however students will be required to arrange their own travel to and from Porto and pay an IMW trip fee of approximately £350. The exact fee will be confirmed when spaces are offered.

Applications close Sunday 19 November and successful applicants will be notified in January.

Arrival

Students will need to make their own arrangements to/from Porto. The trip officially starts with dinner on the 7 April however students are welcome to arrive earlier in the day for a visit to the World of Wine.

Departure

Students can depart on Wednesday 10 April after the lunch at Quinta do Bomfim. There will be a transfer to Porto airport at 14:30 which will take approximately two and a half hours. It is not recommended that you book flights earlier than 18:00 as the lunch takes place outside of Porto and the bus may not arrive back to Porto in time.

Itinerary

For an indication of the programme, see here for the 2023 itinerary. Please note that the itinerary is not yet confirmed for 2024, and is likely to change.

Eligibility

The trip is open to all current students, although places are strictly limited. Places will be allocated based on the information provided in your application and will be chosen by Symington Family Estates.

Selection process

To apply please complete the registration form by 19th November 2023. Places will be chosen via a random lottery process and all attending will be required to pay the non-refundable fee. Selected applicants will be notified in January.

If you have any questions please contact Katie Bono at kbono@mastersofwine.org

Trip terms and conditions

Please ensure you have read through the IMW’s trips terms and conditions. If you have any questions please contact Belinda Eaton beaton@mastersofwine.org

www.mastersofwine.org/imw-terms-conditions