It all began with an insatiable curiosity and a deep love for Portugal — for its stories, its noble houses, its hidden gardens, and the people who keep the country’s living heritage alive. Over the years, I have come to know many of Portugal’s noble families, heirs to centuries-old traditions and a way if life that gracefully endures.

As an artist, I’ve had the privilege of entering private spaces — palaces, ateliers, country estates, and other remarkable properties — where beauty and authenticity coexist in perfect harmony.

From these connections, Living Heritage Dão was born: The first itinerary that unveils the most intimate and genuine side of Portugal — the one few ever have the chance to see. And it was in the heart of the Dão region — a land of rolling landscapes, elegant wines, and soulful gastronomy — that this project found its first setting.

Here, heritage is not merely visited — it is tasted. Around the table, between wines of character and traditional dishes reinvented by local hands, stories are shared and bonds are created. Each stop is a celebration of the Portuguese art of living — refined, yet profoundly human. Every experience has been carefully curated to offer something you won’t find in travel guides — an intimate access to the beauty, art, and stories that have shaped this country.

Ultimately, this itinerary is an invitation: to discover, to feel, and to taste what Portugal holds most dear — its soul.