Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

Highlights

  • Discover the green landscapes of Monção e Melgaço

  • Visit the amazing Palace of a renowned producing Wine Estate

  • Savour a enogastronomic lunch with DOC wine

  • Discover the traditions and people of the region

  • Visit the 17th century citadel of the Fortress of Valença

Summary

This Vinho Verde tour combines local people, history, heritage, and gastronomy.
You'll get to see what few visitors get to see, the "Vinho Verde" region.
You'll experience the atmosphere of a medieval monument, and have a unique gastronomic experience.

Tour info

Duration
8 minutes - 8 minutes 30.0 seconds
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€115.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

 It's more than wine... it's tradition, it's culture, it's Portugal!

The centuries-old country roads lead us to the heart of the Monção and Melgaço sub-region, the origin of the famous Alvarinho grape variety, where we will stop to discover the secrets of producing Vinho Verde.
You'll find centuries of winemaking tradition in palaces and "Solares" from the 16th century and enjoy the region's exceptional natural beauty, followed by lunch with delicious local produce and paired with local Vinho Verde wines.
We'll explore the historic landscapes and discover the typical villages of Portugal's oldest wine-growing region, the "Green Region", where we'll have a peaceful environment for exploration and tasting of regional products.
Avoid the hustle and bustle of large groups and live a private experience, at your own pace, in your own language and accompanied by a certified and experienced guide, who will make this day an unforgettable memory to share with your family and friends.

This is an All-Inclusive Private Tour, with a van and a tour guide exclusively at your service, all performed in the chosen language - from the moment of pick-up until the return to the hotel at the end of the day. 

Please note that while our experiences and activities are with exclusive partners, they cannot be private. 

If you wish to upgrade to exclusive privacy for all elements, please do not hesitate to contact us.


1) Meeting with your guide: 


The guide will meet you at the indicated address, to start your private experience (All inclusive) in the "Vinho Verde" Demarcated Region.

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2) Visit and harmonized tasting at a "Quinta" of national reference


You will start this day by visiting one of the ex-libris of the Alto Minho region, a magnificent neoclassical palace from the 19th century. Among its gardens and vineyards, we will discover the Old Winery and the Chapel. This visit will end with with a Premium tasting of Vinho Verde DOC.

This experience includes:

- Guided visit of a neoclassic palace and its gardens 
- "Vinho Verde" Tasting
- Harmonized tasting with regional products

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3) Savor a premium regional lunch (drinks included)


If more of us valued food, (...) instead of accumulated gold, this would be a better world” - JRR Tolkien

You will enjoy an intimate gastronomic experience, in a setting surrounded by vineyards and branches, with the flavors of typical "Minhota" food, accompanied by the best "Vinho Verde" DOC at every moment of this Wine Lunch.


This lunch includes:

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Appetizer
- Main course
- Drinks (water, juices or wine)
- Dessert
- Coffee

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4) Enjoy a Chill & Wine moment in a unique setting

You will head towards theborder town of Valença, a jewel of fortified military architecture, with 5 km of wall, whose interior seems untouched by time, where you can enjoy the incredible panoramic views over the Minho river with the medieval Spanish city of Tui as a background. Enjoy a moment of free-time in order to capture and enjoy all of environment.

This experience includes:

- Visit to the wall of the Valença Fortress
- Local wine tasting, paired with regional products
- Photo-stop moment
- Free time
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5) Return to your accommodation


It's time to return, relaxed, to your accommodation. By doing so, you will be able to recall memories of the day , photos and videos of the memorable moments spent in our company and share them with your group of friends and family.

Thank you for your preference. 
We hope to see you soon!

What’s included?

  • Pick-up & Drop-off at your Hotel or Acommodation

  • Private Transportation & Tour-Guide (tour-guide/driver or tour-guide + a driver)

  • Visit to a renowned producer’s Estate of the demarcated sub-region and tastings of Vinho Verde wine

  • Typical regional lunch, paired with DOC wines, in a beautiful scenario

  • Visit to the citadel of the Fortress of Valença

  • Tasting of local Vinho Verde, paired with regional products

  • Expenses related with products or services not mentioned in the "included" section of the program

  • Expenses of a personal nature

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Diet: If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, let the guide know to make the arrangements

  • Mobility restrictions: If you have any conditions, please inform us so that we can guarantee the best possible experience

  • Customization: We adapt the experience to your preferences. Contact us to adjust the programs to provide you with a tailor-made experience

Before you go

  • Items to bring: Camera, water, comfortable walking shoes, personal essentials for the day

  • Tour info: Time & meeting point confirmed pre-arrival. Arrive 15 mins early at designated spot

  • Clothing: Check weather. Rain gear, sunscreen, warm layers might be needed based on season

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Pricing

1 PERSON

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€400.00

2 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€240.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

3 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€175.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

4 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€150.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

5 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€140.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

6 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€130.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

7 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€120.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

8 PEOPLE

Adults (12+): (12-99 years)
€115.00
Child (4-11): (4-11 years)
€75.00
Infant (0-3): (0-3 years)
€0.00

About operator:

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