Minho & Vinho Verde Tour w/ Tastings & Lunch
On this tour, we will take you to Monção & Melgaço to try the delicious wines made with the Alvarinho grape, considered the noblest varietal of the region. It’s a Region of majestic sanctuaries and peculiar looking vines, but also of delicious smoked sausages that pair beautifully with the Red Vinho Verde… yes, you read it correctly! Join us on this experience and get to know a region that truly personifies the spirit of the North. Your tour starts in Porto and heads North towards the Minho and Vinho Verde region.
Your first stop will be at Ponte de Lima. Here we will explore the historic center and walk into a pastry shop for some typical pastries tasting. Now we travel to Melgaço, the most northern municipality of Portugal and one of the two Sub-regions where the Alvarinho is King. Here we will visit one of the most famous Wine Estates of the Region which is still family run and produces nectars of excellence since 1982.
After the visit, we’ll stop at a typical restaurant where we will have a delicious regional lunch waiting for us. Then, with our bellies filled and our energies restored, we travel to Monção to get to know the other half of this Sub-region. Here we will meet a family run Wine Estate where the traditions stand as a homage to their ancestors, but also high tech is applied to produce the best wines.
By the end of the day, you will return to Porto, where you can be dropped off at your accommodation or any other place in town that you prefer.
- Explore Wine Estates in Monção and Melçaco and taste Vinho Verde Alvarinho
- Enjoy a Regional lunch in Melgaço with Local Wine
- Get driven around in a 5-9 seater vehicle with air conditioning
- Tasting of Smoked Sausages paired with Red Vinho Verde
- Visit to the historic center of Ponte de Lima and tasting of typical pastries
- Scheduling: Shared Tour
- Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Duration: 10 hours
- Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Pick-up servicePick-up at your accommodation or any place that you prefer in the Centre of Porto.
- Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cut-off TimeAvailable to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
- Local guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or any place that you prefer in the Centre of Porto
- Tour made in 5-9 seater vehicle with air conditioning
- Visit to a Wine Estate in Melgaço and tasting of Vinho Verde Alvarinho (green wine)
- Regional lunch in Melgaço with Local Wine
- Visit to a Wine Estate in Monção and tasting of Vinho Verde Alvarinho
- Tasting of Smoked Sausages paired with Red Vinho Verde in Ponte de Lima
- Visit to the historic center of Ponte de Lima and tasting of typical pastries
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickup and drop-off outside of Porto (an extra fee applies, paid to the guide on the day)
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Take a raincoat if it is raining
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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