Come and discover the Demarcated Vinhos Verdes Region, on a 9-hour tour, departing from Porto, and visit two of the best Vinho Verde producing wine estates (Quinta de Covela and Quinta da Aveleda, or, Quinta da Lixa, upon availability) with tastings included.
Once you embark on this sensorial experience, you will easily surrender to these new flavours. A truly unique wine and only produced in Portugal, a country known for its aromatic wines. Discover the reason for its huge worldwide acclaim.
Begin this full-day private wine adventure with the pick-up at your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus.
The first stop is at the famous Quinta de Covela, on the slopes of Douro River. This wine estate, rich in beauty and history, belonged to Manoel de Oliveira (1908-2015), one of the most important European filmmakers. Known for being a cheerful person and passionate about his movies, he was the oldest movie director on activity! Located on the border between the granitic region of Vinhos Verdes and the shale Region of Douro, it is worldwide known for its enchanting landscapes!
Explore vineyards, woods, and gardens of Quinta de Covela, a very pleasant place for sightseeing and impossible to forget! Make a toast, a wine tasting is on the table!
How much do you know about Portuguese literature? There are a lot of important names that we could talk about, but this wine tour introduces you to, the Portuguese famous writer and diplomat, Eça de Queiroz. Visit the Eça de Queiroz Foundation and the Casa de Tormes, where the known writer found inspiration for one of his finest novels, “The City and The Mountains”.
Take part in a delicious traditional meal, with an interesting story behind it! The first meal that Eça Queiroz tasted in these lands! A unique speciality that even the famous consul could not resist!
After this cultural treasure, it is time to visit another renowned wine estate (Quinta da Aveleda or Quinta da Lixa, according to availability). Both options are equally good, two of the largest producers and exporters of Vinhos Verdes. Taste the most exquisite Vinho Verde produced by regarded experts, owners of popular flavours and outstanding vineyards in the middle of picturesque sceneries.
By the end of this full-day wine tour, your guide will drive you back to Porto and your drop-off is at your hotel’s door.
Highlights:
- 9-Hour private tour throughout Vinhos Verdes region, starting on Porto;
- Visit to Quinta da Covela, that belonged to Manoel de Oliveira, one of the most important European filmmakers;
- Visit to the Eça de Queiroz Foundation;
- 1 Traditional meal at Casa de Tormes;
- Visit to one of the best wine estates of Vinho Verde with tastings included (Quinta da Aveleda or Quinta da Lixa).
Region
Vinhos Verdes
Duration
9 Hours
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Starting time
09:00 hours.
Group discounts
Minimum of 2 people, 47% discount
Minimum of 3 people, 45% discount
Minimum of 4 people, 57% discount
Minimum of 5 people, 65% discount
Minimum of 6 people, 69% discount
Minimum of 7 people, 72% discount
Minimum of 8 people, 75% discount
Nº of people
Minimum: 1 | Maximum: 8
Meeting point
Pick-up and Drop-off at the Porto hotels and centre of Gaia
General Rating
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