On a private tour, discover Melgaço and the Alvarinho Route in northern Portugal, combining wine, gastronomy, nature, and culture. Known as the capital of Alvarinho wine, Melgaço offers a unique experience. Visit one or two family-owned wineries and enjoy guided tastings, learning about this fresh and aromatic grape variety. Also, savor typical products like smoked meats, mountain cheeses, and regional sweets, always paired with Alvarinho wine. The tour features a leisurely 6 km walk along the Minho River, offering stunning views of nature and the border with Spain. Finish with relaxation at the Melgaço Thermal Spa, a serene setting perfect for recharging. Ideal for wine lovers, culture enth...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Travel in a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wines taste
If you wish you can book a rafting trip on the river Minho (+35€) instead of the walk.
Lunch
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The traveler must inform us if they would like us to book lunch at a regional restaurant
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On a private tour, discover Melgaço and the Alvarinho Route in northern Portugal, combining wine, gastronomy, nature, and culture. Known as the capital of Alvarinho wine, Melgaço offers a unique experience. Visit one or two family-owned wineries and enjoy guided tastings, learning about this fresh and aromatic grape variety. Also, savor typical products like smoked meats, mountain cheeses, and regional sweets, always paired with Alvarinho wine. The tour features a leisurely 6 km walk along the Minho River, offering stunning views of nature and the border with Spain. Finish with relaxation at the Melgaço Thermal Spa, a serene setting perfect for recharging. Ideal for wine lovers, culture enth...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Travel in a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wines taste
If you wish you can book a rafting trip on the river Minho (+35€) instead of the walk.
Lunch
Itinerary
Along the left bank of the Minho River, on the way to Melgaço, you’ll find numerous wineries, farms, and producers of Alvarinho wine. As we enter the county from Monção or Spain, we can admire the vineyards planted in magnificent amphitheater-like terraces halfway up the slopes. This unique microclimate combines Soil, Sun, Suffering, Wisdom, and Quiet—the five "S’s" that shape a wine full of art and life.
Born in a one-of-a-kind terroir, from a singular grape variety that thrives only in the Iberian Peninsula below 600 meters of altitude, Alvarinho wine is a product of limited production and, therefore, exclusivity. Crafted by passionate vintners who cherish the vine and the pursuit of exce...
