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Pico Wine Route Tour – UNESCO Vineyard Landscape Experience
Madalena
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
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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Discover the extraordinary Pico Island vineyard culture landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In this small group experience, you will explore the famous black stone currals, visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center, get to know the Pico Wine Museum and discover the wine tradition that shaped the island’s history for centuries.
Along the way, enjoy unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Peak Mountain, while a local Guide shares stories, traditions and curiosities about one of the world’s most unique cultural landscapes. An authentic experience that combines heritage, culture, nature and wine in the heart of Pico Island.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Present Guide (Live Guide)
Languages : Portuguese and English
Liability Insurance
Insurance for personal accidents
Collection and delivery at the accommodation (if applicable)
Meals
Personal expenses
Entrance to museums and interpreting centres included
Meeting Points
Departure
Madalena - Gare Marítima João Quaresma
Find the Guide near the main entrance of Madalena Passenger Maritime Station. The Guide will be identified with the company's brand and transportation will be carried out in an identified company cart. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
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Itinerary
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Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha
Explore the stunning wine landscape listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the traditional black stone currals built to protect the vineyards from Atlantic winds and learn the history of centuries of human adaptation to a unique volcanic environment.
45 minutes
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WineMuseum
Visit the main interpretative center of the Pico wine tradition. Learn about the history of wine production on the island, the traditional methods of cultivation and the equipment used over the centuries.
45 minutes
3
A Cooperativa
Meet one of the island’s leading wine producers and discover the modern process of vinification. Possibility of tasting local wines (subject to availability and applicable costs).
30 minutes
4
Centro de Interpretacao da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico
Discover the history of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Through interactive exhibitions and multimedia content, learn about the evolution of viticulture, the formation of stone currals and the cultural importance of this unique landscape.
40 minutes
Pico Wine Route Tour – UNESCO Vineyard Landscape Experience
Madalena
About
Discover the extraordinary Pico Island vineyard culture landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In this small group experience, you will explore the famous black stone currals, visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center, get to know the Pico Wine Museum and discover the wine tradition that shaped the island’s history for centuries.
Along the way, enjoy unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Peak Mountain, while a local Guide shares stories, traditions and curiosities about one of the world’s most unique cultural landscapes. An authentic experience that combines heritage, culture, nature and wine in the heart of Pico Island.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Present Guide (Live Guide)
Languages : Portuguese and English
Liability Insurance
Insurance for personal accidents
Collection and delivery at the accommodation (if applicable)
Meals
Personal expenses
Entrance to museums and interpreting centres included
Meeting Points
Departure
Madalena - Gare Marítima João Quaresma
Find the Guide near the main entrance of Madalena Passenger Maritime Station. The Guide will be identified with the company's brand and transportation will be carried out in an identified company cart. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
