Porto: Green Wine Region Tour with Tastings and Lunch
ID: GYG357605-640555
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the green and humid microclimate that makes the Barcelos region perfect for the cultivation of various grape varieties. Following a delicious local lunch, you'll become immersed in local crafts before concluding with a green wine tasting.
You will start by discovering the techniques of cultivation and transformation of grapes in nectar, known as “green wine”. For this you will visit an interpretive center located in one of the oldest and most flowered villages in Portugal: Ponte de Lima.
Throughout a complete lunch served in a restaurant, you will then discover the flavors and aromas that make up the best gastronomy of the Minho region, as well as Portugal on a broader scale.
Following lunch, encounter one of the oldest crafts of the region, pottery. You'll make a visit to some Barcelos artisans where you will be able to get your hands on the clay to see how the “crockery of Barcelos” is modeled. Before returning to Porto, you'll visit a green wine producer where you will taste a variety of green wines accompanied by local delicacies.
Highlights
- Be enchanted by the green landscapes of the region
- Delight in the rich gastronomy that characterizes this region of northern Portugal
- Discover the different green wines and grape varieties that make these wines so refreshing
- Marvel at the region's rich cuisine and fresh local produce
- Meet the artisans and learn the history behind the Barcelos rooster
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by adults
• Baby chairs are available upon request
• This tour will take place rain or shine
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Your Porto accommodation.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
