Starting and ending in the city of Porto, prepare to discover the Quinta da Avessada winery. After a welcome reception, the program begins with a visit to the winery's gardens, accompanied by white Muscat wine and accordion music. Next, you'll participate in the grape harvest in the vineyards, listening to traditional Douro music, followed by a trip to the wine press. The experience continues with a typical Douro lunch, cooked in special iron pots, respecting the art of traditional cuisine. Afterward, the group returns to the wine press, where the traditional grape pressing takes place. The experience continues with a visit to the Enoteca space, where a complimentary Moscatel is served and the entire winemaking process for Moscatel and Port wines is revealed.
Time: 8:30 a.m. (please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure)
Meeting Point: Largo da Igreja da Lapa (41° 09′ 26″ N, 8° 36′ 43″ W)
Includes:Transportation from Porto to Quinta da Avessada (round trip), Guided tour of the Enoteca gardens with wine tasting, Complete Douro harvest experience, Typical lunch with regional wine, Grape treading Grapes with traditional music and a guided tour of a winery with a Muscatel tasting.
Lunch: Starters: "Pataniscas" cod, assorted cured meats, Favaios wheat (specialty) | Main Course: Lavrador soup with beans and vegetables | Main Course: Beef roulade braised in red wine, with roasted potatoes and boiled cabbage | Dessert: Regional sweets and seasonal fruits | Coffee and brandy | Water and wines (white and red) included
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French
Duration: Approx. 8 hours and 30 minutes
*This activity is not recommended for children.