Quinta da Avessada Winery Tour
Description
Embark on a journey to Favaios and explore the Quinta da Avessada winery with this excursion starting from Pinhão. This experience offers insights into the estate's rich history alongside an enjoyable tasting session featuring port wine and muscatel.
Quinta da Avessada Winery Experience
We will collect you from your accommodation at a time that suits you, before heading north towards the Quinta da Avessada winery, all while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding vineyards.
Situated within the boundaries of Favaios, this winery is renowned for its exquisite muscatel wines. During our visit, we’ll uncover the story of how this particular grape variety was introduced to the Douro region, a tradition that dates back to the 19th century.
Your journey will include a tour of the barrel room and a look through the winery museum, where interactive displays, vintage photographs, and even robots reveal the intricate processes involved in crafting these exceptional wines.
Following the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to savor two glasses of Port wine and one glass of Muscatel, paired with a delightful small snack featuring cheese, jam, nuts, and bread.
Our excursion will conclude with a drop-off back at your hotel, approximately three hours after the commencement of the activity.
Hotel Pickup
This tour provides convenient pickup from hotels in Pinhão, Peso da Régua, and Lamego. The pickup will occur 30 minutes to one hour prior to your chosen departure time.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Transport by car or minibus
- English speaking guide
- Wine tasting with 3 glasses of wine
- Snack
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Important information
On the day of the activity, our local provider will pick you up at your hotel 30 minutes to one hour before your selected time of visit. They will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time.
Children under 18
The wine tasting is only available for those over 18 years old.
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