Discovery of the Douro Valley // Vila Real-Regua-Amarante

Day

Breakfast and departure for Vila Real, capital of the region of "Tràs-os-Montes" posed on the monumental slopes of the Marão mountains, obligatory starting point for the discovery of the Douro valley and thus follow the path of the wine of Port. Visit the Palace of Mateus, visit the Palace of Mateus (Gardens), built during the first half of the eighteenth century, according to the plans of Nicolau Nasoni. The Palace, surrounded by beautiful gardens inserted in a vast property, is considered as one of the greatest powers of the civil architecture of the Baroque in Portugal. Lunch and tasting of Porto in one of the most famous producing areas of this precious nectar. This estate was one of the first to bottle its wines. Continuation to discover the refreshing and unique "Green Wine". With the discovery of one of the most famous producers of this typical Portuguese wine, the estate "Quinta da Aveleda", where you can taste this "flagship" of the Portuguese wine production. Passage through Amarante, a city dating from the twelfth century, old houses, wooden balconies and Baroque monuments.
Back to your hotel.

INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
- Grand Tour coach with English speaking guide
- Lunch in the estate "Quinta da Pacheca or Quinta do Portal" with wine tasting
- Tasting of green wine in the area of Aveleda