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This tour emphasizes two of the Douro Valley wine-producing villages for visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage region: Favaios and Provesende. We will visit them! Among the Douro wine villages, you’ll find the remains of Romanesque churches, 17th century palaces; traditions and handicrafts and well-established wine estates (quintas). Plus some incredible scenery. Favaios is known for its fortified moscatel wine, which is lighter and often more refreshing than port wine and it's also known due to their traditional bakeries. The village of Provesende itself has a surprising number of grand manor houses decorated with stone coats of arms. Between these two villages we will visit a wine produce...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Wine and olive oil tastings
Typical bread tasting
Typical picnic
Meeting Points
Departure
Railway Station Pinhão
Please go to the main building with the blue tiles.
Return
Sao Cristovao Private Tour Experience
Pinhão
About
This tour emphasizes two of the Douro Valley wine-producing villages for visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage region: Favaios and Provesende. We will visit them! Among the Douro wine villages, you’ll find the remains of Romanesque churches, 17th century palaces; traditions and handicrafts and well-established wine estates (quintas). Plus some incredible scenery. Favaios is known for its fortified moscatel wine, which is lighter and often more refreshing than port wine and it's also known due to their traditional bakeries. The village of Provesende itself has a surprising number of grand manor houses decorated with stone coats of arms. Between these two villages we will visit a wine produce...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Wine and olive oil tastings
Typical bread tasting
Typical picnic
Meeting Points
Departure
Railway Station Pinhão
Please go to the main building with the blue tiles.
Return
Itinerary
1
Casal de Loivos Viewpoint
From this amazing viewpoint you can see wave after wave of mountains beyond the wide expanse of the Douro River where you may spot a cruise ship gliding towards the quayside at Pinhão. The slope between the river and where you stand is decorated with geometrical vineyards, rows of olive trees, vegetable plots and houses.
Described as one of the 6 best views in the world!
10 minutes
2
Favaios
Favaios is a historic wine-growing village in the Alijó municipality of Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley. Set on a high plateau about 130 km from Porto, it is world-renowned for producing sweet, golden Moscatel de Favaios fortified wine and traditional four-cornered wood-fired oven bread.
30 minutes
3
Traditional bread from Manuela “Barriguda.”
10 minutes
4
Visit to the winery and museum, with wine, olive oil and picnic lunch included.
Hosted by the family.
2 hours
5
Provesende
This charming village boasts historic mansions and the richly decorated Baroque Mother Church, a must-see for history enthusiasts.
30 minutes
6
Miradouro Torguiano De Sao Cristovao Do Douro
Miradouro Torguiano is a scenic viewpoint located in São Cristovão do Douro, Portugal, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Douro Valley landscape. Nestled among vineyards and rolling hills, this lookout serves as a popular spot for visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of the region. The panoramic vistas make it a great place for photography and quiet reflection, attracting those looking to enjoy the serene ambiance of this charming area.
