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Discover Monção and Melgaço through Alvarinho, regional flavours and heritage. A personalised wine tasting, time for lunch in the region, and an afternoon at a historic estate.

From 265€ per person (group of 4)

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FULL-DAY PRIVATE TOUR · FROM PORTO

Private Alvarinho Wine & Heritage Tour from Porto

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PRESTIGIOUS ALVARINHO ESTATE

4-WINE ALVARINHO TASTING

HISTORIC HERITAGE ESTATE

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The tour at a glance

Duration: Full-day private tour
Start: Morning pickup from your accommodation in Porto · Exact time confirmed after booking
Group:From €265 per person in a group of 4 · €340 total for 1 guest
Includes: Private transport, personalised tasting of 4 Alvarinho wines, cheese & charcuterie board, and historic estate visit
Lunch: Not included · Optional lunch at the wine estate for €35 per person, subject to advance confirmation and availability

Your day in Monção & Melgaço, step by step

1. Pick-up in Porto

Your private driver collects you at your hotel or apartment in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle — bottled water and phone chargers on board.

2. Drive to Alvarinho country

Head north towards Monção and Melgaço, through the green landscapes of Portugal’s most distinctive Alvarinho wine region.

3. Alvarinho wine estate

Visit a prestigious wine estate for a personalised tasting of four Alvarinho wines. Discover the character of the grape and the region, accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie board.

4. Lunch in the region

Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant, paying directly for what you choose. An estate lunch is also possible for €35 per person, subject to advance confirmation and availability.

5. Historic heritage estate

Spend the afternoon at a historic estate, exploring its gardens, chapel and aristocratic heritage. An optional Alvarinho and aged wine spirit tasting may also be available.

What's included

Private transportation from Porto and back — just your group
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Porto
Visit to a prestigious Alvarinho wine estate
Personalised tasting of 4 Alvarinho wines
Cheese and charcuterie board during the tasting
Visit to a historic heritage estate
Bottled water and phone charger on board

What's not included

Lunch
Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Porto
Optional estate lunch · €35 per person, subject to availability and advance confirmation
Any additional food or drinks not included in the tasting
Personal expenses

Private Alvarinho wine tour price

1 guest — €340 total

2 guests — €620 total · €310 per person

3 guests — €860 total · €287 per person

4 guests — €1,060 total · €265 per person

A 50% advance payment confirms your booking; the remaining 50% is paid at the end of the tour. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the scheduled time.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the half-day History & Alvarinho tour?

This is a full-day private experience, with morning departure from Porto and return later in the day. The pace is relaxed and adapted to your group.

Where does the tour take place?

In Monção and Melgaço, in northern Portugal — the heartland of Alvarinho. The day combines a prestigious wine estate with a historic heritage estate.

What is included in the wine tasting?

A personalised tasting of four Alvarinho wines, accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie board.

Is lunch included?

No. You can have lunch at a local restaurant and pay directly for what you order. An optional lunch at the wine estate is also available for €35 per person, subject to advance confirmation and availability.

Is there another wine tasting in the afternoon?

The afternoon focuses on the historic estate, its gardens, chapel and heritage. An additional Alvarinho and aged wine spirit tasting may be available as an optional experience.

Can someone who doesn't drink wine join the tour?

Yes. The experience also includes regional landscapes, food, history and heritage. Just let us know in advance if someone in your group will not be drinking.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. As a private tour, the day can adapt to your group. Wine tastings are, of course, only for adults of legal drinking age.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is in the morning from your accommodation in Porto. We confirm the exact time with you after booking, according to the day’s reservations and estate availability.

How do I book?

Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability, arrange the pickup time and send you a secure payment link for the 50% advance. Once confirmed, you're all set.

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