• Castelo de Melgaço - Torre de Menagem - Select Your Morning Optional Heritage Experience

After booking, choose one available morning heritage experience, subject to availability and local conditions. The recommended choice is Melgaço Castle, a key monument that highlights the town’s frontier significance.

If chosen, visit Melgaço Castle, a prominent fortress linked to the early defense of the Portuguese kingdom. Its location offers insight into the town’s strategic position and the surrounding borderland landscape.

This site also houses the Núcleo Museológico da Torre de Menagem, where visitors can learn about Melgaço’s architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.

• Melgaço - Enjoy a brief guided walking tour through Melgaço Historic Centre. The route may include civic, religious, and cultural landmarks such as the castle area, Inês Negra Statue, Church of Mercy, Mother Church of Melgaço, and wine-related sites around Solar do Alvarinho, depending on timing and conditions.
• Soalheiro - Select Your Late-Morning Optional Alvarinho Experience

After booking, choose one available late-morning wine experience, subject to availability and partner confirmation. The recommended option is Soalheiro Wine Farm, a leading producer of Monção and Melgaço Alvarinho.

• Monção - Lunch and Free Time in Monção
  Lunch is designed to be flexible and is not included in the base price. Guests can choose a traditional restaurant, a lighter option, or another suitable format based on preference, availability, and timing. The licensed driver-guide may assist with recommendations and reservations when possible.
• Estátua da Danaide - Guided Walking Tour — Monção Historic Centre

Explore Monção Historic Centre, a fortified town near the Minho River with a strong border identity and deep connection to Alvarinho culture. The walking route may include the fortress area, river views, Deu-la-Deu Martins monument, Mother Church of Monção, and references to the Museum of Alvarinho Wine, depending on timing and local conditions.

• Quinta da Torre - Anselmo Mendes - Select Your Afternoon Optional Alvarinho Experience

After booking, choose one available afternoon wine experience, subject to availability and partner confirmation. The recommended option is Quinta da Torre, associated with winemaker Anselmo Mendes, for a focused interpretation of Alvarinho.

• Palácio da Brejoeira - Select Your Afternoon Optional Alvarinho Experience

A grand neoclassical-style building from the early 19th century, located in Pinheiros, and classified as a National Monument since 1910.

• Transporte em veículos de luxo, com o máximo conforto e equipamento adaptado às suas necessidades
• Os nossos veículos executivos oferecem Wi-Fi, água engarrafada, refrescos e um ambiente relaxante
• Seguro de acidentes pessoais e responsabilidade civil
• Outras opções podem ser adicionadas mediante pedido – Ver secção Exclusões

• Almoço típico (Entrada – Prato principal – Bebida – Sobremesa – Café) Vinho da região
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• Gratificações não incluídas e deixadas à discrição de cada participante

Embark on a private full-day tour from Porto to explore Portugal’s northern Alvarinho region, visiting the historic border towns of Melgaço and Monção, both rich in wine heritage, fortifications, and Minho culture.

Travel comfortably with a licensed driver-guide to Melgaço, where the castle walls, narrow streets, local folklore, and scenic surroundings reveal the frontier spirit of the area.

Opt for a visit to Melgaço Castle and an Alvarinho experience at Soalheiro, a renowned name in this grape variety.

Enjoy a flexible lunch in Monção, then discover its fortified historic center, riverside charm, and ties to Galicia, with an optional afternoon tasting at Quinta da Torre, associated with Anselmo Mendes.

This private, sophisticated, and regionally-focused wine tour is perfect for travelers seeking heritage, border culture, and the true essence of Alvarinho.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.