Algarve Wine Tour of Two Wine Estates
Join a small exclusive group or private wine tour of two local vineyards/farms and their cellars, guided by a wine expert and learn about all the process of winemaking, from the vineyard to the bootle. Enjoy tasting three types of wine at each vineyard, while you learn more about wine flavours and how to better degustate.
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Algarve Wine Tour of Two Wine Estates
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What's included in Algarve Wine Tour of Two Wine Estates
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Located on the north border area of Portimão and Alvor. With the big mountain of Monchique, that dominates the view when we are at the vineyards, this large property has also growing areas of cork trees, wheat fields and orange trees. In the family since 1865 and producers of grapes from a long time, this farm built their modern winery in 1999 and were the first producing certified designation of origin wines in the Algarve. In the esplanade, at the shop or at the oak barrels is visible the tradition of this family estate.
Quinta Do Frances Winery
Located north Portimão, already on Silves county. It's an exclusive wine farm production, the one located most north in the region ,right on the beginning of the Monchique Mountains. Owned by a portuguese-french couple that met at Bordeaux, where he was born and grew up surroundend by the influence of wine. They moved in the region at the beginning of the century to start this project from zero. In the slopes of Odelouca River Vlley, they planted their vineyard and built their small but well equiped winery, that also hosts a tasting room, barrels room and laboratory.
Inclusions
- Maximum of 8 people and 3 groups for shared tours. Groups starting on 6 people get private tours.
- Permanent guide during the entire trip
- Groups of 2 to 5 people may have a shared tour. Private tour option available with an extra fee
- Private visit at the vineyards and winery with your exclusive guide
- Full wine tour with explanation of the making process in the vineyards and winery
- Wine tasting of 3 classic wines at each winery (6 in total)
- Food at the wineries. Tapas available under request and with extra charge
- Premium wine tasting. Upgraded tasting available with extra charge
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 18 years
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up everywhere directly at costumer's accomodation or wherever is confortable for them. The pick-up is included in the price within the area of Portimão and close surroundings. Pick-up service may be available in a wider area of the region, by adding an extra fee
Meeting / End Points
- Customers are contacted to arrange all the details of the meeting
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
