Private Tour to Melgaço and Monção, the heart of the Alvarinho region

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8 hours
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1 - 7 guests
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English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Discover the beauty of Portugal's Alvarinho region with a private tour of Melgaço and Monção. Explore castles, wine farms, and charming towns with scenic landscapes and warm hospitality.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

During our Melgaço and Monção private tour experience, travelers will have the opportunity to discover the beauty and flavor of the northern region of Portugal. The tour starts in Melgaço, a charming town nestled between mountains, where travelers can visit the historic castle and stroll through the beautiful natural park. From there, we'll head to Soalheiro, a renowned wine farm, to learn about the winemaking process and taste some of the best Vinho Verde in the region.

Next, we will visit Monção, a beautiful town located near the River Minho, where travelers will have the opportunity to explore the stunning palace and gardens of the Brejoeira estate, taste the local cuisine and learn about the history and traditions of the region at the Museum of Monção. .

Throughout the private tour, travelers will enjoy stunning views of the landscape and have the chance to interact with the friendly locals, who are known for their hospitality and warmth.

What You Get

Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing environment.
Personal accident and civil liability insurance.
Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and equipment adapted to your needs
Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Extra - Guided tour inside the Solar do Alvarinho
Extra - Typical Lunch (Start - Main - Drink - Dessert - Coffee) with Wine - €25.00

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Melgaco

Statue of Inês Negra Monument erected in honor of a woman of the people faithful to the cause of Portugal's independence
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Castelo de Melgaco - Torre de Menagem

Ancient fortification, witness to the first moments of Portuguese nationality, built by the first king of Portugal. It is also in this place that we can find the Nucleus Torre de Menagem Museum, where you can learn a little about the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of Melgaço.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Solar do Alvarinho

Nicknamed "Edifício dos Três Arcos", it is considered the Mother House of the Alvarinho Wine Route, having previously been the Town Hall and chain. You can taste the typical wine of this region, try and buy some regional delicacies.
13 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Igreja Matriz de Melgaço

Dating back to the 12th century, this church underwent successive renovations that can be seen in its structure. It is in this area that you can take a break for lunch in one of the many regional restaurants.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Igreja da Misericórdia de Melgaço

Romanesque style building, dating from the 13th century, also known as Church of Santa Maria do Campo.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Ruínas Arqueológicas da Praça da República

Museological nucleus located in the center of the village that has access by stairs to the medieval moat. With interpretive panels, it becomes easy to understand what we are seeing. It is a very interesting place to visit and that will give us the possibility to understand a little more about the medieval village.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Soalheiro

Pioneer farm in the production of Alvarinho wine in the region and an international reference for wines from this variety. Optional Visits and Wine Tastings (€20.00 p/person)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
8

Estatua da Danaide

Danaide Statue / Deu-la-Deu Martins Coat of Arms Fountain with a prism-shaped base that supports the mythological figure of the Greek goddess Danaide. In the 19th century, the Monção coat of arms was added with the figure of Deu-la-Deu Martins.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Deu La Deu

Contemporary work that represents the legendary figure of Deu-la-Deu Martins.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Fortaleza de Moncao

These walls are a national monument that allow us to walk peacefully along the banks of the river Minho and enjoy the view of Galicia and the Parque das Caldas.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

Museu Alvarinho

Located in Casa do Curro, it provides a journey through the world of Alvarinho Wine, providing interactive information about the origin, evolution and companies dedicated to the production of this true ex-libris of the municipality of Monção.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
12

Painel de azulejos de João Verde

João Verde was a poet and in this panel you can find one of his poems that tells the vicissitudes of a marriage between Portugal and Galicia at the time of his writing.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
13

Igreja Matriz de Moncao

Romanesque temple dating from the 13th century that “has seen” some alterations and restorations over the centuries. Here are located chapels in memory of Deu-la-Deu Martins, local heroine, and of Dom Vasco Marinho, secretary and confessor of Pope Leo X.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
14

Palacio da Brejoeira

A grand neoclassical building from the beginning of the 19th century, it is located in Pinheiros and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. Optional Visit and Wine Tasting (€15.00 p/person)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
15

Torre de Lapela

Gothic style tower, it is considered the Belém Tower of the Minho region.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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