Wine experience with a sommelier
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:06
In this activity we propose a visit to a “Boutique” cellar with a more educational approach with regard to guided tours, premium tasting and always accompanied by a sommelier and guide.Lunch can be done at the Quinta's restaurant or another to be defined.This is followed by a visit to a viewpoint in the region, followed by the opening of a bottle with the help of a saber. 1 hour ride on a “Rabelo” boat followed by another premium tasting. Paiva Walkways - Full Day Private Tour | All Inclusive
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:04
Have you ever been on an adventure tour with an authentic contact with nature?If you have not, this is your tour!We'll gonna take you on a walk surrounded by untouched nature sanctuaries, side by side with white water rapids.If you are brave enough, you will cross the longest walking suspended bridge in the world. Yes, in the entire world.At the end you will be presented with a delicious lunch, a tipical and once again, delicious portuguese cuisine. Douro Premium Tour - Gourmet Lunch | Wine Tasting | Private Yatch
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:53
Come with us on an exclusive, unparalleled and fully charmed experience.On this premium tour you will have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful wineries in the region, have a signature lunch created by a Portuguese recognized Chef and cruise on a private yacht along the Douro.Crossing terraces and vineyards of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, you will be delighted with what this valley has to offer. Horse Ride With The Sheppard - Private Tour
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 09:53
Through mountains and valleys, we come across typical villages that take us back in time. The contact with Nature and locals make this tour, special and unforgettable.Horse riding in Serra de Montemuro is undoubtedly one of the best ways to get to know it, experiencing a unique feeling of freedom that only a ride horse can offer us. Get ready for a peculiar experience, milking a Arouquesa cow. We will end the tour tasting the superb quality of Arouquesa meat. 
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Edging the old Jewish Quarter (judiaria) of Lamego, the Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas became one of the richest monasteries in Portugal when it was founded in the mid-1100s. While some would say it's now showing its age, careful preservation is continuing to ensure this important historic monument survives for a further 900-plus years.
Dominating the area's other structures, the monastery was created as a place of worship for the Cistercian order of monks. It was largely funded by members of the then king's household, perhaps to curry favour with both the divine and the ever-...
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Despite the relatively recent Baroque styling of the facade the Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão is in fact one of the most ancient churches in Portugal. The site possibly dates back to the 7th century when it may have been used as a sanctuary by the Visigoths.
It is actually more likely the chapel started out in the 9th or 10th century as the reconquests gained traction. Whilst the The layout is believed to remain as it was, what we see today is very much a mixture of styles and influences from the intervening centuries.
A closer look at some of the stones, including those...
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With construction beginning in 1154 this was the first Cistercian monastery to be built in Portugal. As with most sites of such antiquity there are a mix of architectural styles reflecting development over the centuries; from Romanesque through to Baroque.
Unlike most other Cistercian monasteries, São João de Tarouca is dedicated to St John as opposed to the Virgin Mary. This is probably due to the fact the monastery was established before this became the tradition. An other unique feature of the monastery is the large dormitory which is constructed over two stories. This was built...
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Lamego's regional museum sits within the walls of the 18th century episcopal palace (bishop's palace) and contains some of the finest examples of religious art to be found anywhere in Portugal. Much of the collection was built up over the centuries by the Bishops of Lamego but since the episcopal palace became the museum there have been many new additions.
Among the highlights on exhibit are a number of religious paintings by Vasco Fernandes, or Grão Vasco as he was commonly known. The 16th century paintings were commissioned to form part of the altarpiece in the...
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The fine cathedral in Lamego is a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture dating back a far as the 12th century. This makes the Sé de Lamego the oldest cathedral in all of Portugal, although the only surviving feature from this time is the Romanesque base of the bell tower.
Dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption (Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) Lameg Cathedral was built on the site of an older chapel and consecrated in 1175.
Much of the cathedral's facade was constructed in the 15th century. This includes the striking central section with its triple...
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies) in Lamego. This fine baroque staircase with its numerous azulejo friezes zig-zags its way up Monte de São Estevão to the chapel on top. It is somewhat reminiscent of Bom Jesus in Braga.