Private tours by limousine in Oporto & surroundings
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Amarante, Régua, Pinhão, Mateus - full day
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Amarante - Amarante lies east of Porto between the city and Vila Real. It sits right on the picturesque River
Tamega over which the Sao Goncalo bridge gives you stunning views of the town and leads you to the
striking 16th century Sao Goncalo convent. Sao Goncalo He was a 13th century hermit upon whose
reputation the church was founded. It is said that if those searching for a loved one touch Sao Goncalo's
statue on the outside of his tomb that lies in Sao Goncalo convent, they will have their wish granted. It is
obviously a tradition that has been followed by many a single person as the face, toes and fingers of the
statue have all but been rubbed away by hopeful romantics. Don't miss the delicious pastry typical of this
town.
Régua - Is the official centre of the Port wine growing region. The town has been known for over two
centuries as the "Capital of the Upper Douro" because of its role in the Port industry. Regua is also the
junction and the depot through which all the wine must pass on its way to Porto. Once in the area, guests
should take the opportunity to visit "Casa do Douro" to learn about the history and production of Port Wine.
Pinhão - Twenty two kilometres upstream of Peso da Regua is Pinhao, the current port wine capital. The
town lies at the base of hillsides covered in vines where the Douro and Pinhao rivers meet. Pinhao is
dominated by the various port wine lodges and once again there are a variety of quintas from which you can
taste the local wines. Pinhao is a good base from which to explore the Douro wine region.
Mateus - The Mateus Palace is located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal,
which was built in the 18th century. Mateus Palace and gardens, made famous by its picture on each bottle
of Mateus rosé wine, has been described as the most fantastic country house in Portugal.
Mateus wine is a medium sweet sparkling rosé produced in Portugal. The brand was created in 1942 and
production began at the end of World War II. The wine was especially styled to appeal to the rapidly
developing North American and northern European markets. Production grew rapidly in the 1950s and
1960s and by the late 1980's, supplemented by a white version, it accounted for over 40% of Portugal's
table wine exports.
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These tours have a pick up at the main hotels of Oporto and have a guide driver in English, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese.
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