Wine day Tour & Lunch in the vineyard

Funchal, Portugal

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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

Overview

This 1 day wine tour was designed for those who want to discover more about Madeira wines and Madeira wine region.

A great winery experience, that starts on the NW coast of the island, at the emblematic village of São Vicente and goes into the vineyard to show the connection between the soil, the microclimate, the growing conditions, all the process that will increase your knowledge about the essence of wine. Then a wonderful tasting of white, red and rosé wines, with awesome view makes it memorable.

It’s time to go back to the SW coast of the island, to the sunny village of Calheta to visit a cosy and informal vineyard hotel dating from 17th century with special reception by the owner, where you will experience our wonderful cuisine for lunch including madeira wine as aperitif and local rum as digestive.

A 3 course meal lunch, with amazing views overlooking the vineyards and the ocean will be offered.

It’s time for another Madeira wine tasting, this time on a rural oasis located in Funchal, that comprises of gardens rich flora, as well as vineyards and the manor house which has been in the Blandy’s family for 7 successive generations.

This relaxed and informative tasting will satisfy the wine fan’s thirst of extensive knowledge of contemporary madeiran winemakers, to old and prestigious families, that have been producing fortified wine for hundreds of years.

This 1 day wine tour was designed for those who want to discover more about Madeira wines and Madeira wine region.

€135 – Person

*** Pay a deposit now and the rest on the day of the tour ***

Highlights

This relaxed and informative tasting will satisfy the wine fan’s thirst of extensive knowledge of contemporary madeiran winemakers, to old and prestigious families, that have been producing fortified wine for hundreds of years.

Itinerary

Qualified tour guide
Expert Chef Instructions
Lunch comprised of dishes made in class
Selection of local wines and digestif
Notebook

Included/Excluded

Luxury transportation
Qualified tour guide
Sample of 8 wines produced in Madeira and 4 fortified Madeira wine
3-course meal
Apéritif and digestive
Insurance.

Services

Hotel pickup/drop-off

Type

Group/Shared

Tour of Gastronomy

Duration

Full Day (≥6h)

Tour's Location

Funchal, Portugal

FAQs

Upon your booking, you will receive an email. You just need to show the email to the agent.

A minimum of 2 people is required for this activity to happen. In the unlikely event of not reaching this minimum, we will contact you for rescheduling or refunding.

In front of João Gonçalves Zarco statue, located at Zarco avenue, opposite from the Cathedral.

IF YOU ARE STAYING IN FUNCHAL: YOU WILL BE PICKED UP AT YOUR HOTEL, IF NOT The meeting point will be by the bus stop in front of the cable car station,
located by the waterfront, in the historic centre at 9:30 on Thursday.

The meeting point will be by the bus stop in front of the cable car station,
located by the waterfront, in the historic center at 9:30 on Thursday.

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Angelique

28/01/2022

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It was a unique experience to learn more about the history of Madeira whilst eating and drinking local specialities! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and the food was delicious. I'm vegetarian and they adapted the dishes without a problem. You will not leave this…

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