Dão & Serra da Estrela
Wines with a unique minerality and the most famous Portuguese cheese
After a 2h trip, we will arrive at our first stop, the Madre de Água vineyard and farm. Once there, we will engage in a highly sensory experience, by touring the different places of the farm. Among the highlights of the tour, we have animal interactions, with the sheep, goats, Serra da Estrela Mountain dogs, and Lusitano horses (a horse ride tour of the vineyard will be available as extra).
We will visit the vineyard fields, considered the most beautiful of the Dão Region for four years in a row, as well as their olive groves. At the vineyard, we will also visit their cheese factory, a small facility used to produce the Serra da Estrela Cheese, said to be the best cheese in Portugal.
Then, lunch will follow. The starters consist of a tasting of their products: the cheese, sausages, olives, olive oil, and jams. The main course will give us the opportunity to taste a typical meal from the region, with a very modern and original twist. Also, throughout the meal, we will be presented with the wine tasting with different table wines, ranging from the whites to the rosés and reds.
After lunch, we will then head towards the highlight of the trip – the summit of the Serra da Estrela Mountain. Here we will be at the top of Portugal, at an altitude of 1993m above sea level. During the trip, we will also pass some peculiar rock formations and unique landscapes. At the summit, we will visit the small stores, for an impromptu tasting of cheese, hams, and liquors.
With the free time that we have – and weather permitting – we might even be able to build a snowman!
Semi-Private Experience
Minimum of 2, maximum of 5 participants.
Includes:
Transport in a Tesla vehicle
Guided tour of the Madre de Água vineyard and farm
Lunch and tastings
Animal interactions
From €275 per person
Private Experience
For 2 participants*.
This private instance includes everything in the regular experience, with vehicle exclusivity and a dedicated driver/guide with you for the day.
Additional options are available when booking.
*Additional participants €275/person, up to 5 participants total.
From €695
Notes
Vegetarian and vegan options are available for lunch. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking.
Inquire us regarding availability for more than 5 participants.
The timetable can be adjusted according to Daylight Saving Time.
Detailed Itinerary
08h00 - Pick-up at Porto
10h00 - Arrival at the Madre de Água Vineyard & Farm
Vineyard Tour
Cheese production explanation
Animal interactions - Dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goats
13h00 - Lunch at the Vineyard Restaurant - Dão Wines tasting
16h00 - Arrival at Torre - Summit of Serra da Estrela
Tasting of cheese, bread, and liquors
20h00 - Arrival at Porto meeting point