Monastery Wine Tour, 4 Hours

Monastery Wine Tour, 4 Hours, 4 hours, rated 5 across 1 traveller reviews.

Overview

This four hour experience pairs a visit to the Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães with a tasting of vinho verde, a wine the operator describes as one you only find in Portugal. The operator, Vinho Verde Wine Journey, runs it as a private activity, so only one group takes part. The tour is built around the monastery, combined with a wine tasting.

The visit begins at the monastery car park on Rua do Mosteiro in Mire de Tibães, where a sign with the name TRAPEZA marks the meeting point. From there the group moves on to the monastery itself, the first of two stops on the itinerary. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.

It suits travellers who want a short, focused half day that combines a famous Portuguese monument with regional wine. One reviewer described the visit as a combination of history, culture and wine tradition, and praised the monastery as a treasure. Families with infants should note that babies must sit on laps, though infant seats are available. The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday, and the start time is confirmed with the local provider in advance.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at monastery car parkThe meeting point is the Parque de estacionamento do Mosteiro de Tibães, Rua do Mosteiro n.º 59, Mire de Tibães. A sign with the name TRAPEZA marks the spot, and the start time is confirmed with the local provider in advance.
2. Mosteiro de São Martinho de TibãesThe first stop is the monastery, which the listing gives as 2 hours. Admission is included.
3. GondizalvesThe second stop is Gondizalves, also given as 2 hours, with free admission.
4. Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the monastery car park where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking this tour.

• Meeting point. The group meets at the monastery car park on Rua do Mosteiro in Mire de Tibães, identified by a TRAPEZA sign. Confirm the exact start time with the local provider before the day.
• Pace and walking. The visit covers the monastery and its grounds. One reviewer described a journey through the gardens, so allow for time outdoors as well as indoors.
• Food and drink. The wine tasting is part of the experience, and alcoholic beverages are included along with all fees and taxes. Dinner is not included, so plan for a separate evening meal.
• Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your group participates.
• Accessibility. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transport, and that pushchairs are fine too. Service animals are allowed, and infant seats are available for infants who must sit on laps.
• Weather and timing. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions a different date or a full refund is offered. It runs Tuesday to Sunday.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The experience also depends on good weather. Dinner is not included, and the start time must be confirmed with the local provider in advance rather than being fixed at booking.

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