• Quinta dos Novais - This experience offers a guided tour of the property, which can be enjoyed either before or after lunch. During the tour, guests will explore the vineyards and significant areas of the estate, gaining insights into organic viticulture, sustainable farming practices, and the influence of the local terroir on the wines.

The hosts provide an understanding of organic wine production in practice, covering vineyard management without chemical herbicides or pesticides and low-intervention winemaking. Guests will also learn about the various wine styles crafted on the estate, including fresh and expressive dry wines as well as Port wine, with details on grape varieties, aging techniques, and the distinctive character of the Douro Valley.

A traditional Portuguese lunch, served in a relaxed and friendly setting, is the highlight of the experience. The meal consists of four courses, each thoughtfully paired with four estate wines:

• 3 dry Douro wines paired with the starters and main courses

• 1 Port wine paired with the traditional dessert

All ingredients are seasonal, locally sourced, and whenever possible, grown or produced directly on the estate. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary needs are fully accommodated with prior notice.

• Guided walking tour through the Vineyard and estate
• Lunch
• Alcoholic beverages

• Private transportation

• Couvert - - Local Artisan Bread baked locally, just behind the winery.
• Our own Olives with garlic, olive oil and some salt
• Traditional Alheira Sausage - Pan-fried smoked bread-based sausage
• Chickpeas salad - Chickpeas prepared with onion, parsley, garlic, and estate olive oil.
• Traditional Grilled Portuguese Chouriço - Flame-grilled Portuguese chouriço served in a traditional clay dish.
• Massa à Lavrador or Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork - Depending on the day, it may be Massa à Lavrador, Roasted Chicken or Roasted Pork. All dietary restrictions are accommodated if alerted in advance.
• Leite Creme or Romeu e Julieta - Traditional Portuguese custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust or Quince marmalade served with local Portuguese cheese.

This offers a personal Douro Valley experience at a small, family-operated organic vineyard, distinct from a commercial winery tour or typical restaurant meal.

Visitors stroll through the estate’s vineyards, gaining insights into organic wine production directly from the producers, and savor small-batch wines that embody the essence of the land.

The meal is a traditional, home-style Portuguese feast crafted with seasonal ingredients, many sourced from the estate itself. Each of the four culinary moments is complemented by an estate wine, featuring three dry wines and one Port.

This is an authentic encounter with true Douro wine, local cuisine, and Portuguese hospitality, enjoyed around the table at Quinta dos Novais.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.