Pinhao Trip Overview
It is a tour that connects Douro Valley to Lisbon, crossing Portugal, one of the most historic regions of Portugal.
We discover the wonders of central Portugal on a private tour and we do the first stop at Aliança Underground Museum for a visit that explains one of the most famous brandies in Portugal Aliança Velha and a tasting of the very typical sparkling wines of that region.
We continue to Aveiro with a quick stop with possibility of taking a boat trip through the canals
After Aveiro, we go to Óbidos, visit Castle and taste Ginja
The journey continues with a visit to Mariquinhas ginja production factory where the brewing of sour liqueur is explained.
The final stop is in Lisbon, the capital.
This one-way Transfer/Tour that includes pickup at your accommodation in Douro and drop-off at your accommodation in Lisbon.
Note *(During the weekends the Ginja Mariquinhas factory is closed, so we exchanged for a visit to Nazare and the Giant Waves)
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 10 hours
* Starts: Pinhao, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pinhao, Northern Portugal, Portugal
It is a tour that connects Douro Valley to Lisbon, crossing Portugal, one of the most historic regions of Portugal.
We discover the wonders of central Portugal on a private tour and we do the first stop at Aliança Underground Museum for a visit that explains one of the most famous brandies in Portugal Aliança Velha and a tasting of the very typical sparkling wines of that region.
We continue to Aveiro with a quick stop with possibility of taking a boat trip through the canals
After Aveiro, we go to Óbidos, visit Castle and taste Ginja
The journey continues with a visit to Mariquinhas ginja production factory where the brewing of sour liqueur is explained.
The final stop is in Lisbon, the capital.
This one-way Transfer/Tour that includes pickup at your accommodation in Douro and drop-off at your accommodation in Lisbon.
Note *(During the weekends the Ginja Mariquinhas factory is closed, so we exchanged for a visit to Nazare and the Giant Waves)
Itinerary
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Stop At: Alianca Underground Museum, Rua do Comercio 444 Aliança Vinhos de Portugal, Sangalhos 3780-124 Portugal
The Aliança Underground Museum is an exhibition space that takes place along the traditional cellars of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal. Comprising eight distinct collections, this museological equipment covers areas such as archaeology, ethnography, mineralogy, paleontology, tiles, and ceramics, covering an impressive time span of millions of years. It is the first underground museum in Portugal that combines art with wine.
Inserted in the great universe of the Berardo collection, the museum’s collections result from the constant care of the collector José Berardo, in immunizing pieces and works of art, of multiple origins and species, with sometimes historical and sometimes sentimental meanings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Learn about what sets this Portuguese city apart from Venice, and enjoy a boat ride (at own expense) through its waterways.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: LicÓbidos – Ginja Mariquinhas, Rua do Sol Nascente, Fracção A, Lote 6, 2510-701 Gaeiras, Portugal
LicÓbidos opens its doors to share a unique experience in a familiar environment.
It invites you to discover the family history of the Mariquinhas brand and hear the explanation of everything the production process of the famous ginja de Óbidos – Ginja Mariquinhas, from the harvest of the fruit tasting, and may be involved in some stages of packaging or labeling.
At the end of the visit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the pleasure that comes from the real tasting
in a tasting room, integrated in the aging cellar, admiring the peaceful setting and the beauty of space decoration.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Obidos, Obidos, Leiria District, Central Portugal
A beautiful medieval town, famous for its landscape and history and also for the typical liquor of ‘Ginja’. Here you can stroll through the narrow streets, visit the castle, taste Ginja liquor, and artistic chocolates,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Drop off in your accomodation in Lisbon
Duration: 30 minutes
