Mateus Palace, History, Art and Douro Wines

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the elegance and legacy of the Casa de Mateus palace, one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque mannors in Portugal. The guided tour takes you through the museum, where you can explore the history of the family and its cultural impact, the stunning gardens and the imposing Chapel. In the end, you get to know the mannor's products, have a delicious lunch and a wine tasting session with 3 Douro wines.

• Discover the iconic Mateus Palace, a jewel of Portuguese Baroque architecture.
• Explore the formal gardens and richly decorated interiors of the house.
• Taste authentic regional wines in a unique historical setting.
• Learn about the connection between Casa de Mateus and the famous Mateus wines.
• Enjoy the portuguese cuisine specialties in the lunch menu

What's Included

Lunch: Pão d’Avó bread, olives, cheese with ham, Alheira, carrot & orange soup Mains: Codfish Brás or crispy chicken confit with salad & rustic potatoes. Douro wines. Dessert: Chocolate cube & coffee.
Wine tastings (18+)
Pick up/Drop off service

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Igreja da Lapa

Facing the church façade, bus is parked on the right side

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Casa de Mateus Foundation is a magnificent Baroque manor house that enchants with its imposing architecture and stunning gardens, the chapel, a museum full of art and relics, and the centuries-old cellar, where the region's winemaking tradition is preserved. The visit ends with a Douro wines tasting.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Lunch at the Quinta do Lodeiro and wine cellars visit Starters: Pão d’Avó bread, seasoned olives, Shepherd cheese with Lamego ham, game meat Alheira sausage and a creamy carrot and orange soup Main Courses: Codfish Brás style or Crispy chicken Confit with garden salad, Rustic potatos with Aromatic olive oil reduction Paired with Douro white and red wines Dessert: Chocolate Cube Coffee

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for travelers under 18 years old
Supplied by Yellow Bus

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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