Pico Wine Route Tour – UNESCO Vineyard Landscape Experience

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the extraordinary Pico Island vineyard culture landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In this small group experience, you will explore the famous black stone currals, visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center, get to know the Pico Wine Museum and discover the wine tradition that shaped the island’s history for centuries.

Along the way, enjoy unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Peak Mountain, while a local Guide shares stories, traditions and curiosities about one of the world’s most unique cultural landscapes. An authentic experience that combines heritage, culture, nature and wine in the heart of Pico Island.

What's Included

Private transportation
Present Guide (Live Guide)
Languages : Portuguese and English
Liability Insurance
Insurance for personal accidents
Collection and delivery at the accommodation (if applicable)
Meals
Personal expenses
Entrance to museums and interpreting centres included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup and drop-off included in hotels, local accommodation and port of São Roque do Pico. For pickups elsewhere on the island, please contact us after the Reservation for confirmation.

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Meeting point
Madalena - Gare Marítima João Quaresma

Find the Guide near the main entrance of Madalena Passenger Maritime Station. The Guide will be identified with the company's brand and transportation will be carried out in an identified company cart. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha

    Explore the stunning wine landscape listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the traditional black stone currals built to protect the vineyards from Atlantic winds and learn the history of centuries of human adaptation to a unique volcanic environment.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the main interpretative center of the Pico wine tradition. Learn about the history of wine production on the island, the traditional methods of cultivation and the equipment used over the centuries.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Meet one of the island’s leading wine producers and discover the modern process of vinification. Possibility of tasting local wines (subject to availability and applicable costs).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Discover the history of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Through interactive exhibitions and multimedia content, learn about the evolution of viticulture, the formation of stone currals and the cultural importance of this unique landscape.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Supplied by eAzor Experience

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Wine Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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