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A choice of shore excursions today includes a walk in pretty Pinhão, nestled in the heart of port wine country, with a visit to its historic tile-covered train station, a vision of blue and white Azulejo tiles, or 


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PINHOA EXCURSION 

Located about 20 kilometers upriver from Regua, the Pinhoa holds one of the most iconic train stations filled with traditional azulejo tiles. 

Pinhão railway station is worth seeing. The walls are liberally decorated with lovely azulejo tiles, with several large, very well-preserved panels portraying historic scenes of the surrounding area, thus giving visitors a good idea of how the Douro looked before the dams were built and the river was made navigable.

One of the most iconic train stations in all of Douro, the Pinhão train station is located in the middle of the town. Admiring the traditional azulejo tiles covering the station is a fun activity on its own.

You can also ride a historical train that passes through Pinhão station, running daily between June and October. The train starts in Regua, then stops in Pinhão and continues to Tua.

The entire trip lasts around 3 hours and includes on-board entertainment such as singers and a glass of Port wine

 

 

Built on the site of an 18th century wine estate, the Vintage House Hotel operates regular wine-tastings and courses with a wide range of aspects: types of grape, wine production, and storage of bottles.

For those who to do more than just taste some wine and want to learn about this art, this tour is for you. Close to Pinhão train station, this is a 2-hour class where you get to try and learn about wines from various brands with a professional sommelier.

Casa da Encosta Wine Tasting and Course

 

In this initiation course, you will get to taste 7 Portuguese wines, as well as traditional pastries. Intended for beginners who want to increase their knowledge about wine, this activity in the House of Encosta allows you to learn about wine with a professional with 10 years experience.


VINEYARD EXCURSION 

Pinhão is one of the most well-known places to visit in the Douro region. The wine town of Pinhão is surrounded by vineyards that produce the world’s best Port wine, as well as Douro table wines. Hike through the sloping terraced vineyards that surround this town with stunning views of the river and town.

Visiting a vineyard for a wine tasting is the number one thing to do in Pinhão. Thousands travel to this town every year from abroad, as well as Lisbon and Porto to taste and learn about some of the best wines in the world.

Douro wines, including Port wine, are grown and produced in these vineyards and wine cellars. Many have been in the hands of families for generations.

This Quinta da Manoella Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting tour includes a guide and explores a winery where fine wine is created and aging. You will get to taste three types of wine, a white, a red, and a glass of reserve. You will also get to walk through a beautiful green vineyard.


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