Private tour in Porto Paulo Alexandre L

Region Sparking Wines Bairrada to "solar SÃO DOMINGOS" and "caves MESSIAS" city Aveiro ( "portuguese venice" ) €400

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Hi! My name is Paulo and I was born and raised in OPORTO/MIAMI and DOURO VALLEY. AWARDED the INTERNACIONAL SOMMELIER CERTIFICATE Foundation Level. (Theory, Blind tasting Practical Service ) from the UNITED STATES SOMMELIER Association at Wine School at Johnson &Wales University AND accredited by the Court Of MASTER SOMMELIER and Gastronomy. After successfully completing two-years at the professional Hotel Beverage School, I Graduated in 1988. I started my career in the Hospitality Industry on the MADEIRA Island, then I moved to MIAMI to work on cruise ships as Sommelier. I went ahead with my career and became HEAD SOMMELIER , responsible for the development of wine lists and delivery of Wine service. Meanwhile, I GRADUATED from the WINE SCHOOL at Johnson & Wales University in Miami and AWARDED FROM the INTERNACIONAL Sommelier CERTIFICATE Foundation Level, by the United States SOMMELIER Association. I kept working on cruise ships until I decided to move to LONDON to 3 Michelin Restaurant for a while and then to go back to Portugal. Here, I started using my knowledge and experience to show my country and its culture to the travellers and I became a private tour guide. I HAVE DEPTH KNOWLEDGE of my country, I a warm personality and a great sense of HUMOUR . I really enjoy showing people the charm of Oporto REGION /DOURO VALLEY and the surrounding AREAS. It's great to see and share people's joy and amazement when they discover all this beauty. Therefore, I would like to invite you to visit and enjoy these magnificent places. IT WILL BE A PLEASURE to be your PRIVATE GUIDE ! YEARS of Experience as a Private Guide. AWARDED the INTERNACIONAL SOMMELIER CERTIFICATE Foundation Level AND accredited by the COURT Of MASTER SOMMELIER and Gastronomy. (Theory, Blind tasting Practical Service) from the United States Sommelier Association at Wine School at Johnson & Wales University . - CERTIFICATE Bar / Wine and Restaurant School Hospitality and Tourism of the Porto. - CERTIFICATE from Brow-Forman Beverages Worldwide Wine Group.- -EXCELLENT knowledge of the History and Heritage of the Regions of Portugal. - I have a Tour Company Licensed under the nº 1569/2017 the Official Tourism Office of Portugal , For Guide & Driving Tours with mandatory insurances . I have NO Restrictions and I already have the Covid Vaccination Certificate with the doses of BioNTech, Pfizer...

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Overview of your Porto tour

Cellars "SOLAR SÃO DOMINGOS" house in its Galleries more than two Million bottles of Sparkling wine - a classic method, allowing an average aging period of 2 to 10 years in the cellar, thousands of bottled wines and hundreds of French oak quarts for its famous wine spirits. Aguardente Bagaceira "SOLAR SÃO DOMINGOS", produced in its own stills, continues to lead the market with its usual quality. Cellars "CAVES MESSIAS" has around 160 hectares of vineyards, 70 hectares of which are in QUINTA do VALDOEIRO, one of the most beautiful properties in the region, where the natural conditions, such as the undulating terrain, the sunny slopes, as well as the careful implantation of the grape varieties, are determining factors in the quality of the grapes .

Your Porto tour itinerary

Cellars " SOLAR SÃO DOMINGOS " house in its galleries more than two million bottles of sparkling wine - a classic method, allowing an average aging period of 2 to 10 years in the cellar, thousands of bottled wines and hundreds of French oak quarts for its famous wine spirits. Aguardente Bagaceira "SOLAR SÃO DOMINGOS", produced in its own stills, continues to lead the market with its usual quality. Cellars "CAVES MESSIAS" The company has around 160 hectares of vineyards, 70 hectares of which are in Quinta do Valdoeiro, one of the most beautiful properties in the region, where the natural conditions, such as the undulating terrain, the sunny slopes, as well as the careful implantation of the grape varieties, are determining factors in the quality of the grapes produced there. Lunch break Continue to Aveiro FAST VISIT in Center and the Channels that go through the picturesque Aveiro "Portuguese Venice". Back to your hotel.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

TRANSPORTATION ... RENAULT GRAND SCÉNIC 1.5 ( 4 Pass+Driver/Guide ) With all the Modern Comfort + AC and Wifi include.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Services: Bottled water
Other: - Free Wi-Fi.- All insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal.-
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch ,Cellars , TASTINGS AND VISITS
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop: Personal expenses. Lunch , Wine tastingsNote: this restaurant is closed on mondays.
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Meeting location

Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, Porto, Porto, 4000-069, Portugal

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Tour categories
Food And Drink
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Layover
Tour reference number
1302876
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
French
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Porto best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the rich wine culture of the Bairrada region. It's also ideal for travellers who want to experience the charm of Aveiro, known as the "Portuguese Venice." With a light activity level and kid-friendly accessibility, it's suitable for families, seniors, and anyone looking to enjoy a leisurely day with a local guide.

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