How long is the experience?

The program runs approximately 2.5 hours, including vineyard walk, wine tasting, and the fire-cooked lunch.

The meeting point is Lamego; the estate address is Rua do Relógio do Sol 261, 5100-424 Lamego, Portugal.

Is transportation provided?

Transportation is not included. The operator can help arrange private transfers on request.

Are there age restrictions or child pricing?

Children aged 4–11 have a reduced rate (€112); adult pricing starts at €223. Check with the operator for infants or special needs.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

The listing notes stroller and wheelchair accessibility, though some outdoor terrain may be uneven—contact the operator for specifics.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Yes. The experience uses local ingredients—notify the operator during booking to arrange vegetarian or allergy-friendly options.

Hands-On Douro Vineyard Lunch and Fire-Cooked Wine Experience in Lamego | Farm | Food Tour

On a sun-tilted ridge above Lamego in Portugal’s Douro Valley, the Douro Vineyard Lunch & Fire-Cooked Wine Experience turns a simple meal into hands-on fieldwork and local storytelling. This 2.5-hour visit begins at the meeting point in Lamego and moves through working vineyards and organic gardens, where terraces of schist and granite hold vines trained to cliff-hugging rows and grapes that reflect a long human history of cultivation. Guests join a guided vineyard walk that explains grape varieties, pruning and harvest techniques, and the microclimates that make this part of the Douro distinctive. The experience emphasizes practical participation: visitors may help with grape picking and try their hand at the traditional grape stomp in a press, an old-world ritual that marries sensory play with a clear lesson in how terroir becomes wine. Afterward, a curated tasting introduces regional wines selected to show contrasts across grape types and sun exposures. The sequence highlights fortified ports alongside lighter table wines so tasters can compare tannin, acidity, and minerality tied to the valley’s schist soils. The tasting is taught with plainspoken clarity, useful for novices and satisfying for seasoned palates. The meal that follows is the event’s heart: fire-cooked dishes prepared outdoors using local ingredients, served family-style beneath open sky. Flames and embers coax smoky layers from vegetables and slow-roasted proteins, and the chef’s focus on seasonal produce ties the food back to the gardens you just walked. The effect is immediate: food that tastes of place, paired with wines you’ve been introduced to moments earlier. This outing works well for couples, small groups, and food-focused travelers who want more than a passive tasting. Accessibility is notable—stroller and wheelchair access is listed—and the small-group maximum keeps conversation intimate. Practical details are clear: the event runs about 2.5 hours, departs from Lamego, and feeds curiosity as much as appetite. Why book it? Beyond tasting excellent wines, you get context: the estate’s rows, the organic garden beds, the press, and the cooking method all map how the Douro transforms sun, stone, and human labor into cuisine and bottle. For visitors staying in Lamego or exploring the river corridor, this experience is a compact, sensory way to understand the valley’s landscape and culinary culture without committing to a multi-day tour. Practical notes: the meeting point is Lamego; the estate’s postal address is Rua do Relógio do Sol 261, 5100-424 Lamego, Portugal. Groups are capped at 10 and the listed price starts at €223 for adults (children 4–11 €112). The program lasts roughly 2.5 hours and wheelchair and stroller access are available. Transportation is not included; organizers can arrange private transfers on request. Bring sturdy shoes for uneven earth, sun protection, a curious appetite and water too always.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.

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