Step into the world of Dão wines with a guided tour and tasting at Caminhos Cruzados Winery in Nelas, Portugal. Discover how tradition and innovation shape every bottle in this unique regional experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required on relatively flat terrain.
Wildlife
History
The Dão wine region is one of Portugal’s oldest demarcated wine areas, established in 1908.
Conservation
Caminhos Cruzados employs sustainable viticulture practices to preserve soil health and biodiversity.
Caminhos Cruzados Winery
Step into the world of Dão wines with a guided tour and tasting at Caminhos Cruzados Winery in Nelas, Portugal. Discover how tradition and innovation shape every bottle in this unique regional experience.
Caminhos Cruzados Winery is a family-run winery located in Nelas, in the Viseu district of Portugal's Dão wine region. The estate offers a range of visitor experiences that showcase traditional winemaking and contemporary cellar design. Guests can join guided tours of vineyards and the aging room, attend structured tastings of Dão wines, and choose from themed experiences such as creative winemaking workshops, wine-and-food pairing menus, and premium tastings with local delicacies.
The property hosts interactive activities for groups and families, including peddy paper challenges in the vineyards, picnic options, aroma games, and cooking workshops. The winery presents experiences in both Portuguese and English, with specific events described in multilingual listings. Several offerings require advance booking; for example, the tasting menu with wine pairing asks for at least forty-eight hours' notice to customize dishes and prepare vegetarian options.
The creative winemaking session allows participants to blend, bottle, and take home a personalized wine. Wine and chocolate tastings pair five artisanal chocolates with four selected wines. Standard visit-and-tasting experiences typically include three wines, while premium tastings present four wines paired with traditional Portuguese accompaniments. Caminhos Cruzados emphasizes education and hospitality through guided explanations of viticulture and cellar techniques. Visitors are invited to explore the vineyards, learn about Dão grape varieties, and taste wines that reflect regional terroir. The winery's on-site experiences cater to both casual visitors and wine enthusiasts seeking hands-on activities and curated tasting events.
Reservations are available directly through the winery for scheduled tours, workshops, tastings and private group events. Seasonally available.
Location
Nelas, Viseu
In Portugal's Dão wine region
Experiences
18 experiences
From tastings to workshops
Booking Notice
48h for menus
Tasting menu needs 48-hour notice
Languages
Portuguese & English
Experiences offered in PT and EN
Reserve winery tours, tastings, or workshops — book in advance to secure menu customizations and group activities.
Book in Advance
Limit of 14 guests per tour means bookings fill quickly; reserve early to secure your spot.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Expect walking over vineyard terrain and winery floors for about an hour.
Hydrate Before and After
Wine tastings can be dehydrating; drink plenty of water to stay refreshed.
Accessibility Friendly
The tour route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, accommodating a range of visitors.
Comfortable walking shoes
Helps navigate the vineyard paths and winery floors with ease.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Offers protection during sunny outdoor vineyard sections.
spring|summer|fall
Light layered clothing
Keeps you comfortable through changing temperatures during the tour.
spring|fall|winter
Bottle of water
Staying hydrated complements your wine tasting experience.