A Day at Taboadella ★ 4.5
A full day on the Taboadella estate taking in the Côvo river and the marked trails through the vineyards, sold at EUR 55 per person.
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Wine Experiences in Dão
Brunch on the Balcony at Taboadella's Winery ★ 4.4
Brunch served on the balcony above the Taboadella cellar looking towards the Serra da Estrela foothills, sold at EUR 55 per person.
Lunch Basket during Taboadella's Harvest ★ 4.4
A harvest-season lunch basket eaten out in the Taboadella vineyards while the picking is under way, sold at EUR 60 per person.
Flavours of the Vineyard at Quinta das Marias ★ 4.4
An outdoor picnic among the vines at Oliveira do Conde with regional charcuterie, cheese, bread and wine, capped at six people and priced at EUR 25 per person.
Out of the Bottle Tasting at Quinta das Marias ★ 4.4
A seated tasting of three Special Edition wines at Quinta das Marias, working through the grape varieties and character of the Dão, at EUR 45 per person.
From Vineyards to Wines at Textura ★ 4.3
A group day at the converted burel mill above Gouveia combining a vineyard tour, the winery visit and a lunch matched to the Textura range, for eighteen to fifty people.
Vila Jardim Gourmet ★ 4.4
The gourmet version of the Santar garden route, adding food and wine to the guided circuit through the six historic gardens of the village.
Serra da Estrela Cheese Production Workshop ★ 4.3
A cheese-making workshop run by the Montebelo group around the Serra da Estrela DOP cheese produced on the Casa da Ínsua farm, the pairing that defines Dão dining.
Casa da Ínsua Products Tasting ★ 4.3
A tasting of the Ínsua estate's own production at Penalva do Castelo: the Quinta da Ínsua Dão wines, farm Serra da Estrela cheese, Bravo de Esmolfe apples and house jams.
Harvest Experience at Soito Wines ★ 4.1
Picking and cellar work on the Quinta do Soito estate during harvest, part of the edutainment programme that also covers vineyard days and local walking trails.
Serra da Estrela Trails from Quinta Madre de Água ★ 4.1
Five marked walking routes leaving the Madre de Água estate at Vinhó, from the Madre de Água circuit and Alto do Tovio to the shepherds' route and the Serra da Estrela trail.
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Cycling Ecopista do Dão One Way, full-day from Coimbra
After hotel pickup in Coimbra, we take direction to activity start in Viseu. Day dedicated to bicycle touring on an old railway branch that has 130 years of transpor...
Wine Experiences in Dão, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Dão for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Dão is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Dão estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Dão cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Dão tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Dão?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Dão rewards trust.