36 | Portugal River Voyage Guide
BARCA D'ALVA TO RÉGUA
Sail west along the Duoro River and arrive
in Pinhão known for its slow pace, quiet
atmosphere and scenic promenade along
the river. Step back in time in Favaios or join
an optional excursion to learn more about
Portuguese wines.
Visit the small village of Favaios and one of the
last traditional bakeries in the Douro Valley
where bakers make bread the traditional way – in
an oven headed with wood and old grapevines.
Sample freshly baked four-corner bread and
learn about the importance of wine and bread
at the local museum. Continue to Quinta da
Avessada, a century-old wine estate. Meet the
dedicated vintners, tour the cellars and sample
local varieties of port.
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TR A DITION A L BA K ERY
MUSIC I A N S PER FOR M ,
V INE YA R D H A RV EST,
FAVA IOS
Day
7
OPTIONAL SHORE
EXCURSIONS
Vinyard Harvest
Extend your stay at Quinta da Avessada
to experience a hands-on grape harvest.
Enjoy a short walk through the vineyards
and try your hand at cutting grapes from
the vines, stomp them in the lagar (a
shallow stone or cement trough where
grapes are crushed), then celebrate your
efforts with a glass of wine.
Quinta das Carvalhas
Quinta das Carvalhas lies 1,800 feet
above the Douro, and its history
dates back to 1756. The jewel of Real
Companhia Velha's crown, Portugal's
leading porto wine producer has been
in existence for more than a quarter of a
millennium. Enjoy a guided tour through
the vineyards and sample the rich and
complex wines accompanied by local
treats.
Favaios
