Award-Winning Curated Pico Wine Tasting, Food & Cultural Tour

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5h
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Portuguese, English, French
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Overview

With a dash of adventure in an incredible natural setting, we will unveil a secret unknown for many: the unique volcanic Pico wines, and the people who make it all possible. Intertwined with the local communities we curate encounters and tastings you wouldn’t otherwise be able to live, EXCLUSIVELY...

What's Included

Private transportation
Local cheeses, fruits, crackers to pair the wine tasting
Guided experience by a local wine/food/cultural expert with transcultural sensitivity
Awarded local wine tasting, from a independent small producer ; local liqueurs; water
Experiences designed with the locals by a Pico passionate anthropologist, Silvia, Oh!MyCod CEO.
We offer other experiences in Pico (wine harvest, bread making) & day trips do São Jorge and Faial.
LGBTQ2S+ friendly - LGBTQ2S+ places-to-go-after-this!

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Madalena Stop 1
Meeting point, introduction
10 min
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha Stop 2
We meet in Madalena, to start with a walk, through the vineyards right by the sea, at the foothills of Pico Mountain, in the landscape of Pico Wine - considered since 2004 a UNESCO World Heritage site. - Discover the volcanic vineyards of Pico, a Unesco World Heritage site on a short walk - Learn the fascinating history of Pico wine - Discover how vineyards can grow from lava rock and why this was necessary - Get immersed in one of the most peculiar terroirs in the world
1h
Pico Stop 3
Get to know a local taverna where you can sip local liquor or taste some local Azorean tapas (depends on the weather)
30 min
Pico Stop 4
To refresh our feet, we take you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting, where you can get on the water or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your taste buds for the next stop. We will choose our pool considering the sea conditions, since some are more protected than others.
45 min
Pico Stop 5
Finally, with all the context we need, we will start our wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising independent local producer, who is taking her family vines to a new level. You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!
2h
Madalena Stop 6
End point. Same place as the meeting point.
20 min

Departure & Return

Start point

We will meet near the Boat terminal, in front of a whale-watching shop named WC Azores, in Cais da Madalena.

End point

We will meet near the Boat terminal, in front of a whale-watching shop named WC Azores, in Cais da Madalena.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 170 / person
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