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Why you'll love this day trip

Travel from Samodaes with a private guide to the noble streets of Vila Real and the tranquil beauty of Mateus Palace, where gardens bloom and history breathes in stone and still water. This round trip pairs cultural richness with vineyard views, offering a perfect blend of aristocratic heritage and Douro Valley charm.

Sua viagem em um relance

5 horas

Viagem de ida e volta

Motorista privado

Comece em Samodaes

Você escolhe o local de embarque.

Vila Real

Sinta-se à vontade para explorar no seu próprio ritmo e descobrir

Parada: 1 h 30 min - entrada não incluída

Granite elegance and lilac gardens meet mountain air and noble flavors in timeless Vila Real. Cradled between mountains and vineyards, Vila Real whispers of nobility and nature in perfect balance. Begin your visit in the Centro Historico, where granite manors and wrought-iron balconies speak of centuries past, and bakeries tempt with local sweets. Then stroll to the Igreja de Sao Domingos and onward to the UTAD Botanical Garden, where native plants bloom beside mountain views. End at the nearby Mateus Palace & Gardens, or take in sweeping panoramas from Miradouro da Vila Velha or Meia Laranja. Before you go, try local ham, goat cheese, and a glass of Douro wine — it’s Vila Real on a plate.

Mateus Palace

Sinta-se à vontade para explorar no seu próprio ritmo e descobrir

Parada: 1 h 30 min - entrada não incluída

A palace of still waters, sculpted gardens, and noble silence — where time slows in elegance. With its Baroque facade reflected in tranquil ponds, Mateus Palace is one of Portugal’s most iconic estates. A guided visit walks you through carved ceilings, antique furniture, and a breathtaking library, while outside, sculpted hedges, rose gardens, and lemon trees scent the air. The experience is both regal and deeply serene.

St. Anthony's viewpoint (ponto de foto)

Faremos uma parada neste local perfeito para fotos – aproveite para capturar a vista!

Parada: 20 min - entrada não incluída

Take in sweeping vistas of Vila Real’s rooftops, mountain peaks, and winding valleys.

Terraced Vineyards of the Douro Valley (passar por)

Você passará por este local deslumbrante – não deixe de aproveitar a vista ao longo do caminho!

As you drive, catch glimpses of the Douro River, winding through vineyard-covered hills like a ribbon of gold.

Voltar para Samodaes

Levaremos você de volta ao seu ponto de partida.

A duração das paradas pode ser alterada mediante solicitação após a reserva

Samodaes to Vila Real and Mateus Palace: Private tour

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Preço total para um grupo de 1-3 viajantes

€ 429

Samodaes to Vila Real and Mateus Palace: Private tour

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O que esperar no seu Daytrip

Transferência privada de carro de ida e volta em um veículo com ar-condicionado
Ponto de partida e destino personalizados
Guia-motorista profissional privado que fala inglês
Água engarrafada de cortesia
Cancelamento gratuito 24 horas antes da partida
Detalhes de admissão de atrações especificados na seção do itinerário abaixo
Visitas guiadas oficiais dentro das atrações em Vila Real, Mateus Palace, St. Anthony's viewpoint e Terraced Vineyards of the Douro Valley podem ser adquiridas separadamente - informe-nos com antecedência para o planejamento do itinerário

Entry tickets to paid attractions should be purchased separately.

Sabemos que os planos podem mudar. A boa notícia é que você pode obter um reembolso total se cancelar sua viagem 24 horas antes da partida.

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Mateus Palace stands out for its distinctive baroque architecture featuring ornate granite facades, intricate pinnacles, and a dramatic staircase. Unlike many European palaces, it remains privately owned by the Counts of Mateus while still allowing public access. During your 90-minute visit, you'll discover its famous formal gardens with cypress tunnel, boxwood hedges, and reflective pool that creates the iconic image featured on Mateus Rose wine bottles.

The palace interior tour showcases elaborately carved wooden ceilings, period furniture, religious paintings, Chinese porcelain, and a remarkable 16th-century library with rare books. You'll explore the dining hall, bedrooms, and chapel, all preserved with original furnishings. The guided tour provides insights into Portuguese aristocratic life and the palace's 300-year history as you spend part of your 90-minute visit inside this living museum.

During your 90-minute Vila Real visit, explore the historic center with its medieval streets, the 14th-century Sao Domingos Church, and the Vila Velha district with traditional architecture. Don't miss the ornate Capela Nova church with blue azulejo tiles, and perhaps visit the Vila Real Museum to learn about local history. The city also offers excellent pastry shops serving regional specialties like "cristas de galo" and "covilhetes."

Photography without flash is permitted in most areas of the palace's exterior and gardens, making it ideal for capturing the baroque architecture and formal gardens. However, photography is restricted in certain interior rooms to protect delicate artifacts and furnishings. Your guide will inform you of specific photography rules during your visit. The gardens and exterior facade offer the most iconic photo opportunities.

While Mateus Palace appears on the label of the famous Mateus Rose wine bottle, the palace doesn't produce this wine. The image was licensed to Sogrape Vinhos in 1942 when they created the internationally successful rose. The palace does maintain vineyards and produces limited quantities of quality Douro DOC wines under the Casa de Mateus label, which you may be able to sample during your 90-minute visit.

The formal gardens are considered among Portugal's finest examples of baroque landscape design. Features include meticulously trimmed boxwood hedges forming intricate patterns, a cedar tunnel, a reflective water pool that mirrors the palace facade, and seasonal flowers. The grounds also include a lake, rose garden, and woodland areas. These diverse garden elements provide beautiful settings for photography during your visit.

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Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.

Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.

Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.

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The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.

Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.

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