Régua, Portugal

Mateus Palace & Gardens

An Elegant Palace and a Refined Wine Estate Visit the extraordinary Mateus Palace, the building depicted on the Mateus Rosé wine labels. Meet your guide and journey through Portuguese countryside, admiring its rolling hills and lush vineyards on your way to Vila Real. Here, visit the stunning baroque Mateus Palace, home of the last Count of Vila Real. As you explore with your guide, marvel at its pinnacled facade, grand stairway, richly appointed interiors and priceless objects on display. Wander through the palace’s enchanting formal gardens which feature cedar-lined walkways, elegantly sculpted hedges, statuary and serene bodies of water. After, visit one of the area’s port wine-making institutions, open from March to October. Here, stroll through the vineyard and bottling facility to learn how its delectable port wines are crafted before sampling the product yourself. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.