Sep 19, 2024
This is all you need for Pico! - This was a fantastic way to experience Pico Island with 3 couples. Filipe was a fabulous guide. He was knowledgeable about the history of the island, food and wine. These Canadians highly recommend!
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Aug 21, 2024
Culinary experience - We spent a wonderful day around wine, local specialities and spirits - just as promised in the title of the tour.
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May 23, 2024
An engaging dive into Pico’s wine culture, food, and history! - An excellent tour! We spend the day exploring the north and west coast of the island, with an delicious stop for lunch at a local Azorean food spot, and one stop in the morning for a liqueur and brandy tasting and a stop in the late afternoon for a wine tasting. The rest of the day was filled with excellent views and stops at lookout points and our guide was great! He was knowledgeable of the rich history of the island’s wine culture and a great conversationalist. Overall this tour was well worth it!
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May 22, 2024
Masterpiece - So much great information was shared, we could barely soak it in. Nice pace through the day, with the best meal for lunch we had all week. I'd do this tour all over again, to spend time with Felipe.
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May 18, 2024
Do this! - We are so glad we booked this food and wine tour. The day FLEW by, we were so engrossed in the views and the information and of course the tastes of Pico Island. This tour made us wish we could stay longer in Pico and Azores.
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Aug 15, 2023
Whirlwind tour of wine, food, and history - Excellent tour of history, heritage, and food and wine. We didn’t know what to expect as we had never done an organized tour before, but we were really pleased with the pacing of information, experiences, and sights. Fully recommend this tour and would go on it again. Our guide was welcoming, very knowledgeable, and really shared a slice of life in the Azores we would not have experienced otherwise.
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Aug 1, 2023
Great way to spend a day on Pico - Philip rocks The tour was fun, informative and delicious We learned a lot, enjoyed the food and wine and met magical producers
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Jun 28, 2023
An Unforgettable Wine and Culinary Adventure on Pico Island - Our tour of Pico Island was nothing short of an extraordinary journey into the heart of the island's wine and culinary traditions. Guided by Fabio, a wine producer himself, we delved into an experience that was both educational and palate-pleasing. His unique insights as a local producer added a depth and authenticity to the tour that was truly invaluable.
Our journey included a visit to the UNESCO-listed vineyards, where Fabio's knowledge and personal experience in winemaking transformed our understanding of Pico's unique viticulture. We were then guided through a historic plantation owner's house, further immersing us into the rich wine-making history of the island.
Our taste buds were delighted as we visited a local producer of brandies and liquors. Each tasting was more impressive than the last, showcasing the mastery of a local craftsman. Our visit to a wine museum further deepened our appreciation for the island's longstanding viticulture tradition.
The tour culminated in a delectable wine lunch at a popular local restaurant, where we savored a few of Pico's culinary offerings paired with exquisite local whites. Our day ended with a wine tasting at Pico's largest cooperative producer, offering us a comprehensive overview of the island's diverse wine portfolio.
This tour, under Fabio's expert guidance, was a phenomenal blend of education, history, and epicurean delight. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any visitor seeking to discover the richness of Pico Island's wine and food culture.
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Jun 16, 2023
Best way to experience Pico! - We had the best day with Phillip! We saw the entire island & tried all the best foods at lunch as well as some great wine and Brandy from Pico. Phillip was a great guide and made the experience perfect for us. This was our favorite part of our trip by far!!!
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Jun 16, 2023
Wonderful tour of the island and vineyards - Filipe took my partner and I on the wine and flavors tour around Pico island and we had an incredible experience. Filipe was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable, giving us great information about the island and the wine. Our stops were very fun, especially the visit to Adega de Santana and meet Ceaser. He was so passionate about their business, it was wonderful to hear him speak about the distillation process and their products. I would recommend this trip to anyone who asked as it give us a great taste of the island, wonderful memories, and great photos to look back on.
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