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Discover the extraordinary Pico Island vineyard culture landscape, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In this small group experience, you will explore the famous black stone currals, visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center, get to know the Pico Wine Museum and discover the wine tradition that shaped the island’s history for centuries. Along the way, enjoy unique views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Peak Mountain, while a local Guide shares stories, traditions and curiosities about one of the world’s most unique cultural landscapes. An authentic experience that combines heritage, culture, nature and wine in the heart of Pico Island.

This exclusive full-day tour invites you to discover the essence of Pico Island, among UNESCO vineyards, volcanic landscapes, elevated lagoons, whale history and local flavors. We started in the Old Creation, in Madalena, with a visit to the vineyards and the mill, then followed up to the Lagoa do Capitão for a short walk and panoramic views of St. George. The route continues to São Roque do Pico, passing through the Villa and visiting the Baleeira Industry Museum, before having lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the sea. After lunch, we follow the north coast, passing Cabrito, Arcos and Lajido de Santa Luzia, where we visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center and the volcanological/sismological zone. The experience ends with a Pico wine tasting, celebrating the island’s unique volcanic terroir, before returning to Madalena by the sea.