MONVERDE WINE EXPERIENCE HOTEL
It probably comes as no surprise that we have decided to do this whole wedding thing in one of our favorite places. Throughout our relationship we have fell more and more in love with Portugal each time we traveled together. We would love nothing more than to have our close family and friends to come and experience the beauty of this country for our wedding celebration! Get ready for a weekend of adventure, food, fun, lots of wine and exceptional views. We do ask to please RSVP by May 1st 2022- any issues with rsvping online, please contact Nicole directly 516-984-4406
Captured by the beauty of this location, we've reserved a beautiful boutique hotel–Monverde Wine Experience–in exclusivity amongst the vineyards of the Vinho Verde region in Portugal. Our hope is that everyone can join us for the weekend of Saturday, July 9th 2022 (Friday- Sunday) There is a lot to keep you busy and also time for you to explore this beautiful countryside!
Monverde Wine Experience Hotel is located 45 minutes East of Porto and 45 minutes north of the famed Douro Valley. Closest City is Amarante, where our church ceremony will be held (15 minute taxi ride from our main location). Things to do in the area- hiking, wine tasting, biking, site seeing, boat tours etc. etc. and on the property, more wine tasting, spa, pool, picnics in the vineyard and make your own wine.
We've reserved the hotel in exclusivity. That means that the property and all of its rooms are for us and us only. Rates are based on a 2-night stay (booking one of our rooms are required for a 2 minimum night stay) confirming dates check-in July 8th to check-out 10th (Friday- Sunday) -breakfast / access to pool/grounds
To book your room, please email danielbarreiro@monverde.pt, with the subject “James and Nicole's Wedding – July 9th 2022." You will not be able to book directly through the site. To check out the room types, click the link below. Please note that rooms are first come, first served.
Most of you know, but for those who don't. There are no direct flights from New York to Porto. Whether you decide to head to Lisbon and drive/fly to Porto or take a direct flight from Newark- Here are the details on your options and distances :
-Drive to Porto from Lisbon (2 hrs 50 min) or directly to Monverde (3 hrs 17 min) - free parking on-site
-From Porto Airport to Monverde Hotel (50min Driving)
-Fly to Porto after a stop in Lisbon (55min Flight)
ENTERING - ARRIVAL/ CHECKING IN
there are (2) gates when you arrive to the hotel, the gps takes you to the first gate- but if you drive straight down to the "second" gate that is your main entrance.
CHECKING IN: there is a drive straight down that brings you to the "main house" - you will see a parking lot on your right side, you can park there or right in front of the main entrance. Once you go in and check in with the front desk they will assign your room and based on the area you are reserved you can drive and park your car right near your room. there are (3) different sections on the property.