Ride Wine and Dine Dream Trip to Portugal
2025 November
Because money returns, time doesn’t.
Ponte de Lima
2025 November 3-10.
DATES
CHECK-IN:
November 3.
CHECK-OUT:
November 10.
Accommodations
Some of the most special spaces at Cerquido by Nhôme:
* Infinity pool overlooking the Lima Valley
* Indoor pool and two jacuzzis, one of which has chromotherapy
* Outdoor decks with panoramic views
* Indoor lounges with fireplaces and campfires in the middle of centuries-old stones
CERQUIDO BY NHÔME
SOME OF THE MOST SPECIAL SPACES AT CERQUIDO BY NHÔME
Infinity pool overlooking the Lima Valley
Indoor pool and two jacuzzis, one of which has chromotherapy
Outdoor decks with panoramic views
Indoor lounges with fireplaces and campfires in the middle of centuries-old stones
Day 1 – Monday
16h00 – Cerquido by NHôme – Welcome to Ponte de Lima!
Check-in and Welcome at the beautiful Cerquido by NHôme, wich will be your home away from home for the next days.
19h00 – Cerquido by NHôme – After you settle in, we’ll get together for dinner and enjoy a homemade meal.
Day 2 – Tuesday
7h30 – Cerquido by NHôme – A delicious start with an amazing breakfast before leaving to Equestrian Center.
9h00 – Equestrian Center – Dressage Classes with a master This is your chance to ride a Lusitano School Master with a Master Instructor! You’ll have dressage lessons, regardless of your riding levels. Most of our horses are from the Lusitano Breed, which is one of the most appropriate for this kind of program for its amazing character, and have different levels of training so they can be assigned according to the riders level.
13h30 – Ponte de Lima – A traditional Portuguese meal paired with local wine.
15h30 – Wine Tasting – Afterwards we will enjoy a Wine tasting with visit to the vineyards and then free time to relax in Cerquido.
Experience a wine tasting with a guided vineyard visit. Walk through scenic vines, learning about grape varieties and traditional winemaking. Discover the process from vine to bottle before savoring premium local wines.
Enjoy their rich aromas and flavors in a relaxing setting, perfect for those who appreciate tradition, craftsmanship, and the art of winemaking.
19h00 – Cerquido by NHôme – A simple and satisfying homemade meal.
Ponte de Lima
Day 2 – Tuesday
Dressage Lessons
Dressage Classes with a master – this is your chance to ride a Lusitano School Master with a Master Instructor! You’ll have dressage lessons, regardless of your riding levels. Most of our horses are from the Lusitano Breed, which is one of the most appropriate for this kind of program for its amazing character, and have different levels of training so they can be assigned according to the riders level.
Ponte de Lima
Day 2 – Tuesday
Wine Tasting
Experience a wine tasting with a guided vineyard visit. Walk through scenic vines, learning about grape varieties and traditional winemaking. Discover the process from vine to bottle before savoring premium local wines. Enjoy their rich aromas and flavors in a relaxing setting, perfect for those who appreciate tradition, craftsmanship, and the art of winemaking.
Day 3 – Wednesday
9h00 – Cerquido by NHome – ”A delicious start with an amazing breakfast before leaving to enjoy the Oldest town of Portugal,.”
12h00 – Ponte de Lima – Time to explore the stores in Ponte de Lima and then a lunch by the river.
14h00 – Equestrian Center _Working equitation and traditional riding.
Experience Portuguese working equitation and traditional riding lessons. Learn authentic techniques from skilled instructors, mastering balance, precision, and harmony with your horse.
Ride in traditional Portuguese tack and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of classical horsemanship.
Whether a beginner or experienced rider, this unique experience offers deep insight into Portugal’s equestrian traditions and the artistry of working equitation.
19h00 – Fado’s night – After lessons we will celebrate your night with a special dinner with Fado.
Enjoy a special dinner accompanied by live Fado, the soul of Portuguese cultural heritage. Savor traditional dishes in an intimate setting while the heartfelt melodies of Fado singers transport you through stories of love, nostalgia, and tradition. This unique experience blends exquisite cuisine with the emotional depth of Portugal’s iconic music, offering an unforgettable evening filled with authenticity, passion, and the true essence of Portuguese culture.
Ponte de Lima
Day 3 – Wednesday
Working Equitation
Experience Portuguese working equitation and traditional riding lessons. Learn authentic techniques from skilled instructors, mastering balance, precision, and harmony with your horse. Ride in traditional Portuguese tack and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of classical horsemanship. Whether a beginner or experienced rider, this unique experience offers deep insight into Portugal’s equestrian traditions and the artistry of working equitation.
Ponte de Lima
Day 3 – Wednesday
Fado’s Night
Enjoy a special dinner accompanied by live Fado, the soul of Portuguese cultural heritage. Savor traditional dishes in an intimate setting while the heartfelt melodies of Fado singers transport you through stories of love, nostalgia, and tradition. This unique experience blends exquisite cuisine with the emotional depth of Portugal’s iconic music, offering an unforgettable evening filled with authenticity, passion, and the true essence of Portuguese culture.
Day 4 – Thursday
9h00 – Cerquido by NHôme – A delicious start with an amazing breakfast.
10h30 – A Cavalo – ”A spectacular Horseback riding through the the local village and moutains where you have the opportunity to see our Garranos (the wild horses in the mountains). You will stop for an amazing traditional picnic along the way, with wine, snacks and lunch.”
A spectacular trail in Serra D’Arga through the local village and moutains, the trails are mostly done in walk, but there is always the possibility of some cantering in plain areas if the rider feels comfortable with the horse.
17h00 – Cerquido by NHôme – “Afterwards, we will head to Cerquido by NHôme to rest and then a Cooking Class where you will prepare traditional Portuguese recipes, followed by dinner with your creations.”
Ponte de Lima
Day 4 – Thursday
A Cavalo through the mountain
A spectacular trail in Serra D’Arga through thelocal village and moutains where you have the opportunity to see our Garranos (the wildhorses in the mountains). The trails are mostly done in walk, but there is always the possibility of some cantering inplain areas if the rider feels comfortable with the horse.
Day 5 – Friday
11h00 – Cerquido by NHome – ”Brunch – A delicious start with fresh, homemade dishes.”
13h30 – Trip – Leaving Cerquido by NHôme to Golegã Horse Fair
16h30 – Hotel – Check-in
18h00 – Golegã Horse Fair – A special welcome dinner in the Caseta of Filipe Pimenta where you’ll feel the Lusitano’s Soul.
The Fair has taken place since the mid-18th century in the small agricultural town of Golegã, just over 1 hr’s drive north of Lisbon…
The Fair is a 24 hour spectacle of the Lusitano Horse and features Breed classes for 3 years old colts and 4 years old stallions, Dressage, Working Equitation, Driving, Portuguese Equitation and much more…
Day 6 – Saturday
9h00 – Hotel – Breakfast
All day – Golegã Horse Fair – ”Enjoy a whimsical ride through the festivities, then visit the several Lusitano breeding stud and take a peaceful carriage ride at sunset. “
Ponte de Lima
Day 6 – Saturday
Golegã Horse Fair
The Fair has taken place since the mid-18th century in the small agricultural town of Golegã, just over 1 hr’s drive north of Lisbon…The Fair is a 24 hour spectacle of the Lusitano Horse and features Breed classes for 3 yearsold colts and 4 years old stallions, Dressage, Working Equitation, Driving, Portuguese Equitation and much more…
Day 7 – Sunday
9h00 – Hotel – Breakfast
All day – Golegã Horse Fair – ”Step into a world of enchantment as you explore the fair, where colorful tack shops and the scent of local treats fill the air. Toast to unforgettable memories, your heart warmed by Portuguese magic, before returning to the hotel with lasting joy.”
Day 8 – Monday
9h00 – Hotel – Savor your last meal at the hotel.
10h30 – Lisbon / Lisbon Airport – ”Farewell, Portugal!”
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