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Bento Gonçalves Italian Immigration Tour

On this tour of Italian immigration, we'll learn about the cultural heritage left by Italian migrants in Rio Grande do Sul and the history of their descendants. Bento Gonçalves Italian Immigration Tour. At 8:30 am, pickup will be at your hotel in...

  • 8 hours
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On this tour of Italian immigration, we'll learn about the cultural heritage left by Italian migrants in Rio Grande do Sul and the history of their descendants.

Bento Gonçalves Italian Immigration Tour

At 8:30 am, pickup will be at your hotel in Bento Gonçalves. The tour begins with a walk along the historic Caminho de Pedra, where we will visit the Cantina Strapazzón, a filming location for various movies and soap operas.

Bento Gonçalves serves as an open-air museum preserving the traditions of Italian immigrants. We will explore its cuisine at the Casa do Tomate, a house representative of Italian settlers that showcases a tomato producer.

The tour includes a visit to the Casa das Massas e do Artesanato, a handmade pasta factory producing tortellini, capelettis, and biscuits.

We will also visit the Casa de Tecelagem and Malhas G'Dom shops to learn about the Italian influence on the Brazilian textile industry. The cultural exploration continues with visits to the Michele Carraro and Aurora wine estates, including a wine tasting.

At midday, there will be an Italian lunch featuring typical dishes like pasta, risotto, chicken, or polenta.

The tour concludes with a return to your hotel, dropping you off at 4:30 pm.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in central Bento Gonçalves. Alternative pickup points will be arranged for hotels located outside this area.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by bus or minibus
  • Portuguese–speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting

Not included

  • Admission to the Tomato House: 10BRL per person
  • Admission to the Michele Carraro Wine Estate: 45BRL per person
  • Admission to the Cantina Strapazzon: 50BRL per person

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