Maria Fumaça Train + Vineyard Harvest Tour

Do you want to learn about the traditions of the Brazilian wine capital? On this activity, we'll ride the famous Maria Fumaça train and participate in the grape harvest at a wine estate.

Maria Fumaça Train + Vineyard Harvest Tour

At 9 am, we'll meet at the train station to begin this experience in Bento Gonçalves, the Brazilian wine capital.

The tour starts with a ride on the Maria Fumaça train, traveling through the Serra Gaucha and passing scenic villages like Carlos Barbosa and Garibaldi, while tasting wines, champagnes, and grape juices of the region. Stops will feature live music performances.

Next, we will visit the Epopeia Italiana theme park to learn about the traditions of Italian immigrants. Following this, we will go to a family-owned wine estate for a unique experience.

We will participate in the grape harvest, picking grapes from the vines and treading the grapes, an Italian winemaking method. This moment is a community celebration, with locals cheering the grape treader.

Afterward, we will enjoy a traditional Italian appetizer, the merendim, accompanied by traditional music.

The experience concludes with our return to Bento Gonçalves station, arriving around 4 pm.