Maria Fumaça Train+ Bento Gonçalves Winery Visit

If you're looking for original things to do in Caxias do Sul, don't miss this excursion on the Maria Fumaça train and a visit to a winery in Bento Gonçalves. We'll delve into Italian history and culture and even taste some wine!

Maria Fumaça Train+ Bento Gonçalves Winery Visit

At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Caxias do Sul. From there, we'll head to the station to board the famous Maria Fumaça steam train.

This early 20th-century locomotive operated until the 1970s. Along the route, we'll learn about the traditions and customs of Italian culture in this region, with the opportunity to taste wines, juices, and sparkling wines.

We'll stop in the town of Carlos Barbosa, where we'll attend an Italian show that shares the history of the European immigrants who settled in southern Brazil. At the end of the show, you'll enjoy an artisanal cookie and grape juice.

Next, we'll visit the Epopeia Italiana theme park, which features nine life-size sets depicting the story of an Italian immigrant couple. While watching the show, we'll have a homemade cookie.

In the afternoon, we'll stop to enjoy the local cuisine. Our last stop will be at a winery in Bento Gonçalves, where we'll learn about grape growing and winemaking in the region and participate in a tasting of the wine.

We'll conclude the tour approximately 10 hours later at the starting point.