
The Undiscovered Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Portugal
written by Gabriella Opaz | 14th December 2017
Starting from 575€/person
Just an hour from Lisbon, this one day food and wine tour of the Alentejo will satiate your senses in every way possible. You’ll experience large swatches of land dotted with perfectly round pine trees, and scraggly olive and holm-oak forests, that cast long, obscure shadows. Florescent wildflowers blanket the valleys, large horns from gigantic steers peek over undulating hills, and ancient Dolomite ruins create a majestic setting for a culinary adventure. Savor creamy bread soups seasoned with purslane or cilantro; the infamous Carne do Porco Alentejana stew made with pork and clams served over a bed of potatoes; delicious Alentejano steaks; and secretos de porco made from the famed black footed pig, used in Spain for the glorious jamon de bellota. Sip upon bold, flavorful wines filled with character at a stunning winery nestled in the heart of the region; and finally, enjoy a private walking guided tour through Évora’s historic center. This region is considered one of the most beautiful and breathtaking region’s in Portugal, making it the perfect day trip from Lisbon.
Highlights:
Incredible experience in a beautiful city. Mariana was an amazing guide – we learned so much, sampled some amazing food, and had fun doing it. Two couples were with our 15- and 17-month-old boys and we never felt rushed or out of place. Highly recommend!
This one day tour explores every aspect of what makes the Alentejo so spectacular. Your private driver will pick you up at the hotel in Lisbon and escort you in a luxury vehicle to the heart of the Alentejo where you’ll enjoy a private tour and tasting at one of the most influential wineries in Portugal. After a mouthwatering tapas lunch with incredible views of the landscape, you’ll head to the historic center of Évora for a private three-hour tour with an expert guide. Surrounded by Medieval walls with ample Roman ruins housed inside, it’s hard not to get swept away by Évora’s natural beauty, history and provincial charm. Located an hour east of Lisbon, it makes for a wonderful day trip to explore Franciscan catacombs, taste local olive oils, sip on fabulous wines and bask in the intense sun while biting into a regional pastry!
9:30am | Meet private driver hotel lobby in Lisbon and departure towards Reguengos |
11:30am | Arrival and visit to wine cellars and wine tasting local winery |
1:00pm | Tapas Lunch with wines at the Tapas Bar (Lunch upgrade for the award winning Restaurant available upon request. Restaurant closed on Sundays & Mondays) |
2:45pm | Driver will take you towards Évora |
3:30pm | Arrival and meet local expert guide for walking guided tour of Evora historical center |
6:00pm | Leave towards Lisbon |
7:30pm | Arrival and drop-off |
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