Small-Group Wine Tour of Alentejo Region

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Duration: 9h
Location: Alentejo, Portugal | Alentejo, Portugal


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Portugal’s premier winemaking areas—Setúbal & Alentejo
Visiting the 2015 European Wine City, Reguengos de Monsaraz
Winemaking process at 2 of the finest wineries in Portugal
Differentiating fruity, full-bodied, or acidic flavors
Limited capacity—maximum 8 people per group

Inclusions:
Guided wine tour of Portugal's countryside
2-course lunch
2 wine-tasting sessions
Admission fees for 2 wineries
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Lisbon hotel

Description:

Enjoy a day exploring one of the best products of Portugal, its famous wine. Take in the country's verdant sites, visit small villages, and understand how the wine culture is still one of the most important traditions to the Portuguese.

Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup before being whisked away to the countryside. Cross the 25th of April Bridge and gaze out at the city and the Tagus river as you move toward Alentejo. Take in the evergreen landscapes and rolling hills as your expert guide explains the essential role gastronomy and wine play in Portuguese tradition.

Your first stop is at Reguengos de Monsaraz, voted the European Wine City of 2015. Here you learn about the rich and fruity red wine. A sommelier explains the characteristics of each wine, the type of grapes used, and the influence of climate in producing the scrumptious taste.

Continue to Évora, the charming capital of Alentejo and a UNESCO-listed site. Here, pause for a traditional 2-course meal before moving on to the next winery in Azeitão. The winemaking region is praised worldwide for its fortified muscat wines, known as Moscatel de Setúbal.

Enjoy a fully tutored guided tour of the grounds and delight in 2 samples of different local styles—one of which is the famous Muscatel de Setúbal. Return to Lisbon in time to watch the sun setting over the city.