Lisbon Trip Overview
In this 9-hour tour from Lisbon you will be driven south in comfort across the iconic 25th of April bridge through beautiful landscapes towards The Alentejo, Portugal’s largest region and maybe the wildest. A region lined by a rugged coast to the west and filled with farmland, cork oaks, vineyards, olive groves, and other crops and livestock.. You will explore Évora. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Évora is known as a “city-museum” filled with culturally significant landmarks and it is marked with a notable history. It is also the Alentejo’s regional capital and largest city. After visiting the main attractions of Evora, you will visit a wine producing estate where you will have lunch and a wine tasting. Then it is time to see how cork is extracted and produced before heading to another estate where one of Portugal most famous brand of olive oil is produced. Time for a tasting, of course, before heading back to Lisbon revitalised.
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
In this 9-hour tour from Lisbon you will be driven south in comfort across the iconic 25th of April bridge through beautiful landscapes towards The Alentejo, Portugal’s largest region and maybe the wildest. A region lined by a rugged coast to the west and filled with farmland, cork oaks, vineyards, olive groves, and other crops and livestock.. You will explore Évora. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Évora is known as a “city-museum” filled with culturally significant landmarks and it is marked with a notable history. It is also the Alentejo’s regional capital and largest city. After visiting the main attractions of Evora, you will visit a wine producing estate where you will have lunch and a wine tasting. Then it is time to see how cork is extracted and produced before heading to another estate where one of Portugal most famous brand of olive oil is produced. Time for a tasting, of course, before heading back to Lisbon revitalised.
Visit a cork estate with its own store. In Evora explore Giraldo Square and the historic centre, and visit the Roman temple of Diana, the Evora Cathedral, and the Chapel of the Bones. Visit a wine estate, an olive oil estate, have tastings of both products, and a typical Alentejo lunch!
Stop At:
• Evora Plaza, Rua Luis Adelino Fonseca, Evora 7005-345 Portugal
• Ribafreixo Wines, Herdade do Moinho Branco Herdade de Moinho Branco, Vidigueira 7960-212 Portugal
• Lagar Oliveira da Serra, Apartado 43, 7900-909 Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal
Sample Menu
• Sopa Alentejana
• Secretos de Porco Preto
• Toucinho do Céu
