Lisbon Trip Overview
Start your day by crossing the 25th of April Bridge towards the south bank of the Tagus river.
The Setubal Peninsula offers its visitors the best of both worlds. A beautiful coastline with an emphasis on the Arrabida Mountain and its beaches painted in light shades of translucent blue, passing by the wineries of Palmela, Azeitão and Setubal where superior quality wines are produced.
Discover Cape Espichel and its breathtaking landscape. Visit Sesimbra, with its beautiful bay and one of the main fishing ports in Portugal.
Continue along the summits of Arrabida Mountain, which gives the name to the Arrabida Nature Park, and on your arrival in Setubal visit the Livramento Market where fresh products from the sea and land are sold from Tuesday to Sunday.
A Wine and Cheese tasting will be waiting for you in a quiet environment at the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve.
On your return to Lisbon cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world.
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* Duration: 8 to 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
Start your day by crossing the 25th of April Bridge towards the south bank of the Tagus river.
The Setubal Peninsula offers its visitors the best of both worlds. A beautiful coastline with an emphasis on the Arrabida Mountain and its beaches painted in light shades of translucent blue, passing by the wineries of Palmela, Azeitão and Setubal where superior quality wines are produced.
Discover Cape Espichel and its breathtaking landscape. Visit Sesimbra, with its beautiful bay and one of the main fishing ports in Portugal.
Continue along the summits of Arrabida Mountain, which gives the name to the Arrabida Nature Park, and on your arrival in Setubal visit the Livramento Market where fresh products from the sea and land are sold from Tuesday to Sunday.
A Wine and Cheese tasting will be waiting for you in a quiet environment at the Mourisca Tide Mill in the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve.
On your return to Lisbon cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Avoid the stress of traveling by public transport or a shared tour and choose the comfort and safety in the company of your private guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee.
Travel time from Lisbon to Cabo Espichel is approximately 50min (48km)
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: 25 de Abril Bridge, Praca 25 de Abril Almada, Lisbon 1950-358 Portugal
April 25th bridge
Portugal is from north to south a traditional wine country, full of magnificent landscapes, picturesque towns, and villages. The Setubal Peninsula brings together all the ingredients to leave you overwhelmed and has the advantage of being close to Lisbon. This private one-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in history and taste the best that has been produced in wine culture in Portugal for several generations. You will start the tour by crossing the Tagus River over the 25 de Abril Bridge. Enjoy the crossing and see Lisbon from a different view.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Espichel, Oeste de Sesimbra, Sesimbra 2970-738 Portugal
Cape Espichel
Visit Cape Espichel, a promontory located inside the Arrabida Nature Park, where you will find the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua, that has its origins according to the legend that tells how Our Lady appeared in dreams to two fishermen who saw her climb one of the slopes sitting on top of a mule.
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua welcomes its visitors with open arms and beside the small Ermida da Memória discover a breathtaking landscape, having at your feet the view of Lagosteiros Bay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sesimbra, Sesimbra, Setubal District, Alentejo
Sesimbra
Picturesque fishing village located next to a sheltered bay. Sesimbra was founded at the top of the hill, around the castle of the Moors that the 1st king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques conquered in 1165.
Its history dates back to antiquity and is still very present due to its monuments and fishing traditions. It remains to this day one of the main fishing ports in Portugal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal
Arrabida Nature Park
On the way to Setubal, you will cross the Arrabida Nature Park, where you will have the opportunity to discover magnificent viewpoints overlooking the Sado river estuary. Let yourself be enchanted by the crystal clear waters and the view of the Troia Peninsula, on the south bank of the Sado River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado do Livramento, Avenida Luisa Todi 157, Setubal 2900-462 Portugal
Livramento Market
You arrived in Setubal. As a district capital it is a city that reminds its past of labor, sea and fishing skills. It is the cradle of Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, a famous 18th century Portuguese poet. Before lunch you will visit the Livramento Market. It is considered one of the most famous fish markets in the world. Inaugurated in 1930, it features cast iron columns inside and walls covered in panels with 5700 typical Portuguese tiles depicting scenes from everyday life, such as fishing and agriculture. The façade has an Art Deco style on its exterior. Those who visit it are not indifferent to the fresh products of the sea and land that are sold in this market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Setubal, Setubal, Setubal District, Alentejo
Setubal
Free time for lunch. Now that the visit to Mercado do Livramento has whetted your appetite, you deserve to take a break to enjoy fresh grilled fish or the essential Choco Frito accompanied by French fries, a traditional dish from the Setubalense cuisine. Please note lunch is not included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Moinho de Mare da Mourisca, Estuario do sado Herdade da Mourisca – Faralhao, Setubal 2910-771 Portugal
Mourisca Tide Mill
Inside the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, you will visit the Mourisca Tide Mill. A Wine and Cheese Tasting of the region will be prepared for you in a quiet environment in the middle of the Sado Estuary. Wine and Cheese tasting is included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon Portugal
Vasco da Gama Bridge
On your return to Lisbon, you are going to cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge, one of the longest bridges in the world measuring 17 km.
You will arrive at your hotel carrying the stories you heard through the testimony of your guide, the good mood you felt from the contact of the people from each location you visited, and the emotions experienced during this wonderful day.
We hope to see you again soon on another visit to Portugal.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
