We will start our day by the Tagus river at the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery and the Discoveries Monument, before we head out to the nearest wine region to Lisbon, to experience a first wine tasting in Colares. We will lunch at an amazing and quaint place, overseeing the Atlantic, by a windmill. Afterwards,  we will still find time for another stop at a wine maker, before heading back to Lisbon, taking the scenic view through Cascais and Estorial and a stop at the most western European tip of the continent. Evening will be free.

We will begin our day at the Ajuda National Palace where, not only will we visit its royal chambers and Throne Hall, but we will also have time to see the Royal Treasure Museum. Afterwards, we will drive to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Évora, a walled city with different layers of history influenced by so many different cultures (Roman, Jewish, Muslim and Christian). We will have lunch at a typical Portuguese setting to eat “Petiscos” (Portuguese version for Spanish “Tapas”). In the afternoon, while strolling around the narrow streets of Évora, we will visit the Bone Chapel at Saint Francis Church, followed by The Giraldo Square, the Roman Temple and also, one of the Portuguese Kings residences. We will then take a 10 minute drive to a 16th century jesuit farm to have a wine tasting. We will check-in at the Hotel for the next 5 nights. A “al fresco" dinner awaits us at one of the most characteristic and lively streets in Évora.

We will begin our day by driving through the beautiful wine region of Alentejo. We will first stop at Évormonte to see not only one of the most incredible views in the Alentejo region, but also its quietness allowing us to see and hear for miles (comfortable shoes are recommended for moderate walking). Then we will drive to Mainova, one of the most interesting and young wine and olive oil producers of the Alentejo wine region. There we will have a wine tasting and a picnic lunch in the vineyard. We will then head to Pepe Aromas to learn about Cork, one of this region’s most valuable natural products. Time will follow for another wine tasting! The evening will be free.

Our first stop will be at Vila Viçosa to visit the Braganza Palace where the Portuguese Royal Family spent their summers, welcoming royals from other countries. Then we will head to Estremoz, and visit the XVIII century Palace given by the Portuguese King John V to his favorite mistress, D. Maria. In this beautiful setting we will have a wine tasting. We will have lunch at a very popular restaurant in Estremoz. Afterwards we will head out to Elvas, visiting the impressive Senhor da Graça fortress - one of the strongholds of the Elvas defensive structures, while also walking this historic town. Dinner will be at a quaint and typical Alentejo restaurant.

We will have a free morning to relax. Before noon we will head to a pre-historic site and monument dating back to 4 000 years before Christ. Afterwards we will head to a wine tasting followed by lunch at one of the most renowned wine makers in the Alentejo Wine region. We will still have time for another wine experience which will turn you into a truly and masterful wine maker. By the end of the afternoon we will head back to Évora and the rest of the afternoon and evening will be free.

Free morning in Évora. We will start our day heading to Monsaraz, making a stop for a wine tasting at a cellar with clay amphorae on display where we will taste the Roman way of making wine. We will have lunch at a former olive oil transformation plant, now a restaurant. Afterwards, we will visit one of the most quaint villages in Portugal: Monsaraz. A wine tasting will also ensue. We will end our final day in Portugal having a quaint and casual dinner among a lemon tree garden owned and operated by a couple from the Netherlands. Here, we will be able to reminisce about our week and its highlights of this southern Portuguese tour.

I will assist you to the Lisbon Airport and wishing you safe travels back into the USA. Until Next Time, Obrigado.