Tour Overview
Castle-topped hills, towering cork forests, olive groves and amazing wines: this full-day experience through the Alentejo region in Portugal is the leisurely break away from the country’s buzzing hotspots that you’re looking for.
This experience will bring you closer to the core of Alentejo, where the relationship between the native soil and the people is brought together with wine, cork and history.
Discover an enchanting centenarian cork forest, and the largest cork forest region in the world. Known as “montados” in Portugal, these cork forests have been used to produce cork for centuries with some trees that are said to be older than 200 years old. Meandering through the speckled shadows of these majestic giants, you’ll learn about the production of cork and the importance that it plays in Portugal’s growing economy and the world’s wine industry.
Indulge in a wine pairing lunch at a world-class wine restaurant, overlooking the beautiful Alentejo vineyard landscape, and then discover the mesmerising cellar where this wine.
Enjoy a guided cellar tour and wine tasting at a modern architectural and contemporary quinta, and one of the oldest quintas in the region.
The charming, medieval village of Monsaraz welcomes you at the end of your day before you have the opportunity to appreciate the creations of local handmade pottery.
Pick up and drop off from Lisbon or Evora
What’s included
- Visit a cork forest
- Professional tourist guide
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Visit the medieval village of Monsaraz
- Wine tasting and cellar visit at a truly iconic Alentejo wine estate
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in and around Lisbon or Evora
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Pick up from Lisbon or Evora area
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable up until 72 hours before departure time.
