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Lisbon & The Alentejo

This private Portuguese journey will take you on a journey through cosmopolitan Lisbon and the beautiful regions of Southern Portugal.

You'll begin in Lisbonwhere you have a private sailing experience on the Tagus River included.

From Lisbon head south to the charming villages of Sintra, Cascais, Évora, Arraiolos, and Reguengos de Monsaraz on a private and exclusive tour.

With its endless plains that stretch as far as the eye can see, Alentejo is a unique region in Portugal, a place where time flows with the rhythm of the earth.

Admire the magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the impressive Arrábida Natural Park and the beautiful Alqueva Lake.

You'll be staying in boutique, luxury hotels throughout and have a private car and guide on all touring.

This Portugal holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect luxury Portugal holiday.

Inclusions

International flights from UK
Accommodation with breakfast
All Airport Transfers by Private Car
Private Guide & Vehicle
Entrance Fees
ATOL Protection
Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

3 nights Lisbon
4 nights the Alentejo

Excursions

Lisbon
Sintra
Cascais
Setúbal
Arrábida National Park
Évora
Arraiolos
Reguengos de Monsaraz
Alqueva

Day 1: UK - Lisbon

Fly from the UK to Lisbon where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your chosen hotel.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Lisbon.

Day 2: Lisbon

Today enjoy a private cruise on an elegant sailing boat to enjoy beautiful Lisbon from the Tagus River.

Your driver-guide will pick you at the hotel for your visit around Lisbon to see some of the most magnificent sights and most iconic monuments before embarking on a private cruise.

On the cruise you'll sail along the Tagus River to get a unique perspective on the special beauty of the Portuguese capital, while enjoying Portuguese snacks along with a refreshing white or rosé wine.

If you're lucky, you may even spot dolphins in the Tagus.

If you prefer, you can instead embark on a culinary tour of Lisbon today, accompanied by your guide.

Overnight Lisbon.

Day 3: Lisbon

After breakfast at your hotel, your private driver-guide will collect you for a day discovering some of the most beautiful locations in the Lisbon Wine Region!

Your first stop will be Sintra, a city of palaces, landscapes, culture, and art. Walk its narrow streets and discover the Celtic myths and Moorish legends in this magical setting.

Next continue to Colares, with vineyards protected by dunes, to discover the wines of this region. For many Portuguese, these wines are the height of elegance and good taste.

Travel along the coast to Azenhas do Mar, with its houses almost carved in the rock, peeking out over the Atlantic.

Lunch will be an experience to savour slowly, watching the tides.

The next stop will be Roca Cape, the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal, where the land ends and the sea begins. Here you'll find impressive views over the Atlantic, where the crashing waves add to the atmosphere.

With the sea as your guide, stop in Cascais, a fascinating cosmopolitan village and former summer escape of the Portuguese aristocracy.

Overnight Lisbon.

Day 4: The Alentejo

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a last look at the beautiful city of Lisbon before travelling south towards the Alentejo.

Your private driver-guide will pick you up at the hotel and your first stop will be one of the most emblematic wine producers of the Setúbal Wine Region for a visit along with delicious wine tasting.

Lunch will be in Setúbal, a city that has the genuine charm of the “people of the sea”.

The beautiful bay is an invitation to watch the sea and enjoy a variety of fresh fish and seafood.

After lunch, visit the Arrábida National Park, with its unique beauty - a sublime combination between the blue sea and the deep green earth.

Experience these impressive landscapes, with charming white and thin sandy beaches and transparent waters, where the mountains meet the sea.

Continue your journey towards the Alentejo, but first, there is time for another taste of the wines of this region and for its famous cheese.

Overnight the Alentejo.

Days 5: Evora

On this day start your leisurely discovery of the rich heritage, traditions, delicious gastronomy and fantastic landscape of the Alentejo region.

Your private driver-guide, will be waiting for you at the hotel, and your first visit will be to an important wine producer, located in the former refectory of the Jesuit retirement home. The Jesuits taught at the University of Évora in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. You'll enjoy a tour and wine tasting here.

Lunch will be in Évora, where you will find a delicious and intense local cuisine.

In the afternoon visit the city of Évora, in the heart of Alentejo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, filled with culture, history, and traditions.

Walk around Évora’s narrow streets, filled with whitewashed buildings, and visit The Roman Temple of Évora, one of the most important Roman monuments in Portugal.

It is located at the highest point of the city and was part of the Roman forum.

Continue to the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral, The Church of San Francisco whose architecture reveals the influence of Gothic, Mudejar, and Manueline styles.

Visit the Chapel of the Bones, built in the eighteenth century and entirely lined with human bones.

Overnight the Alentejo.

Day 6: Arraiolos

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, your driver-guide will pick you up for another day discovering the charm of the Alentejo.

Today, visit a wine producer where you will find a modern wine producer inspired by Napa Valley. The Vineyard is located in the municipality of Arraiolos, where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most traditional wine producing estates in the Alentejo region.

Start with wine tasting and a delicious and relaxing picnic, featuring the delicious gastronomy of the region, paired with the wines of the property.

Afterwards, visit the beautiful village of Arraiolos, a pleasant Alentejo town, whose foundation dates back to the second century BC.

The medieval castle was built in the 13th Century, although the town soon spread beyond its walls. The name of this town is well known internationally thanks to the famous Arraiolos carpets, which are produced here by the local craftsmen and women, having been referred to in documents as long ago as the sixteenth century.

Overnight the Alentejo.

Day 7: Reguengos de Mosaraz - Alqueva

Today, continue visiting Alentejo's beautiful landscapes and tasting its delicious wines.

Your driver-guide, will pick you at your hotel and your first stop will be Reguengos de Monsaraz, a historic village, one of the oldest in Portugal.

This medieval village, located on top of a hill, is one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal. Walking through the streets of Monsaraz is really like stepping back in time and offers great views over Alqueva Lake.

Next visit a world-renowned wine producer in the heart of Reguengos de Monsaraz, for wine tasting and a delicious lunch paired with the property wines.

Continue your jouney to Alqueva, the largest artificial lake in Europe, created by the River Guadiana. The landscape around the lake is exceptional.

Here, visit another wine producer in Vidigueira, bounded by Mount Mendro in the north, the Guadiana River in the east and by an immense southern plain as far as the eye can see.

Enjoy a delicious wine tasting, amid this beautiful landscape.

Overnight the Alentejo.

Day 8: Lisbon - UK

Your driver will transfer you to Lisbon Airport for your flight back to the UK.

Fly back to the UK.