Top Alentejo Tours by Duration - page 3

Absolutely a must to visit this historic medieval village which is one of the most typical and beautiful places of Portugal and surely the most beautiful view of the interior of the Alentejo. Conquered in 1167 by the Christian knight Giraldo, The Fearless, the same conqueror of Évora, was later territory of the mythical Templar Knights that left a legacy of mystery and a very particular urbanity. The Guadiana River, due to the Alqueva dam, forms the largest artificial lake in Europe that in Monsaraz acquires a unique view that we promise you will never forget it. Discover also traces of ancient Arabian heritage board games or surprise yourself with an unexpected bullring. Discover a mysterious prehistoric megalithic structure and visit the largest pottery center in Portugal where, since prehistoric times, has been originated by handicrafts some of the most beautiful ceramic patrimony of Portuguese culture.

Enjoy a unique experience and personalized premium service aboard our Sunseeker Camargue 44 yacht. We offer a variety of experiences, from trips along the coast and coves of Sesimbra, to Cabo Espichel, Arrábida and Tróia, with snacks and drinks. Our main focus is the satisfaction of our customers and, to this end, we provide them with tours and moments tailored to their preferences, tastes and needs.

Discover the prehistoric monuments of Serra d’Ossa and the Portuguese countryside on this half-day tour. Learn about the history of the Dolmens and the first people who lived in Alentejo. Then, head to a local cork farm and learn about the tradition of cork products in Portugal before sitting down to a delicious three-course meal complete with local wines.

Get ready for fun and culture. We start at Sesimbra Castle where you can see fabulous views of the town of Sesimbra and talk about its history. After? Next is the tour to the Cabo Espichel Sanctuary, with a visit to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, Ermida da Memória, Hopedarias, Casa da Opera and Mãe D`Agua.

Explore the Alentejo with the Burriscas Adventure, an experience rich in tradition and culture, starting from the outskirts DE Évora or Montemor-o-Novo. The trip begins in São Pedro do Corval, the largest oil centre in the country, where we visit a traditional olaria and learn the craftsmanship techniques of molding DA gem and painting of Alentejo ceramics. We continue to the stunning medieval Villa DE Monsaraz, where we will make a guided tour through its historic streets with panoramic views over the Alqueva. NO end, enjoy free time to explore the local commerce and the quiet atmosphere DA Villa. Optional: To complete the experience, include a visit to a DEga with regional wines, perfect for tasting the best of Alentejo.

Enjoy this 2 hour Walking Tour exploring the traditional cork forests. Be our trekking companion on a leisurely journey through the lush forest with the magnificent Serra D’Ossa hills as a backdrop and get a close in-depth look at its extraordinary bio-diversity, considered one of the richest in Europe. Apart from all the fauna and flora that live off the cork trees, do not be surprised to come across a wide variety of wildlife, including boar, mongoose, hares, and many species of birds. This option is ideal for botanists and nature lovers who prefer a more micro-exploration of the cork forest over the wider overview offered by driving tours. Savour our internationally acclaimed wines. Have a traditional meal in a typical, local family run restaurant.

Experience the beautiful and rugged coastline of Portugal as you embark on a Jeep tour to the Espichel Cape. Alongside a private guide, make the journey to the Espichel Cape area to see the Bicas and Foz beaches as well as the religious sanctuary right on the cape. Then journey to the Arrabida Natural Park for a short hike to a secret beach for a swim.

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of fishing baptism! Where every launch is a promise and every capture, a celebration of nature. Here, you don't just fish, you connect deeply with the sea, guided by experts who transform every moment into an unforgettable story.

This route aims to explore the Cabo Espichel Sanctuary, with a visit to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, a historical and religious grandeur. Next, surprising contact between Land and Sea. Are you ready for the surprise? We visited the Ichnofossil Deposits, which constitute an important set of paleontological occurrences in the history of this municipality. Finally, regional pleasures.

Step beyond Lisbon and uncover Setúbal, a hidden gem few visitors ever see. Once home to over 400 sardine canning factories, this city was the heart of Portugal’s fishing heritage. On this walking tour, you’ll visit the stunning Livramento Market—hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful—where locals shop for fresh seafood and produce. Explore a real canned sardines factory, and admire the Convent of Jesus, designed by the same architect as Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery, but even older. Led by local guides who know every secret, this is authentic Portugal—far from the crowds, yet just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Note: Livramento Market is ony available in morning tours

Venture out on a unique and delicious trip to the typical flavors of Évora, while visiting the main sights of this beautiful city heritage of mankind, capital of Alentejo. Surprise yourself with a private guided tour where you will discover the treasures of the convent sweets of Évora. We also challenge you to taste some of the extraordinary and recognized Alentejo wines, which have their roots in the mysterious civilization of Tartessians, presumably 3000 years ago, perfected by the Phoenicians and generalized by the Romans. Throughout the ancient Roman Empire, only Alentejo has preserved the uninterruptedly practice of the wine fermentation in clay jars, as can be currently observed in some wines from this region. Enjoy the typical cheeses and pork sausages of Évora region, accompanied by the unique and distinctive traditional bread of Alentejo and make a delicious olive oils tasting.

Most of the crowds flock to Sintra, but this day trip from Lisbon takes you off the beaten path to Setubal, a rugged peninsula home to the castles and coastal splendor of Arrábida Natural Park. Let someone else drive so you can admire the landscapes and check off far more of the Superstar sights than you could using public transportation.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Portugal's archaeology and history, from the 16th century AD to the 6th millenium BC. On this tour, you will get to explore the medieval village and 16th century castle of Evoramonte, the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, and the megalithic site of the Cromlech of Almendres. If you're interested in seeing a little bit of everything in the Alentejo region of Portugal, we think you'll really enjoy this trip! Your tour guides are trained archaeologists specializing in the history of the region and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal's past. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours

We will leave the urban and historic environment and stroll around Évora. Enjoy your fields and landscapes. On this tour we will visit Cortiçarte, a cork processing plant where you will know a new world associated with a product of excellence in the region. The wine has been produced in Alentejo for centuries, take the opportunity to visit one of the most prestigious wineries in the region and taste its wines. This vineyard hides a secret that you will definitely not want to lose.

Enjoy a day of deep sea fishing off of Portugal’s Sesimbra Coast on this experiential tour. Meet your crew at the Sesimbra Harbor, then try your luck at catching mackerel, red snapper or sea bream and learn proper baiting techniques. Along the journey, you’ll see the Arrabida and National Sea Reserve, Espichel Cape and hidden beaches and coves.

Journey through 3 enchanting days in Portugal's Alentejo, pedaling from historic Évora to majestic Monsaraz Castle. With hybrid bikes or e-bikes, GPS guidance, and seamless logistics, immerse yourself in carefree cycling, local cuisine, and wine. This tour is designed to be a shorter cycling trek that will still allow time each day to enjoy everything (food, wine, sights) that the unique towns on the tour have to offer. So if you're looking for a fun and challenging ride and you are short on time but want to enjoy a nice glass of wine along with regional cuisine overlooking stunning landscapes, glorious lakes and sun-bathed plains, then this is the tour for you.

Experience the top historical and cultural attractions of Elvas and Badajoz on this guided excursion from Lisbon. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like the forts of Santa Luzia and Nossa Senhora da Graça. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch in the UNESCO-designated city of Elvas before heading to Badajoz and stopping by the Alcazaba and other important sites. Admire the picturesque architecture of Evora on the return drive to Lisbon.

1/2 Day Wine Tour around Évora Visit to the vineyards, winery, and wine tasting accompanied by regional snacks at one of our partner wineries (or other winery of your choise acording to availability). Lunch in the winery can also be included. HALF-DAY TOUR ITINERARY 10h00 - Departure from Évora 11h00 - Start of the visit to the winery and vineyards 12h00 - Guided wine tasting with regional snacks 12h30 - Return to Évora This program will last approximately 3 hours (from 10h to 13h) and will include a visit to one of our partner wineries (or another of your choice), with a guided wine tasting accompanied by regional snacks. Lunch in the winery can be included. Transportation from Évora is also included, as well as the presence of a guide throughout the entire tour.

This experience allows an authentic contact with the flavors of the Alentejo, combining gastronomy, tradition and local producers. The great highlight is the opportunity to produce your own fresh sheep cheese, a practical and rare experience even in the region. The tour also includes a traditional Alentejano lunch and a visit to a regional winery with wine tasting, all done in small groups, with personalized accompaniment and pick-up included in Évora or Montemor-o-Novo.

Discover the history and culture of Évora and its prehistoric monuments with the Burriscas Adventure. With pick-up included and traditional Alentejo lunch (drinks not included), this experience offers a full day of discovery. The tour begins in Évora, with stops at the Roman Temple, at the Sé de Évora, and free time to explore the historic center. Then visit the impressive Bone Chapel and pass through the Silver Water Aqueduct. Then we headed to Cromeleque dos Almendres, with a brief explanation at the Interpretative Centre, and we also visited the Menir dos Almendres. We finished at Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, the largest dolmen in the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy an engaging tour of Alentejo’s historic heritage and unique landscapes before returning to your starting point. Book now and embark on this journey in time!

The city of Évora has a historical center of the best preserved and rich in monuments of Portugal and that deserves the epithet of City-Museum. In 1986, the historic center of the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Bone Chapel, the Church of San Francisco and the Roman Temple are some of the top monuments to visit in Évora. Still in Évora and following the Megalithic Circuit of the Alentejo, you can find the Cromeleque of the Almendres. Consisting of two separate premises, built between the end of the 6th and the 3rd millennium.C., this cromeleque is one of the largest and most important megalithic monuments in the world. At its height, the architectural ensemble would have more than a hundred monoliths, granite stones of various sizes, arranged in circular or elliptical shape. Of this hundred, there are still 95 monoliths in perfect state of conservation. This is our proposal for an amazing tour. But if the customer has any preference, we can try to adjust the itinerary.

On this private tour, we visit Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and the last stop on the way back, Óbidos where you will have the opportunity to walk through the romantic streets inside the Walls, during the course you will have the opportunity to visit and take photos in unique places.

Private tour with exit from Sesimbra towards Lisbon. Visit to the Shrine of the Christ King. Passage through the 25th of April Bridge towards Bethlehem, where you can visit the Monastery of Jerónimos, the Pattern of Discoveries and the Tower of Bethlehem. Lunch at the restaurant in Docas de Lisboa (or other suggestion). Free time in the area of Lisbon (Rossio and Chiado). Pass by Alfama on the way back and pass by Vasco da Gama Bridge until you arrive in Sesimbra.

The Mafra National Palace is the most important symbol of Baroque architecture in Portugal, built in the 18th century. Located in the heart of the village of Mafra, it is the only National Monument that includes a Royal Palace, a Basilica and a Convent. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019, it has over 40,000 m2 and 1,200 rooms including unique spaces and instruments. This is the case of the Library with a collection of over 36 thousand volumes, the bell set consisting of two chimes with a total of 98 bells and the 6 organs that echoed again in the Basilica in 2010. Near Mafra, by the sea, we find the traditional fishing village Ericeira.We became World Surfing Reserve in 2011, (the 2nd globally distinguished reserve and the only one in Europe). Integrated in the Municipality of Mafra, it stretches between the beaches of Empa and São Lourenço, in a coastal strip that concentrates seven world-class waves in a space of only 4 Km: Pedra Branca, Reef, Ribeira d'Ilhas, Cave, Crazy Left. , Coxos and São Lourenço