Top Alentejo Unique Experiences

Watch the sun rise over the scenic landscape of Monsaraz on a hot air balloon flight that takes in medieval villages, ancient Roman temples, golden cornfields, and pretty churches. Celebrate the occasion with an included Champagne toast after touching back down to earth. A ground crew will greet you for transport back to the departure point in Monsaraz.

Visit Filipa for a taste of the Alentejo region at her family’s country home in the village of Évoramonte, 30 minutes outside of the town of Evora. Filipa’s food highlights seasonal ingredients and local produce. Her goal is to teach travelers the rustic country fare typical of the region, including the many herbs used in its dishes that she grows in her own garden.

Go deep into the Alentejo Cork Forest and enter a world that’s rich with plants, flowers, and native wildlife. By traveling in a Landrover, you’ll get to places that would be difficult to find alone. Learn about a family business of managing cork forests, rearing sheep, and running a vineyard. You’ll have a delicious lunch (optional) in a family-run restaurant, and get a chance to purchase handmade cork products. An informative tour that’s enriched by commentary from your guide.

Embark on a 2-hour guided trek through the scenic cork forests of Alentejo, Portugal. Explore the rich agricultural heritage of the region as you learn about the ancient art of cork harvesting at a family-run farmhouse estate. With views of the Serra D'Ossa and a walk along peaceful farm roads, you'll reconnect with nature in this beautiful, rural landscape. Optional traditional cork-strippers' lunch available.