Your driver and guide will pick you up at your Lisbon hotel on the morning of the tour and head south to the Arrábida area, about an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
Your first stop will be Palmela, where you’ll get dramatic views of the Bay of Setúbal from a viewpoint next to a 12th-century castle. Continuing through the countryside you’ll visit Azeitão where you’ll tour a family-run winery to visit the vineyards, learn about local wine-making techniques and have a tasting of a selection of red, white and fortified wines.
Once you’ve finished your tasting, you’ll move on to the port town of Setúbal with its historic old town and hilltop fortress. You’ll have some free time to explore the waterfront and enjoy lunch (not included) at one of the many restaurants. The town is renowned for its excellent seafood and it’s a good place to try the local speciality choco frito (deep-fried cuttlefish).
After lunch you’ll drive to the expansive Parque Nacional da Arrábida, home to an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna, and a protectorate of a rare Mediterranean shrub ecosystem. After meandering through the park to various panoramic viewpoints you’ll continue down the coast to Cabo Espichel, a headland known for its towering cliffs. From the viewpoint here you’ll get unspoiled views of the Atlantic and the indented coastline.
As your day draws to a close, you’ll make a stop in Sesimbra to take in its medieval Moorish castle and relax with a cup of coffee as you admire the turquoise water and fine sands, before returning to Lisbon.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Évora and the Alentejo: wine and gourmet tour
Explore the Alentejo, Portugal’s most significant food and wine region, on a full-day private tour. You’ll see Roman remains and medieval streets in historic Évora, sample local wines in a family-run winery, and drive through rolling countryside in-between.
Mafra, Óbidos and Batalha
Get to grips with Portuguese history with the help of a private guide on this full-day tour from Lisbon that takes in the 14th-century Monastery of Batalha, a medieval hilltop village and the flamboyant Palácio Nacional de Mafra.
Traditions of Lisbon walking tour
Explore Lisbon with a local guide on a private half-day walking tour, which takes in several of its most interesting districts. You’ll learn about the city’s history and traditions, and stop for local food and drinks along the way.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
