6-Day Premium Tour in Alentejo

Day 1: Discover the Alentejo Wine Region

Day 2: Renowned Wineries

Breakfast at the hotel. 

The Chauffeur is waiting for you in the lobby of the hotel.

You will discover Monte da Ravasqueira where you can find a modern wine production inspired by Napa Valley.  In a guided tour you will be able to learn more about the raw material, go through the vineyards, and the finished product, which is in the bottling line in the estate. The tour culminates with a visit to the Carriage Museum, one of the best private collections of carriages in the country. 

Lunch will be served at Dom Joaquim Restaurant, renowned as one of the city's most unforgettable dining destinations. This culinary haven boasts gastronomy deeply rooted in tradition, blending culinary imagination with a diverse array of premium ingredients.

After lunch, discover the Adega da Cartuxa. Located in the former refectory of the Jesuit retirement home, they taught at the University of Évora in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. With his expulsion in 1759, by order of the Marquis of Pombal, the property became part of the state, starting a few years later, in 1776, working as an important mill of wine absorbed the wine production in the region. Acquired in the nineteenth century by the Eugénio de Almeida family, the Cartuxa Cellar has undergone several renovations and expansions over time, preserving the richness of its architectural and historical memory. Visit the cellar and wines tasting, selected by the customer, of the full range of Eugénio de Almeida Foundation (except Pera Manca Tinto) accompanied by sausage, cheese, jam region, and other delicacies. The experience also includes olive oil tasting.

Drop-off at the hotel. 

End of day.

Day 3: Heritage and authenticity

Day 4: Wineries and food in Beja

Breakfast at the Hotel followed by Check-out.  The Chauffeur is waiting for you in the lobby of the hotel.

Enjoy the scenic ride until Herdade da Malhadinha Nova. Lunch will be served at Malhadinha's Restaurant - Wine & Gourmet. A signature cuisine led by Michelin Star Chief Consultant Joachim Koerper with the collaboration of the executive Vitalina Santos, a cook with vast knowledge of traditional Alentejo recipes.

Afterward, you can choose one of the various workshops we have available at the estate. The options vary from wine workshops to cooking, pastry, and bread workshops.

Check-in at the Convento do Espinheiro, A Luxury Collection Hotel and spa. Built in the XV century, Convento do Espinheiro has been fascinating because of its history, charm, and rare beauty. Dinner will be served at Divinus, the hotel's restaurant.  

End of day.

Day 5: Évora, World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Breakfast at the Hotel. The Chauffeur is waiting for you in the lobby of the hotel.

Enjoy a regional cooking workshop. Meet Sofia, your private local Chef, at the main square, Praça Giraldo, in front of the Tourism Office. The kitchen is settled in a traditional 18th-century family house, inside the walls of the lovely historic Évora, on the border of the ancient Jewish quarter. Portuguese cuisine has a huge amount of ingredients, all with great taste due to our good weather and landscape. So, according to the season, we have a wide variety of food: pork, lamb, beef, rabbit, fish, shellfish, chicken, quail, and vegetarian. (it's possible to adapt to different food intolerance problems.) Our most popular ingredients are olive oil, garlic, onion, and aromatic herbs, like coriander, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary, pennyroyal, chives, and many others. After the cooking experience, it is time to eat and flavor the food you made, enjoying our wine selection for each meal.

Then, you will enjoy a drive/walking tour to the city of Évora - a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Revered as a city museum, Évora's impeccably preserved historic center stands as one of Portugal's most culturally rich monuments. Delve into the city's heritage, where every corner unfolds a story.

Marvel at the Roman Temple of Évora, a significant Roman monument situated at the city's highest point. Initially believed to have been erected in the 1st century to honor Emperor Augustus, it later became known as the Temple of Diana. The Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built in the Gothic style between the 13th and 14th centuries, holds prominence as one of Portugal's most significant medieval cathedrals.

The Church of San Francisco, reconstructed during the reign of D. João II and completed in the era of D. Manuel, is an architectural marvel blending Gothic, Mudejar, and Manueline styles. Within its walls lies the Chapel of the Bones, a striking 18th-century structure entirely adorned with human bones, showcasing a unique and thought-provoking fusion of architecture and history.

Drop-off at the Hotel.

 End of day.

Day 6: Last day in Paradise

End of the Tour.

Highlights:

• Stay at L'AND Vineyards Wine Luxury Resort
• Visit the cellar and 3 wine tastings at Adega da Cartuxa
• Taste a gastronomic menu at Esporão Restaurant - Michelin and Green Michelin Starred winner 
• Lunch at Malhadinha's Restaurant - Wine & Gourmet
• Cooking Workshop in Évora 
• Visit the Wine Estate of Herdade do Sobroso