3 Days Wine and Food Tour in the Alentejo Region

The private transfer is waiting for you in Lisbon or Lisbon International Airport (LIS). Enjoy the scenic 1-and-a-half-hour road trip to the Alentejo. 

Check-in at the Mar de Ar Aqueduto - Historic Design Hotel & Spa. Located very near the historic center of Évora, this is your starting point for the best wine experiences in the Alentejo region. The hotel arises from the adaptation of the old Sepúlveda Palace, a sixteenth-century building that has preserved a magnificent chapel, vaulted ceilings, and a set of three windows in Manuelino style (architectural style named after King Manuel) in the main façade.

Then, on your own, discover the city of Évora - a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Évora's well-preserved historic center is one of the richest monuments in Portugal, worth the epithet of City-Museum. There are several reasons of interest to visit, the Temple of Diana, the Lóios Church, the Chapel of Bones, and the Cathedral are the essential sites.

At the end of the day, you will enjoy a delicious dinner in a unique place, Degust'Ar Restaurant. Located on the ground floor of the Sepúlveda Palace building, the Degust'AR restaurant has the gastronomic signature of Chef António Nobre. The menu has as its starting point the Alentejo cuisine, and the Chef develops his creative inspiration by exploring the Mediterranean flavors. The atmosphere is refined, comfortable, and intimate. The vaulted ceilings, the horseshoe arches, and some frescos on the walls give the restaurant a unique and special character. (Optional)

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You will visit Monte da Ravasqueira. Connected to José de Mello's family for several generations, Monte da Ravasqueira is located in the municipality of Arraiolos, one hour away from Lisbon, and covers a vast area of the typical Alentejo landscape. Monte da Ravasqueira enjoys excellent geological and climatic conditions for the production of the best wine that Alentejo can offer, taking advantage of its terroir. The cellar of Monte da Ravasqueira is inspired in Napa Valley, California, and is equipped with the most advanced technology for qualified and rigorous control of the wine-making process. All this process is controlled by a computer program developed in Ravasqueira. In addition to wine production, there are other activities related to cork, olive oil, honey, cattle breeding, and fattening of the Alentejo black pig. You will enjoy a visit and wine tasting.

Lunch is waiting for you at Dom Joaquim, a well-known Alentejo restaurant where you will find the finest Alentejo dishes. (Optional)

Next Stop will be at Adega da Cartuxa. At 2 km from the historic center of Évora, a World Heritage city, and 200 meters from the Cartuxa Convent which inspired its name, the Wine Tourism Cartuxa is located in the former refectory of the Jesuit retirement home, they taught at the University of Évora in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. You will have a visit to the cellar and taste Eugénio de Almeida Foundation Selection, accompanied by sausage, cheese, jam region, and other delicacies. The experience also includes olive oil tasting.  

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You will enjoy a unique winemaker-for-a-day experience at João Portugal Ramos, including a guided visit to the winery and cellars, a technical tasting of traditional Alentejo grape varieties, and the creation of your own personalized wine blend. Your wine will be bottled on site with a customized label to take home, and the experience is complemented by a tasting of Alentejo cheese, traditional bread, and Oliveira Ramos Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

After the experience, lunch will be served at the estate, allowing you to enjoy regional gastronomy in a relaxed countryside setting.

On your way to Lisbon, you will stop to visit Estremoz, a historic Alentejo town known for its marble heritage, medieval center, and traditional atmosphere. You will have time to visit the old town, including the castle area and main square, and enjoy a short walk through the historic streets.