Itinerary

1. Pick-up and drive to the Setubal Wine Region

   On our way out of Lisbon, we will pass by the Marques de Pombal Statue square. 

   From here, we will have a 35-minute drive to the Setúbal Wine Region.

2. Azeitão

   On this full-day tour, you will travel first to Azeitão, an area known for its wines and cheese. 

   On the way there, we will pass Lisbon´s old bridge, our "Golden Gate". 

   Reaching the Setúbal Wine Region, you will visit some of the region’s top wine cellars and taste fine wines and other produce.

3. Quinta de Alcube Winery

   One of the wineries you will visit, is Quinta de Alcube. A family-owned wine cellar for over a century (since 1913), it is a traditional cellar, that produces up to 350,000 litres of wine per year. 

   Here, you will be able to taste 5 of their wines and understand how wine is done and their philosophy. Their wines are sold only directly to customers, making it difficult to find in shops.

4. José Maria da Fonseca Winery

   Another stop will be at José Maria da Fonseca's renowned wine cellars, where you will learn about the winery’s history since 1834 and sample 2 of its wines. This is one of the oldest wineries in Portugal and the oldest in the region. 

   Inside, you will see Portugal's oldest wine collection (Fortified Wine) and one of the oldest in Europe. 

   Discover the oldest brand (over 160 yrs), and where they use unique handmade mahogany barrels that have a capacity of up to 20.000 litres.

5. Casa Mãe de Palmela

   Your third and final experience will be in the old village of Palmela. 

   Here, you will taste up to 5 more wines in the “Mother House” of this wine region, where you can see and taste what most of the 21 different wineries in this region produce.

6. Arrábida Natural Park

   In addition to all the tastings, you will marvel at the views of the Arrábida Natural Park, mountain range and its history.