Discover the Magic of Arrábida and Local Wines on a magical day!
Explore the remarkable 15th-century Palmela Castle, perched atop a hill, offering breathtaking views of Arrábida's mesmerizing landscape. Immerse yourself in history at the commanding São Filipe Fortress, boasting unrivaled vistas of the city, river, ocean, and Arrábida's mountain.
Journey deep into Arrábida Natural Park and enjoy a unique picnic at its summit. Savor artisanal cheeses, rustic bread, fruits, and charcuterie, perfectly paired with Moscatel wine, coffee, or tea.
Indulge in culinary delights at Sesimbra's renowned Jungle restaurant (lunch not included). Soak in panoramic views, reminiscent of centuries past, as you gaze upon from the Castel top.
Experience the meeting of coastlines at Cape Espichel, where legends and history abound. Visit a historic religious sanctuary and marvel at Portugal's oldest lighthouse.
A journey to Arrábida while having a taste of Wine, local culture and natural landscape awaits you!
Options
Private Group Wine tour
Private Group Tour: Private Group Tour with pick up from your accommodation in Lisbon.
Pickup included
What's included in Discover the Magic of Arrábida and Local Wines on a magical day!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your extraordinary adventure begins with us picking you up directly from Lisbon and drive into some of Portugal's best-kept secrets. Our first stop is the 15th-century Palmela Castle, a historical gem perched atop a hill. The panorama will unfold before you, revealing the magnificent tapestry of land, sea, and sky. The commanding São Filipe Fortress, a 16th-century masterpiece with unparalleled vistas of the city, the majestic river, the endless ocean, and the rugged mountains of Arrábida awaits us next. At the summit of Arrábida we indulge in a homemade picnic. Imagine savoring the finest regional products paired with a glass of exceptional Moscatel wine, or a cup of rich coffee or tea? Lunch in Sesimbra, at Jungle restaurant (lunch not included; prices range from €15 to €35 depending on your preferences) is coming but before we ascend the village's hills to explore the Sesimbra Castle. Post-lunch, we venture to Cape Espichel. A historic religious sanctuary graces this extraordinary landscape, and one of the oldest lighthouses in Portugal. Along the day you will have the chance to taste 4 wines while soaking the landscape around you.
Food Menu
STARTER - Morning Pic nic
Regional products, from artisanal cheeses, rustic bread, luscious fruits, charcuterie paired with a glass of Moscatel wine, or a cup of coffee or tea?
DESSERT - Wine Tour and tasting
Visit José Maria da Fonseca winery in Azeitão village where the most famous local wines were born in 1834 and are produced until today. (11€ extra)
MAIN - Lunch
Lunch at Jungle restaurant in Sesimbra is not included in the tour price. Prices range from €15 to €35 (per person) depending on your preferences.
DESSERT - Wine tasting
We will provide 4 different wines to taste along the day.
Inclusions
- Wine tasting of four different wines along the day
- Bottled water
- Homemade picnic with the finest regional products, from artisanal cheeses and rustic bread to luscious fruits and savory charcuterie, Moscatel wine, coffee, tea.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch at Jungle restaurant (lunch not included; prices range from €15 to €35 depending on your preferences).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will confirm the address for the pick once we receive the booking confirmation from Viator and to inform of all the small details about the tour.
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet you at Mercado da Ribeira entrance which is the one facing the main street and the Cais do Sodré train station. We will have a sign with us and send additional information to you the day before.
