Lisbon Trip Overview
This coastal tour is a relaxing and mellow way to spend your day in a region of immense beauty. Experience historical monuments, a picturesque fishing village, secluded beaches, amazing views and premium wines. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery manor house, museum, beautiful gardens and ancient wine cellars, followed by a wine tasting session. Standing high above Setubal, this fort is one of the most notable landmarks of the region. Wander the grounds, explore the battlements – the views are breathtaking! Sesimbra is a typical picturesque, Portuguese fishing village. Walk along the Marginal next to the beach and taste the local speciality ‘Sour Toast.’ There is also the opportunity to visit Sesimbra Castle or the Maritime Museum of Sesimbra. The most westerly point of this region of Portugal, Cabo Espichel is home to a the beautiful lighthouse and some amazing views. Very much a ´slow travel´ private tour so you can enjoy the region at a slow pace.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
This coastal tour is a relaxing and mellow way to spend your day in a region of immense beauty. Experience historical monuments, a picturesque fishing village, secluded beaches, amazing views and premium wines. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery manor house, museum, beautiful gardens and ancient wine cellars, followed by a wine tasting session. Standing high above Setubal, this fort is one of the most notable landmarks of the region. Wander the grounds, explore the battlements – the views are breathtaking! Sesimbra is a typical picturesque, Portuguese fishing village. Walk along the Marginal next to the beach and taste the local speciality ‘Sour Toast.’ There is also the opportunity to visit Sesimbra Castle or the Maritime Museum of Sesimbra. The most westerly point of this region of Portugal, Cabo Espichel is home to a the beautiful lighthouse and some amazing views. Very much a ´slow travel´ private tour so you can enjoy the region at a slow pace.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Azeitao, Azeitao, Setubal District, Alentejo
To start this wonderful day we visit one of Portugal’s largest and most prestigious wine companies, founded in 1834 and continuing to be operating with undiminished passion by the same family. Enjoy a guided tour of the manor house, museum, the beautiful gardens and the ancient wine cellars, followed by a premium wine tasting session.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estrada do Castelo de Sao Filipe, Setubal 2900-300 Portugal
Standing high above Setubal, this fort is one of the most notable landmarks of the region. After being restored it is now home to a five star hotel, but you can still wander the grounds and explore the battlements. The views are breathtaking!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Setubal, Setubal, Setubal District, Alentejo
Down by the water lies the port town to Setubal. Here you will stop for lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Try the regions speciality ´Choco Frito´(fried cuttle fish) and amazing regional wines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900-324 Portugal
A protected natural park, you will stop to admire the magnificent views over to Troia and Comporta and visit one of the regions ´secret´ beaches.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sesimbra, Sesimbra, Setubal District, Alentejo
A typical picturesque, Portuguese fishing village. Walk along the Marginal next to the beach and taste the local speciality ‘Sour Toast.’ There is also the opportunity to visit Sesimbra Castle or the Maritime Museum of Sesimbra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cabo Espichel, Oeste de Sesimbra, Sesimbra 2970-738 Portugal
The most western point of this region of Portugal. Discover the beautiful lighthouse and more amazing views.
Duration: 45 minutes
