Alentejo Day Trips!
Discover the natural, historical and cultural highlights on our Alentejo Day Trips! These tours are led by friendly and knowledgeable local guides who will ensure you get the most from your time here. From hiking and biking to cultural tours and activities, we have all you need to experience the real Alentejo!
Evora Bike and Hike
Walking in Évora along the fantastic Silver Water Aqueduct, a 16th century engineering work of art, you will reach a beautiful traditional Alentejo country house.
Along the way the small farms and aromatic herbs that grow by the aqueduct will keep you company.
At the farmhouse it’s time to stop for a drink and pick up the bikes. The return to Évora is taken through an easy ecotrail, a traffic free green lane.
Downhill, no effort!
Getting in to town we’ll take you through Évora’s unique historical centre and follow the aqueduct inside the city walls, through the narrow and white streets!
Duration: Half Day
Price:
35 € per person for a minimum of 4 adults;
40 € per person for a minimum of 2 adults;
20 € per child up to 12 years old.
Wine, Cheese Arts and Crafts
If you like to know how things are done, this tour is for you! Enjoy a full day visiting several local artisans and producers. Visit a cheese maker, which also produces local liqueurs and honey – You can choose the morning visit and maybe get to see the ladies making cheese, or go in the end of the day and see the sheep being milked.
All of these activities along with the cattle raising makes for a great and diversified experience of country life in a big farm. Ravasqueira farm is our next stop, a beautiful ancient farm with great wines, a private carriage museum and beautiful architecture!
Wine tasting is included here and there is the option for a formidable picnic in the middle of the vineyards (additional price). A truly unique experience! If a picnic is not your thing, stop in Arraiolos to grab a snack (not included).
Here you will enjoy a visit to the historical center, where you can taste the famous pastries and then climb to the castle. The views are absolutely breathtaking. Next we visit the fantastic Aldeia da Terra – a miniature village all made of clay! A real treat and a light way to end a rich day!
Price:
70 € per person for a minimum of 4 adults;
115 € per person for a minimum of 2 adults;
40 € per child up to 12 yo.
Duration: Full day
Cork and Marble Tour
What do you know about these two tremendously important economic activities of the Alentejo? Accept our invitation and come and take a closer look!
Rest under a cork tree, enjoy the cool shade it has to offer, as you learn about cork extraction and all its little secrets. Visit the cork factory, learn about the transformation process, and see the final product! Here you can ask your million questions and learn why wine breathes in the bottle!
Then let us take you on a trip to the breathtaking landscape of Estremoz. Climb the impressive donjon tower, all made of marble, and take in glorious views. Visit a beautiful winery, set in a farm, and taste the wonderful Alentejo wine. We will then stop at a traditional café where you can have some lunch (not included) and then visit the marble quarries!
Explore the gorgeous historical centre of Vila Viçosa, where the “white gold” (marble local name) shows off its “chic” look. Enjoy this marble and cork and marble tour.
Duration: Full day
Price:
70 € per person for a minimum of 4 adults;
115 € per person for a minimum of 2 adults;
40 € per child up to 12 years old.
Alentejo Adventure Day
Enjoy a fun filled day on the Divor Lake, surrounded by cork trees and cereal fields!
Some blankets on the floor, a hammock, a delicious picnic and some games is all you will need for a traditional Alentejo day, full of multy-activity with your family in a tranquil atmosphere. Bring a book and leave your kids in our hands!
Activities include: archery tournament, traditional games, canoeing.
Price:
65 € per person, for a minimum of 4.
Discounts for groups.
40 € per child up to 12 yrs
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