Lisbon and Alentejo Wine Region Luxury Getaway

The Alentejo region of Portugal is located to the east of Lisbon and comprises the central part of the country. Known as the breadbasket of Portugal, it is a region of vast, open countryside that is dotted with cork and olive trees. Begin your trip with a couple days in Lisbon, enjoying 5-star accommodations and exploring at your own pace. Then pick up your rental car and head east for three nights at a luxurious vineyard estate. Before returning to Lisbon for your departure, spend your last night in the medieval town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

Welcome to Portugal

Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will meet your driver and head to your 5-star hotel in the heart of Lisbon. The rest of the day is yours to get settled.

Day 2:

Free Day

Today is yours to spend however you wish. Relax at a cafe or spend your day exploring Lisbon. Check out the bustling, hip neighborhoods of Bairro Alto and the Chiado, or stroll down Avenida Liberdade - one of the best high-end shopping areas in Europe. For phenomenal views, visit Castelo de São Jorge, the top of the Santa Justa Lift, or the Convento do Carmo. Or head down to the waterfront to the Praça do Comércio, a magnificent plaza that is one of the highlights of the city. While there, go up to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for views of the water and the city.

Day 3:

Alentejo

After breakfast, pick up your rental car and travel southeast out of the city to the 5-star Herdade Malhadinha Nova in Albernoa, approximately 2.5 hours from Lisbon. Located on over 700 hectares (1,764 acres) , this 26-unit hotel is the epitome of luxury and peace. While you get settled, take a swim in one of the pools or head over to the wine bar for a tasting.

Day 4:

Estate Tour

Spend your day soaking up the sun and fresh air. Then later, take a break from relaxing and enjoy a short tour of the estate and its 200 acres of vineyards. Choose to tour on horseback, riding a purebred Lusitano horse, or driving an ATV. The hotel offers a wide variety of additional activities.

Day 5:

Cooking Class

Enjoy your last full day in Albernoa. Today you will have a cooking class in the hotel’s open space kitchen, where you will learn how to prepare a dish from the restaurant team.

Day 6:

Évora

Say goodbye to Albernoa and drive north to Évora, approximately 90 minutes away, for your last night in Portugal. When you arrive into town, get settled into the hotel and then head out for a walk around. Évora has a history dating back more than five millennia! Be sure to visit the Roman Temple of Évora and the Chapel of Bones.

Day 7:

Until Next Time

After breakfast, drive approximately 90 minutes to Lisbon Airport to return your car before your flight home. Safe travels!

Testimonials

Portugal is now one of our favorite countries we've ever traveled to. We loved the country, the food and the people. the Herdade you booked us into in Alentejo was a highlight for sure. Joao and Pedro in Porto and Douro were phenomenal tour guides. We can't wait to go back and see more.

Traveler G, Portugal - 2022

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