Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Tour & Wine Tasting Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Tour and Wine Tasting - Private

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ID: GYG3625-O-725253
Category: Water Sports , Sight Seeing
Country: Portugal

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover the amazing landscapes of Arrábida Natural Park and sample Portugal's delicious wine on a full-day trip from Lisbon. Visit the castles of Setúbal, discover historic wine cellars, and enjoy lunch in Sesimbra on a private or shared tour.
Experience the flavors and natural beauty of Portugal on this lovely full-day tour. Heading towards Portugal's Extremadura region, you will travel out of Lisbon over the longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. In Palmela, you will find a Moorish castle offering fantastic photo opportunities.

Visit a family estate where you can try homemade wine. Then continue through the mountains of the Arrábida National Park - up to 500 meters or 1,640 feet above sea level- and marvel at the spectacular views of one of Portugal's most beautiful landscapes. The park is also home to many plant and animal species found exclusively in this region. Much of the park is subject to strong protective measures and certain locations can only be accessed with special permission.

Time for a short break. Take a relaxed stroll on the beach of Portinho Arrábida and enjoy the cool sea breeze and crisp air. Then, head to the charming fishing village of Sesimbra to have lunch at one of the village's friendly local restaurants with delicious dishes featuring the day's fresh catch. In the summer, cool off with a swim in the Atlantic, or simply go for another walk along the village's inviting beaches. Don't miss your chance to visit the village's beautifully restored church dating back to 1725, or take a walk to explore the Sesimbra Castle.

Of course, the perfect follow-up to a delicious meal is great wine. Take part in a guided tour of the José Maria da Fonseca winery, one of the oldest in Portugal. It is still family-owned. Discover the region's outstanding wines at a wine tasting that includes 2 local varieties.

As a perfect finale, take in the view over Lisbon from the platform of the Christ the King statue before crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge and heading back to Lisbon.

Highlights

  • Travel over the longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge
  • Take in great views of Lisbon from 25th of April Bridge
  • Explore lovely Palmela and Sesimbra
  • Experience the beautiful and unique Arrábida Natural Park and breathtaking views from Portinho da Arrábida
  • Sample excellent local wine and tour a historic cellar in Azeitão
  • Visit a family-owned farm in the heart of Arrábida
  • Admire the view of Lisbon from the Cristo Rei statue

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The default language for this tour is English. If you select a different language, for example German, this language will be included alongside English, so the tour will be bilingual. If you wish to have a tour only in your language, please select a private tour.

In the summer months, you can take a swim in the Atlantic. If you book during the summer, remember to bring a bathing suit.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.