Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner at welcome reception)
Included Activities
- Welcome reception with fellow travelers and Signature Guide
- Day 2
Lisbon - Arraiolos - Vila Viçosa
Lisbon - Arraiolos - Vila Viçosa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at O Alpendre, a family-owned restaurant renowned for serving authentic regional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Lisbon
- Lunch at O Alpendre, a family-owned restaurant serving authentic regional cuisine
- Private visit to CITA (Arraiolos Rug Interpretive Centre) to explore hand-embroidered rug history and craftsmanship
- Wander the alleys of Arraiolos old town and explore ateliers
Optional Activities
- Dinner at hand-picked local dining recommendations or at the hotel
Landmarks CITA (Arraiolos Rug Interpretive Centre) - Day 3
Vila Viçosa - Estremoz
Vila Viçosa - Estremoz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mercearia Gadanha, where traditional Alentejo flavours are reimagined with contemporary flair)
Included Activities
- Exclusive guided visit to Paço Ducal Palace with Renaissance architecture and noble heritage collections
- Explore medieval castle and cultural museum in Estremoz
- Special visit with the Flores sisters, master artisans of UNESCO-recognised Estremoz clay dolls
- Lunch at Mercearia Gadanha, a former grocery store transformed into a celebrated restaurant
- Visit to Cortiçarte to discover cork transformation from raw material into crafted pieces
Landmarks Paço Ducal Palace Estremoz Medieval Castle Cortiçarte - Day 4
Évora
Évora- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with the Amor é Cego olive-growing family, accompanied by stories of the land and the flavours of Alentejo)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Évora visiting the cathedral, Roman Temple, and Chapel of Bones
- Private access to a lesser-seen corner of Évora's old city
- Signature Experience: Visit Amor é Cego olive oil family estate, walk among native Galega trees, learn about dry farming and biodiversity
- Signature Experience: Share dinner with the olive-growing family
Optional Activities
- Lunch during free time in Évora
Landmarks Évora Cathedral Roman Temple (Évora) Chapel of Bones - Day 5
Évora
Évora- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Optional Activities
- E-bike exploration of Évora (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes riding through olive groves and whitewashed villages on gentle trails, from 9am)
- Guided walking tour following the 16th-century aqueduct through whitewashed lanes and shaded courtyards (from 9am)
- Traditional tile-painting workshop with local artist learning Alentejo patterns (from 2pm)
- Horseback riding through golden countryside and holm oak forests (approximately 45 minutes, from 2pm)
Landmarks Aqueduct of Évora Évora - Day 6
Monsaraz - Lake Alqueva - Évora
Monsaraz - Lake Alqueva - Évora- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sem Fim, set within a former olive mill and centred on regional Alentejo cooking)
Included Activities
- Signature Experience: Private cruise across Lake Alqueva aboard a restored vintage boat with champagne
- Visit to Museu da Luz to discover stories of community resilience after dam construction
- Lunch at Sem Fim in a former olive mill, centred on regional Alentejo cooking
- Guided walk through Monsaraz medieval streets to castle ramparts
Landmarks Lake Alqueva Museu da Luz Monsaraz Castle - Day 7
São Cucufate - Vila de Frades - Fitapreta Winery
São Cucufate - Vila de Frades - Fitapreta Winery- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local tasca with regional dishes and UNESCO-recognised Cante Alentejano), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Fitapreta Winery with estate wines and regional cuisine surrounded by vineyards)
Included Activities
- Private guided visit to Roman ruins of São Cucufate
- Private cellar visit in Vila de Frades exploring vinho de talha fermentation in clay amphorae
- Lunch at a local tasca with regional dishes and UNESCO-recognised Cante Alentejano
- Signature Experience: Farewell dinner at Fitapreta Winery with estate wines and regional cuisine
Landmarks São Cucufate Roman Ruins Fitapreta Winery - Day 8
Évora to Lisbon
Évora to Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay and continue your journey of discovery (contact Signature travel expert)
