About this experience
Head south from Lisbon to Azeitão, a picturesque region noted for its cheese and wine. Visit the region's wine cellars, taste locally produced wines, and marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery.
Highlights
- Visit different wine cellars and taste fine regional wines
- Visit the picturesque Azeitão region, known for its wines and cheeses
- Admire breathtaking views of the Arrábida Natural Park mountain range
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at a hotel in Lisbon or the cruise port
- Transportation by air-conditioned car or van
- Entrance fees
- 7-10 Wines in total in the cellars you will visit (depending on tour option)
- Full lunch: entrees, main dishes (fish or meat), and desserts (depending on tour option)
- Tasting of traditional cheese breads and other goods (depending on tour option)
- Private guide
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
On this full-day tour, you can choose one of two options for your tour:
1) Visit 3 wineries* with 10 wine tastings and enjoy a selection of traditional local cheese, chorizo, and bread.
2) Visit 2 wineries* with 7 wine tastings followed by a full lunch (entrees, main dish (fish or meat), dessert, and beverage (wine or other) in a small traditional family-owned restaurant in the Palmela village.
Note that our choice of wineries for the day will depend on their availability and weather conditions (as some are more outdoors).
*Our partner wineries include:
José Maria da Fonseca;
Quinta do Alcube;
Setúbal Regional´s “Mother House”;
Adega Cooperativa de Palmela.
At the internationally renowned wine cellars of José Maria da Fonseca you will learn about the winery’s history, since 1834, and sample some of its wines. This is one of the oldest family-owned cellar of Portugal, being presently at the 7th generation, and counting. Note that this winery will be always in our selection for the day.
Another is Quinta de Alcube, also a family-owned wine cellar, that is over a century old (since 1913). While visiting this small traditional winery, you can taste their selection of wines and discover more about the “agricultural side” of winemaking.
All of the 14 wine regions of Portugal have a regional “Mother House”. Here we have all the 24 wineries of the Setúbal region united in one winery. You will be able to see and taste, what the different wineries produce, their different terroir, styles and types.
For a more “industrial” experience, the Adega Cooperativa de Palmela Winery is the place to be. Especially during harvest season, you will be able to immerse in how the different wines are produced.
Finally, and in addition to all these tastings, you will be able to marvel at the views of the Arrábida Natural Park mountain range and know a bit of its history.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Terms & conditions
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera.
Note that if you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible.