Monsaraz & the Great Lake

Lunch and a tasting at one of the great estates, sunset in the walled village above the Alqueva lake.

A full day that ends slowly. Lunch and a tasting at one of the Alentejo's great wineries, then, late in the afternoon, the climb to Monsaraz, the walled village looking over the Alqueva lake towards Spain, in time for sunset. It is a long way, but your driver takes you both ways. Tastings and lunch are extra. Designed for couples.

The day, stop by stop

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   Herdade do Esporão

   Herdade do Esporão, near Reguengos de Monsaraz, is one of the best-known wineries in the Alentejo. Among vineyards, olive groves and an old tower, you can tour the cellar, taste wines and olive oils and, if you like, have lunch at the estate restaurant. All of this is booked ahead and paid separately. Your driver waits while you take your time over the tasting. In the late afternoon, Monsaraz is close by and makes a natural end to the day.

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   Monsaraz

   Monsaraz is a walled village on a hilltop, with two main streets of schist and white houses leading up to a castle. From the top you look over the vast Alqueva lake, dotted with small islands, and the plain stretching to Spain. There is little traffic and a lot of quiet, and at night, far from city lights, the sky fills with stars. Wear shoes with good grip, as the stone gets slippery. Come for sunset and have dinner in one of the village restaurants.

The essentials

Duration

11 h · Full day

Pick-up

At your hotel. The final price depends on where you are staying; we confirm it when you tell us.

Included

The car and the driver, only for your group, tolls and water.

Not included

Entrance tickets and meals.

Who it is for

Couples.

The route