Pena Palace Tour and Winery Experience from Lisbon

After a short drive to Torres Vedras, located in the Lisbon Wine Region, an expert viticulturist will lead the way through the winery's serene vines and into its renowned wine cellar. Learn how an ancient wine press has turned into a state-of-the-art cellar, and take a deep dive into the region's flavors during a tasting of six exceptional wines paired with local bites. Lastly, return to Lisbon around 2:30 pm, buzzing from your splendid day out.

Pena Palace Tour and Winery Experience from Lisbon Description

Your 6.5-hour tour includes:

• Guide-led tour of Pena Palace in Sintra

• Tour a winery in beautiful Torres Vedras

• Visit an old wine press

• Learn about Portuguese wine culture

• Tasting of six distinct wines paired with authentic "petiscos"

• Roundtrip transportation from Lisbon in a comfortable, air-conditioned van or minibus

• Small group size for a personalized experience

Explore Sintra’s Pena Palace

Your half-day tour begins at 8 am at Hotel Félix in Lisbon, where you’ll meet your expert guide and fellow group members, hop into a comfortable van, and set off toward Sintra's undulating landscapes. Thanks to your early start, you’ll arrive at the fairytale-like Pena Palace ahead of the crowds, allowing a more serene experience at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Follow your guide through Pena Palace’s grand gate, meander through lavishly decorated rooms, and admire the intricate tilework that strongly hints at the grandeur of the 19th century. You’ll also head outdoors to check out the palace’s immaculate garden, complete with exotic trees, decorative fountains, and hidden nooks. Then, having soaked in the palace's charms, return to your van, ready for the next captivating leg of your journey.

Vineyards of Torres Vedra

Your half-day tour then continues to Torres Vedra, a gateway to the renowned Lisbon Wine Region. Meet your local guide and viticulturist waiting at one of the pristine wineries in the region, and settle in for an idyllic tour through the vines and into the ancient wine press.

Along the way, learn how time-tested techniques are now paired elegantly with modern equipment, and listen as your guide details the old Portuguese culture of the winemaking process. And be sure to have your camera ready, as the quaint houses and gardens on the grounds give even more charm to the already picturesque winery.

Wine Tasting and Petiscos

After your vineyard tour, you'll be well ready to immerse yourself in the flavors of the region's wine. Settle in for a tasting that includes one white, one rosé, and four distinct red wines, all nurtured in the very vineyards you've just admired. These wines are thoughtfully paired with an assortment of typical local "petiscos," and your expert wine guide will be on hand to answer questions and provide fascinating insight into the wine and bites you're sampling.

Then, with glasses emptied and stories shared, it's time to conclude this memorable half-day experience. Board your comfortable van once more and transfer back to Lisbon. By around 2:30 pm, you'll find yourself at Hotel Félix, giving you ample time to relax and craft your evening's adventures in Lisbon.