Here, along the Costa Vicentina, you can feast your eyes on the wild beauty of the pristine beaches pounded by the turbulent Atlantic and backed by majestic cliffs. The Southwest Alentejo Natural Park and Vicentine Coast extends from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Burgau, encompassing about 80 km of coastline. Leaving the bustle of the southern coast of the Algarve behind at Lagos we head northwards through unspoilt countryside and along the coast to our first stop – the beaches of Amado and Carrapateira which offer stunning views of the vast horizon and the unforgiving cliffs. Here you can fill your lungs with the purest air imaginable. We journey on to the ancient town of Aljezur which is marked by the brooding presence of the Moorish castle which sits atop a hill, affording spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

The farm you will visit is a paradise for walkers, ramblers, and wine lovers. Imagine exploring this world of rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves, and vineyards in a landscape occasionally broken by a medieval fortress or an abandoned chapel. For six generations, the family owners have made a living on the 1,400-acre estate in the Alentejo by sustainably managing cork forests, rearing sheep, and making fine wines. You're invited to share the joy of their lives and see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Nature-lovers and birdwatchers will not be disappointed. With luck, you might see or come across an Egyptian mongoose, a bustard, a wild boar,  a hoopoe, a bee-eater, a booted eagle, or many more species. On arrival, you will be introduced to your guide Joana. Start with a nice cup of tea, coffee, or cool refreshment. Then your guide will take you on a beautiful 2-hour Jeep tour in a Classic Land Rover into the deepest parts of the cork forest. During your tour, she will explain to you everything about the cork trees, cork cycle (cork stripping, cork storage, cork manufacturing). You will also learn about local fauna and flora, vineyards, Iberian pig fattening, olive groves, and all the farm activities. When you return to the winery, visit the shop where you can find the finest products including cork handicrafts, olive oil, and of course their wines. Later, have a cork stripper's traditional three-course meal in a quiet family-run restaurant. After this, it will be time to go home with the best memories of the Alentejo.

Explore Évora in the heart of Alentejo great plains and visit the beautiful Cathedral, the odd Bones Chapel or the Roman Temple. Check out the region's gastronomy over lunch. Have a Tour in an Alentejo winery and experience wine tasting. If time allows on the way back to Lisbon, check the pre-historic Almendres Cromelech or visit Montemor-o-Novo medieval Castle.

The farm you will visit is a paradise for walkers, ramblers, and wine lovers. Imagine exploring this world of rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves, and vineyards in a landscape occasionally broken by a medieval fortress or an abandoned chapel. For six generations, the family owners have made a living on the 1,400-acre estate in the Alentejo by sustainably managing cork forests, rearing sheep, and making fine wines. You're invited to share the joy of their lives and see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Nature-lovers and birdwatchers will not be disappointed. With luck, you might see or come across an Egyptian mongoose, a bustard, a wild boar,  a hoopoe, a bee-eater, a booted eagle, or many more species. On arrival at the meeting point (our winery in the industrial zone of Redondo), you will be introduced to your guide Joana. Start with a nice cup of tea, coffee, or cool refreshment. Then your guide will take you on a beautiful 2-hour Jeep tour in a 4x4 wheel into the deepest parts of the cork forest. During your tour, she will explain to you everything about the cork trees, cork cycle (cork stripping, cork storage, cork manufacturing). You will also learn about local fauna and flora, vineyards, Iberian pig fattening, olive groves, and all the farm activities. When you return to the winery, visit the shop where you can find the finest products including cork handicrafts, olive oil, and of course, their wines. Later, have a cork stripper's traditional three-course meal in a quiet family-run restaurant. After this, it will be time to go home with the best memories of the Alentejo.

Enjoy an exclusive experience along the wildest coast of Portugal. We pick you up at your accommodation (see pick-up area), then head to the west coast, on the way discovering an old windmill and the Ponta Da Piedade in Lagos, an emblematic natural monument of the Algarve that offers "postcard" views with its inventively shaped rocks. We continue with a walk through a charming fishermen's village with white houses along a long sandy beach, a real paradise for cats who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of fish! At the end of the morning, we visit Cape St Vincent and its legendary lighthouse before a free lunch in Sagres (packed lunch or restaurant) where the atmosphere is like the end of the world, a real VIP spot for surfers who brave the powerful waves. In the afternoon, we stop at the fishing port with its colourful boats and take a track that leads us along the spectacular "fishermen's path". Photo stops at the most beautiful viewpoints of the Natural Park and a walk on the side of a cliff that is more than 80 mètres high will be an unforgettable moment synonymous with letting go and unique shots for photo lovers. We will then reach the highest natural belvedere of the Costa Vicentina, 154 mètres above the tumult of the ocean, which offers a breathtaking view of the rocky coast. This escape in the heart of this wild setting will lead us to one of the most isolated beaches of the coast, only accessible by a track that winds through the heart of nature. This moment of sharing in this confidential place will be the occasion to savour the present moment, to walk to contemplate the rocks with the hot colours, to swim (according to the season) and to appreciate in all user-friendliness an aperitif on the fine sand with the Atlantic Ocean as far as the eye can see. Your private tour comes to an end and you return to your place of stay.

Your local guides invite you for an unforgettable experience in a wilderness area preserved from tourism in the heart of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. We will pick you up at your hotel and stop at the famous Ponta Da Piedade in Lagos, a natural monument with inventively shaped rocks. On the way, you will discover the charming fishing village of Salema with its narrow streets and typical houses, which has preserved its authenticity with its colourful boats on a long beach of golden sand. Nicknamed the village of the cats, you will understand why! This escape along the west coast will allow you to discover the hidden beauties of the Sagres region, we will visit Cape St. Vincent called "the end of Europe" with its legendary lighthouse where it is not uncommon to observe intrepid fishermen on the cliffs trying to catch beautiful dorados. We will stop at the fishing port of Sagres before taking a beautiful track in a wild environment which will offer you a privileged access to the fishermen's path. The latter runs along a unique landscape of cliffs that are as beautiful as they are impressive, much to the delight of photographers. You can walk along the fishermen's path which is located on the edge of the cliffs. At the end of the afternoon, we will reach the Torre Da Aspa, the highest point of the Costa Vicentina at 154 metres above the ocean, which offers a spectacular view of kilometres of beach and imposing dark rocks. This moment will be synonymous with letting go and sharing a panoramic aperitif. Your experience comes to an end and you return to your hotel or accommodation.

The farm you will visit is a paradise for walkers, ramblers and wine lovers. Imagine exploring this world of rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves and vineyards in a landscape occasionally broken by a medieval fortress or an abandoned chapel. For six generations, the family owners have made a living on the 1,400 acre estate in the Alentejo by sustainably managing cork forests, rearing sheep and making fine wines. You're invited to join to share the joy of their lives and see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Nature-lovers and birdwatchers will not be disappointed. With luck, you might see or come across an Egyptian mongoose, a bustard, a wild boar,  a hoopoe, a bee-eater, a booted eagle or many more species. On arrival you will be introduced to your guide. Start with a nice cup of tea, coffee or cool refreshment. Then your guide will take you on a beautiful walking tour into the deepest parts of the cork forest. During your tour she will explain to you everything about the cork trees, cork cycle (cork stripping, cork storage, cork manufacturing). You will also learn about local fauna and flora, vineyards, Iberian pig fattening, olive groves and all the farm activities. When you return to the winery and visit the shop where you can find the finest products it has to offer (cork handicraft, olive oil, and of course their wines). Later, have a cork stripper's traditional three-course meal in a quiet family-run restaurant. After this, it will be time to go home, but with the best memories of the Alentejo. *although we do wine tasting, the wine is not available to be sold to the public.* *If you book the afternoon plan, the activity will start with lunch, followed by the visit, and the wine tasting.*

In this 9-hour tour from Lisbon you will be driven south in comfort across the iconic 25th of April bridge through beautiful landscapes towards The Alentejo, Portugal’s largest region and maybe the wildest. A region lined by a rugged coast to the west and filled with farmland, cork oaks, vineyards, olive groves, and other crops and livestock.. You will explore Évora. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Évora is known as a “city-museum” filled with culturally significant landmarks and it is marked with a notable history. It is also the Alentejo’s regional capital and largest city. After visiting the main attractions of Evora, you will visit a wine producing estate where you will have lunch and a wine tasting. Then it is time to see how cork is extracted and produced before heading to another estate where one of Portugal most famous brand of olive oil is produced. Time for a tasting, of course, before heading back to Lisbon revitalised.

A unique tour with a guide who has roots and lives in Castelo de Vide A tour of Castelo de Vide and Marvão is a unique opportunity to discover two historical towns in Portugal. Castelo de Vide is a charming medieval town with 63 ogival gates, a well-preserved Jewish quarter (this is where Garcia d'Orta was born and where there was an important community of Sephardic Jews) and has its Castle as the highlight of the visit. We will visit the old synagogue and the Inquisition House (which recreates the passage of a prisoner through that court). Marvão is a picturesque village situated at the top of the Sapoio mountain range, known for its medieval castle and stunning panoramic views. At its base is the medieval bridge of Portagem (the place where many Jews escaped from Spain to Portugal) and the ruins of the Roman city of Ammaia. Come and discover the stories and sights of these unique sites. A unique tour with a guide who has roots and lives in Castelo de Vide 08h30 Departure from Lisbon, arrival at Castelo de Vide scheduled for 11h00, visit to the Castle, Synagogue and Inquisition House. 13h00 Break for Lunch (not included). 14h30 Departure to Portagem/Marvão, 15h00 Ammaia Museum 16.00 Departure to the Castle of Marvão 17h00 Departure for Lisbon (arrival estimated at 19h)

Explore the beautiful historical town of Alcácer do Sal in Alentejo which was once the headquarters of the Order of Santiago with its islamic castle. Drive to the amazing beaches of Comporta with a stop at the "Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira". Enjoy the sea for a while before taking the amazing ferry-boat journey to Setúbal where most probably you'll watch dolphins. Discover the unique fish and fresh groceries market in Setúbal and wander through the streets in the town center. If the time schedule allows, visit Palmela Castle with amazing views in all directions.