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From Cellar to Table: The Palmela Wine Tasting Tour

Embark on a captivating 6-hour adventure through the sun-kissed wine lands of Palmela and Setúbal, just south of Lisbon. This immersive tasting tour invites you to savour award-winning Portuguese wines, explore historic cellars, and soak up the rich local heritage, all with the guidance of a passionate local expert.

Highlights

  • Discover the lush vineyards of Palmela and Poceirão, where tradition meets innovation;
  • Visit one of the renowned bigger wineries of Casa Ermelinda Freitas or Filipe Palhoça, each with its own fascinating story.;
  • Discover then a smaller family-owned winery of the region, Assis Lobo;
  • Enjoy tastings at two distinct cellars, sampling a curated selection of Portugal’s wines;
  • Relish a traditional Portuguese lunch at a charming, family-run restaurant, where fresh local flavours take centre stage.

Price

115€ per person (minimum 2)
Free tour for children up to 3 years old;
50% off for children between 4 and 12 years old.

Tour Duration

6 hours
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Your journey begins with a comfortable transfer from Lisbon to Palmela, a region steeped in winemaking history.

Reaching this wine region, you will visit one of the following wineries:
Discover the legacy of Filipe Palhoça Vinhos, a family-run estate founded in 1950, now spanning 112 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula. Experience the heartfelt passion passed down through generations as you explore their picturesque vineyards.

Or explore Casa Ermelinda Freitas, a winery celebrated for its century-old tradition and unique female leadership. Learn how the sandy, water-rich soils and cooling river breezes shape the elegant character of their wines, especially the signature Castelão grape, which flourishes here

Next, delight in a leisurely lunch at a beloved local restaurant, owned by a fisherman’s family. Savor the freshest catch from nearby ocean, along with other regional specialties, ensuring every palate is satisfied.

After lunch, the experience concludes with a visit to Casa Assis Lobo a small family-run “boutique” wine cellar, where passionate winemakers share their craft and invite you to taste their wines that truly reflect the region´s character. Being one of the smaller wineries of the region, it will give you a completely different view of the wine industry.

  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your Lisbon hotel/Airbnb or cruise port;
  • Eight (8) exclusive wine tastings ;
  • Fish-focused lunch at a traditional restaurant (main dish, dessert, and a drink included);
  • All entrance fees;
  • The expertise of a private guide;
  • Comfortable transportation by air-conditioned car or van.
  • Any items or services not listed above.
  • Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera;
  • When booking, hotel/Airbnb guests should provide their accommodation details; cruise passengers should share their ship name and boarding times;
  • Dress code is smart casual.

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