Discover the Alentejo

Uncover Portugal´s Alentejo region - PO19

Central and Southern Portugal Fly-drive
11 Nights From £1,450
Heritage tours
Wine tours
Tour Highlights
  • Vibrant, historic Lisboa and monumental Sintra

  • Vila Nova de Milfontes on the Costa Vicentina

  • Moura with its well preserved Moorish quarter

  • Historic Evora and the glittering marble towns

  • World class wines and gastronomy to match

  • Immense Alqueva reservoir, Europe’s largest

  • Fascinating medieval towns of Beja, Mertola and Serpa

  • Stunning hilltop fortress towns of Monsaraz, Marvao and Castelo de Vide

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Overview

Discover the delights of Portugal’s alluring Alentejo: a land of wine and bread, of simplicity, tradition, light and colour – vast golden plains, olive groves, vines and cork forests, gently rolling hillsides and serras and a spectacular rugged coastline with pristine Altlantic beaches.

Tour Highlights
  • Vibrant, historic Lisboa and monumental Sintra

  • Vila Nova de Milfontes on the Costa Vicentina

  • Moura with its well preserved Moorish quarter

  • Historic Evora and the glittering marble towns

  • World class wines and gastronomy to match

  • Immense Alqueva reservoir, Europe’s largest

  • Fascinating medieval towns of Beja, Mertola and Serpa

  • Stunning hilltop fortress towns of Monsaraz, Marvao and Castelo de Vide

Authentic, whitewashed villages, exquisite Moorish neighbourhoods, dazzling white marble towns, astonishing medieval cities, imposing hilltop fortresses, Palaeolithic carvings and megaliths, Roman ruins and fortifications.. Culture, art and history from north to south, east to west – the Alentejo has it all!

Rich in local handicrafts from pottery to tapestries, colourful country markets, delicious, traditional cuisine and excellent, regional wines, the magnificent birdsong at dawn and at dusk, will leave you entranced! And the proud, yet warm and welcoming people will quickly win your hearts.

Holiday Code: PO19


Itinerary


Days 3 to 5- Costa Vicentina

  • Go beach-hopping - Almograve, Malhao, Zambujeira

  • Hike along or cycle the Rota Vicentina 'Fishermans Way'

  • Visit the picturesque seaside town village of Vila Nova de Milfontes

  • Locally caught fish & seafood - and delicious bread!

  • Explore the National Park of Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

  • Surf, kayak, dive or just relax in and around the estuary

Days 3 to 5 - Costa Vicentina

Days 6 & 7- Baixo Alentejo

  • Moura, its Moorish quarter, ancient castle, delightful gardens and olive oil museum..

  • Beja, capital of the Baixo Alentejo at the heart of the Golden Plain on the map since the Iron Age

  • Medieval Mertola, set high above the Rio Guadiana, an 'open-air museum'

  • Serpa, famed for its sheep's cheese and its locals' love of food!

  • Mourao and the immense Alqueva reservoir

  • Feast at friendly, family run restaurants

Days 6 & 7 - Baixo Alentejo

Day 8 & 9- Alentejo Central, Évora

  • World Heritage Évora, Roman ruins, medieval walls

  • Alentejo wines, Portugal’s finest

  • Hilltop fortress town of Monsaraz and nearby wine centre Reguengos

  • Pottery towns among the vines El Corval and Redondo

  • “Marble towns” of Borba, Vila Viçosa and Estremoz

  • World Heritage Elvas with its magnificent Roman aqueduct

Day 8 & 9 - Alentejo Central, Évora

Days 10 & 11- Alto Alentejo, Serra de San Mamede

  • Hilltop fortress towns of Marvao and Castelo Vide

  • "Cidade de Ammaia" Roman museum

  • Ancient megaliths Including the oldest in the Peninsula

  • Portalegre, with its faded baroque mansions, cathedral, castle and fantastic tapestry factory

  • Wonderful walking trails with ancient churches, fountains, megaliths and dolmens.

Days 10 & 11 - Alto Alentejo, Serra de San Mamede

& why not?

  • Return from Porto and stay in the city - you won´t regret it!

  • or add a stop in the Douro Valley - endless terraced vineyards!

  • Cross the border into Spain from either Baixo or Alto Alentejo

  • Add a stop in Batalha and discover Estremadura´s monumental monasteries

  • Extend your stay in Lisboa and visit nearby Sintra and Cascais

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not?


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • Regional guide book to Portugal

  • Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A circular itinerary, this route is best enjoyed flying into Lisboa, which offers several direct connections with the UK and many other international destinations.

You can also fly via Faro in the Algarve or Porto in the North. Please ask for advice.

See your flight options in the table below:

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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