Private Tour: Arrábida Nature Park, Wine Cellar Visit and Tasting and Lunch

Enjoy visits Arrábida protected Nature Park and José Maria da Fonseca winery, located 40Km south of Lisbon - affords a rewarding 8 hours Private Tour experience with an ultimate grill fish lunch with a great sea view. Departure towards the south, crossing the 25th of April Bridge towards Azeitão, a visit to the village and José Maria da Fonseca cellars with free wine tasting. Travel through the beautiful Arrábida Mountains, and arriving at the Setúbal stop for lunch and a visit the Fort of St. Philip. We continue towards Palmela to visit Palmela Castle, ending the tour crossing Vasco da Gama Bridge, enjoying the view of the Tejo River. Your tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (9:00AM) / drop-off (5:30PM) from your located accommodations, private driver/guide, Tickets, Wine Tasting & full grill fish lunch.

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Stop At: Portinho da Arrabida, Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal District, Alentejo

Located next to the sea, between Setúbal and the fishing town of Sesimbra, Arrábida Natural Park has incomparable natural beauty, where the blue of the sea alternates with the white tones of the chalk cliffs and the depths of the green vegetation that covers the mountain range.In addition to the Serra da Arrábida, the Park also includes other mountain ranges such as the Serra do Risco, which contains the highest peak along the Portuguese mainland coast -- it is a magnificent cliff measuring 380 m high, that overlooks the sea, from which it is possible to appreciate an unforgettable panoramic view over the Atlantic.

The action of the sea against the mountains has originated a line of beaches characterised by fine sand and transparent waters, that we might otherwise believe could only be found in the Mediterranean, such as Figueirinha, Galapos and the Portinho da Arrábida.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 2970 Sesimbra, Portugal

Visit and Lunch in Sesimbra the small resort town and explore the southern side of the Setubal Peninsula - is much more picturesque than the larger fishing port of Setubal.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jose Maria de Fonseca, Rua Jose Augusto Coelho 11 13 Vila Nogueira, Azeitao 2925 Portugal

Visit Jose Maria da Fonseca - Built in the nineteenth century, the house was restored in 1923 by the Swiss architect, Ernesto Korrodi, and was the Soares Franco family residence until 1974. With its particularly beautiful façade and gardens, it has always been associated with the image of José Maria da Fonseca.

The visit to the Museum House begins with a brief explanation of the company’s history, followed by a tour of the ancient wine cellars: Adega da Mata and Adega dos Teares Novos, where wines such as Periquita mature, and Adega dos Teares Velhos, where the oldest Setúbal Muscatels (Muscats or Moscateis) rest, some of which are true relics over 100 years old. At the end of the tour, the visitor can sample some of the wines produced by José Maria da Fonseca.

Duration: 1 hour