Algarve wine tour and lunch in Silves or time to visit the city
Description
Visit to two wine estates of the demarcated region of the Algarve, guided by wine expert, and acquire in-depth knowledge about the every aspect about the world of wine and the process of winemaking. For lunch traditional portuguese food at a typical restaurant in Silves. This historical town, that before was the capital of the moorish kingdom of the Algarve, is located in the countryside, inbetween the coast and the mountains of the region and here we can find a very traditional portuguese and algarvian gastronomy with both ocean and inland influences
Tour Options
Itinerary
Located north Portimão, already on Silves county. It's an exclusive wine farm production, the one located most north in the region ,right on the beginning of the Monchique Mountains. Owned by a portuguese-french couple that met at Bordeaux, where he was born and grew up surroundend by the influence of wine. They moved in the region at the beginning of the century to start this project from zero. In the slopes of Odelouca River Vlley, they planted their vineyard and built their small but well equiped winery, that also hosts a tasting room, barrels room and laboratory.
Located on the north border area of Portimão and Alvor. With the big mountain of Monchique, that dominates the view when we are at the vineyards, this large property has also growing areas of cork trees, wheat fields and orange trees. In the family since 1865 and producers of grapes from a long time, this farm built their modern winery in 1999 and were the first producing certified designation of origin wines in the Algarve. In the esplanade, at the shop or at the oak barrels is visible the tradition of this family estate.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up everywhere directly at costumer's accomodation or wherever is confortable for them. The pick-up is included in the price within the area of Portimão and close surroundings. Pick-up service may be available in a wider area of the region, by adding an extra fee
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Availability for tours needs to be checked before confirmation of a booking
Reviews(19)
My wife and I went to the inkspot in leek for Sunday lunch and it was beautiful the bar staff and waitress were very helpful thank you very much Chris @ Wendy
Despite a cloudy day, this wine tour was a great all day experience! We chose the lunch inclusion over the Silves city tour and happy we did! The wine and food we got to experience was excellent (and stories behind them). We visted the town of Silves on a different day. The two wineries we visited were different - each delivering their own twist on taste and quality. We really enjoyed the reds at Quinta do Frances, and in particular the Touriga Nacional. A full bodied red that is unique. The syrah was excellent as well. Great views from their patio as well. The second winery was the Convento do Paraiso which had beautiful whites and roses - in a beautiful old mill by the water (former convent). We were impressed by our guide Fabio (who owns the business) and the sharing of local information, history and family traditions. He was able to share many of the food creations and/or items we had at the lunch - the pan fried black pork was outstanding! The goat cheeses are fantastic as well. We went on this tour with another couple and a family member. We are experienced wine enthusiasts and the other three were "new" to the wine making area. Despite two signifcantly different backgrounds, Fabio did a great job making it all work (more in depth at time and providing a great overview for all to enjoy).
Thank you so much for the detailed review and your great words. I’m very happy you enjoyed the wines, the lunch and the day overall. All the best!
A fabulous way to see the beautiful hillsides of Alentejo, while learning about the local history, wineries, and their farming practices. We learned so much about the growing process, the types of grapes, and the opportunity to see the production process. Fabio is a treasure trove of the local stories and made for a wonderful day. This tour allowed us to interact with the local people, enjoy delicious food, and offer a special experience.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the experience. Thanks for the review. All the best
We had a wonderful experience, it was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Portugal! Fabio, our tour guide, picked us up and returned us to our condo after the tour, and he was incredible He was very friendly and knowledgeable, not only about the wine but the area we were visiting. We loved the fact that it was just the 4 of us in our group with him. The wines at each winery were very enjoyable, the lunch spot was incredible and the food fantastic. Thank you for the wonderful day!
Thank you for your review. I'm very happy that this was one of your bet days in Portugal. All the best!
A great excusrsion, I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Algarve. A visit to a small producer and then a visit to a larger commercial vineyard. Then a beautiful lunch in Silves. Fabio is an excellent guide, he has great knowledge of the area and the viticulture in the region.
Thank you for your words. It is a pleasure to share the trasures of our region. All the best
A great day of wine and wineries followed up by a hearty meal in the mountain town of Monchique. Fabulous wines and food. Fabio was a great host and went into alot of detail about grape growing, harvesting and wine production in the region. Highly recommended!
Dear Hanna. I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for the review
The experience was incredible. Fabio delivered such a special experience, I would definitely recommend it to family and friends. The tour was incredibly delivered, we had such a private and ultra exclusive experience. Instead of years of building relationships and networking, Fabio takes all of the ground work out the equation and you're able to enjoy all the fruits of his labor. 10 out of 10, would go again. I've even recommended this to family and friends.
Thank you for your contribution, It is much appreciated and helpful. It was a pleasure to have you on tour and show you the fascinating world of wine, as well as the wines and food of our region. All the best
Excellent tour . Our guide Fabio was well versed in the processes of wine making . it was a small tour and he was very personable We had a wonderful day and a lovely local lunch .
Hi Deborah. Thank you for the review and for the lovely company during the day. All the best
Our wine tour day with Fabio was excellent. It was time well spent to see the area, learn about the terroir, local varietals and influences on the wine in this region. Among numerous wine tours we have had in different countries, this was one of the best for Fabio’s level of knowledge (and ability to share it) when it comes to the wine making process and local industry. Fabio was very pleasant, service-oriented and considerate of the groups needs. He answered all questions and shared more than a surface level of information, which we really appreciated.
Hi Alex Dawn. Thanks for coming on my tours, for the nice company, for all the interest and for the great review. All the best to both of you
Fabio was really passionate and engaging about the wine. His depth of knowledge made the trip really interesting and enjoyable. Happy to book with him again when we return.
Hi Jan. Thank you for your kind words. It was a great pleasure to spend the day with your family. All the best
