Algarve wine tour and mountain top trip with lunch or dinner at sunset time
Description
Join an intimate wine tour of two local vineyards/farms and their cellars, guided by a wine expert and learn about all the process of winemaking, from the vineyard to the bootle. Enjoy tasting three types of wine at each vineyard, while you learn more about wine flavours and how to better degustate. Then ascend to the highest peak in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Feast on a lunch or dinnner with view to the coastline sunset in a mountain top restaurant with some of the best Portuguese cuisine specialties and a panoramic view over Algarve.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
Driving trough the town of Monchique
The highest point of South of Portugal and it's incredible 360º of panoramic views
Lunch or dinner Two options of tour available, morning start with lunch, or afternoon start with dinner. During the booking you will be asked to choose the time and also one of the two restaurant options mentioned in this itinerary
Lunch or dinner Two options of tour available, morning start with lunch, or afternoon start with dinner. During the booking you will be asked to choose the time and also one of the two restaurant options mentioned in this itinerary
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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(106)
We learned a lot about the wine industry in the Algarve. Really enjoyed the wine tastings, the information about the area, the dinner, and the friends we made. It was a great experience!
Spent a wonderful afternoon visiting two small family owned wineries ending with an amazing dinner with a breathtaking view. Fabio’s food recommendations were spot on.
Thank you Nancy. It was a pleasure to eet your family. All the best
What an excellent way to spend the morning and afternoon. The outfit is a family operation, meaning the tour guide has a personal stake in ensuring you have a good time. The vineyards on your tour are family farms that put great effort into producing excellent wines. The view from the terrace on the mountain top at lunch was stunning, and the food was absolutely superb. Don’t miss this very fun activity!
Hi Andrea. Thank you so much for your great words. It was a pleasure to spend the day with your group. All the best
Thanks Fabio, that was an absolutely super time. The vineyards were all smaller, family run outfits that took great care of us; the wines tasted excellent; and the dinner was divine. Then there's the view--
Thank you so much for the great words. Happy you enjoyed the wineries, the views and the dinner. All the best!
What an amazing day. Two great vineyards, followed by a fabulous lunch. Fabio was so friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this trip.
Thank you, Chris. Happy you enjoyed the wineries and the lunch. All the best!
This tour is a must! From start to finish, Fabio was so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating for me and our group. The wineries were beautiful and the wine was very good! The scenery along the way was amazing. The lunch at the top of the mountain was quite an experience! Would def recommend!
Thank you for the great words. I’m glad you enjoyed the wineries, the views and the lunch. All the best!
Our guide Fabio was very informative before the trip answering my queries promptly . On the the day he was very knowledgeable about the wine making process, Both wineries were quite different from each other . The mountain restaurant was very rustic with lovely views and delicious Portuguese food. Thank you Fabio
Thank you, Lorna. Happy you enjoyed the wineries and the mountain restaurant. All the best!
Fabio was helpful, knowledgeable, and comfortable to be around throughout the day. The van is also comfortable and air conditioned. We both get carsick and had no issues even going up and down the mountain. There were two of us, so we did one premium tasting and one regular tasting at each Quinta, which was a fun way to try more of the wines. Driving up to Monchique was very beautiful, and you get to see the cork forest on the way up. We went to O Luar da Foia, where we both tried black pork. This is a LARGE amount of food, so go hungry, because it is delicious! Overall, this was a wonderful experience. Fabio is very patient and personable, and answered all of our questions. The wine and food were delicious. Fabio’s recommendations were great. Don’t skip this!
Thank you, Jaimie. I’m glad you enjoyed the wines, the views and the dinner. It was a pleasure to guide you. All the best!
We visited two vineyards with our guide Fabio, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. The lunch at the restaurant up the mountain was amazing. Authentic Portuguese food with an amazing view. You won’t be disappointed
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed the wineries and the mountain lunch. All the best!
This is an intimate wine tasting and learning experience that Fabio has curated. We learned so much about the history of Algarve wine production through modern day, and simply relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of the mountains and welcoming spirit of the residents in this region. Bonus black pork consumption included.
Thank you, Kerry. It was pleasure to meet you and Adeline. Very happy you enjoyed the day, the wines and the mountain experience. All the best!
