Visit a Vineyard + Cooking Demonstration, Évora

Enjoy a guided visit to an Alentejo vineyard with a cooking demonstration and lunch of local dishes and wine.

Overview

Discover one of Portugal's most renowned wine-making regions with this immersive excursion to a vineyard in the Alentejo. You'll be taken from Évora to a local winery in the Alentejo, where you'll take a guided visit to see the wine-producing facilities and stroll through the vineyards. After learning about the workings of the estate, you'll be treated to a cooking demonstration and get to enjoy a picnic lunch with local delicacies and of course, wine produced directly from the vineyard.

Highlights

  • Sample locally produced wines and delicacies from an Alentejo vineyard
  • Learn about how wine is made from an expert
  • Walk through vineyards and see firsthand the processes of wine production in this historic region

Know before you go

Duration
1 day
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private
Food & Drink
Lunch Included

What you'll do

In the morning, you'll be transferred from your hotel in Évora to a local winery in the Alentejo region, known worldwide for its production of wine and corks. This area has been producing wine for thousands of years, dating back to the Romans (and before), who introduced techniques that are still used today. You'll learn about this and more with your guided visit to the winery, which will show you the inner workings of a wine estate. You'll stroll through the vineyard and see the grapes up close before getting to try some wine for yourself.

After this informational portion, you'll begin the sense-focused part of the excursion. You'll get to watch a cooking demonstration showcasing Portuguese cuisine. Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch filled with local delicacies, like different soups and stews characteristic of the region, which will be accompanied by an array of wines from the vineyard. After lunch, you'll return back to Évora.

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