Two Wineries, 4-Hour Tasting

Setúbal Wine Tour with Visit and Tasting at 2 Wineries runs through LRS, Private tours. Rated 4.6 across 186 reviews. Runs 4 hours. From €97.5.

Overview

This half day trip leaves Lisbon behind and heads south to Setúbal, where Portuguese wine has been made for generations. Over four hours, a group of no more than 16 travellers is taken to two wineries, with tastings of red, white and muscatel wines. Hotel pickup is part of the package, and the vehicle comes with air conditioning, bottled water and onboard WiFi.

The route pairs two contrasting producers. One reviewer described the pairing as one historic winery and one more modern, which gives a useful picture of how winemaking in the region has developed. Guides walk visitors through the cellars and explain the winemaking process, and several travellers said the history alone made the day worthwhile.

It suits people who want a concentrated taste of wine country without giving up a whole day. One reviewer reported ending up effectively alone in the vehicle, and the operator notes the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and the tour needs decent weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if it is cancelled for poor conditions.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup is included and is arranged as detailed at booking. The vehicle is air conditioned, with bottled water and WiFi on board.
2. Jose Maria de FonsecaA one hour stop with the admission ticket included.
3. Bacalhoa Vinhos de PortugalA one hour visit with admission included. The tour continues with tastings and a look around the winery.
4. Adega de PalmelaA one hour stop with the admission ticket included. The itinerary lists this alongside the other stops.
5. Farm CatralvosA one hour stop with the admission ticket included, as given in the tour itinerary.
6. Return to LisbonThe tour lasts 4 hours in total and finishes with the drop off after the winery visits.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this tour.

• Group feel. The operator caps the group at 16 travellers, but one reviewer reported effectively having a private run with no one else in the vehicle. The feel can vary a lot depending on how many people book that day.
• Two wineries, two styles. Reviewers often mention that the two wineries visited are very different from each other, with one described as historic and traditional and the other as more modern.
• Wine and a bite. Red, white and muscatel wines are included in the tastings. One reviewer also mentioned a bite to eat as part of the day.
• Pace and timing. The tour runs 4 hours door to door, with an hour allocated to each stop.
• Access and family. The listing states the tour and its transport are wheelchair accessible, pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available. Most travellers can participate according to the operator.
• Photos and scenery. Several reviewers commented on the beautiful grounds and locations, and one mentioned a guide taking photos of guests throughout the day.

Common issues. The tour depends on good weather and will be cancelled if conditions are poor, with a different date or a full refund offered in that case. Full refunds require cancellation at least 24 hours before the start time, and no changes are accepted inside that window. One reviewer would have liked a couple more wines at the second winery.

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