Sintra Wine Experience

On this thematic tour, visit the best the fabulous region of Sintra has to offer and the best traditional local wineries where you can taste fantastic red and white wines. Visit Azenhas do Mar, a unique coastal village, the elegant village of Cascais, the wild Guinho beach and the westernmost point of Europe, Cabo da Roca. Highlights Taste the best regional wines in the oldest winery in Lisbon Region Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra Enjoy the view of Azenhas do Mar with a very picturesque landscape Discover the most westerly point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca Visit a fantastic family farm located in Sintra’s hillside Departure & Return Location Free pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais in a range of 30km Extra charge of €20 if outside Departure Time 9 am Included Driver/Guide Bottled Water Wine Tasting at Colares – Sintra Pick-up and Drop-off at costumer address Wine Tasting at Colares – Sintra Private Tour Excluded Guide inside monuments Any private expenses Lunch Itinerary Sintra Village Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines. Moorish Castle Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed! Casal de Santa Maria We will visit a fantastic family farm located in Sintra’s hillside. On this farm, the production of wines was interrupted 100 years ago. The present owners, with the help of Portuguese and French experts, have studied the local soil and climate, modernized the production and brought their vineyards back to life. At the moment, they produce red and white wines in a traditional way with high quality and national and international recognition. Colares The cooperative winery at Colares (Adega Regional de Colares) was founded in 1931. It congregates today more than 50% of the total production, with an important social role in the region. Its beautiful building dates back to the late of 19th century, with an imposing interior housing wooden barrels, casks and vats totalling more than 1 million litters capacity. It is the maturing and aging place “par excellence” for the wines of this appellation. Azenhas do Mar Next, visit Azenhas do Mar, a coastal village in the municipality of Sintra with a very picturesque landscape. Next, make the short drive to Praia da Maçãs, a well-known beach with golden sand and clear water. Locals typically visit to spend time at the ocean as well as the near-by saltwater swimming pool. Cabo da Roca Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais. Guincho Beach On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf. Cascais We can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more. Description of image What to Bring We suggest bringing comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a hat and your camera