Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting

Meet your guide in central Lisbon for your Arrabida and Sesimbra small-group guided day trip. Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and drive off. Cruise along the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe spanning 11 miles (17 km) over the Tagus River. Hear how it was developed for the 1998 Lisbon Universal Exposition on your way to visit stunning Pamela Castle. From the castle, savor a wine tasting of four delectable wines at a local winery.

Next, head to the northern shore of the Sado River and discover the beauty of Arrabida Natural Park. Climb to the tallest peak at 1,640 feet (500 meters) and gaze over the verdant park towards the Atlantic and the beaches below. Then, stop for a fresh seafood lunch (own expense) in the charming fishing town of Sesimbra. Spend more free time strolling along lively streets or continue for a walk along golden beaches.

Alongside your guide, explore one of Portugal’s oldest wineries, Casa Museu Jose Maria da Fonseca. After learning about wine production you’re ready for a wine tasting. Enjoy two regional wines with delicious tastes and aromatic bodies as you relax on the property.

Bust out your camera one more time as you stopover at Cristo Rei Sanctuary, a shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ which was inaugurated in 1959. Then, capture a panoramic view of Lisbon from afar. Finally, hop aboard your minivan and return to central Lisbon where your tour ends.

• Enjoy a mix of guided sightseeing and free time
• Letting someone else drive allows you to enjoy Portugal's scenic coastline
• Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight people

Escape the city and enjoy some of Portugal’s finest exports on a day trip to Arrabida and Sesimbra from Lisbon. A perfect choice for travelers that have already ticked off Lisbon’s top sights, this tour relieves you of the hassle of advance planning and shows you parts of Portugal that most first-time visitors miss out on.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age for wine tasting is 18 years
Visit to the vineyards in small groups are not guaranteed
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers