Portuguese Tiles and Wine History - Private Tour
ID: GYG123497-181328
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Azulejos are unique decorative and architectural elements and one of the most traditional elements of Portugal. During this private tour, you will be introduced to Azulejos and Portuguese wine, both part of their culture.
You will be picked up at your hotel or apartment between 9:00 and 9:30 AM, as you wish. The trip starts with crossing the biggest European bridge - Vasco da Gama bridge. After a 45 minute’s drive, you will arrive at Palmela Castle. Palmela's traditional products are the Azeitão cheese and wine which won international awards. You get to taste them during a cellar visit with wine tasting.
The next stop will be Bacalhoa Palace or Adega which has an important collection of Portuguese tiles. Lunch is at your leisure upon your guide's recommendation (own expense), before continuing your sightseeing to the traditional tile factory.
You will visit a place where tiles are still manufactured and hand painted using old methods. Here, you can see all processes and the different techniques and applications of this unique piece. You will return to Lisbon crossing the 25th April Bridge.
Highlights
- Relax on a customized private tour
- Enjoy wine tastings and learn about wine production
- Visit a tile factory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
