Hidden Portugal: Wine Tasting and Horseback Riding in the Countryside

The perfect city escape for those tired of chasing tourist trails, our Hidden Portugal Tour takes you to places only locals know in order to give you a taste of real Portuguese life. You can’t leave Lisbon without delving into the heart of our beautiful country.

After meeting at the square Praça da Figueira in the morning, we’ll cruise over the Tagus River and the second-longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge, to start our day with a wine tasting in the Ribatejo region. Here we’ll visit a traditional winemaker to tour the estate, learn from the passionate owners, and sample fine Portuguese varieties. With our taste buds piqued, we’ll make our way along the river to the beautiful region of Vila Franca de Xira for a traditional Portuguese lunch (at your own cost). The afternoon is then ours to spend at a private country estate just outside of Lisbon, where we’ll meet a local family and spend some time on their farm. Try a different form of transportation as we ride through the estate on horseback! With a range of interesting animals, from goats, donkeys, a meerkat (who loves to cuddle), and even a tarantula and python. You can get as close as you like! We’ll then return you to your hotel/apartment at 5:00pm.