Nature, Wines & Ceramic Tiles: Private Tour
- Live Guide
- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- Private Tour
- E-Ticket
- 8 hr
In order to feel like a true Portuguese, you have to experience the BEAUTY of our country, but also learn our oldest CRAFTS! This is a day where we'll not only tell you about, but also show you two of the crafts we have been the best at for centuries. Begin by making a stop at Christ The King, and enjoy the majestic religious structure, which was inspired by the Brazilian Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a stroll on the Sesimbra castle, and take in the fresh air and views this castle has to offer! After lunch (at your own expense) in Setúbal, learn about the process we use to paint the incredible tiles you see everywhere in our architecture. Hear about the history of the craft and get a chance to paint a tile of your own! Also learn about Portuguese Wine manufacture in a guided visit and taste incredible wines! Visit the delicious Azeitão pies, our second best sweet, right after the famous Pastel de Nata, and learn about our pastry through tasting!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: SWINGO by Avenidas
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Inspired by the famous Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, this gigantic statue opens its arms on the south bank of the Tagus. The 28m-high Christ figure, mounted on an 82m-high pedestal, was built by Francisco Franco in 1949-59 at the request of Prime Minister Salazar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Sesimbra
Classified as a National Monument on June 16th, 1910, Sesimbra Castle is the last of the Castles on the sea, which have been well preserved until today. Sesimbra Castle is the last of the Portuguese castles on the sea to maintain its medieval architecture. It was classified as a National Monument on June 16th, 1910 and gathers several reasons for interest. Its walls have a unique view over the town and the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Setubal
Lunch is served in Setúbal, where seafood and the famous fried cuttlefish are served.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Azulejos de Azeitao
Learn about the process we use to paint the incredible tiles you see everywhere in our architecture. Hear about the history of the craft and get a chance to paint a tile of your own!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jose Maria de Fonseca
After tasting the freshest seafood in our country (not included in the price but very cheap!), we head on to our Wine Cellar Visit. Learn about Portuguese Wine manufacture in this guided visit and taste 4 different incredible wines (that is optional).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Next we will visit the Pie Factory, famous for making the delicious Azeitão pies. A great time to learn about our pastry making expertise and have an incredible breakfast!
Duration: 30 minutes
