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Private Azeitão Cheese Workshop, Wine Tasting & Sesimbra Tour
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Setubal
Join our private Azeitão Cheese Workshop, wine tasting, and Sesimbra tour. Discover regional delights, hands-on workshops, and historic sites. Book your exclusive experience today.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mercado do Livramento - One of the Best Fresh Markets in the World according to “USA Today”. Livramento Market is a vibrant and bustling food market located in Setúbal, Portugal. With its colorful array of fresh fish, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and local delicacies, the market is a paradise for food enthusiasts and a feast for the senses. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere, interact with friendly vendors, and sample the flavors of the region, making it a must-visit destination for culinary exploration. Closed on Mondays. Includes travel time from Lisbon to Setúbal.
- Quinta Velha - This private workshop delves into a collective story, aiming to revive the tradition of knowledge transmission once held by elders like Ti Alfredo, the esteemed figure in Azeitão cheese making. It blends hands-on experience with an understanding of the natural relationship and interdependence between humans and the environment, passed down through centuries of tradition. Upon arrival at the cheese dairy, participants encounter freshly curdled milk while being guided through the process and the significance of using thistle rennet—a plant-based coagulant—gaining insight into the entire Azeitão cheese-making process. You’ll indulge in samples of toast, regional bread, fresh cheese, creamy Azeitão cheese, homemade jam or chutney, and muscat wine.
- Azeitao - Lunch and free time. Azeitão is a charming village located in the Setúbal district of Portugal. Known for its picturesque landscapes, historical landmarks, and delicious local cuisine, Azeitão offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and gastronomy for visitors to explore and enjoy.
- Farm Catralvos - Wine tour and 5 glasses of wine. Quinta de Catralvos is a renowned winery situated in Azeitão, Portugal. With its lush vineyards and state-of-the-art facilities, the winery produces a variety of high-quality wines, offering visitors a unique opportunity to indulge in wine tasting experiences and learn about the art of winemaking.
- Castelo de Sesimbra - The last Medieval Castle that is still standing by the sea in Portugal. Sesimbra Castle is a historic fortress perched on a hilltop overlooking the town of Sesimbra in Portugal. With its commanding position and panoramic views of the coastline, the castle offers a glimpse into the region’s rich history and serves as a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the castle’s ancient walls, its church with over 10 thousand hand made tiles from the 16th century, towers, and courtyards, and soak in the captivating ambiance of this well-preserved medieval stronghold. Includes travel time from Sesimbra to Lisbon.
- Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei - Cristo Rei Sanctuary and Statue.
- 25 de Abril Bridge - The Portuguese Golden Gate.
What's Included
- Winery entrances and tastings
- Private transportation
- Private Pick Up and Drop Off anywhere in Lisbon, Almada, Setúbal and Sesimbra
- Bottled water
- Toasts, regional bread, fresh cheese, buttery Azeitão cheese, homemade jam/chutney and muscat wine
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Azeitão cheese workshop
- All fees and/or taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join us on a day of sensory delights with our private and exclusive experience. Begin your day at Setubal’s lively Livramento Market, where you’ll discover the finest regional products. Continue to the ancient Queijeira of Quinta Velha for a captivating visit and hands-on private workshop. Enter the enchanting world of Azeitão Cheese through texts, photographs, and the tools used in crafting and aging, unveiling the secrets behind Azeitão cheese production, where a tantalizing tasting session awaits, creating a symphony that pays homage to regional culinary traditions. Venture into the heart of Setubal wine region for an exclusive winery tour, delving into the art of winemaking with a wine tasting session, sampling the finest regional wines. As the sun sets, cap off your day with a visit to historic Sesimbra Castle. Marvel at panoramic views and soak in the rich cultural tapestry. Private pick up and drop off anywhere in Lisbon, Almada, Setúbal and Sesimbra.
Location
Mercado do Livramento
Avenida Luisa Todi 157
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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George198318
Mar 28, 2024
A must try experience! - We an incredible time on a rainy day. Our tour guide, Nidiam, picked us up right from our hotel and made the day seamless. We started by visiting a gorgeous fresh market and taste local food and then headed to our cheese workshop. It's in a family owned building since the 17th century, and we got to learn how the make and taste the delicious azeitao cheese with other cheeses, bread, chutney, moscatel. Our guide then took us to a local restaurant with very yummy food. Our wine tour and tasting was at quinta de catralvos winery, where we had five different wines and more cheese! Ou fantastic guide took us to an extra stop, a tiles shop and we got to see this beautiful art. We finished our day in Sesimbra castle and with a visit in this beautiful coastal village. I highly recommend this tour, we had such a beautiful day that we almost forgot about the terrible rain. Thank Nidia for a wonderful day!
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