21st – 24th / 28th – 31st July 2023

“The finest Classical music , wines and gastronomy in an extraordinary atmosphere”

The festival of music in the medieval town of Marvão, which is situated high on a mountain in the north of Alentejo, attracts classical music lovers from all over the world every year. For 7 years, Maestro Christoph Poppen, today leader of the Chamber Orchestra in Cologne and Juliane Banse, world class soprano, fell in love with the area of the Nordalentejo near the Spanish border. With the ambition to create something special for this special region of Portugal, the first edition of these festivals already took place in 2014.

In the meantime, the number of classical music lovers who come to Marvão and its surroundings every year is growing, and orchestras and singers from all over the world offer their audiences a first-class musical experience, which in 2023 will have its 9th edition.

The north of the Alentejo, close to the Spanish border, also has other attractions: beautiful mountain landscapes, medieval fortresses and picturesque villages. Wineries where the most exquisite red wines are produced and, of course, the cuisine, here you can taste DOP products of ham and cheese and the finest olive oil.

Day 1 – Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Alentejo

Arrival in Lisbon around noon. Continue on to the Alentejo. Your transfer to the north of Alentejo will take you 3 hours but on your way to the medieval town of Marvão you will have the oportunity to visit one of the many amazing World Culture Heritage Sites that Portugal has to offer ,EVORA. A calm city of the interior of Portugal which goes back to the roman times.
Explore 2000 years of history and end with a tasty snack and Winetasting in Alentejo.
Now you continue , another one and a half hour is left to take you to Marvão or any other village nearby according to where your accomodation is booked.
Free evening; enjoy a stroll through this lovely medieval village of Marvão and have dinner in one of the several restaurants you will find with the tasty cusine of Alentejo and of course- the lovely wines. 

Day 2 – Estremoz - Opening gala in Marvão

The day is yours to discover this genuine area of Alentejo which turistically is very little known yet. We recommend a visit to the charming village of Estremoz and it’s Castle.
On Saturday there is a market held on the main square with all kind of local products and bric a brac. But Estremoz has more secrets :
There are some of the best portuguese wineries situated in and around the village.

We will reserve a visit and tasting for you to Herdade Dona Maria which besides premium wines offers as well an incredible historical back ground.

In the evening enjoy en unforgettable musical Experience: we suggest to walk a bit earlier up to
The castle and enjoy the sunset, the scenery is just stunning.
Then an orchestra concert in occasion of the opening of the 9th edition of the Festival of Marvão
Will take place in the inner courtyard of the castle.
The program changes every year and will feature some of the best artists that will play during the 10 days of the festival.

Rest of the evening at leisure.

After the concert return to the hotel. 

Day 3 – Royal Horses and Premium Cuisine 

Horsemanship is also a tradition in the Alentejo. Therefore, a visit to the impressive Coudelaria Real in Alter do Chão is planned for this morning.
The foundation of the royal stud goes back to the 18th century. Today, its mission is above all the breeding of the noble horses of the Lusitanian breed and their preparation for entry into the Portuguese Riding School.
A highlight of the visit is the free run of the approx. 60 mares which are the basis of the horse breeding. Afterwards free time in Alter do Chão or in the nearby town of Portalegre for lunch. Or if you fancy signature cuisine try lunch at the fantastic restaurant Basilio at Torre de Palma Winehotel in Monforte. The kitchen of the restaurant is headed by famous chefe Miguel Laffan!  
The final highlight is a chamber concert in the late afternoon at the Estrela Church in Marvão.
Let yourself get enchanted by another musical moment !

Afterwards enjoy your last evening in Marvão transfer back to the hotel where you can finish your impressions with a cosy dinner. 

Day 4 – By By Alentejo see you soon Marvão  

End or the program and check-out in the morning. Travel back to Lisbon or continue your holidays in Alentejo or by the sea down in the Algarve.

Services included in the package:

• 3 nights in Pousada de Marvão;
• 3 hours walking tour in Evora with a local guide and entrance fees to the bone chapel and the cathedral
• Concert tickets for one Chamber Concert and the opening or the closing Gala Concert
• One visit + wine tasting at a winery in or around Estremoz with regional snack
• Visit of the royal stud farm in Alter do Chão

Services not included:

• Personal expenses
• City tax
• Transportation

Rental car or transportation with private vehicle and driver guide can be reserved upon request. 

Prices per person in Euro

Bookable for the weekends 21-24 July, 28-31 July 2022
According to the Festival program which will be confirmed by March 2023 the program of this package can slightly change.
On the 2nd weekend the chamber concert will be on the 28th or 29th of July while on the 30th of July the closing Concert will take place. 

15-18 / 22-25 September 2023

Douro Valley, the World Heritage Site was also the first demarcated wine region in the world. Already in the 18th century, the then Minister Marques de Pombal who also served as ambassador of Portugal in Austria and England, recognized the need to regulate the wine region and the port wine trade by law so that a constant quality of port wine could be achieved. At that time, there were intensive trade relations, especially with Great Britain, but also with many other countries that appreciated the port wine produced in the Douro Valley and stored in Vila Nova de Gaia, which has also influenced the city of Porto and its history to this day.
In addition to port wine production, table wine was also produced. However, this came to international fame only in recent decades.
The winery Quinta da Pacheca is one of the most famous in the Douro Valley and has more than 250 years of history. For many years it was family run and the first to bottle its own wine and promote and distribute its own brand.
Since 1995, wine tourism is practiced here, initially only through visits banquets and tastings, later came a very nice 4 star boutique hotel which was upgraded only last year as a 5 star hotel and besides the excellent wine tourism and culinary offer the guests also offers outdoor pool and spa area. Its wines have been awarded many times and are in the premium range.
The port wines are known for many years but also its table wines both white and red or rosé have constant excellent ratings over the years. Here they are familiar with the work of the autoctonous grape varieties of the Douro Valley and specialized which means for the wines authenticity and highest quality.
Since a few years there is the possibility to stay here directly in the nature in guest rooms which are located in oversized wine barrels.
After a 3-day stay in the Douro Valley, one day of which is dedicated to the grape harvest at Quinta da Pacheca, you will conclude this special travel experience with the last night at the elegant wine and gourmet hotel The Yeatman. 

Day 1/ 15 Or 22 September 2023 , Thursday 

Arrival In Porto in the early afternoon at Porto Airport. From here either to Porto and then by train to Peso da Regua. Or: by rental car directly to the Douro Valley and the wine hotel Quinta da Pacheca.
On your first evening, a dinner with wine accompaniment awaits you at Quinta da Pacheca. Enjoy the evening in the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant overlooking the vineyards. 

Day2/ 16 Or 23 September 2023 , Friday  

Properly equipped with straw hat and bandana, bucket and scissors, you will drive to the vineyards. You are part of the harvest team of Quinta da Pacheca.
First thing in the morning you will enjoy a traditional fork breakfast with fried sardines on country bread and of course a sip of the Quinta's country wine.
Now you help with the grape harvest before you tamp the wine also in the large stone basins with the feet. The port wine gets special quality through this mild press !!!
Afterwards there will be a short guided tour of the winery and finally a traditional vintage lunch with wine tasting.The afternoon is free to relax by the pool or in the spa.  
Dinner on your own.
We will be happy to recommend a nice restaurant or wine bar in nearby Peso da Regua which we can also reserve for you. 

Day 3/17th Or 24 September 2023 Saturday Pinhão, views that you do not forget. 

Your further discovery of the Douro Valley starts in the morning. The stretch of the Douro Valley that takes you from Regua to Pinhão is the most beautiful! Along this route you will experience wonderful views before stopping directly in Pinhão at the Quinta de Bomfim.
Here you will experience a guided tour which will tell you about the history and the best wines of the region.
of this centuries-old family of winemakers. Symington is still the winegrower who owns the largest area of vineyards in the Douro Valley and his por wines have been awarded more than once as the best in the world.

So, now we recommend to start the way to Porto. The driving time is about 2 hours. In the afternoon you will arrive in Porto and still have time to enjoy the wonderful hotel The Yeatman.
The outdoor pool here is decanter shaped and from here you have the most beautiful view of the old town of Porto.
In the evening we recommend a visit to Taylors Winery. Here you can learn about the history of this prestigious port house with audio guides at your own pace. Afterwards you will taste some of the best port wines and also be initiated into the differences between Ruby, Tawny or LBV.
On the last evening we will be happy to reserve you a table at the famous Barão Fladgate restaurant which is adjacent to Taylors winery and also part of the group - or perhaps you would like to dine at one of the many restaurants in the new museum districts WOW ?? 

Day 4/ 18 Or 25 September 2023 

Today you will be enchanted by the vintages city of PORTO
On the last day you should definitely find time to visit and enjoy Porto.  Therefore, book your return flight only in the evening.
Explore Porto on your own or we can book a local guide for you. In time transfer to the airport for your return flight.
End of our services. 

Included in the package:

Accommodation
 

• 2 nights with breakfast in the wine barrel room of Quinta da Pacheca In the middle of the vineyards, 5 stars category
• 1 night in the wine and gourmet hotel The Yeatman

Other services included:

• Dinner with wine accompaniment in the restaurant of Quinta da Pacheca
• 1 day grape harvest program at Quinta da Pacheca
• Winemaker fork breakfast and lunch on grape harvest day
• Excursion to Pinhão, visit and tasting at Quinta de Bomfim
• Visit to Taylors winery in Porto with wine tasting
• Table reservation at Barao Fladgate restaurant with view over Porto and wine accompaniment

Not Included

• Dinner on the 2nd and 3rd day
• Transportation
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• All services not explicitly mentioned in "Included".

Upon request, we will gladly reserve a local driver guide or a rental car.

Prices p.p. in Euro 

Min 2 person

Booking period - At least 2 months before the date of arrival 

The winery and vineyards of Quinta do Quetzal are located in the most noble areas of Vidigueira, near the oldest Roman winery in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Visit the modern winery, learn the secrets of production, visit the contemporary art center, have lunch with wine tasting and win a bottle of Guadalupe wine.

Visit to the Winery and Wine Cellar,

Winetasting of new and aged wines 

lunch with tasting menue and wine pairing 

11:00-13:00 Welcome to the participants and start of the guided tour of Quinta do Quetzal (vineyard, winery and art center).

13h00-15h00 Lunch with wine pairing 

Price p.p. € 99,-

Available from Wednesday to Sunday.

This experience has a duration of 4 hours 

The visit can be made in English and Portuguese.

From 2 to 10 people.

Please contact us in case of larger groups.

The price includes:

• Visit to the vineyard, winery and Art Centre
• Lunch with wine pairing

Transport to Quinta do Quetzal not included and subject to a separate budget.

Reservations, Payment and Cancellation:

Booking at least 3 days in advance.

2 to 10 people: prepayment 100% upon booking.

Cancellation without fee: up to 3 days before.

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee of the total value of the experience

Be a Winemaker for a day! Visit one of the most renowned wine producers of Alentejo and make your own wine

- Visit of the Estate in Alentejo- João Portugal Ramos

- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting

- Blending your own wine

Upon arrival meet the local winemaker and visit the Wine estate.

Learn about their indigenous and foreign grapes and technics used to make the wine.

Try their olive oil as well as their wine.

Under the instruction of the Winemaker you will now be making your own blend of red wine in order to take it home with you.

This programs is accompanied by cheese and Alentejo bread.

Available all year from Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 16h00, excluding holiday periods

From 2 to 20 persons. Please contact us for larger groups.

Languages: English, Portuguese, other languages on request

Duration 2 hours

Meeting point: at the Alentejo Winery - Contact details to be informed at confirmation

The rates include:

Visit of the winery and vineyards

Tasting of the olive oil produced at the estate

Workshop how to create your own wine with assistance of the wine maker

½ a bottle of your own blend for you to take home

Alentejo bread and goat cheese

Not included: Pick up and drop off at your hotel

Payment and cancellation policies

For 2 to 7 people: full prepayment upon reservation is required

For 8 to 40 people: a 50% deposit upon reservation is required

The remaining amount has to be paid until one week prior to excursion date

Free cancellation until 3 working days before

Less than 3 working days: 100% cancellation fee will be charged

The itinerary might change due to seasonal of unforeseen circumstances

Come and visit Quinta da Plansel in the heart of the Alentejo which offers you unique experiences that will make you know the work that goes from the vineyard to the glass.

Visit to the winery, the production of plants and the art gallery.

Wine tasting.

Workshop on plant grafting.

10:00 Welcome to the participants and start of the guided tour of Quinta da Plansel (winery, vineyard, art gallery). 

11.00-12.00 After the guided tour, crafting workshop followed by wine tasting of 3 different Wines 

Available from Monday to Sunday.

The visit and wine tasting take approximately 1h30 and can be done in English, German, Italian and Portuguese.

The grafting workshop takes approximately 30 minutes.

From 2 to 10 people.

Please contact us in case of larger groups.

The price includes:

• Guided tour of the winery, vineyards and art gallery
• Tasting of 2 wines
• Grafting Workshop

Transport to Quinta da Plansel not included and subject to a separate budget.

Reservations, Payment and Cancellation:

Booking at least 5 days in advance.

2 to 10 people: prepayment 100% upon booking.

Cancellation without fee: up to 3 days before.

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee of the total value of the experience.

Come to visit the Adega Mãe a wine cellar and design just 40 minutes from Lisbon located in the municipality of Alenquer and the demarcated region of Lisbon and have a real sensory experience of 2 hours with wine tasting and regional "brunch".

Guided visit to the Adega Mãe (vineyards, presses, winery)

Brunch with regional tapas accompanied by wines

9:00-10:00 Welcome to the participants and start of the guided tour of the Adega Mãe (vineyards, winepresses and winery).

10.00-11.00 After the guided tour, regional brunch 

Price p.p. € 35,-

Available from Monday to Sunday.

The visit will last approximately 45min. It is complemented by the presentation of institutional videos on the concept and production of wines from AdegaMãe.

The Brunch Service is preferably held between 10am and 12pm.

Visit available in English and Portuguese.

From 2 to 10 people.

Please contact us in case of larger groups.

The price includes:

• Guided tour of the vineyards and winery
• Brunch with regional tapas and cellar wines

Transport to the Adega Mãe not included and subject to a separate budget

Reservations, Payment and Cancellation:

Booking at least 5 days in advance

2 to 10 people: prepayment 100% upon booking

Cancellation without fee: up to 3 days before

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee of the total value of the experience

Come and visit Casa Santos Lima, one of the wineries that most exports Portuguese wines from all over the country!

Guided tour of the winery

Buggy ride through the vineyards

Tasting of 5 wines

10h00 - 10h30 Welcome to the participants and start of a buggy ride through the vineyards.

10h30 - 11h30 Guided visit to the winery and tasting of 5 wines.

Price p.p. € 45,-

Available from Monday to Sunday. 

The visit and wine tasting take approximately 1 hour and can be done in English and Portuguese.

The buggy ride through the vineyards takes about 30 minutes.

From 2 to 10 people.

Please contact us in case of larger groups.

The price includes:

• Guided tour of the winery 
• Tasting of 5 wines of 5 different terroirs in Portugal
• Buggy ride through the vineyards

Transport to Casa Santos Lima not included and subject to a separate budget.

Reservations, Payment and Cancellation:

Booking at least 5 days in advance.

2 to 10 people: prepayment 100% upon booking.

Cancellation without fee: up to 3 days before.

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee of the total value of the experience

Sailing the Lisbon Coast is doubtlessly a unique Experience! Embark in this 2 hours cruise at Doca de Bom Sucesso, part of Lisbon’s yacht habour.

Watch the beautiful skyline of Lisbon while the sun goes down, from the Ex–libris sights of Belem to the Praça de Comércio – the Commercial square and Alfama. Soft drinks or Wine will be offered to enjoy the magic of this quite romantic journey.

Day Cruise:

From 10h00 or from 14h30 in the afternoon

Sunset Cruise:

From 15h30 during winter months

From 19h00 during summer months

The tour is not exclusive

Meetinpoint:

15 minutes before starting time in Belem

Doca do Bom Sucesso Edifício Vela Latina, Loja Exterior nº 10 1400-038 Lisboa

Available all year round from Monday to Sunday

From 2 to 40 persons. Please contact us for larger groups.

The rates include:

Lisbon River Cruise – 2 hours

Wine or Soft drinks

Not included: Pick up and drop off at the hotel

Payment and cancellation policies

For 2 to 7 people: full prepayment upon reservation is required

For 8 to 40 people: a 50% deposit upon reservation is required

The remaining amount has to be paid until one month prior to excursion date

Free cancellation until 15 days before

Less than 15 days: 50% cancellation fee will be charged

Less than 7 days: 100% cancellation fee will be charged

The itinerary might change due to seasonal of unforeseen circumstances

Enjoy a nice walk through Lisbon’s most picturesque neighbourhood and taste the best Delicacies of the city.

Get to know the flavours of the Portuguese cuisine and the most traditional spots of Lisbon.

Bring some appetite in order to try the famous codfish croquets with some white wine in a typical tavern near Rossio Square.

Continue on to Bairro Alto to taste some tapas and white wine in a wine cellar.

Enjoy the famous Port matched with marmalade and cheese in a traditional grocery store. Also on your list: Ginjinha, the cherry liqueur preferred by most of the Portuguese.

Finish the walk with the traditional Portuguese sausage with bread and red wine, in a historical Palace dating back to the XVII century.

You will visit the following neighbourhoods: Baixa – Chiado – Bairro Alto

Meetingpoint: Praça D. Pedro IV (Rossio) in front of the statue of D. Pedro

Duration - 3 hours

Available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 16h30

Available all year round from Monday to Saturday

From 2 to 14 persons. Please contact us for larger groups.

Available in English – other languages available on request

Observation: this is not a private tour

Suplement for a private tour p.p. € 35,- min. 2 persons

The rates include:

Your local guide

Codfish croquet and white wine

Surprise snack with white wine

Port wine with cheese and marmalade

Ginjinha

Portuguese sausage with bread and red wine

For 2 to 9 people: full prepayment upon reservation is required

For 8 to 14 people: a 50% deposit upon reservation is required

The remaining amount has to be paid until one month prior to excursion date

Free cancellation until 7 days before

Less than 7 days: 50% cancellation fee will be charged

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee will be charged

The itinerary might change due to seasonal of unforeseen circumstances

Fall in Love with Porto’s charming Old Town and visit the impressive Taylor’s Wine lodge by assisting to their fantastic audio tour ending with a great Port wine tasting

- By Tuk Tuk to Porto’s most ancient quarters

- The best view over Porto form the Serra do Pilar Bellevue

- A Visit to Taylor’s Wine lodge

10h00 or 15h00

Duration - 2,5 hours

Meet your Tuk Tuk and your local driver near the Clerigos Tower Your driver will hold a sign with your names

Tour through Porto’s Old Town, passing the famous São Bento Train Station, the roman Cathedral Zé Porto, and the amazing view over Vila Nova de Gaia from up there.

Continue down to the Riverside. Cross the bridge to reach the Serra do Pilar Viewpoint for a 360º view.

Continue the tour in Vila Nova de Gaia where all the Port Wine Lodges are situated, to stop at one of the most famous ones – TAYLOR’S.

Visit the beautiful lodge and learn about this prestigious company and Taylor’s Porto during a 45 audio tour that will guide you through their museum. Finally relax and enjoy the Taylor’s Tasting Lounge.

Available all year round from Monday to Sunday

From 2 to 25 persons. Please contact us for larger groups.

Available in English, and Portuguese, other languages on request

The rates include:

Tour in Tuk Tuk through Porto’s Old town

Stop at 3 Viewpoints

Audio tour and Port Wine Tasting at Taylor’s

Does not include: Pick up and drop off from the hotel

Observations: Your mobile phone contact for the Tuk Tuk Driver guide is needed

IMPORTANT: Each TukTuk has a maximum capacity of 5 people. For groups of more than 5 people, add this trip again with the desired number of people to the cart.

Payment and cancellation policies

For 2 to 7 people: full prepayment upon reservation is required

For 8 to 25 people: a 50% deposit upon reservation is required

The remaining amount has to be paid until one month prior to excursion date

Free cancellation until 7 days before

Less than 7 days: 50% cancellation fee will be charged

Less than 3 days: 100% cancellation fee will be charged

The itinerary might change due to seasonal of unforeseen circumstances