Private Wine and Cellar Tour to Mafra and the Bucelas Wine Region

This tour invites you to taste a renowned wine of the Bucelas region and to explore the exuberant habits and tastes of the former Portuguese royalty.

Your journey will start heading to Mafra crossing the countryside that still today supplies Lisbon with some of its agricultural products. As you arrive to Mafra you will see instantly the Mafra Palace looming over the rooftops of the little houses. Starting with plans to a small monastery thanking God for a healthy heir, John V's extravagant wishes led to an enormous structure composed by a Royal Palace, a Monastery and a Basilica in an ensemble of more than 600 rooms, 5200 doors and windows and the largest bells carillon in the world! Walking by its enormous rooms and corridors with your guide you will realize how much history is still present on those walls and stones.

After the visit of the architectural wonder of Mafra its time to continue to Bucelas, crossing the beautiful hills and valleys of this region to the heart of the Bucelas Wine Region. After a detailed explanation about the region and the wine producing methods you will be invited to a wine tasting enjoying all the pleasures of this excellent wine.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Lisbon hotels

Cruise Port Pickup passengers: you will be meet by a representative outside the Reception Hall

Departure Time:

• 9:30am
• 2:30pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Concludes at original point of departure

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drink, unless specified
• Wine tasting fees (approximately 10.00 - 15.00 EURO depending on wine quality selected)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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