Quick Details
Live the magic of the grape harvest in the heart of the Alentejo with a 5-hour experience designed for travelers who want to feel, taste and take part in the tradition. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a vineyard tour with grape variety identification, hands-on manual harvesting, traditional foot treading (weather and season permitting), a tasting of the season’s first must, a traditional Alentejo lunch, and a tasting of regional wines and olive oils. Every guest takes home a polo shirt and hat as a keepsake. Available August 31 – September 20 (seasonal). Ages 18+, small groups up to 8.
Adult
(18+ years)
€ 204
Harvest experience in the heart of the Alentejo
Live the magic of the grape harvest in the heart of the Alentejo with a 5-hour experience designed for those who want to feel, taste and take part in the tradition. This authentic, immersive and memorable experience is perfect for anyone who wants to understand wine from vine to glass — from hand-picking the grapes to tasting the finished wine, by way of the season’s first must and a traditional Alentejo lunch.
What’s Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off, for greater comfort
- Guided vineyard tour, with grape variety identification and a direct connection to the land
- Hands-on manual harvest, following tradition
- Traditional foot treading (whenever possible), recreating one of wine’s most genuine rituals
- Must tasting, discovering the initial aromas and flavors of fermentation
- Traditional Alentejo lunch
- Tasting of regional wines and olive oils
- Polo shirt and hat, offered as a keepsake of the experience
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities for the guide and host team
- Additional wine or olive oil purchases
Itinerary
- Hotel Pick-Up – Comfortable transport to the estate
- Vineyard Tour – Grape variety identification and connection to the land
- Manual Harvest – Hand-pick grapes the traditional way
- Foot Treading – Take part in this genuine winemaking ritual (weather and season permitting)
- Must Tasting – Discover the first aromas and flavors of fermentation
- Traditional Lunch – Enjoy a typical Alentejo meal
- Wine & Olive Oil Tasting – Sample regional wines and olive oils
- Hotel Drop-Off – Comfortable return transport
Highlights
A true vine-to-glass journey, in just 5 hours. From hand-picking grapes to tasting the finished wine, this covers the entire harvest story in a single, well-paced afternoon.
Genuine foot treading, not a staged photo. Recreating one of winemaking’s oldest rituals connects you directly to Alentejo tradition.
A rare taste of must. Sampling the first aromas and flavors of fermentation is something few visitors ever get to experience.
Hassle-free from door to door. Hotel pick-up and drop-off means you can fully relax into the day without worrying about logistics.
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When is this experience available?
Seasonally, from August 31 to September 20, tied to the actual grape harvest.Do I need any experience to take part?
No experience is necessary — you’ll be guided through hand-picking and treading as part of the group.Is foot treading guaranteed?
Foot treading takes place whenever possible, depending on the day’s harvest and conditions.Is hotel transportation included?
Yes, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in this experience.Is this suitable for children?
This experience is for guests 18 and older only.What is the maximum group size?
Groups of up to 8 guests.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs at the time of booking.
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