Signature Portugal | Among the Whitewashed Hills
Across sunlit plains and timeless villages, rural Portugal’s soul unfolds – rich in serenity, deep in tradition, alive with artistry
Rural Portugal endures in the Alentejo: in vineyard rows, in ancestral craft, in generous sunlight. Led by our hand-picked Signature Guide, start among Lisbon’s royal quarters and journey among the whitewashed villages of Arraiolos, Monsaraz, and Vila Viçosa. Deep discovery awaits. Meet artisans preserving tradition, taste biodynamic wines with their makers, and read the night skies with an astronomer. This is rural Portugal: graceful, unhurried, golden.
Signature Experiences
• Trace constellations with an expert astronomer during a private evening of celestial discovery in the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve
• Join chef Sofia at her family farm for an immersive cookery class, preparing and sharing an Alentejano feast passed through generations
• Step inside an amphora wine cellar for an intimate tasting, followed by a traditional tapas lunch that celebrates Alentejo’s ancient winemaking heritage
• Drift across Lake Alqueva on a private vintage boat with champagne in hand, then uncover stories of resilience at the Museum of Luz
Signature Day
Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between a horseback ride across the Alentejo plains, a tile workshop in an atelier, or a guided walk along Évora’s ancient aqueduct
Signature Stay
Enjoy timeless serenity at Convento do Espinheiro, a 15th-century monastery reimagined as a luxurious retreat of cloisters, gardens, and heritage
Signature Guide
Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul – sharing their home, heritage, and heart
Signature Legacy
• Visit a biodynamic winery guided by its owner, learning how regenerative viticulture enriches the land and shapes wines served on Michelin-starred tables.
• Meet the Flores sisters in Estremoz, master artisans preserving the UNESCO-listed, 300-year-old tradition of clay doll making and Alentejo’s creative heritage.
• Walk through the family-run olive estate of São Lourenço do Barrocal, discovering non-intensive farming and closed-loop production that protect soil health and biodiversity, sustaining a legacy rooted in respect for the land.