Personal expenses.
Tour by tourist bus;
Entrance ticket to the Roman Villa of São Cucufate (included);
Admission ticket to the Talha Wine Interpretive Center (included);
Admission ticket to the Vidigueira Municipal Museum (included);
Opening of the talha (clay amphora), including a tasting of vinho de talha (amphora-aged wine) and chestnuts;
Typical Alentejo-style chickpea stew lunch (included);
Entertainment with Cantares do Alentejo (included);
Travel insurance.
Vinho da talha (amphora-aged wine) is one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions, kept alive for over two millennia - dating back to the Roman era - and deeply rooted in the Alentejo region. The talhas are large earthenware (clay) vessels of various shapes and sizes, with their interiors sealed using a natural mixture known as pês - a blend of pine resin, beeswax, and olive oil. The entire winemaking process takes place within these containers: crushed grapes ferment spontaneously alongside their skins and seeds, which settle at the bottom to form a natural filter. The result is an authentic, structured wine with a unique, rustic character, served directly from a tap fitted into the base of the talha itself.
Roman Villa of São Cucufate
One of the best-preserved and most impressive vestiges of the Roman era in Europe, this villa reveals the grandeur and sophistication of rural architecture from antiquity. As you walk through the ruins of this two-story agricultural and residential complex, you gain insight into the Alentejo region’s deep historical connection to the production of wine and olive oil - a tradition dating back to the 1st century - making a visit here an authentic journey back in time.
Vinho de Talha (Amphora Wine) Interpretive Center
Located in the picturesque village of Vila de Frades, this modern, well-equipped museum is an essential stop for understanding the soul of ancient Alentejan winemaking. An interactive exhibition unveils the secrets behind the production and preservation of vinho de talha - wine fermented in large clay vessels - tracing the process from Roman techniques passed down through generations to its ties with local gastronomy and the cante alentejano (traditional polyphonic singing).
Vidigueira Municipal Museum
Housed in the village’s former primary school, this museum offers a comprehensive and enriching look at the cultural, ethnographic, and historical identity of the municipality. Visitors can explore exhibits dedicated to traditional crafts, architectural heritage, and the collective memory of the local population, celebrating the traditions and way of life in the heart of the Alentejo.
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