Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is Évora; the experience moves to a nearby traditional grove at Ferrenhas de cima 1, 7005-536 Évora, Portugal.

Is this experience accessible?

Yes—stroller and wheelchair accessible; terrain is generally flat and arrangements are made to accommodate mobility needs.

What languages are the guides fluent in?

Live guides offer the experience in English and Portuguese.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included. Contact the operator to arrange a private transfer if needed.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

The menu features local cheeses, cured meats and breads—notify the operator when booking to discuss dietary needs and alternatives.

How large are the groups?

Groups range from 2 to 20 guests, keeping the tasting and dinner intimate and conversational.

Evora Olive Oil Tasting and Alentejo Dinner in Ancient Groves | Farm

Adventure Brief

Walk among ancient olive trees outside Évora and learn to taste premium extra‑virgin olive oil before enjoying a light Alentejo dinner paired with regional wines. This 2.5‑hour agro‑culinary experience is ideal for curious food travelers seeking an intimate, local evening in the countryside.

2.5 hours

easy

From €202.36

On a low limestone ridge outside Évora in Portugal’s Distrito de Évora, a single-country lane opens onto a fenced olive grove where silver-green leaves and gnarled trunks mark the rhythm of centuries. The Évora Olive Oil Tasting & Dinner Experience places you in the middle of that living history: a 2.5‑hour guided walk through ancient trees, a tasting that teaches you to evaluate extra‑virgin olive oil, and a light Alentejo dinner served at a rustic table beneath the open sky.

The program meets in Évora and moves to a traditional grove near Ferrenhas de cima 1, 7005-536 Évora, Portugal, combining sensory education with local cuisine. Key features are the millennia-old olive specimens, the open Alentejo plain that frames long horizons, and a hands‑on tasting that highlights varietal flavors and defects so you can recognize quality in the bottle. Geological context is simple: broad plains and low limestone outcrops that have shaped centuries of dry‑farmed agriculture here. Cultural threads run deep—Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage city—so every pour and plate feels rooted in regional craft.

Your guide steers the tasting, showing how aroma, mouthfeel and finish signal acidity and freshness. Then the light dinner arrives: sourdough, olives, homemade jams, cheese boards, Alentejo black pork, savory pies, seasonal fruit and both premium red and white wines. Meals are intentionally local, built from the grove’s produce and nearby farms; flavors leaning toward earthy olive oil, cured meats and country cheeses.

This experience is both relaxing and instructive: wheelchair and stroller accessible, tailored for groups of two to twenty, and offered in English and Portuguese. It suits food lovers, cultural travelers and anyone who wants a compact, memorable evening outdoors. Practical details: the 2.5‑hour timing makes it easy to pair with a day exploring Évora’s Roman temple and cathedral, and private transfers can be arranged if you need transport.

What makes this a standout in Alentejo is the combination of place and practice—learning to taste olive oil where the trees grew, and sitting down to a meal that showcases the same landscape. For visitors to Évora, it’s a low‑effort, high‑return encounter with regional agriculture and culinary traditions that linger long after the last drizzle of oil on bread.

Because the grove sits on working farmland rather than a tourist compound, the hosts emphasize sustainable practices: small groups, local sourcing and respect for the trees’ life cycles. The walk is low‑grade but sensory-rich, so bring curiosity rather than heavy gear—this is an agro‑tourism moment as much as a culinary one. Booking early is wise during harvest windows and summer evenings; the small group cap keeps conversations intimate and ensures each guest has a front‑row seat to the tasting and dinner, and reduces crowding pressure.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.

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