Stillness of plains, pulse of the sea

Cliffs, vineyards, silence. The south has more than one face.

Two faces of southern Portugal converge in a single journey: the golden coastline of the Algarve and the vast, unhurried plains of the Alentejo. From the clifftop terraces of a Michelin-starred resort above the Atlantic to a 744-hectare family estate in the Baixo Alentejo, where the wine is made on the land and the silence stretches to every horizon.

We invite you to experience the south through rare, private encounters: a sea cave explored at dawn from a private yacht, an ancient gothic wine cellar eleven metres underground, a hot air balloon rising over cork forests and wheat fields at first light, and an evening of Cante Alentejano, the polyphonic singing UNESCO recognised as an intangible heritage of humanity.

This is more than a journey between two regions: it is a privileged encounter with a Portugal that moves at its own pace, where the ocean, the land and centuries of tradition have created something quietly extraordinary.

How long

7 days – 6 nights

When

Nov – Apr

Group

Max. 12 Pax

Program

First Day

Clifftop Luxury & Atlantic Views
Arrive at Vila Vita Parc, taking in the subtropical gardens and endless ocean views. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the cliffside pool or spa, followed by dinner under the stars facing the Atlantic.

Second Day

Sea Caves & Underground Cellars
Sail at dawn on a private yacht to explore the world-famous Benagil Cave before the crowds arrive. Paint your own azulejo in an artisan tile workshop, ending with a private dinner in a 2-star Michelin or 11,000-bottle subterranean wine cellar.

Third Day

Coastal Trails & Moorish History
Hike the dramatic cliffs of the Seven Hanging Valleys at sunrise, followed by an afternoon discovering Moorish history in Silves. Conclude your day with a 2-Michelin-starred tasting menu at Ocean overlooking the Atlantic.

Fourth Day

Alentejo Plains & Estate Living
Drive north through cork forests to experience an exclusive private chef lunch sourced from nature. Arrive at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova for a private wine tasting and authentic farm-to-table dining on the vast estate.

Fifth Day

Literary History & Ancient Ruins
Discover the historic convent and famous love letters of Beja, followed by lunch in a 13th-century refectory. Spend the afternoon in Évora exploring 2,000-year-old Roman temples and royal streets.

Sixth Day

Hot Air Balloon & Cante Alentejano
Fly over golden plains in a sunrise hot air balloon, followed by a vineyard picnic and sunset horseback ride. End your journey with a farewell dinner accompanied by traditional, UNESCO-listed Cante Alentejano singing.

Final Day

Until Portugal Calls Again
Enjoy a slow, farm-fresh breakfast surrounded by the peaceful Alentejo plains. Transfer privately to Faro or Lisbon Airport, carrying the unforgettable light, silence, and soul of the South.