3 DAY

ALENTEJO PRE-TOUR

Evora, Portugal
April 7 – 10, 2026

Embark on a journey through Portugal’s Alentejo wine region, where rolling vineyards and charming vineyards produce wonderful wines. Savor rich flavors and aromas while exploring historic villages and picturesque landscapes. Experience the passion of winemaking in this celebrated Spanish wine region.

Hosted by The Globe and Mail’s Senior Business Writer & Columnist, Rita Trichur, the 3-day Alentejo pre-tour is for 40 guests only and includes a three-night hotel stay in the Evora, Portugal area with two days of wine and culture themed excursions and dinners.

We begin our journey in Lisbon at the Aeroporto Humberto Delgado. A 90 minute drive takes us to our hotel, the XXX, Evora, located in a small town in the heart of Alentejo. Évora is a captivating UNESCO-listed town in Portugal, where Roman ruins, medieval charm, and whitewashed alleys reveal centuries of rich history. Once you’ve checked into your room, you have time to explore the town. This evening, we host a Welcome Reception at our hotel where you will meet and mingle with your Globe host and fellow guests.

DAY ONE

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

We begin our journey in Lisbon at the Aeroporto Humberto Delgado. A 90 minute drive takes us to our hotel, the XXX, Evora, located in a small town in the heart of Alentejo. Évora is a captivating UNESCO-listed town in Portugal, where Roman ruins, medieval charm, and whitewashed alleys reveal centuries of rich history. Once you’ve checked into your room, you have time to explore the town. This evening, we host a Welcome Reception at our hotel where you will meet and mingle with your Globe host and fellow guests.

DAY Two

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

DAY Three

Thursday, April 9, 2026

We begin our journey in Lisbon at the Aeroporto Humberto Delgado. A 90 minute drive takes us to our hotel, the XXX, Evora, located in a small town in the heart of Alentejo. Évora is a captivating UNESCO-listed town in Portugal, where Roman ruins, medieval charm, and whitewashed alleys reveal centuries of rich history. Once you’ve checked into your room, you have time to explore the town. This evening, we host a Welcome Reception at our hotel where you will meet and mingle with your Globe host and fellow guests.

We leave the Alentejo region this morning and travel by coach to Lisbon, approximately a 90 minute drive. After checking into our elegant hotel in the city centre, Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, there is time for you to explore the neighbourhood. To kick off the main tour, enjoy a celebratory welcome reception hosted by our Globe journalists and meet your fellow guests.

DAY Four

Friday, April 10, 2026

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