9:30-11:30am- Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.30 pm | Lunch | vineyard picnic at the hotel winery

2.00-4:00 pm | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Afternoon Session

Free Time | Pool + SPA + Vino Therapy + Horse Riding + Wine Tasting + Winemaking

(all options not Included in the price)

6:30pm- Happy Hour Gathering

7.00pm- Dinner | At the Hotel - MAPA restaurant

9:30-11:30am- Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.30 pm | Lunch | at the Lake Hotel

Time? Visit Tile Making Shop in small village

2.30 pm | Afternoon Program | Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Évora

Roman Temple + Évora Cathedral + Bone Chapel 

4.30 pm | Wine Tasting Experience

6:30pm- Happy Hour Gathering

7.00 pm | Dinner

9:30-11:30am | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.00 pm | Lunch | at the Venue/Hotel

2.00-4:00 pm | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Afternoon Session

Free Time | Pool + SPA + Vino Therapy + Horse Riding + Wine Tasting + Winemaking

(all options not Included in the price)

6:30pm | Happy Hour Gathering

7.30 pm | Portuguese Cooking Class + Dinner | At the Venue/Hotel

9:30-11:30am | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.30 pm | Exit to Monsaraz

1.30 pm | Lunch

3.30 am | Visit Monsaraz and shop in this quaint and wonderful little town (white walled village), one of the most beautiful in Portugal

6.30 pm | Wine Tasting & Dinner | At Sahida overlooking the largest European man made lake

9:30-11:30am | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.00 pm | Lunch | Charcuterie & Cheese brought to the Art Studio

2.00-4:00 pm | Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Afternoon Session

Free Time | hotel amenities

7.00 pm | Sunset & Dinner | At 13th Century Palace w/ Wine Tasting & Dinner at Recommend Michelin Star Restaurant

9:30-11:30am- Art Retreat by Caroline Simas -Morning Session in the studio

12.30 pm | Lunch at the Venue/Hotel

Free Afternoon | Pool + SPA + VinoTherapy + Horse Riding + Turkish Bath (options not included in the price)

5.45 pm | Exit to Estremoz & Wine Tasting

7.30 pm | Dinner | Exclusive Fine Dining at a 17th Century Palace with the owner being our host

I will accompany you to the Lisbon Airport. Wishing you safe travels home. 

Until your next visit to Portugal. Até á próxima!

Sky Lake Suite 75 sqm : Patio with outdoor fire place; En suite bedroom with Sky View and integrated sitting area.

Lake Sky View suites décor creates a tasteful luxury atmosphere that seeks to achieve beauty through simplicity and small details. The décor makes use of wood and natural stone to provide a serene yet sumptuous living space. All suites have outstanding views to the Castle and lake.

SKY View Suite, Living Room with Indoor fire place, private indoor patio and plunge pool, and outside fire place | 120 sqm.

The Sky View suites, are decorated by Márcio Kogan, provide a unique experience of sleeping “under the starry sky of Alentejo”, through the opening of the bedroom ceiling. They feature a private interior garden with a plunge pool. The décor makes use of wood and natural stone to provide a serene space. 

The Hotel is an exclusive retreat that blends modern architecture with nature, providing an atmosphere of sober luxury, natural beauty and tranquility.

Set in the heart of Alentejo, on a gentle south-facing valley, looking towards the skyline of the medieval Montemor castle, the hotel/retreat offers a distinctive landscape starring its vineyards, oak and olive orchards, alongside a perfectly integrated Architectural project by Promontório, striking interiors designed by Márcio Kogan, and ethereal artwork by Michael Biberstein.

Cancelation POLICY + TERMS & CONDITIONS |

Palette to Palate - Art Retreat by CAROLINE SIMAS

in partnership with Travel With Antonio | Bespoke Tours 

DOWN DEPOSIT & PAYMENTS

1. With each booking, a 30% down deposit of the total amount is required. A booking cannot be guaranteed without a deposit. Deposits can be made by DEBIT or CREDIT CARD as well as by PayPal & Venmo, when requested.

2. The tour must be paid in full, 10 weeks before the travel date. If you book within this time, the total balance is due at once. If the Tour fees are not paid within this timeframe, the down deposit will be forfeited.

REFUND POLICY

All reservations will incur a 10% non-refundable fee per person. Once paid in full, the tour is 50% refundable if the cancellation request is made prior to 8 weeks of date of departure. If a cancellation request is made after, no refund will be issued. This is due to the strict booking policies for hotels & transportations.

1. All additional services or products requested at the Hotels part of the Travel With Antonio tour itinerary, which do not fall within the agreed accommodation services, are the sole responsibility of the person/persons who requested them.

2. Also, if there are any unforeseen circumstances, where any of the scheduled visits or activities are not able to take place, Travel with Antonio will provide for equivalent options, with the same quality and price range.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The above policies are strictly enforced due to logistical partners in-country and reservations made with local hotels and providers. Travel with António will be exempt from compliance or liability to its obligations resulting from the cancellation, delay or deficiencies in its performance of the agreed tour services caused by events beyond its control (“Force Majeure Event” please see our website for Force Majeure definition).