Portugal · Boating

Full Day Excursion to Moura and Alqueva Dam with Boat Cruise

10 Hours Round trip from Lisbon Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Alqueva Dam and Western Europe’s largest artificial lake
02 Enjoy a 1h30 boat cruise with wine and snack tasting
03 Take in the peaceful scenery and surrounding ecosystem
04 Head out on a jeep safari through the local landscape
05 Look for indigenous birds, geese, ostriches, horses, and wild sheep
06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board

Escape the city for a full-day journey to Moura and the Alqueva Dam, home to the largest artificial lake in Western Europe. This relaxing experience combines scenic landscapes, calm waters, and a chance to discover one of Portugal’s lesser-known treasures.

Enjoy a 1h30 boat cruise with wine and snack tasting, then explore the surrounding area on a jeep safari. Along the way, look out for local wildlife including indigenous birds, geese, ostriches, horses, and wild sheep.

Escape the city for a full-day journey to Moura and the Alqueva Dam, home to the largest artificial lake in Western Europe.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Lisbon

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The Alqueva Dam is the largest dam and artificial lake (250 square km) in Western Europe. Upon arrival, hop aboard for a 1h30 boat tour with wine and snack tasting. Be sure to know the surrounding ecosystem, immerse yourself in the tranquility of clear waters.Get ready for a jeep safari. There will be no lions or zebras, but more docile animals such as indigenous birds, geese, ostriches, horses or wild sheep.

The route