This 1-day private tour takes you to a historical city in the heart of Alentejo, the second-oldest city in the country. The monumental complex built throughout the centuries is at the base of the classification of Évora as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In this tour through the city of Évora, you will visit the historic centre of the city, the Giraldo Square with the typical Portuguese pavement, the Roman Temple and finally the Bones Chapel which was built in the 17th century with the purpose of provoking reflection on the transience of human life.
After the visit to the city of Évora, you will visit a local winery to taste the famous and renowned Alentejo wines. On this tour, you can choose to visit the Herdade do Esporão or the Herdade da Cartuxa, with selected wines from the Winery (included in the tour price). You can also add accompaniments: chorizo, cheese, and jams (additional service, not included and subject to availability).
Herdade do Esporão is in Reguengos de Monsaraz that offers us a unique environment amongst nature. The Herdade do Esporão is dedicated to the enthusiasts of wine culture and Alentejo gastronomy. Here you will have the opportunity to create closer proximity to the context of wine culture.
The Adega da Cartuxa it’s in Évora, here you can visit Quinta de Valbom, its history, visit the building where the Cartuxa Cellar was founded and taste the wines and olive oil of the Company.
To conclude the Tour de Évora we’ll continue to Monsaraz, a medieval village in the Alentejo which is one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal. The village of Monsaraz is one of the few villages in Portugal still surrounded by walls that guards a welcoming population, and it's a village full of tradition. There is still time to visit the Castle of Monsaraz with a wonderful view of the Alqueva’s Reservoir, which separates Portugal from Spain.
Highlights:
- City tour through Évora (including Giraldo Square, Évora's Cathedral, Bones Chapel and Roman Temple);
- Visit Cartuxa or Herdade do Esporão, with wine tasting;
- Visit Monsaraz.
Region
Alentejo
Duration
1 Day
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Starting time
09:00 hours.
Group discounts
Minimum of 3 people, 31% discount
Minimum of 4 people, 45% discount
Minimum of 5 people, 55% discount
Minimum of 6 people, 61% discount
Minimum of 7 people, 66% discount
Nº of people
Minimum: 2 | Maximum: 7
Meeting point
Hotels in Lisbon (Center) - your Hotel
General Rating
(3 Ratings)