Private Lisbon Tour: Exploring Évora and the Portuguese Cork
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Discover the rich historical heritage and university tradition of Évora, the Pearl of the Alentejo, on a private Lisbon tour. Explore the Portuguese cork industry and its incredible uses, from insulation to surfboards!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Evora - Avoid the stress of traveling by public transport or a shared tour and choose the comfort and safety in the company of your private guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee.

Travel time from Lisbon to \’c9vora approximately 1h30 (138km)

What's Included
  • Guided tour a Cork Factory with a specialized guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup and drop-off at Hotel/Accommodation in Lisbon
  • Driver/Guide
What's Not Included
  • Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
  • Entrance tickets to monuments
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Unveil Évora, the Jewel of Alentejo! Labeled the Museum City, Évora is acclaimed for its deep historical significance and educational lineage.

Ever wondered…

Portugal is the planet’s leading cork manufacturer?

Handling over 60% of the world’s export, it boasts a domain of cork oak woods that make up 25% of the world’s total cork oak woods.

Each cork oak requires 25 years to harvest for the first time?
The exterior is stripped off every nine years.

Cork is simply the outer layer of the cork oak (Quercus Suber L.)? This denotes that it’s a 100% organic and incredibly adaptable plant-based material, enabling an array of exciting possibilities?

Here are some fun facts about this organic, adaptable, and environmentally friendly product:

It has superior thermal and acoustic insulation abilities. NASA employs cork for insulation purposes in its missions.

A Hawaiian surfer named Garrett McNamara utilized a surfboard crafted entirely from Portuguese cork, to hit one of the world’s tallest waves at Nazaré.

  • Folding Wheelchair accessible
Location
Evora
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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