• 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 Évora approximately 1h30 (138km)

• Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - Be amazed by the Roman Temple, popularly known as Tempo Diana, which is one of the symbols of the Roman occupation in Portugal. It dates from the 1st century and is built at the dominant point of the acropolis, in the city forum. It is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is certainly the oldest of all monuments in Évora
• Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora) - The largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, its construction started in 1186, on the foundations of an Arab mosque, is an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style. Declared a National Monument in 1910.
• Praca do Giraldo - This site was the scene of numerous autos-da-fé (ritual of public penance), which took place during the period of the Inquisition. It has a rectangular shape. The houses that surround it are white and have medieval arches.
• Igreja de Sao Francisco - Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, in Manueline-Mudejar and Renaissance style, to replace an earlier Gothic temple, of which there are still some remnants. It was adjacent to the Royal Palace, and seen as a Royal Church therefore important ceremonies were held there such as the marriage of Prince Afonso to Isabel of Castilla in 1490.
  The interior has a single nave, rectangular in shape and in the form of a Latin cross, emphasizing the Baroque high-altar and the Third Order of Saint Francis Chapel. The greatest popular curiosity resides in the Bones Chapel, of three naves completely covered in human bones (17th century).
• Capela dos Ossos - Be impressed by one of the most sinister monuments in Portugal: The Chapel of Bones built in the 17th century. Upon entering, note the ominous warning, intended for visitors to meditate on the ephemeral of life: “We bones that here are, for yours await”. Built by three naves, the chapel is covered with bones and skulls from 5000 skeletons from church and convent cemeteries throughout the city.
• Cartuxa - Quinta de Valbom - Fundação Eugénio de Almeida - Cartuxa Wine is based at Quinta de Valbom, 2km from the centre of the World Heritage city of Evora and just 200m from the Cartuxa Monastery from which it takes its name. The visitor centre is in the old refectory of the former retreat of the Jesuit Brothers who taught at Evora University in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  The visitor to Cartuxa is privileged to enjoy the uniquely beautiful grounds and cellars at Quinta de Valbom. You can also sample the Foundation’s wines and olive oils and purchase your favorites from the Cellar shop.
  Adega Cartuxa – The old cellars at Quinta de Valbom are nowadays used to age the wines produced by the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation.

NOTE: The Eugenio de Almeida Foundation (Adega Cartuxa) visit includes a visit to the winery and the tasting of 3 wines. Other wine-tasting options are available. For more information please contact us.

• Lisbon - It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal.
  You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon.
  See you soon!

• Bottled water provided
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lisbon
• Exclusive Private Tour
• Guided visit to Cartuxa Wine Cellar
• Tasting of 3 premium wines
• Options for additional wine tastings available

• Lunch
• Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
• Entrance tickets to monuments

Évora, the Alentejo’s Jewel!

Évora, often referred to as the City-Museum, is notable for its abundant historical legacy and academic culture. This stunning and picturesque city lies at the core of the Alentejo region. Besides being one of the most captivating and intriguing cities in Portugal, it is characterized by the unparalleled congeniality of its residents.
Travel back in history and explore the 1st century Roman Temple, the Cathedral of Evora, and the São Francisco Church, home to the eerie Chapel of Bones. Discover what earned the city its UNESCO World Heritage status.

Relax and have lunch at your pace. Later, you’ll pay a guided visit to the Eugenio de Almeida Foundation (Cartuxa Winery) and participate in a wine tasting. Alentejo is among the most expansive regions in southern Portugal and has recently emerged as a significant producer of large, ripe, fruit-forward red wines that are pleasant to the palate.

• Folding Wheelchair accessible

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