• Evora - Travel from the Lisbon area (visitor’s accommodation) to Evora in a comfortable and spacious vehicle, a 9-seater Mercedes Vito.
• Chapel of Bones - The Chapel of Bones was constructed in the 17th century by three Franciscan monks with the aim of conveying the message of the transience and fragility of human life. This message is clearly communicated through the warning: “We bones that are here, await yours.” It reflects the Baroque man’s macabre fascination with necrophilia.
  The Chapel of Bones, filled with skulls and other bones, consists of three naves approximately 18.70m long and 11m wide. Natural light enters these naves strategically through only three small openings on the left side. It is quite a dark place! Be brave…

The walls of the Chapel of Bones and its eight pillars are covered with human bones and skulls, carefully arranged and bonded with brown cement. The vaults are made of brick plastered in white and painted with motifs symbolizing or alluding to death.

• Cathedral of Evora (Se Cathedral of Evora) - The Cathedral of Évora, or Sé de Évora, officially named Basilica Sé de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, is the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal and unparalleled in the rest of the country.
  The Sé de Évora “protects” the city from its highest point, a location chosen for other iconic buildings in Évora such as the Roman Temple of Évora (Temple of Diana), the Évora Museum, or the Eugénio de Almeida Center for Art and Culture.

The Cathedral of Évora, whose construction began in 1186 and was consecrated in 1204, was only completed in 1250. It is a fascinating and imposing monument. Entirely made of granite, it marks the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style.

It was enhanced during the 15th and 16th centuries, with the choir, pulpit, baptistery, and the arch of the Chapel of Our Lady of Piety or Esporão Chapel (1529) dating from that period. This chapel of the Sé de Évora is an unusual testimony of hybrid Plateresque architecture.

• Roman Temple of Evora (Temple of Diana) - The Roman Temple of Évora is one of the grandest and best-preserved Roman temples in the entire Iberian Peninsula, having been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. It is the city’s hallmark, a kind of calling card.
  It is one of the most important historical landmarks of Évora, also being one of the most visible symbols of Roman occupation in the city.
  Of Corinthian style, the Roman temple was built in the early 1st century AD. Even today, this nearly 2000-year-old structure is known as the Temple of Diana. The confusion arises from a 17th-century legend that associated the construction of the “Temple of Diana” in Évora in honor of the Roman goddess of hunting.
  In reality, the Roman Temple of Évora was erected to honor Emperor Augustus, revered as a god, as part of what would have been the Roman forum. It was modified in the following two centuries (2nd and 3rd AD) and partially destroyed in the 5th century during the barbarian invasions.
• Historic Center of Evora - It is, par excellence, the “example” of the Portuguese historic center, with visible repercussions throughout the overseas territory. Évora owes its significance to a millennial history that dates back to Prehistory. However, history has made it one of the most remarkable Roman cities in Lusitania – Ebora Liberalitas Julia – from which numerous remains survive, notably the Roman Temple.

It then became one of the great urban centers of the southern Portuguese kingdom, a continuous place of visit and stay for monarchs. It saw the birth and development of the first and brilliant traces of Gothic, combined with the heritage (and the pursuit of emulation) of the “Moorish” or Arab world in the so-called “Mudéjar” style, during the 15th and 16th centuries. It later received the influences of humanism, and it is there that some of the first great architectural works of the Iberian Renaissance appeared around 1530.

• Monsaraz - Perched high on a hilltop overlooking the Alentejo plains and the Alqueva Lake, Monsaraz is one of Portugal’s most enchanting medieval villages. Surrounded by ancient walls, its narrow cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and historic castle transport visitors back in time to an era of knights and legends.

Strolling through Monsaraz feels like walking through a living museum, where every corner offers breathtaking views and every stone holds a piece of history. The peaceful atmosphere, combined with the stunning natural landscapes, makes Monsaraz an unforgettable highlight of any journey through Alentejo.

• Lisbon - Travel from Evora to the Lisbon area (visitor’s accommodation) in a comfortable and spacious vehicle, a 9-seater Mercedes Vito.

• On-board WiFi
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water
• Comfortable Transport, Mercedes Vito
• Full Insurance Coverage

• Lunch
• Gastos pessoais dos visitantes
• The program doesn´t include the entrance fees in the monuments and the optional wine tasting

Évora & Monsaraz Day Trip from Lisbon – History, Wine & Alentejo Landscapes

Experience the heart of Alentejo on this comprehensive day tour departing from Lisbon. Delve into Évora’s UNESCO World Heritage historic center, featuring the Cathedral, Roman Temple, and the distinctive Chapel of Bones.

Savor a traditional Alentejo meal at a local eatery, then proceed to the medieval village of Monsaraz. Wander its picturesque streets and take in breathtaking views of Alqueva Lake and the expansive plains.

Enhance your journey with an optional wine tasting that includes premium regional wines and local delicacies.

Why opt for this tour?
✔ UNESCO heritage sites & medieval villages
✔ Genuine culinary & wine experience
✔ Small group or private tour options
✔ Leisurely and tailored pace

Important Information
• Entrance fees are not included
• Optional wine tasting available (€18 per person)

Tour Options
Small Group: meet in Lisbon (minimum 3 participants)
Private Tour: hotel pick-up, fully customized (minimum 2 participants)

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