Évora Cork & Castle: From Cork Oak to Evoramonte — Private Tour

Go beyond Évora and discover the Alentejo through one of its most iconic treasures: cork. Explore the montado, the landscape shaped by cork and holm oaks. Learn how cork is harvested, why the oak survives harvesting, and how this tradition has shaped local communities. Visit a cork-processing factory to see how raw cork becomes designed products and discover the craftsmanship behind an industry that made Portuguese cork famous worldwide. Continue to Evoramonte, where a hilltop castle overlooks the Alentejo. Explore its history and enjoy wide views. More than a factory or castle tour, this private experience connects nature, sustainability, craftsmanship, rural culture and history. Since 2015, Portugal Cultural Experience has welcomed thousands of travellers worldwide, with local heritage experts. In around three hours, discover an Alentejo many visitors never see — from the living cork oak to a medieval fortress.

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   Castelo de Evoramonte

   1.5 hours

   Discover one of the best-known Renaissance fortresses and a surprising depository of medieval tombstones. You'll be thrilled by a breathtaking view of a cork oak forest typical of the Alentejo.

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   Corticarte - Arte em Cortica

   1.5 hours

   Take a guided tour inside a cork processing factory and marvel at the beautiful and sustainable objects that this raw material can create, of which Portugal is the world's leading producer.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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