Evora with Cork Factory Private Tour Full Day

Come and discover Alentejo, its charms and unique characteristics, customs and gastronomy, provided by this wonderful, pleasant and enriching private tour through the south of Portugal. Évora, Its historic center is one of the richest in monuments in Portugal, which earned it the epithet City-Museum. In 1986, the historic city center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Medieval and Roman heritage, its surrounding region, rich in history, goes back more than five millennia, with megalithic monuments such as the Anta do Zambujeiro and the Cromeleque dos Almendres. Visit the Roman Temple of Diana, the most striking symbol of the Roman occupation. At lunchtime, the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy accompanied by a typical and famous Alentejo wine, which you will also have the opportunity to discover by visiting its famous wineries such as Herdade da Cartuxa or Herdade do Esporão (always subject to availability) in addition to of so many others equally striking.

1. 1

   Corticarte - Arte em Cortica

   45 min

   Cortiçarte – Arte em Cortiça was founded in 2000 and emerged from a vast heritage of its predecessors in the area of working cork and from the know-how acquired over several years of experience. It positions itself in the market as a competitive and innovative company, with the ability to make cork viable and promote, and whose pillars are based on the quality and sustainability of this important raw material. The company is present throughout the entire process, from the extraction of cork from the tree and its treatment, transformation and production of the final product. In this last phase, the final product has infinite potential, being able to be transformed into the most unlikely objects, such as everyday, personal or sporting items, and has an inexhaustible capacity for innovation.

2. 2

   Muralhas de Evora

   20 min

   The Walls of Évora are one of the delights of the city and have the power to transport us to unforgettable times. They have been classified as a National Monument since 1922 and are an integral part of the historical center of Évora, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

3. 3

   Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)

   40 min

   The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana — in reference to Diana, the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, hunting and chastity — is an ancient temple located in the Portuguese city of Évora (parish of Sé and St. Peter). The temple is part of the historic center of the city, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

4. 4

   Chapel of Bones

   30 min

   The Chapel of Bones is one of the most famous monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small interior chapel located near the entrance of the Church of San Francisco. The chapel gets this name because its inner walls are coated and decorated with human skulls and bones.

5. 5

   Enoturismo Cartuxa

   1 hour

   Visit to the Cellar (Optional)

6. 6

   Herdade do Esporao

   1 hour

   Visit to the Cellar (Optional)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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