Private Day Trip to Evora from Lisbon with wine tasting

The perfect tour for those who wanna visit a city full of remains from different civilizations, from the Roman´s Temple to the Gothic Cathedral, and the curious “The Bones Chapel” in the San Francisco Church in a walled city.

1. 1

   Centro Historico de Evora

   2 hours

   From ancient “Temple of Diana” next to the Evora Cathedral built in the Roman´s period, we can see the magnificent aqueduct of “Agua da Prata”, outside the city walls and extend from the outskirts of the city, some of its arches are still visible inside the city, built in the 16th century to ensure the water transportation. The Arabs built their streets and alleys in the 11th and 12th centuries, Evora was the residence of some Portuguese kings, a point of convergence of renowned artists, supported by the patronage and dynasty reigning in Portugal.The period of the discoveries was of glory to Evora creating particularly favorable conditions in the construction of numerous aristocratic mansions of the city as the Jesuit university. However, the ex-libris will be the Church of San Francisco, especially the Bones Chapel, clothed with skulls and bones of 500 monks, attracting thousands every year and proclaiming “We bones, here we are, for yours we will wait” at the entrance of the it. Free time for Lunch.

2. 2

   Monsaraz Castle and Walls

   1 hour

   Monsaraz is a small medieval village with narrow stone streets and houses painted white add special charm to this village and its inhabitants. As we pass through its walls, we return to medieval times, surrounded by plains that stretch out of sight and along with the Alqueva that divides Portugal and Spain.

3. 3

   Ervideira

   1.5 hours

   Visit and degustation in a local winery, Alentejo wine has a unique profile, something that seems impossible to happen in a region of hot and dry climate making it indispensable to add water to the vine, with soils and reliefs a very sunny zone allowing the perfect maturation of the grapes. This is a practically a flat region that produces white wines generally soft, slightly acidic and have aromas of tropical fruits, the red wines are full bodied, rich in tannins and with aromas of wild and red fruits. In our tour is included a visit to one of these wineries and its tasting, the choice of it will be according to the winery agenda butt will eventually be; Ervideira, among others. Return to Lisbon.

4. 4

   Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)

   30 min

   The Roman Temple of Évora (Diana Temple) is a stunning 1st-century monument and UNESCO site. Its Corinthian columns are the best-preserved Roman ruins in Portugal. An absolute must-see.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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