Évora + Monsaraz

from 490€ | 1 to 3px | 10h

In the Alentejo plains we find the charming city of Évora with two millennia of stories to tell.
In its World Heritage-listed historic center, you'll wander through its old, narrow streets with whitewashed houses trimmed in yellow.
There will be time to sample Alentejo's gastronomy and wines, not forgetting the famous convent sweets!
We'll round off the day with a trip to Monsaraz, a medieval village that in 2017 won in the "Monument Villages" category of the 7 Wonders of Portugal - Villages competition. Come along!

Starting Point
Lisbon or surrounding area
Average Duration
10h (Full day)
Course Type
Cultural, historical, food and wine
Recommended Season
All year round

Included in the experience

Full day private tour (10h)

  • Pick-up at hotel/accommodation or agreed location in Lisbon or surrounding area
  • Private transportation in a Mercedes SUV with air conditioning and panoramic roof
  • Driver + Local guide + Photographer
  • Mobile photography (iPhone capture and Lightroom editing)
  • → PRO pack with Canon equipment available as an option (+150€)
  • All fuel, parking and toll costs
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Bottle of mineral water/px
  • Tasting convent sweets from Alentejo
  • Drop-off at hotel/accommodation or agreed location in Lisbon or surrounding area
Historic Places
Traditional Places
Excelent Gastronomy
Photographic Record
Transport

Course

There are many suggestions and interesting places to visit in the surrounding area, and this is just one of the usual itineraries:

  • Departure for Évora (approx. 1h30m)
  • Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage historic center on foot, highlighting the Cathedral, Roman Temple, Praça do Giraldo, São Francisco Church and Chapel of Bones.
  • Lunch at a regional restaurant (not included)
  • Visit to winery with wine tasting available as an option
  • Visit to the medieval village of Monsaraz, elected "Monument Village" in the 7 Wonders of Portugal competition
  • Return to hotel in Lisbon

Other places of relevant interest:
→ Megalithic monuments (cromlechs, dolmens, menhirs...)
→ Caves with rock engravings
→ Visit to a cork processing plant
→ Pottery

What should I carry?

The Alentejo region can be extremely hot in summer, so extra precautions are advised

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Hat and sunscreen
Clean & Safe
Safe travels