TOUR ÉVORA
- Full day - 8 hours
- Half day - 4 hours
DESCRIPTION
Évora is one of the most beautiful historical cities of Portugal that came to the 16th century as the second most important city in the kingdom and hosts the second oldest university in the country.
The Romans built their glorious temple in honor of Emperor Augustus and the Portuguese nobility had imposing stately palaces, convents, the majestic Gothic cathedral and the famous Bones Chapel.
The abundance of monuments that led to its classification as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The city is set in the charming Alentejo region, a land of endless golden fields punctuated by olive, cork and vineyards, with paleolithic engravings dating back to 25 000 BC, impressive megalithic monuments, historic towns, villages nestling along medieval walls. .
Monsaraz, overlooking the Alqueva, Europe’s largest man-made lake, while artisans keep alive timeless traditions, such as handmade tapestries.
The Alentejo offers the ideal opportunity to delight in the gastronomy and its wines, one of the great riches of the region, while enjoying the tranquility of an amazing landscape.
Meet the Fleet
SUGGESTED ROUTE
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Meeting with your driver at 09 am
Beginning of the tour at the pick-up address
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Aqueduct
Exterior view of the walls and famous aqueduct
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Évora University
Passing by the important university of the XVI century
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Roman Temple of Diana
Stop at the city's most iconic monument
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Évora Cathedral
Stop at the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal
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Évora Historic Center
City tour in another world heritage location
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Giraldo Square
Stop at the most important square of Évora
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St. Francis Church
Visit of one of the most beautiful churches in Portugal
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Bones Chapel
Opportunity to visit a very enigmatic place
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Monsaraz
Visit to the most beautiful medieval village of Alentejo
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Alqueva
Stop to contemplate the largest artificial lake in Europe
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Wine House
Visit and tasting of famous Alentejo wines
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End of the tour at 06 pm
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