Location: Évora and Monsaraz
Duration: 8 hours
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Tour Type: Full Day Tour
Meeting Point: Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, 1070-051 Lisboa
Head to the Alentejo region and visit the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the village of Monsaraz on this full-day tour. Meet our guide at the meeting point in Lisbon, where you'll make your way to Évora, where you'll visit local landmarks such as the Roman Temple of Évora, Évora Cathedral and the distinctive Chapel of Bones, which is lined with human bones, making it one of the most coveted sites for visitors to the city.
Feel the authenticity of the Alentejo region in the medieval town of Monsaraz, which retains its old-time magic like few other places in the world. Enjoy a regional wine tasting, learn about the history of one of the oldest villages in Portugal and stroll through the traditional lime and schist streets.
Highlights:• Discover the historic city of Évora, Évora Cathedral and the famous Roman Temple of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 1st century.
• Visit the Chapel of Bones, a monument full of human bones, built by Franciscan priests to convey the fragility of human life.
• Enjoy a tasting of regional Alentejo wines in an old Portuguese primary school in the village of Monsaraz, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal in the Villages category.
Meeting Point Information:??• Our guide will be wearing a blue flag.
• Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ru9TwBGkwrccLWvz8Included:• Entrance to the Chapel of Bones
• Entrance to Évora Cathedral
• Guided tour of Évora's Roman Temple
• Wine tasting in Monsaraz
• Pick-up and drop-off at the Meeting Point
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide
• Insurance in accordance with the law
Excluded:• Tipping
• Meals and drinks
Not recommended for: • Wheelchair users
• Pregnant women
• Children under 2 years old
• People with respiratory, cardiac and/or physical problems
Cancellation policy:
• Cancellations are free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity. If the cancellation is made within 24 hours of the activity, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
Confirmation: Immediate
Difficulty: Easy