Immerse yourself in Évora, one of the oldest and most charming cities in Portugal, with over 2,000y of history. Known as the museum city, it has flourished as a centre for learning and the arts.
Embark on our tour from Giraldo Square, Évora's architectural nucleus
boasting Moorish, Renaissance, and Gothic marvels. Sample regional
delicacies in your leisure time. Our next stop is Diana's Temple, a prominent Roman structure exhibiting an awe-inspiring façade with fourteen granite columns. The Bones Chapel, albeit unsettling for some, houses relics of 5,000 monks from the 16th century, including two intact corpses.
Later, we'll visit the 18th-century Évora Cathedral, offering a panoramic cityscape view from its tower. Experience the region's finest wines at a local vineyard renowned for Alentejo's exquisite wines. En route back to Lisbon, a pause in Arraiolos showcases its grand castle wall and renowned tapestries. Witness artisans at work, a chance to acquire a unique memento.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Lunch
✖ Snacks
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Entrance in Monuments
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Praca do Giraldo
The living center of Évora, full of architectural styles, from Moorish arches lined up in the Square, to the fountains of the Renaissance and the Gothic church of São Francisco. where you can enjoy some free time to taste a regional sweet.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Deeply linked to the history of Portugal, more precisely to the events that marked the period of maritime expansion, one of the most beautiful and grandest churches in Portugal.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Chapel of Bones
For some people, it is a dark place, for others a fascinating space consisting of hundreds of skulls and skeletons from about 5000 monks of the sixteenth century.
There are also two intact corpses exposed in the chapel, so it is not a visit for sensitive people.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
One of the major landmarks in Portugal, the Roman temple, also known as the Temple of Diana. Its powerful front with 14 columns in well-preserved granite astonishes those who see it for the first time.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
Roman-Gothic church from the XIII century where you can climb the tower and get a breathtaking view of the city and the fields surrounding it.
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Stop in Arraiolos and marvel at its magnificent castle wall and the famous carpets of Arraiolos. You can see firsthand how they are manually produced and grab yourself a souvenir.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
