Évora Private Tour: Explore Wineries, Cork Factories & UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Embark on a private tour of Évora and immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and gastronomy of Alentejo. Explore wineries, cork factories, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and indulge in local cuisine and famous Alentejo wines.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corticarte - Arte em Cortica - Cortiçarte – Arte em Cortiça was founded in 2000 and emerged from a vast heritage of its predecessors in the area of working cork and from the know-how acquired over several years of experience.

It positions itself in the market as a competitive and innovative company, with the ability to make cork viable and promote, and whose pillars are based on the quality and sustainability of this important raw material.

The company is present throughout the entire process, from the extraction of cork from the tree and its treatment, transformation and production of the final product. In this last phase, the final product has infinite potential, being able to be transformed into the most unlikely objects, such as everyday, personal or sporting items, and has an inexhaustible capacity for innovation.

  • Muralhas de Evora - The Évora Walls are one of the city’s delights and have the power to transport us in time immemorial. They are classified as a national monument since 1922 and are an integral part of the whole of the Historic Center of Évora UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - The Roman Temple of Évora, also referred to as the Temple of Diana (albeit wrongly, after Diana, the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and chastity) is an ancient temple in the Portuguese city of Évora (civil parish of Sé and São Pedro). The temple is part of the historical center of the city, which was included in the classification by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
  • Capela dos Ossos - The Chapel of Bones is one of the best known monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small chapel located next to the entrance of the Church of St. Francis. The Chapel gets its name because the interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones.
  • Enoturismo Cartuxa - Visit to the Cellar (Optional)
  • Herdade do Esporao - Visit to the Cellar (Optional)
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating private tour to explore the enchantment and distinctiveness of Alentejo, its traditions, and culinary delights in the southern part of Portugal. Évora, a city celebrated for its high-density of monuments, thus earning its nickname, City-Museum. Its historic core was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The city, along with its neighboring areas, boasts a history spanning over five thousand years, featuring exceptional megalithic wonders such as the Anta do Zambujeiro and the Cromeleque dos Almendres. Stop by the iconic Roman Temple of Diana, a prominent testament to Roman influence. During lunch, savor the region’s gastronomy, paired with a traditional, renowned Alentejo wine. Seize the opportunity to uncover the local winemaking techniques by visiting acclaimed wineries like Herdade da Cartuxa or Herdade do Esporão (subject to availability), among many other notable venues.

  • Children’s seats are required for children 0-11 years. They are available upon request if the child’s age was not informed at the time of booking.
Location
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
Rua A, n0 7, Parque Industrial
Cancellation Policy

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

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Geralde653
Mar 6, 2023
A beautiful place and informative guide! - Great guide and beautiful place! Our guide Fernando was charming and informative! Be ready with questions as he has the answers! See a beautiful Roman temple,Chapel of Bones and more! The countryside around Evora is really beautiful as well! I am glad I took this tour rather then trying to get there and do it on our own!
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