Faro Trip Overview
Explore Beja and Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this 9-hour private guided tour from Algarve. With your private group of up to seven, travel through the scenic Alentejo countryside and learn how walking through Évora is much the same as it would have been centuries ago. Take a walking tour and visit the highlights of the town including the Roman Diana Temple, the cathedral, and the Saint Francis Church with its bone chapel.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Faro, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Explore Beja and Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this 9-hour private guided tour from Algarve. With your private group of up to seven, travel through the scenic Alentejo countryside and learn how walking through Évora is much the same as it would have been centuries ago. Take a walking tour and visit the highlights of the town including the Roman Diana Temple, the cathedral, and the Saint Francis Church with its bone chapel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Largo do Conde de Vila Flor 4 Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-804 Portugal
Visit to the roman temple from the 1st. century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Largo do Marques de Marialva Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-809 Portugal
Visit to the unique cathedral of Évora and cloister dating from the Middle Ages, seat of the archbishop and built on the ruins of a former mosque.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: University of Evora, Largo dos Colegiais 2 Centro Histórico, Evora 7004-516 Portugal
Visit to the historical University of Évora from the 16th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Francisco, Praca 1 de Maio, Evora 7000-656 Portugal
Visit to the St. Francis Church built in the 15th century and former home of the franciscan monks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Capela dos Ossos, Praca 1 de Maio, Evora 7000-650 Portugal
Guided visit to the impressive bone’s chapel from the 16th century and the biggest collection of nativity scenes in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Praca do Giraldo, S/N0 Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-508 Portugal
Stop at the main square of Évora…Praça do Giraldo.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Beja, Beja Portugal
Stop at the medieval Castle of Beja known as the ‘Princess of the Alentejo.’ Take the time here to explore the medieval castle in the historical quarter of the town.
Duration: 45 minutes
