Lisbon Trip Overview
Enjoy visits Évora, in the Alentejo region of Portugal, 130Km east of Lisbon, affords a rewarding 9 hours Private Tour experience. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. An easy hop from Lisbon Evora is a old city has plenty to offer from the chapel of the bones, medieval architecture and ancient Roman history. Start in the main square, Praça de Giraldo, the centre of the Unesco world heritage, then visit the Cathedral, Roman Temple Diana and the Chapel of Bones while you learn about the town’s rich history. Eating in the Alentejo isn’t just about enjoying great food and wine. Before returning enjoying the beautiful streets and admire the typical white houses and the 6th-century Aqueduct of Silver Water. Your tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (8:30AM) / drop-off (6PM) from your located accommodations, private driver/guide, Tickets, Lunch and Wine Tasting.
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* Duration: 6 to 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Enjoy visits Évora, in the Alentejo region of Portugal, 130Km east of Lisbon, affords a rewarding 9 hours Private Tour experience. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. An easy hop from Lisbon Evora is a old city has plenty to offer from the chapel of the bones, medieval architecture and ancient Roman history. Start in the main square, Praça de Giraldo, the centre of the Unesco world heritage, then visit the Cathedral, Roman Temple Diana and the Chapel of Bones while you learn about the town’s rich history. Eating in the Alentejo isn’t just about enjoying great food and wine. Before returning enjoying the beautiful streets and admire the typical white houses and the 6th-century Aqueduct of Silver Water. Your tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (8:30AM) / drop-off (6PM) from your located accommodations, private driver/guide, Tickets, Lunch and Wine Tasting.
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Stop At: Evora Cultural Experience, Evora 7000-508 Portugal
Évora is the capital of Portugal’s south-central Alentejo region. In the city’s historic center stands the ancient Roman Temple of Évora (also called the Temple of Diana). Nearby, whitewashed houses surround the Cathedral of Évora, a massive Gothic structure begun in the 12th century. The Igreja de São Francisco features Gothic and baroque architecture along with the skeleton-adorned Chapel of Bones.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Largo do Marques de Marialva Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-809 Portugal
The Cathedral of Évora is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Évora, Portugal. It is one of the oldest and most important local monuments, lying on the highest spot of the city. It is part of the historical city centre, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Evora
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Centro Historico de Evora, Evora 7000 Portugal
The Temple of Diana in ancient Rome was a Roman temple which, according to the early semi-legendary history of Rome, was built in the 6th century BC during the reign of the king Servius Tullius.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Capela dos Ossos, Praca 1 de Maio, Evora 7000-650 Portugal
The Capela dos Ossos is one of the best known monuments in Évora, Portugal. It is a small interior 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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Evora Cultural Experience, Evora 7000-508 Portugal
Evora aqueduct was one of the most advanced and technically challenging construction projects of the 16th century. The 9km long water system stretches from the nearest river and brought fresh water to Evora. Outside of the city walls, the aqueduct is formed of massive stone arches, while inside the city, houses and shops were constructed underneath the arches. The aqueduct originally ended in a large pool in the Praça do Giraldo, but this was destroyed during the 17th century.
Duration: 1 hour
