DURATION
Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours
START
08:45 meeting · 09:00 departure
LANGUAGES
English · Portuguese · Spanish · Italian · French, subject to guide availability
TICKETS
Included
OVERVIEW
A refined day through the history, landscapes and flavours of the Alentejo.
Leave Lisbon behind for a journey into the landscapes, history and flavours of the Alentejo. Explore Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, including the atmospheric Chapel of Bones, Évora Cathedral and the Roman Temple.
After time for lunch in Évora, continue through the Alentejo countryside to the hilltop medieval village of Monsaraz. Walk through its historic streets and castle area while enjoying extraordinary views over the surrounding landscape.
Complete the experience in Monsaraz with an Ervideira wine tasting featuring five wines. This experience combines history, architecture, landscapes and Portuguese wine in one carefully curated day.
HIGHLIGHTS
Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city · The atmospheric Chapel of Bones · Évora Cathedral and the Roman Temple · Monsaraz’s medieval hilltop streets · Panoramic Alentejo landscapes · Five Portuguese wines with Ervideira in Monsaraz · A small-group journey with a local guide
ITINERARY
Professional local guide · Transportation · Bottled water · Chapel of Bones admission · Évora Cathedral admission · Ervideira tasting of 5 wines in Monsaraz · Small-group experience with a maximum of 8 guests · Private transportation and hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off within Lisbon for Private options
Lunch · Personal expenses · Any attractions or activities not specifically listed as included
Small Group: meet at HF Fénix Lisboa, Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, at 08:45. Departure is no later than 09:00. Hotel pickup may be offered as a paid upgrade for Small Group bookings. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed before the tour according to the day’s pick-up route. Please provide your accommodation address when booking. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off. Private pickup time is arranged with you based on your accommodation and itinerary. If you prefer a later start, we will confirm the expected return time and any adjustments to planned visits.
For guests who purchase hotel pickup, the exact pick-up time is communicated separately before the tour according to the pickup route. Small Group pickup is a paid upgrade. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off. Timings may change due to traffic, monument access, wine tasting scheduling and local conditions.
GOOD TO KNOW
Are the monument tickets and wine tasting included? Yes. Admission to the Chapel of Bones and Évora Cathedral is included, as well as the wine tasting at Ervideira.
Is lunch included? No. Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to choose where and what you would like to eat during your time in Évora.
Where does the tour start? The Small Group tour departs from HF Fénix Lisboa, at Marquês de Pombal. Please arrive at 08:45 for a 09:00 departure.
Are hotel pick-up and drop-off included? Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off. For Small Group tours, the standard departure is from the meeting point at HF Fénix Lisboa. Pick-up and pick-up + drop-off may be available as optional upgrades when booking.
How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately 9 to 9.5 hours, including travel time from and back to Lisbon.
What will we visit in Évora? The tour explores Évora’s historic centre, including the Roman Temple, Évora Cathedral and the Chapel of Bones, with time to experience the city and enjoy lunch.
What will we visit in Monsaraz? You will discover the historic hilltop village of Monsaraz, with time to explore its medieval streets, castle area and views over the Alentejo landscape.
What does the wine experience include? The tour includes a wine tasting at Ervideira, introducing you to wines from the Alentejo region.
What should I wear? Comfortable footwear is recommended, as the tour includes walking through historic centres, cobbled streets and monument areas.
Is this tour suitable for children? Families with children are welcome. Please keep in mind that the wine tasting itself is intended only for guests of legal drinking age.
In which languages is the tour available? The tour is available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and French, subject to guide availability.
When is private pickup? Private pickup time is arranged with you based on your accommodation and itinerary. If you prefer a later start, we will confirm the expected return time and any adjustments to planned visits.
CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO TRAVEL
Book this journey.
SMALL GROUP
Maximum 8 guests · adult price per person. Standard meeting point included at Hotel Fénix, Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon. Optional hotel pickup available.
€138
Adult · per person
PRIVATE COMFORT CAR
Maximum 4 guests · price per group. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off.
€498
Per vehicle / private group
PRIVATE TOURING VAN
Maximum 8 guests · price per group. Private tours: Lisbon pickup and return drop-off are included. For the Oeiras-to-Cascais coast and Sintra area (including Rio de Mouro), EUR30 total per private group covers both pickup and return drop-off.
€648
Per vehicle / private group