Medieval Évora - A Day Trip to an UNESCO Site

Overview

Alentejo is an area of Portugal where time stops or at least slows down a lot... the perfect place for a stroll and to travel in time, allowing yourselves to be taken to far way times of knights and damsels in distress... but also to enjoy Portugal wonders and many beautiful monuments and again, a lot of the tour is your guide - we aim to provide you with insightful tips, facts and legends known to just a few! Évora is a places old with so more than meet the eye... Like the dragons we will show you or the University Cistern. Places not so often explored by others and which are of extreme beauty and importance! We will show you an Évora known by locals rather then foreigners Look forward to seeing you soon!

Itinerary

1. Templo Romano de Évora (Templo de Diana)

   Évora Highlights – The well preserved old town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 and is still partially enclosed with medieval walls. Several Monuments, Churches and Squares can be visited during the tour: Diana's Roman Temple - Évora preserves the remains of an emblematic monument of the Roman era built in the first century A.D. in honor of Augustus. Certainly the most emblematic of this culture throughout Portugal and the undisputed ex-libris of the town. The Roman Temple is situated at the highest point of the town – fantastic view over the surrounding area.

   · 30 min

2. Cathedral of Évora (Sé Catedral de Évora)

   The Cathedral of Évora - One of the oldest and most important local monuments, inspired in the Cathedral of Lisbon - a Romanesque-Gothic granite building (1283 to 1308) The main altar is a Baroque style of the 18th century. You can climb up to the roof of the largest Portuguese cathedral and enjoy a unique view of the town and countryside. Back those days, definitely giving a clear sign that Christians were back in charge in this town.

   · 45 min· Admission not included

3. Chapel of Bones

   The Church of S. Francisco and the Chapel of Bones – The unique nave of this church, which is dominated by a huge stone vault, is a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic. Dating from the 16th century, the chapel is decorated with bones from the many cemeteries that used to surround the city, which were lifted to allow for more construction area - the walls consist of human skulls and bones. A place where the monks used to meditate on death... also to show us how frail we are! We will continue by visiting some local Artisans – Looking for unique souvenirs? The best handicraft shops to pick from in Évora’s streets. Praça do Giraldo – this square was a place of festivities, processions or bullfights. It was the public square par excellence and still one of the most important with its cafés, shops and its refreshing fountain from 1571.

   · 2 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We will pick-up all our guests at these two pick-up points in Cascais or in Sintra, but depending where the location of their hotels are, we may be able to pick up straight form the hotel. This is something to be decided after speaking to our guests. Look forward to meeting you all.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No infants or children
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 8 travelers.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Product code: 176111P6

Activity offered by Sofia Quintana via Viator.