We start our walking tour of the city of EVORA.
Topped by an imposing cathedral, Évora is on sloping hill out of the huge Alentejo plains. A walled city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city, with its narrow streets of Moorish origin contrasting with squares full of light. Évora was conquered by the Romans in 59 BC, named as Liberalitas Julia. After the Portuguese reconquest in the 12th century, an urban area grew beyond the city walls. The city was very important for several Portuguese kings of the first and second dynasties. During this period, all of it was endowed with various palaces and monuments, particularly during the reigns of King John II and Manuel (15th and 16th centuries).
Évora
Historic center with medieval white streets.
Royal Palace (exterior only visit. The interior is used for temporary exhibitions).
City Garden
St. Francis Church and Chapel of Bones
Geraldo Square
Gothic cathedral of the XIII century
Roman temple from the first century AD
Real Jesuit University
CORK FACTORY
Visit a CORK FACTORY, where you can discover the process of transforming raw cork into the products that are sold all over Portugal.
Portugal is the world's leading manufacturer of cork and represents 53% of world production. In spite of corks being the most familiar object, many other things are made of cork, especially in areas where it grows as Alentejo, where 72% of the total production is concentrated.
RAVASQUEIRA WINERY: A winery with old traditions, but modern in its wine production. Walk in the vineyards, explore the wine cellar, a museum of carriages, gardens, and take a wine tasting.
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FITA PRETA -
Wine Tasting: additional payment
Included:
Transportation
Private Professional Tour Guide
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Not included:
Monuments Admission Tickets
Meals
Wine Tasting: Additional payment
