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Évora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour

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Lisbon, PT
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Lisbon, PT
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Experience the best of Alentejo on the Évora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour. Begin your day with a visit to a cork factory where you'll learn about the versatility and sustainability of this material. Next, indulge in a wine tasting at a beautiful local vineyard, where you'll sample exceptional wines produced on-site. After this delightful break, explore the historical city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the charming streets, visit iconic landmarks such as the Church of St. Francis and the Roman Temple, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the Giraldo Square and the bustling shopping street. With a private tour, you have the flexibility to adapt the itinerary to your preferences. Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Alentejo on this unforgettable journey.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 8 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Visit a familiar cork factory
  • Explore a beautiful wine estate and taste local wines
  • Experience the historical city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Discover the Church of St. Francis with its chapel of bones
  • Marvel at the Cathedral of Évora, a Gothic masterpiece
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Wine tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Visit cork factory
  • Covid - clean and safe regulamented tour
  • Lunch

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Introduction

Embark on a captivating journey through the beautiful Alentejo region with the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour. This exclusive experience combines your desires with professional suggestions to create a truly unforgettable day. Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of vora, a city designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO since 1986. Immerse yourself in the local wine production process and taste exquisite wines at a picturesque vineyard. Begin the tour with a visit to a cork factory to gain insight into the fascinating world of cork production. From there, indulge in the picturesque landscapes of vineyards and learn about the methods used to create exceptional wines.

What to expect?

During the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour, expect to be enchanted by the historical charm of the city. Explore vora's main monuments, such as the Church of St. Francis with the captivating Chapel of Bones, the Roman Temple (Temple of Diana), and the grand Cathedral of vora. Wander through the beautiful streets and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the Giraldo Square and the bustling shop-lined streets. The tour also includes a delightful wine tasting experience, allowing you to savor the flavors of the region's renowned wines. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you can expect a personalized and tailored experience that caters to your preferences and interests.

Who is this for?

The vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a unique cultural experience. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a small group, this tour offers an inclusive and enriching adventure for all. Embrace the opportunity to discover the captivating beauty of vora and its surroundings while indulging in the region's rich wine culture. This tour is suitable for travelers of all ages and backgrounds, as it offers a diverse range of experiences that can be tailored to individual preferences.

Why book this?

Book the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour to immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and flavors of the Alentejo region. This exclusive experience allows you to explore the hidden gems of vora and gain a deeper understanding of its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a private tour, you have the freedom to customize the itinerary to suit your preferences, ensuring a personalized and memorable adventure. Indulge in a wine tasting experience at a picturesque vineyard and savor the exquisite flavors of local wines. Gain insight into the cork production process at a family-owned factory, learning about the sustainable practices that make Portugal a leader in the industry. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the region's cultural heritage and create lasting memories.

Good to know

During the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour, you can expect a COVID-clean and safe regulated experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience. Please note that lunch is excluded from the tour, giving you the freedom to choose from the local gastronomic delights according to your preferences. The itinerary is flexible, allowing you to adapt the tour to your needs and interests. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a wine lover, or simply seeking a unique adventure, this tour offers an enriching experience that combines the best of vora's cultural heritage and wine production.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour have been captivated by the beauty and history of vora. They praise the knowledgeable guides who provide fascinating insights into the city's landmarks and the wine production process. Visitors have expressed their satisfaction with the personalized nature of the tour, allowing them to tailor the experience to their preferences. The wine tasting experience has been a highlight for many, with travelers raving about the exceptional quality of the wines and the picturesque vineyard settings. Overall, reviews indicate that the vora (Cork & Wine) Private Tour offers a captivating and memorable adventure that combines history, culture, and the flavors of the Alentejo region.

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Your Itinerary

25 de Abril Bridge

(Pass by)

The main passage that reunites the south with the center of Portugal. Finished in 1966, it shares the project concept with the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge and is one of the most popular and photographed monuments in Lisbon. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Azaruja

Portugal is the world's largest cork producer. At azaruja you will find several cork transformation factories. Here you will learn about this versatile and sustainable material from which many different items are produced. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Evora

Évora center, where you can walk through Giraldo Plaza, taste the local gastronomy, and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a key role in different eras of the Portuguese monarchy, Evora has an immense legacy of historical references. The Roman temple is believed to have been constructed around the first century A.D. in honor of Augustus, who was venerated as a god during and after his rule, and was built in the main public square of Évora, at the time called Liberalitas Iulia. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Igreja de Sao Francisco

It is a church of Gothic-Manueline architecture. Built between 1480 and 1510 by masters of Pedraria Martim Lourenço and Pero de Trilho and decorated by the royal painters Francisco Henriques, Jorge Afonso and Garcia Fernandes, it is closely linked to the historical events that marked the period of maritime expansion in Portugal. This is evident in the symbols of the monumental nave of the vaulting vault: the cross of the Order of Christ and the emblems of the founding kings, D. João II and D. Manuel I. According to tradition, Gil Vicente was buried in this church in 1536. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Capela dos Ossos

The chapel was built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in the place of the primitive dormitory of the friars. Its construction was based on the initiative of three Franciscan friars who wanted to provide a better reflection on the brevity of human life. The chapel consists of bones from the graves of the convent church and other churches and cemeteries in the city. The walls and part of the vaults of the chapel are covered with thousands of human bones, which illustrate the idea of the founding monks, expressed in the phrase above the porch of the chapel: We bone that we are here, for your hope. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Admission Not Included

Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, better known as the Cathedral of Évora, or simply Sé de Évora, although begun in 1186 and consecrated in 1204, was only completed in 1250. It is a monument marked by the transition of style Romanesque to Gothic, marked by three majestic ships. A sight to see. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

Admission Not Included

Vasco da Gama Bridge

(Pass by)

A Tagus River passage where architecture embraces nature. Opened to traffic in 1998, right before the world EXPO 98 in Lisbon, it still has the title of Longest Bridge in Europe, with more than 12 kilometers over the river estuary. This is a private tour; all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs; just let us know, and we'll do it.

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