Alentejo Wine Region and Évora Day Trip from Lisbon

Description

Explore the historic town of Évora and the beautiful Alentejo wine region on a day trip from Lisbon. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage town, and see landmarks like the Roman Temple, the Romanesque Gothic cathedral and the Bones Chapel. Take in views of the Alentejo wine region on the drive to Azetaio, where you will visit a wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting.

Meet your local guide in central Lisbon or enjoy free pickup from your Lisbon hotel, and head out on an exciting journey into Portugal's countryside. Relax on your comfortable coach on the drive out of Lisbon, and take in views of the Tagus River and the 25th of April Bridge – Europe's longest suspension bridge – as you leave the city behind.

Admire the lush Portuguese countryside on a scenic drive through cork and olive forests toward the fabled town of Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, located 81 miles (130 km) southeast of Lisbon. When you arrive, enjoy a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage town with your guide. Explore the diverse heritage that Évora offers, including the ruins of the Roman Temple, the Romanesque Gothic cathedral, the Bones Chapel and Évora's university.

Next, enjoy free time to explore Évora's charming streets on your own and have a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant (included).

Sit back and relax on your coach as you continue your full-day tour through the Alentejo region. In Azetaio, stop at a renowned wine cellar that has been producing wines for over a century. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery and finish with a wine tasting of the famous Moscatel de Setúbal, before you return to your hotel in Lisbon.

Additional information

Inclusions

Exclusions

Roman ruins in Evora

Schedule details

Departure point

Central Lisbon and centrally located Lisbon hotels

Departure time

9am. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time; you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time (contact info will be printed on your confirmation voucher).

Return details

Returns to original point of departure at approximately 5pm