Evora and Monsaraz full day private tour

We will begin our tour of Evora by crossing the longest bridge in Europe, Vasco da Gama bridge . It was built in 1998 and inaugurated during Lisbon’s World Fair (Expo 98), in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage of discovery of the ocean route to India from Europe and around Africa. On our way to Evora we will enjoy the unique landscape of the “Alentejo” region with its extensive cork tree forests and boundless vineyards (the largest wine region in Portugal).

Visit one of the cork factories, in the region of Evora, where you can watch and learn the cork making process, from the first to last stages of the final product. Here you can buy cork items at factory outlet prices.

Monsaraz is a magical medieval town near the border with Spain. Explore the shale stone streets and alleys and the medieval castle overlooking the largest man made lake in Europe: the Alqueva. Learn about the legacy of the Knights Templar and the Portuguese Jewish sefardists in this jewel of the historic towns of Portugal.

Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evora , fortified by a 17th-century wall, tells us its history through the many monuments, squares and medieval streets we can find here. From the Roman Temple at the high hill to the Moorish arcades in Giraldo Square, passing by the 12th-century cathedral and the 17th century Bones chapel, we can rebuild the past of this city, once considered the barnyard of the Roman Empire because of its many surrounding wheat fields. Evora was also one of the most important commercial cities during the Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula, becoming the capital of the Alentejo region after the Portuguese reconquest.

Optional visit and wine tasting at one of these local wineries: “Adega da Cartuxa“, “Herdade do Esporao” or “Adega Ervideira “.

“Inaugurated in 1966, the “25 de Abril” Bridge has become a major landmark of the city of Lisbon and a welcome sight for all visitors. The bridge connects the two margins of the Tagus River and it is one of the most imposing suspension bridges in all the world.
The Cristo Rei monument was inaugurated in 1959 and it’s a national sanctuary. It is a place of pilgrimage and welcomes thousands of pilgrims every year. Due to its privileged location, 600 feet above sear level, the panoramic scenery is one of the most spectacular, overlooking the city of Lisbon. This fact attracts millions of tourists annually.”