Extend your discovery of the Alentejo into the night sky. Visit Évora, explore Monsaraz and enjoy views over Alqueva before a possible stargazing session, subject to booking, availability and weather conditions.
Fun fact: Low levels of artificial light in parts of the Alqueva area make it ideal for observing the night sky.
Highlights
- Évora Historic Centre
- Lunch (optional)
- Dark Sky Alqueva — evening stargazing session, subject to availability and advance booking
Full description
Extend your discovery of the Alentejo into the night sky. Visit Évora, explore Monsaraz and enjoy views over Alqueva before a possible stargazing session, subject to booking, availability and weather conditions. Travel with your companions in a private service, with pick-up and drop-off arranged in the Lisbon area. Along the way: Évora Historic Centre; Roman Temple of Évora; Church of São Francisco and Chapel of Bones; Giraldo Square; Évora Cathedral; Lunch (optional); Medieval Village of Monsaraz; Monsaraz Castle; Streets, walls and viewpoints overlooking the Great Lake of Alqueva; Dinner (optional); Dark Sky Alqueva — evening stargazing session, subject to availability and advance booking. The itinerary is flexible: the order of visits and time spent at each location can be adjusted by agreement, taking traffic, access and opening hours into account. Estimated duration: 17 hours. Tickets for monuments and museums, meals and experiences marked as optional are paid separately. Please request visits that require booking in advance. The Dark Sky session depends on advance booking, clear skies and availability, and incurs an additional charge.
Route
Duration: 17 h
- Meeting point
- 1
Centro Histórico de Évora
- 2
Templo Romano de Évora
- 3
Igreja de São Francisco e Capela dos Ossos
- 4
Praça do Giraldo
- 5
Sé Catedral de Évora
- 6
Almoço (opcional)
- 7
Aldeia Medieval de Monsaraz
- 8
Castelo de Monsaraz
- 9
Ruas, muralhas e miradouros sobre o Grande Lago Alqueva
- 10
Jantar (opcional)
- 11
Dark Sky Alqueva — sessão noturna de observação, mediante disponibilidade e marcação
For reference only: the route and times may change on the day.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 h before for a full refund
Duration: 17 h
Private: your group only
Guide / driver speaks
Portuguese, English
Hotel pickup available
Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou morada acordada em Lisboa. Apresente-se 15 minutos antes da partida. O local de regresso em Lisboa pode ser combinado com o motorista.
What's included
Private transport with pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon
Driver assistance in Portuguese or English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wi-Fi and water on board
Fuel, tolls and parking along the route
First-aid kit
Traditional ginjinha tasting for adults
Not included
Admission to monuments, museums and attractions
Lunch, dinner and other meals or drinks
Wine tastings, boat trips and optional activities
Shopping and personal expenses
Meeting point
Lisboa, Portugal
The exact meeting point is provided in the booking confirmation.
Also picks up in: Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou morada acordada em Lisboa. Apresente-se 15 minutos antes da partida. O local de regresso em Lisboa pode ser combinado com o motorista.
Important information
Good to know
- The route can be adjusted to suit the customer's preferences, subject to the time available, access and opening hours of the pla
- Meeting point: to be arranged with the customer.
- Portuguese drivers with local knowledge and a passion for showing you the best of Portugal
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made up to 24 hours before the start are eligible for a full refund. After that, a 50% refund applies with at least 12 hours' notice, and a 1% refund with at least 1 hour's notice. Less than 1 hour before the start, there is no automatic refund; any request will be reviewed by the operator.
Company's general termsShowHide
The service is provided exclusively for the group that made the booking. The price shown includes VAT at the applicable rate, fuel, tolls and parking planned along the route. Attraction tickets, meals and optional activities are paid separately unless expressly stated in the inclusions. Visits are subject to opening hours and availability; itinerary changes are agreed with the customer. Child seats must be requested in advance. Please check your belongings at the end of the trip and promptly report any items left behind. The cancellation terms shown in the listing and booking apply.
Questions and answers
Where is the pick-up?
At the hotel, rental or address you give when booking. The company confirms the exact spot and time.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Count children in the number of people. For child seats or other needs, write to the company through the booking messages.
Can we stop wherever we like?
On a private service the vehicle is just for your group: agree stops with the driver, within the service's duration.
Can I cancel?
Cancellations made up to 24 hours before the start are eligible for a full refund. After that, a 50% refund applies with at least 12 hours' notice, and a 1% refund with at least 1 hour's notice. Less than 1 hour before the start, there is no automatic refund; any request will be reviewed by the operator.
How do I pay?
Online, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You get the confirmation by e-mail straight away.
What if I have more questions?
After booking, talk to the company through the booking messages. Before that, write to us at [email protected].
