Discover Évora and Elvas on a private 10- to 12-hour tour from Lisbon, exploring heritage, the castle, city walls and the Amoreira Aqueduct, with an optional wine tasting.
Fun fact: This itinerary brings together different eras and traditions from Alentejo's history.
Highlights
- Évora: Roman Temple, Sé Cathedral and Chapel of Bones
- Elvas: castle, Republic Square and city walls
- Amoreira Aqueduct and fortified heritage
- Cartuxa and Alentejo cork, with optional visits
Full description
Discover Évora and Elvas on a private 10- to 12-hour experience from Lisbon. Explore heritage, Alentejo traditions and military architecture, travelling with a driver-guide who speaks Portuguese or English, with the flexibility to tailor the visits to your group's preferences. Pickup is from your hotel, accommodation or a pre-arranged meeting point; please be ready 15 minutes before departure. In Évora, explore the historic centre and see the Roman Temple, Giraldo Square and the Sé Cathedral. The Chapel of Bones and paid areas of the monuments can be included in the itinerary with a ticket, paid separately. You can add a visit and wine tasting at Cartuxa, at Quinta de Valbom, subject to reservation, availability and an additional fee. In Azaruja, Cortiçarte offers an introduction to the traditions and creativity associated with cork, according to its opening hours. Continue to Elvas to discover the castle, Republic Square, the city walls and the Amoreira Aqueduct. A visit to Forte da Graça is another option, depending on the time available and the priorities agreed in advance. Paid admission is not included. On the return journey, you can stop in Vendas Novas and finish at your hotel, a restaurant or another location in the Lisbon area agreed with the driver. The price includes private transport, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, coffee or tea, parking, fuel, tolls and a tasting of ginjinha liqueur. Wine tastings at the winery, meals, other drinks, tickets and personal expenses are paid separately. The order and duration of stops may change depending on traffic and opening hours.
Route
Duration: 12 h
- Meeting point
- 1
Évora: Templo Romano, Capela dos Ossos, Praça do Giraldo e Sé
125 min
Walk through the historic centre; admission paid separately.
- 2
Cartuxa: Quinta de Valbom
75 min
Optional winery visit and wine tasting, subject to reservation and an additional fee.
- 3
Cortiçarte, Azaruja
30 min
Stop to explore cork art, subject to opening hours and availability.
- 4
Elvas: castelo, Praça da República e muralhas
90 min
Visits tailored to the group's preferences; admission paid separately.
- 5
Aqueduto da Amoreira
30 min
Stop to admire the monument and take photos.
- 6
Vendas Novas
40 min
Stop on the return journey depending on the pace of the trip; meals paid separately.
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: 12 h
Private: your group only
Guide / driver speaks
Portuguese, English
Hotel pickup available
Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou ponto previamente combinado em Lisboa. Esteja pronto 15 minutos antes do início. No regresso, escolha um ponto na área de Lisboa mediante acordo com o motorista.
What's included
Private round-trip transport from your hotel or an agreed meeting point in Lisbon
Driver-guide/assistant in Portuguese or English
Air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi
Mineral water and coffee and/or tea
Parking, fuel and tolls
Tasting of traditional Óbidos ginjinha liqueur
First-aid kit on board
Not included
Admission tickets to monuments, museums, forts and paid attractions
Optional winery visit and wine tasting
Lunch, dinner, meals and drinks not listed as included
Personal expenses and purchases
Meeting point
Lisboa, Portugal
The exact meeting point is provided in the booking confirmation.
Also picks up in: Recolha no hotel, alojamento ou ponto previamente combinado em Lisboa. Esteja pronto 15 minutos antes do início. No regresso, escolha um ponto na área de Lisboa mediante acordo com o motorista.
Important information
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes, water and clothing suitable for the season
Good to know
- Service animals are welcome. Baby seats are available on request in advance.
- Wine tastings and paid admission are not included. Ginjinha is offered during the experience.
- Itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted to suit the customer by agreement, depending on the time available.
- 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
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. After that: at least 12 hours' notice, 50% refunded; at least 1 hour's notice, 1% refunded. Less than 1 hour before the start, no automatic refund is available; travellers may ask the operator to review their case.
Company's general termsShowHide
Relax aboard a modern, air-conditioned and carefully sanitised vehicle, with dedicated assistance, water, Wi-Fi and a first-aid kit. With fuel and tolls included in the price, we provide a private, personalised service, with breaks along the way and every care taken to ensure a comfortable, relaxing journey.
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?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. After that: at least 12 hours' notice, 50% refunded; at least 1 hour's notice, 1% refunded. Less than 1 hour before the start, no automatic refund is available; travellers may ask the operator to review their case.
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].
