Evora, cork & wine
Did you know that Portugal produces 60% of the cork in the world?
Alentejo is a somewhat unknown region in the south of Portugal. Rolling fields of gold and green, dotted with clusters of cork oaks and occasional whitewashed houses.
Évora is the main town in Alentejo, but it feels like a small village. In the morning, we’ll walk through the compact historical center, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its unique attractions. Ancient Roman ruins, a chapel made entirely of bones, a statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary, cobbled streets, tasty pastries. This town has it all!
For the afternoon, you can choose from two programs:
A – Sample the regional cuisine in a local restaurant and visit a cork factory. Did you know that cork lasts longer than leather? Or that a tree needs top grow for 40 years until you can harvest its cork? You’ll learn everything about this attractive, sustainable natural resource during this tour.
B- Discover the delicious wines of the region while you enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of cork oak trees, or in a glass room on the grounds of a winery. Taste regional cheeses, smoked ham, bread, fruits, wine and other local delicacies freshly prepared in the winery. We call it a picnic but our guests call it’s a feast. Lunch will be paired with the tasting of 6 different wines.
A different day, full of the south's character.
Price up to 2 persons: A - 500€ B - 580€
Price up to 4 persons: A - 550€ B - 680€
Price up to 6 persons: A - 600€ B - 770€
Price includes:
- Entrance fee to the Bones Chapel;
- Guiding services and transportation;
- 8 hours private tour.
- Program A also includes the visit to a cork factory:
- Program B also includes a generous picnic style lunch paired with all the wines produced in this winery. After lunch, a visit to the wine cellar is also included.
- Personal accident insurance
Price excludes:
-Lunch on program A
-Personal expenses and gratuities.
Further information:
This program and its itinerary are fully customizable.
Your tour guide we’ll pick in your hotel lobby at the most convenient time for you.
There is no dress code but Evora is a pedestrian town so comfortable walking shoes are a must. It can be quite hot in the summer: a hat and sunscreen may be handy.
All emails will be answered within less than 24 hours.