• Templo Romano de Évora (Templo de Diana) - The Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana, is situated in the city of Évora. It forms part of the city’s historic center, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recognized as a National Monument, it stands as one of the city’s most renowned landmarks and a significant emblem of the Roman influence in Portugal.
• Igreja de São Francisco - The Church of St. Francis in Évora showcases Gothic-Manueline architecture. Constructed between 1480 and 1510 by master builders Pedraria Martim Lourenço and Pero de Trilho, and adorned by royal painters Francisco Henriques, Jorge Afonso, and Garcia Fernandes, it is deeply connected to the historical events of Portugal’s maritime expansion. This connection is evident in the symbols found in the monumental nave’s vaulting: the cross of the Order of Christ and the emblems of the founding kings, D. João II and D. Manuel I. According to tradition, Gil Vicente was interred in this church in 1536.
• Capela dos Ossos - The Chapel of Bones is one of Évora’s most renowned monuments. Constructed in the 17th century by three Franciscan monks, it was intended to convey the message of life’s transience, in line with the religious counter-reformation spirit of the time, as per the Council of Trent’s norms. This message is highlighted by the famous inscription at the entrance: “We bones here are waiting for you.” Beyond the spiritual message, there was a practical reason: the region of Évora had forty-two monastic cemeteries occupying valuable space. Thus, the monks decided to exhume the skeletons and use them to construct and adorn the chapel. Its walls and eight pillars are “decorated” with bones and skulls bound by brown cement. The vaults are plastered brick painted with allegorical motifs of death. This monument features penitential architecture with ornate arches, rows of skulls, cornices, and white ships. It is estimated to contain around five thousand bones, including skulls, vertebrae, femurs, and others, sourced from cemeteries in the city’s churches and convents, all connected with brown cement and arranged on the walls, ceiling, columns, and even outside. Two complete skeletons hang by chains on one wall, one of which is a child’s.
• Ervideira - Visit the Wine Cellars and taste 10 Wines. The estates of Monte da Ribeira and Herdadinha are owned by the Leal da Costa family, tracing back to the Count of Ervideira, a prosperous farmer from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Count, who was granted his noble title by King Carlos I for his social contributions to the region, began wine production in 1880, as evidenced by the bottles proudly displayed in the company’s wine tasting room. With 160 hectares of vineyards spread across the Vidigueira and Reguengos estates, Ervideira is managed by the family matriarch D. Maria Isabel and her six children, with Duarte Leal da Costa serving as the executive director. The oenological direction is led by Nelson Rolo.
• Monsaraz Castle and Walls - The medieval castle was initially captured during the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula by forces led by the legendary Geraldo Sem Pavor in 1167. After D. Afonso Henriques’ defeat in Badajoz in 1169, it was reclaimed by the Almohad Caliphate under Abu Iacube Iúçufe in 1173, only to be permanently conquered by D. Sancho II in 1232 with the help of the Order of the Templars, to whom he donated these lands. From this era, the Templar knight Gomes Martins Silvestre, a settler of Monsaraz, is remembered, and his tomb is currently in the Mother Church of Santa Maria da Lagoa. D. Afonso III, to enhance settlement and defense, granted a Charter of Foral in 1276. During this period, the settlement of Monsaraz is associated with the knight Martim Anes Zagallo, believed to have been the town’s mayor and castle overseer, initiating the construction of the new Alcáçova, including the original Mother Church of Santa Maria da Lagoa and other structures. In the crisis of 1383-1385, the village and its castle were attacked by English archers under the Earl of Cambridge, allies of Portugal, but fell to the King of Castile in early summer 1385 when he invaded Alentejo. Abandoned by Castilian troops, it was reclaimed by forces loyal to D. João I, led by Constable D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, before the Battle of Aljubarrota. In 1412, Monsaraz became part of the House of Braganza through a donation from the Constable to his grandson D. Fernando. Under D. Manuel I’s reign, the town and its castle were depicted by Duarte de Armas in the Book of Strengths around 1509. In 1512, the sovereign granted the New Foral to the village. During the Restoration War of Portuguese Independence, due to its proximity to the Guadiana River and the Spanish border, D. João IV’s War Council modernized its defenses, surrounding the village with walls adapted to artillery fire, featuring Vauban-style bastions designed by Nicholas of Langres and Jean Gillot: the Fort of San Bento de Monsaraz.

• USB charging sockets for your mobile devices
• Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
• Complimentary bottled water
• Delight in a curated wine tasting experience
• In-vehicle entertainment system with films about your destinations
• Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minivan
• Stay connected with free WIFI

• Lunch
• Gratuities

09am Depart towards Alentejo, crossing the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe at 14 km. Along the way, you’ll see vineyards, cork trees, and classic Alentejo landscapes, including numerous stork nests. The journey to the first stop at Ervideira takes approximately 2 hours, where you’ll visit the wine cellar and taste wines aged for 8 months, sourced from the largest artificial lake in Europe, Alqueva Lake.

After lunch, we’ll visit the village of Monsaraz, one of the most typical villages in Portugal, near the Spanish border. Monsaraz was reorganized during the Roman occupation and later successively occupied by the Visigoths, Arabs, Mozarabs, and Jews.

We’ll then head back to Évora to explore the city, including the Diana Roman Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Giraldo Square, the Church of San Francisco, and the Chapel of Bones, before returning to Lisbon.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual

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