Private Day Tour With Guide to Évora and Monsaraz
Overview
Spend a magical day in one of Portugal’s most historic cities on this private tour to Évora from Lisbon. Wander through ancient cultural landmarks such as the St. Francis Church, the chapel of bones, and the temple of Diana. Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Alentejo plates and sip on local wine before heading towards the picturesque villages of Monsaraz. Private roundtrip transportation to and from your Lisbon hotel is included.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Bottled water, light refreshments
- Driver/professional guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- No pets allowed
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up customers from any Hotels, apartments, airport, Docks, in Lisbon area
What To Expect
Start the day by getting picked up from your hotel and heading straight to Évora through Alentejo’s country roads. After arriving in Évora, take a tour of the beautiful St Francis Church and the famous chapel of the bones. Then head to the temple of Diana, located at the top of Évora. The structure is a roman temple from the 1st century that has been incredibly well-preserved and is the city’s most famous landmark.
Next, enjoy a tasting session of exciting local wines, followed by a delicious lunch featuring the best of Alentejo cuisine. After lunch, head towards Monsaraz and the biggest man made lake in Europe. Monsaraz is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in the Alentejo region and overlooks one of the biggest man-made lakes in Europe. Spend some time walking around and taking in the magnificent view from the castle.
On the journey back to Lisbon, pay a visit the Cromeleque dos Almendres, a Megalithic circle that is still a mystery for the science community. The driver will return you to your hotel at the end of the day.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Bottled water, light refreshments.
- Driver/professional guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance fees.
- No pets allowed.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Tour With Guide to Évora and Monsaraz is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Bottled water, light refreshments
- Driver/professional guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- No pets allowed
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
