Overview
DAY 1 | Évora – Reguengos de Monsaraz
Today, your driver will take you to Alentejo Region, to get to know the city of Évora and taste the local flavors.
With the help of expert guide, enjoy a panoramic tour through Évora historical center. You will be lectured on the city highlights and local monuments history, like the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral.
”Evora is the finest example of a city of the golden age of Portugal after the destruction of Lisbon by the earthquake of 1755” Inscription criteria on the List of the UNESCO World Heritage (1985). Due to part of the town which being enclosed by ancient walls preserved in its original state and, to its monuments dating from various historical periods, Évora is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Your journey continues to Reguengos in order to visit a worldwide famous wine and olive oil estate.
The origins of this estate and its winemaking activities, date back to the prehistoric times of the megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. Already during the Roman occupation, the wines of the settlement were exported to the whole Empire. The boundaries of the estate were established in 1267 and have remained practically unaltered since then.
Enjoy a private visit to the olive oil mill, lectured olive oil tasting and lunch (not included).
After lunch, enjoy some leisure time to explore on your own. By the end of the afternoon, your private chauffeur will drive you back to Lisbon.
