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Private Tour Évora - Wine Tasting - Beautiful Medieval Village of Monsaraz

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09am Leave direction to Alentejo, Cross the Bridge Vasco da Gama, the Biggest Bridge in Europe with 14 km , after it´s possible to see Vineyards, Cork Trees and one of typical Alentejo views, with many stork nests  Approximately 2 hours trip to the first stop at the Ervideira for visit the Wine Cellar and tasting wines from 8 months of aging which come from the largest artificial lake in Europe ( Alqueva Lake ). After Lunch we Visit Village of Monsaraz one of the most tipycal Village in Portugal near the border of Spain, Monsaraz was reorganized during the Roman occupation, but later successively occupied by the Visigoths, Arabs, Mozarabs, Jews. Back to Évora for visit to the City of Évora, Diana Roman Temple of Évora World Heritage, Giraldo Square, Church of San Francisco, Chapel of Bones,and Back to Lisbon
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  • Sockets USB for mobile phone charger
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Wine tasting
  • Tv with entertainment and films about the places to visit in your language
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Free WIFI
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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  • Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Evora, Portugal
    The Roman temple of Évora, known as the Temple of Diana, is located in the city of Évora, is part of the historical center of the city, which was classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Ranked as National Monument. It is one of the most famous landmarks of the city and one of the most significant symbols of the Roman presence in Portuguese territory.
    10 minutes
  • Igreja de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal
    The Church of St. Francis in Evora is a church of Gothic-Manueline architecture. Built between 1480 and 1510 by masters of Pedraria Martim Lourenço and Pero de Trilho and decorated by the royal painters Francisco Henriques, Jorge Afonso and Garcia Fernandes, it is closely linked to the historical events that marked the period of maritime expansion of Portugal. This is evident in the symbols of the monumental nave of the vaulting vault: 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 buried in this church in 1536.
    20 minutes
  • Capela dos Ossos, Evora, Portugal
    The Bones Chapel is one of the most famous monuments in Évora. It was built in the 17th century on the initiative of three Franciscan monks who, in the spirit of the time (religious counterrevolution, according to the norms of the Council of Trent), intended to convey the message of the transience of life, as can be seen from the famous warning at the entrance: "We bones here we are waiting for you." Besides the spiritual question, there was also a physical question, which is; there were in the region of Évora forty-two monastic cemeteries that were occupying too much space and strategic places that many intended to use for other purposes. So they decided to remove the skeletons from the earth and use them to build and decorate the chapel. Its walls and eight pillars are "decorated" with bones and skulls connected by brown cement. The vaults are of brick plastered to white, painted with allegorical motifs to death. It is a monument of a penitential architecture of ornate arches with rows of skulls, cornices and white ships. It has been calculated around five thousand bones, including skulls, vertebrae, femurs and others, coming from cemeteries, located in churches and convents of the city, and which were connected with brown cement and are arranged by the walls, ceiling, columns and even outside . There are still two whole skeletons hanging by chains on one of the walls, one of which is that of a child.
    30 minutes
  • Ervideira, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
    Guide Visit the Wine Cellars and tasting 10 Wines The estates of Monte da Ribeira and Herdadinha both belong to the Leal da Costa family, which can be traced back to the Count of Ervideira, a successful farmer who lived between 19th and 20th centuries. The Count, who received his nobel title from king Carlos I in recognition for his social work in the region, began producing wine in 1880, as one can see in the bottles the company proudly exhibits in its wine tasting room. With 160 ha of vineyards, divided between the Vidigueira and Reguengos estates, Ervideira’s administration is held by the family matriarch D. Maria Isabel and her six children, being Duarte Leal da Costa the executive director. The oenological direction is under direction of Nelson Rolo.
    120 minutes
  • Monsaraz Castle and Walls, Monsaraz, Portugal
    2377/5000 The medieval castle At the time of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula, the town was initially conquered by the forces under the command of the legendary Geraldo Sem Pavor (1167). After the defeat of D. Afonso Henriques (1112-1185) in Badajoz (1169) was recovered by the Almoado Caliphate under the command of Abu Iacube Iúçufe (1173), to be definitively conquered by D. Sancho II (1223-1248), with the aid of the Order of the Templars, in 1232, to whom it made the donation of these domains. From this time we were reminded of the Templar knight Gomes Martins Silvestre, settler of Monsaraz, whose tomb is currently in the Mother Church of Santa Maria da Lagoa. D. Afonso III (1248-1279), in order to increase his settlement and defense, granted him a Charter of Foral in 1276. In this period, the settlement action of Monsaraz is linked to the figure of the knight Martim Anes Zagallo, who is believed to have as the mayor of the town and his castle, having begun the construction of the new Alcáçova, at which time the primitive Mother Church of Santa Maria da Lagoa and other buildings began. Castle of Monsaraz. In the context of the crisis of 1383-1385, the village and its castle were attacked by English archers under the command of the Earl of Cambridge, supposedly allies of Portugal, falling in the early summer of 1385 under the rule of the King of Castile , when it invaded the Alentejo. Abandoned by the Castilian troops in march, they were recovered by the forces loyal to D. João I (1385-1433), under the command of the Constable D. Nuno Alvares Pereira, before the battle of Aljubarrota. In 1412, by donation of the Constable to his grandson D. Fernando, Monsaraz became part of the domains of the House of Braganza. Under the reign of D. Manuel I (1495-1521), the town and its castle are figured by Duarte de Armas (Book of Strengths, c.1509). In 1512, the sovereign granted the New Foral to the village. From the Restoration War to our days In the context of the Restoration War of Portuguese Independence, due to its proximity to the Guadiana river and the Spanish border, the Council of War of D. João IV (1640-1656) determined the modernization of its defenses, involving the village with adapted walls to the shots of the artillery of the time, receiving traces abaluartados in the style Vauban, with project of Nicholas of Langres and Jean Gillot: the Fort of San Bento de Monsaraz.
    120 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
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Traci_B
31 Dec 2022
To be honest, we had only two days left in Lisbon and decided last minute to try to book a tour to see Evora. We were incredibly lucky to have found Jorge with Eagle Tours to be our guide to Evora and Monsaraz. He was scheduled to be on holiday but when he was told we requested him as our guide, he graciously came to our hotel to take us. Jorge is a lovely gentleman who is rich in historical knowledge and passion for his country so we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect companion. The drive to the countryside was a nice change from the bustle of Lisbon - so green and lush with olive and cork trees and almond orchards. Jorge gave us a walking tour of Evora which we very much enjoyed before taking us to one of his favorite pastry shops tucked away on a small street in town. On our way to Monsaraz he made a special stop to show us Alqueva, Europe’s largest man made lake which was impressive as it was beautiful. Our last stop in Monsaraz gave the most amazing views of the countryside from a top the hill. We were able to visit a local wine shop for a private tasting - delicious way to end the day. Absolutely recommend this tour! Jorge is a gem of a guide and we feel fortunate to have spent the day with him.
R310FAcarolinew
19 Dec 2022
Great tour guide! George had such an amazing knowledge of the area. We learnt alot from him. 100% would recommend this tour and company. It was great value (ask for George)
Lisa H
04 Sep 2022
My mother and I had a delightful full day tour to Evora and Monzarat with Jorge. He was our guide for one half -day and two full day tours and we could not ask for a more pleasant knowledgeable companion for our adventures. Jorge has a degree in history, so his explanations brought the story of Portugal's towns, kings, and other assorted colorful figures alive. The tous we're some of the best we've booked. Highly recommend Eagle, especially if you can request Jorge as your guide.
This tour in Lisbon is organized by EAGLE Travel Tours

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