Golden plains and Roman ghosts

Évora & Alentejo Private Day Trip from Lisbon

Duration

Full day, about 9 hours

Pick-up

Your hotel or address in Lisbon

Options

Monsaraz or wine tasting

Guide

Optional · +120€ per group

Leave Lisbon for the sun-drenched plains of the Alentejo. Uncover the soul of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Continue with a choice of Monsaraz's whitewashed hilltop streets or an exclusive wine tasting at a world-class estate.

About this tour

An hour and a half east of Lisbon, the landscape changes completely: golden plains, cork oaks, olive groves and vineyards, broken only by whitewashed villages on the hilltops. This is the Alentejo, and at its heart is Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city with two thousand years of history in its streets.

You walk from the Roman temple to the fortress-like cathedral and the extraordinary Chapel of Bones, then choose your afternoon: the tiny walled village of Monsaraz above the Alqueva lake, or a visit and tasting at one of the Alentejo's leading wine estates. With a driver, the wine is yours to enjoy.

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Highlights

✦Évora Roman temple

✦Cathedral of Évora

✦Monsaraz

✦Alentejo wine estates

Included

✓Luxury Hotel Pickup/Drop-off

✓Private Driver

✓Optional wine tasting

Itinerary

Times are approximate and adapt to your pick-up time.

08:30
Hotel pick-up
East across the Tagus and into the Alentejo.
10:00
Évora
The Roman Temple, the Cathedral and its rooftop terraces.
11:30
Chapel of Bones
The Capela dos Ossos in the Church of São Francisco.
12:30
Lunch in Évora
Alentejo cuisine: black pork, bread-based dishes and local cheese.
14:30
Monsaraz or wine estate
Medieval walls and lake views, or a vineyard visit and tasting.
17:30
Return to your hotel
Door-to-door drop-off in Lisbon.

Not included

—Lunch and drinks

—Monument entrance tickets

—Wine tasting fee, if not booked as Évora + Wine Tasting

—Certified guide (optional, +120€ per group)

Good to know

✦The Alentejo is one of the hottest parts of Portugal in July and August. We plan the walking for the cooler morning.

✦Spring, from March to May, is spectacular: green plains covered in wildflowers.

✦The Chapel of Bones is lined with human bones and skulls. It is a moving place, but not for everyone.

✦This is a private tour: the car, the driver and the day are yours alone.

✦Child seats are available on request; tell us the children's ages when booking.

✦Travelling with a wheelchair or reduced mobility? Let us know in advance and we will plan the vehicle and the stops.

✦No payment is required to enquire. We confirm availability and the final price by email.

Frequently asked questions

Is this tour private?

Yes. Every Black Key tour is private: the vehicle and driver are reserved for your group only, and you never share with strangers.

Monsaraz or wine tasting: which should we choose?

Monsaraz is for lovers of history and views: a walled village with a castle above the Alqueva lake. The wine estate is for food and wine lovers. Both are wonderful; choose the one that suits your group.

Is the wine tasting included in the price?

It is included in the Évora + Wine Tasting option. With the other options, the tasting can be added.

Is Évora a lot of walking?

The historic centre is compact and walkable, with some cobbled streets and gentle slopes. Your driver drops you close to the main sights.

Is a guide included?

The tour includes your private driver. A certified guide is optional and costs +120€ per group. Guides bring the history and stories behind each stop, and are available in several languages on request.

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. The route below is our recommended plan, not a fixed script. Tell us what matters most to you and we will adapt the stops and the timing.

From the Journal

Évora and the Alentejo: A Day Trip Through Portugal's Golden Plains

Route, history and insider tips for this tour.

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