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This private guided tour will introduce you to cork, one of Alentejo's natural riches, accompanied by a guide specialized who will show you a cork processing factory and show you the natural environment (Montado) characteristic of Alentejo, in one of the most beautiful portuguese views from the top of the incredible Évora Monte castle.
Cork is a plant material of Cork Oak (Quercus suber). Lightweight, resistant, and with great insulating power, it is an increasingly used raw material in the world with several applications. Portugal is currently responsible for the world production of 50% of cork and Alentejo is the region of excellence in the production and use of this natural treasure, which has always been part of the culture of the Alentejo communities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide and driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel, as long as the hotel is within a 6 km radius of Évora's city center. If you're not staying overnight in Évora, the meeting point will be near the Giraldo Square fountain.
Our guide and driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel, as long as the hotel is within a 6 km radius of Évora's city center. If you're not staying overnight in Évora, the meeting point will be near the Giraldo Square fountain.
Itinerary
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Discover one of the best-known Renaissance fortresses and a surprising depository of medieval tombstones. You'll be thrilled by a breathtaking view of a cork oak forest typical of the Alentejo.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Take a guided tour inside a cork processing factory and marvel at the beautiful and sustainable objects that this raw material can create, of which Portugal is the world's leading producer.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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