Évora Walking and Wine Tasting Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Evora

  Starting in the Palace D. Manuel I to see in a digital way thr history of all the heirtage which spans from the Romans to the Muslims and the portuguese kingdom. The tour goes to the Roman Temple, we go to inside a Domus a noble house of the Romans, we must see a gate from the military wall of the Roman and the military towers made by the Romans alsontheir baths. We will see the Muslims heritage the narrow streets all the legacy of the Moors in the toponymy of the city, the muslim pottery and the legacy and the heritage such the tiles as the shaped horse shoes top the doors. The role of Geraldo the Fearless in our reconquest and the beginning of the Portuguese Kingdom, the Avis Dinasty to the Golden Portugal Age in the 15th and 16th century. The heritage built in Évora since the beginning 1385 to 1580, when all the Kings of Avis have been in Évora hosted in the Palace D. Manuel I.,Évora had a special role in that time so for that is a World Heritage

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Evora District

  In Giraldo Square a square in honor to Giraldo the Fearless the knight that defeat the muslim in the 1165, so the first charter of foral from Évora it's signed in 1166. Here will see the Church of Santo Antão, the Fountain Henriquina from the XVI century and last but not least the Aqueduct of Silver. Afterwards the architecture of the square, the portuguese soft architecture, a café in art deco, without forget the Alentejo architecture and the beauty of their frame works. In this little tour connecting Giraldo Square to the Palace D. Manuel I we will see the Church of Saint Francis and learn the history of the Goldem Convent.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)

  The Roman Temple of Diana, built in the 1st century AD, symbolizes political and religious power; it is surrounded by the *curia* and the basilica at the city's highest point—the acropolis. In this magnificent place we were able to see the Palace of the Holy Inquisition—which we will enter to admire the 16th-century painted houses—followed by the Cathedral and the Garden of Diana; from this vantage point, we will view the heritage surrounding Elvas, the Silver Aqueduct, and all the statues adorning the garden, as well as Évora Liberalitas Julia.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Rua 5 De Outubro (Pass by)

  In the last part of tour a flexible one, we will go to the Street 5 of October where there are lots os shops with souvenirs made by the craftmans of the region, pottery, tapestry, cork craft it's the imaterial heritage of Alentejo, beside that there are a Roman tower and roman baths nearby.

  Admission ticket free
• Ervideira Wine Shop Evora (Pass by)

  Ending the tour with a wine tasting the unique characteristics of the s oil and climate, which give their wine a sense of place that results in it´s wines unique traits, character and style. The Ervideira Team will be wainting for you to live and experience Alentejo in the heart, where you can feel and touch the soul of this special region. Come and enjoy an unforgettable journey through Alentejo flavours, history and traditions. Tasting five awesome wines and here the tourists are owner of the time.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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