+351 968 497 129 (24h)
+351 968 497 129 (24h)
Exit towards Évora passing through the 25th of April Bridge. In the Centre of Évora visit the Giraldo Square, the illustriousTemple of Diana, the Chapel of Bones, Cathedral and The Church of San Francisco. We suggest a free time for lunch in a typical restaurant. After lunch visit, Monsaraz, finishing the tour in Homestead of the Spur with wine and olive oil tasting and a visit to the vineyards, oil mills and cellars.
ÉVORA
Évora lies in the heart of Alentejo, from its original name Ébora, it was a city defended by a strong Castle and surrounded by solid walls when the army of King D. Afonso Henriques led by Geraldo "Without Fear" conquered it from the Moors in 1165. The main monuments we highlight are the Roman Temple of Diana, the Cathedral, the Church of St. Francis, the Chapel of Bones and the Giraldo Square.
The Temple of Diana, built in the 1st century A.C. in the main square of Évora is a monument that represents in a unique way the remnants of Roman civilisation in Portugal. It consists of a base of granite and white marble columns. The construction of the monuments associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt "Diana" but in reality, it was built during the Roman occupation in honour of Emperor Augustus. Situated on the highest point of the town is located on the side of the Lóios Guesthouse.
The Cathedral of Évora also known as Cathedral is a building of the 12th and 13th centuries and is the first monument where the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic can be seen. The main entrance is decorated with sculptures representing the Apostles, the interior dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In this temple the Sacred Art Museum is installed, where jewellery, sculptures and religious furnishings are deposited. Some say that the banners of the fleet of Vasco da Gama in were blessed here in 1497.
The Chapel of Bones is situated next to the Church of St. Francis that was built in the 18th century and is completely covered with human bones. It consists of bones from the graves of the convent's church and other churches and cemeteries of the city. The construction of this chapel had the initiative of 3 Franciscan friars and corresponded to the meditation room and recoil of the Franciscans, the idea would be to show the people the fragility and the transition of human life, a theory that gained momentum in the Baroque era.
The Giraldo Square is located in the centre of Évora and is considered the central square of the city. In it, there are two 16th century buildings, the well-known Church of St Antão, probably built between 1571 and 1573 with white marble topped by a bronze Crown of Renaissance considered one single piece of its kind in the region. Through lanes, courtyards and alleys in this square we find an exit to eight streets that lead us to all parts of the city.
MONSARAZ
Monsaraz is a medieval town conquered from the Moors in 1167, by Geraldo "Without Fear" men. In Monsaraz we’re going to visit the Castle and the Mother Church. It is very rich in handicraft works, and you can find works in basketry, Alentejo quilts, pottery, cork, metal and wrought iron.
The Mother Church dates from 1887; the exterior is marked by large flying buttresses and the Bell Tower. This church was dedicated to St. Anthony and has characteristics of the romantic style of Gothic-Manueline era, as can be seen by the magnificent Manueline style entry. The Castle of Monsaraz was founded by D. Afonso III and completed by King Dinis in 1310 over a defensive structure that already existed which still keeps the Donjon intact, as Traitors` Gate and the Tower.
At The Homestead of the Spur,you will have the opportunity to see up close how the wines and oils of this estate are produced. A tasting can prove the excellence of these products. This estate is inserted in a magnificent landscape surrounded by olive groves from Alentejo from where olives of excellence come, being a national and international reference about the production of wines and oils.
Price per person 75.00€
Discount for groups
Tour Évora - Monsaraz
