Private Tour in Evora and Monsaraz with Wine Tasting
Description
Private tour of 8 hours, with start and terms in the region of Lisbon, in Mercedes class V (6 pax), with air conditioning, and all comfort, with official driver guide, with 15 years of experience, being a private tour can be shaped whenever possible to the taste of the customer. During the tour you will enjoy unique landscapes, in the most diverse region of Portugal, visit unique plains, visit vineyards, olive groves, and sobro mountains, visit Roman ruins, a walled village near the border with Spain, visit a winery, and taste the wines and products of the Alentejo region. You will have the opportunity to see a Oleiro shape the clay, and make Pieces, as by magic, a big day dominated by the Wine, the Olive, and the Cortex, and full of vivencias and unique experiences that will stay in your memory.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the Cork Transformation Factory, a small workshop will be held to explain the entire cork process from the Cork Oaks to the final products
Panoramic view of the City of Évora, Praça do Giraldo, short stop for photos, Roman Aqueduct, circle the City Wall.
Stop for photos next to the Roman Temple of Évora
Visit of the famous Chapel of Bones
Visit to the Church of San Francisco
Stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants, with the famous Alentejo cuisine, where Meat, Bread, Olive Oil and Aromatic Herbs are kings.
Visit of Vila Muralhada, with its spectacular panorama around, on one side the Alqueva Lake, and on the other the vast plains with vineyards and olive groves
Visit the traditional pottery, where we can observe the potter's work creating pieces as if by magic
Visit to the Winery, with Wine Tasting accompanied by Regional Products, Cheese, Sausages, Bread, Cookies, and Sweets. Value Included in Price
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As this is a Private Tour, we start the Tour at the place where you are staying within a radius of up to 30KM. Failure to indicate the location for the transfer up to 24 hours before the start of the Tour will result in the full price of the Tour being charged.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
Our experience with vitor was absolutely outstanding! From start to finish, he was well organized, engaging, and filled with fascinating details that we would have never discovered on our own.
Thank you very much for your excellent review. Recognition of good work is very important for those who strive every day to showcase the best that Portugal has to offer. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
I made a beautiful tour in the company of my sister, we really like to know the rural area of Alentejo with many crops – cork, olive trees, almonds and grapes. Evora is very interesting, its walls, the Roman temple of Diana and the curious Chapel of Bones. The highlight of the visit is the village, the lake and the ruins of Monsaraz, a beautiful view. We did a taste of Alentejo wines and a nice typical lunch in Reguengos de Monsaraz. We appreciate the clarifications about history, culture and curiosities of our guide, Mr. Vitor Pais. We recommend the walk.
Muito obrigado pela sua excelente avaliacao. Trabalho todos os dias, para dar a conhecer o melhor de Portugal a quem nos visita. É muito positivo receber resposta ao nosso trabalho, e para mais quando é 5 estrelas. espero voltar a encontrar los em Portugal
Fantastic and well informed driver and guide. Learned so much and felt immediately taken care of. Recommended great spots, had plenty of time to sight see and wander, and the locations themselves were beautiful.
Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5-star rating is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. Showing Portugal to incredible people is a pleasure, it was very rewarding, and my work was much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
Fantastic and well informed driver and guide. Learned so much and felt immediately taken care of. Recommended great spots, had plenty of time to sight see and wander, and the locations themselves were beautiful.
Hello James Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5-star rating is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. Showing Portugal to incredible people like you was very rewarding and made my job much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
Vitor was one of the best guides I have ever had. Great stories, knowledgeable of Portugal. Very comfortable transportation. The visit to the cork factory was fascinating- watching them work, learning about the whole process and so many unique products. The wine tasting was outstanding. Inside the walled village in an original school room, on top of a hill with great views. The wines were top notch. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Thank you very much for your excellent review. It is very gratifying to receive recognition for our work. I work every day to showcase the best of Portugal to those who visit us. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
Vitor is an amazing guide. His knowledge of the area we visited is extensive, including some local lore. The cork factory stop was surprisingly interesting. We enjoyed the stop in Evora with a good history lesson from Vitor. Monsaraz is a charming town with its cobblestone streets and white buildings. The castle with it bullfighting arena was a highlight. We tasted excellent wine at Ervideira (and ordered a case). In all, it was a great day and we can't imagine a better driver and guide than Vitor. We will recommend him to any friends who come to Portugal.
Thank you very much for your excellent review. It is very important for me to receive opinions on my work, and even more so when they are positive like this. It shows that this is the right path: professionalism, honesty, competence. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
Our experience with Vítor Pais was excellent! Our private tour to Evora and the wine tasting was amazing. He went above and beyond, very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We never feel rushed, give us suggestions of places to stop and even add an extra point of interest to our itinerary. Definitely a most if travel to Lisboa!
Thank you very much for your kind words; they are an encouragement and recognition of my work. My daily efforts are aimed at satisfying my clients who visit Portugal.
Our second day tour was to Evora, Monsarz and cork factory. Vitor is flexible enough to alter and customize his tours to fit the guests’ interests. Since we are not experienced in wine tasting, our choice was to see a famous cork factory. It was a rather educational and exiting experience. We enjoyed the day looking at the places and listening to Vitor’s explanations about the places we visited. It’s easy to communicate with him, to ask questions and to receive a full answer. You feel that you deal with a professional who doesn’t cut the corners, knows his facts and very safe to drive with. I would choose his private tours again over other tour guides because I know now that we’d have a wonderful experience again. He directed us to the places to have lunch, found the most comfortable spots to park and we had no trouble with picking up, dropping in or any other organizational issues. Internet connection in his comfortable car is an added bonus. So, don’t hesitate to book a tour with a professional.
Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5-star rating is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. Showing the best of Portugal was a pleasure, and my work was much easier being with people like you. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
Our guide was knowledgeable and provided more experiences than expected. He was patient with us and gave full effort to make sure we were happy
Hello Jacob Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5 stars is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. You are incredible people, you made my job so much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
My wife and I recently had the absolute pleasure of spending a full day with Vitor, exploring the Alentejo region of Portugal, including a cork factory, Evora, and Monsaraz. To simply call Vitor a "tour guide" would be a gross understatement. He provided an experience that transcended any standard tour. The long drives, which could have been tedious, became fascinating journeys. Vitor transformed them into engaging conversations, pointing out the vast olive groves, almond orchards, and vineyards lining the roads. He didn't just name them; he explained their significance, their history, and their role in Portugal's economy and culture. Vitor's knowledge of Portugal is truly comprehensive. He doesn't just recite facts; he weaves them into captivating stories, making complex topics like politics and culture easily understandable and engaging. He possesses an exceptional intellect, yet he communicates with a warmth and accessibility that makes you feel like you're chatting with an old friend. The traditional rating scale for tour guides simply doesn't do justice to the experience we had with Vitor. He didn't just show us the sights; he gave us a deeper understanding of Portugal and its people. The 12 hours we spent with him were the absolute highlight of our trip, and we'll carry those memories with us for the rest of our lives. If you're looking for an authentic and enriching experience in Portugal, look no further than Vitor. He's not just a guide; he's a storyteller, a cultural ambassador, and a genuinely remarkable person.
Hello Scott Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5-star rating is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. Showing Portugal to incredible people like you was very rewarding and made my job much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
