Lisbon & Evora, Portugal - Travel Best Bets (2024)

Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage city full of history, architecture, and gastronomy. Discover the magical places of Évora and visit its main attractions like the Giraldo Square, the Roman Temple, the Cathedral, St. Francis Church, relaxing landscapes and more.

Portugal’s capital of Lisbon will introduce you to the City of Seven Hills, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively culture, where historical monuments and World Heritage Sites blend with the city’s urban art scene.

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Lisbon
• Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
• 7 nights 4-star accommodation with breakfast included
• Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
• First Class train tickets from Lisbon to Evora, then back to Lisbon
• Round-trip transfers from and to the train station in Évora
• Sightseeing included:
  -Lisbon 48-hour Hop-on and Hop-off pass
  -Évora and wine tasting tour and guided walking tour
  -Évora Cork and castle tour
• Includes Careflex Travel Protection: Cancel up to 3 days prior!

Hotels: Will be assigned by the supplier up to 3 days prior to departure. Travel Best Bets has no control over the hotels and their location that are arranged for this package.
Tran Service: 1st class train service included
Hotel check-in/out: Check in: 3:00 p.m, Check out: 12:00 p.m.
City Tax is not included. To be paid directly at the hotel (1-6€ per person, per night)

Please Note: If a forced overnight occurs in either direction, it would be an additional cost if a hotel is needed

Day 1: Depart Canada
Fly to Lisbon.

Day 2: Welcome to Lisbon
Upon arrival in Lisbon, meet your driver and take a transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring.

Discover Portugal’s capital, known as the City of Seven Hills, where you will find a variety of places to visit, both historical and cultural such as monuments, museums, and gardens.

Day 3: Lisbon – Evora (B)
After breakfast, make your way to the train station to reach Évora, the center of the Alentejo Region. Upon arrival, take the transfer to your hotel, where you’ll spend the next four nights.

Day 4-6: Evora (B)
Explore Evora on your included activities. Rest of the time is at your leisure.

Activities Included:

Évora wine tasting tour & guided walking tour (3 hours):
Visit the most emblematic places of the historical city of Évora, is a museum-city and the principal representative of the golden era of Portuguese exploration. Visit the Chapel of Bones, the Cathedral (entrance tickets included), and the Roman Temple on a guided walking tour.

Next, taste some of the most extraordinary and recognized Alentejo wines on a wine tasting tour in Évora. The roots of wine production in this region began with the mysterious civilization of Tartessians, presumably 3000 years ago. Eventually, the production was perfected by the Phoenicians and generalized by the Romans.Throughout the ancient Roman Empire, only Alentejo managed to preserve the uninterruptedly practice of the wine fermentation in clay jars, as can be currently observed in some wineries in this region.

Évora Cork and Castle Tour:
Portugal is currently responsible for the production of 50% of the world’s cork, and the Alentejo Region is known for its the production. Take a private visit accompanied by a guide who specialized in biology that will show you a cork processing factory. They’ll also show you one of the most beautiful views of the region from high above the amazing Castle of Evoramonte.

Day 7: Evora – Lisbon (B)
After breakfast, return to Lisbon. Your transfer to the train station is included and you will board First Class to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, take the included transfer to your hotel, where you will spend two nights.

Day 8: Lisbon (B)
Explore Lisbon during the included city tour.

Lisbon 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off pass (3 lines):
Hop on a panoramic bus with a choice of 3 lines from Marquess de Pombal and learn about Lisbon’s history and attractions. See the Belém Tower, the Monument of Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery, the Castle of São Jorge, viewpoints of Portas do Sol viewpoint, São Pedro de Alcântara, and views of the most modern parts of the city. You’ll even see the place where Expo ‘98 was held and the Lisbon Oceanarium.

Day 9: Lisbon – Return to Canada (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your flight home.