Lisbon & Alentejo Experience
Overview
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.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Lisbon
- Évora
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to and from Lisbon (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in selected category with breakfast included
- Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon
- First Class train tickets from Lisbon to Évora, then back to Lisbon
- Round-trip transfers from and to the train station in Évora
- More Moments activities included:
- Lisbon 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off pass
- Évora wine tasting tour and guided walking tour
- Évora Cork and castle tour
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
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 - 6
Lisbon to Évora
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.
Explore charming towns like Arraiolos, known for its handmade woolen carpets; Estremoz, known for its marble quarries and castle with incredible views; or Monsaraz, where an ancient hilltop castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Between visits, try local dishes like Açorda, a bread-based soup, or Carne de Porco à Alentejana—a type of pork stew—along with local cheeses and breads.
More Moments Activities Included
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Évora Wine Tasting Tour & Guided Walking Tour (3 hours)
Visit the most emblematic places of the historical city of Évora, which 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 the 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 uninterrupted practice of the wine fermentation in clay jars, as can be currently observed in some wineries in this region.
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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 production. Take a private visit accompanied by a guide who specializes 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.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7-8
Évora to Lisbon
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.
More Moments Activities Included
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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.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- January 2, 2024, to December 30, 2024
- January 2, 2025, to December 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals and drinks, unless specified
- Porterage
- Gratuities
- Lisbon and Évora city tax, paid locally in Euros
- Additional tours and excursions
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
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- Airport transfers
- First Class train
- Transfers from and to Évora train station
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Local city tax is payable directly to hotels, in Euros.
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The order of the itinerary could be altered. The number of nights per city could vary.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.