Private Tour to Evora and Cork Experience from Lisbon
Évora, the Pearl of the Alentejo! Known as the Museum-City, Évora stands out for its rich historical heritage and university tradition.
Did you know that…
Portugal is the main cork producer on the planet?
Responsible for more than 60% the world exports it has an area of cork oak forests corresponding to 25% of the area of cork oak forests of the whole world.
Each cork oak take 25 years to be harvested for the first time? Its shell is removed every nine years.
Cork is the bark of the cork oak (Quercus Suber L.)? This means that it is a 100% natural and highly versatile vegetal fabric, allowing you to do incredible things?
Some curiosities about this natural, versatile and sustainable product:
It has an excellent thermal and acoustic insulation capacity. NASA uses cork as insulation solutions in its missions.
A Surfboard made entirely of Portuguese cork was created for the Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara, who surfed one of the biggest waves in the world at Nazaré.
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Private Tour to Evora and Cork Experience from Lisbon
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What's included in Private Tour to Evora and Cork Experience from Lisbon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Evora
Avoid the stress of traveling by public transport or a shared tour and choose the comfort and safety in the company of your private guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee. Travel time from Lisbon to Évora approximately 1h30 (138km)
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
From the bark of the cork oak to the stopper of the bottle, cork travels a fascinating path where human beings, nature and technology intertwine and support each other. Come with us on this guided tour of a cork factory and learn about the process of stripping and transforming cork, ancestral manual process that requires experienced and very careful hands to avoid damaging the bark or the tree, through the testimony of a specialized guide.
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
Be amazed by the Roman Temple, popularly known as Tempo Diana, which is one of the symbols of the Roman occupation in Portugal. It dates from the 1st century and is built at the dominant point of the acropolis, in the city forum. It is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is certainly the oldest of all monuments in Évora
Inclusions
- Guided tour a Cork Factory with a specialized guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at Hotel/Accommodation in Lisbon
- Driver/Guide
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Folding Wheelchair accessible
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup and Drop-off at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings The driver/guide uses an identification with his name and that of our company through a badge. Pickup locations other than specified are available upon request. However, an additional fee may apply. Please consult us so that we can assess this situation.
