Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Learn to Embroider your own Rug from Lisbon
Évora, the Pearl of the Alentejo! Known as the Museum-City, Évora stands out for its rich historical heritage and university tradition. It stands beautiful and charming in the heart of the Alentejo region. Go back in time and visit the 1st century Roman Temple, the Evora Cathedral, the São Francisco Church that houses the chilling Chapel of Bones. Find out what gave the city the UNESCO World Heritage status.
Enjoy free time for lunch and then head to Arraiolos. A sunny village that developed on the side of its castle. Known for its embroidered rugs with centuries of history. The rugs are handmade by embroiderers in gestures that are repeated for over 500 years.
You will learn to embroider your own arraiolos rug step by step with a local embroiderer. You just need to bring a good disposition to learn something new. In the workshop you will be given the Kit with all the necessary material to start your rug.
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Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Learn to Embroider your own Rug from Lisbon
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What's included in Private Tour to Evora and Arraiolos Learn to Embroider your own Rug 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)
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
Roman Temple Be amazed by the Roman Temple, popularly known as Templo de 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
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
The largest medieval cathedral in Portugal, its construction started in 1186, on the foundations of an Arab mosque, is an example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style. Declared a National Monument in 1910.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Workshop Learn to Embroider your own Arraiolos Rug
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon
- Your Arraiolos rug kit contains: Canvas, Wool, Pattern and Needle
- Driver/Guide
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
- Food expenses
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
• You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity
