Private tours in Lisbon & surroundings
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Sesimbra, Setubal, Evora - full day
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Program
Cross the bridge “25 Abril” over Tagus river, and have a superb view of Lisbon.
Visit the XII century Castle of Sesimbra and admire the beautiful view of the ocean,
Sesimbra beach and scenery of this fishing town. Sightseeing of Sesimbra,
seaside with crystal clear water and where we can have a glimpse of the fishing
port, to see fishermen unloading the catch.
Stop at Setubal, an important fishing harbour, where once again we can admire
the typical Portuguese fishing boats.
Drive across the largest cork region in the world for an exciting journey into the
past.
In Evora, capital of Alentejo, called the “town museum”, stop at Saint Francis
church where you can see the “chapel of the bones”, made with thousands of
human skeletons.
A walk along its streets will help you enjoy this typical town considered World
Heritage by UNESCO, with narrow streets decorated with manors, white washed
houses and antique palaces and churches.
Stop at the Diana Temple, the best well preserved Roman temple in Portugal and
time to see the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral, the biggest in Portugal.
Not far, the centenary University, where you can mingle with students and admire
this superb XVI century building.
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...With a beautifully untouched provincial atmosphere, fascinating whitewashed old town, Evora
has been a cultural oasis for 2,000 years.
Part of the town is enclosed by ancient walls and has been preserved in its original state, as well
as its monuments dating from various historical periods. It was known by the Romans and vestiges
from this period still remain. Évora was wrested from the moors by a Christian Knight and
flourished as one of the most dynamic cities in the Kingdom of Portugal during Middle Ages. The
court was resident here for long spells and Évora became the scene where many important
decisions were made. During the XIV, XV and XVI centuries, it was formerly a major center for
the humanities.
The university was founded in 1551, and it was here that great European Masters passed on their
knowledge. The many monuments erected by the major artists of each period now testify to Évora's
lively cultural, artistic and historical past. The variety of architectural styles (roman, gothic,
manueline, mannerist, baroque), the palaces and even the squares and narrow streets are all part
of the rich heritage of this museum-city...
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