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A Day in Évora: Roman Temples, a Chapel of Bones and Alentejo Wine from Lisbon
An 8-hour private excursion from Lisbon that visits Évora’s Roman ruins, the Capela dos Ossos and the cathedral while sampling Alentejo wines — a compact field guide to a millennia‑deep city.
A Day in Évora: Roman Temples, a Chapel of Bones and Alentejo Wine from Lisbon.
Embark on an 8-hour discovery from Lisbon to Évora, a UNESCO-classified historic center where Roman foundations, Moorish layers and Manueline-era institutions have left a dense cultural palimpsest; the day pairs archaeological landmarks with a tasting of Alentejo wines and the unnerving intimacy of the Capela dos Ossos.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roman Temple and Measured Ruins
See vestiges of Évora’s Roman origins — including the Roman Temple in the UNESCO-listed center — that mark a city founded in 57 BC and shaped by successive civilizations.
Capela dos Ossos
Visit the Capela dos Ossos adjacent to the Church of St. Francis, a small interior chapel whose walls and rooms are lined with carefully arranged human bones and skulls bound with cement.
Alentejo Wine and Landscapes
Along the route you’ll cross the broad Alentejo landscape and enjoy a tasting of regional wines — a sensory counterpoint to Évora’s stone and history.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From a morning pickup in Lisbon you’ll spend a compact but unrushed eight hours moving from rolling Alentejo countryside into Évora’s compact historic core, trading broad landscapes for narrow stone streets, a Roman temple and the intimate, unsettling spaces of the Chapel of Bones; included bottled water and private transport keep logistics simple while time in monuments is self-directed.
THE ANTIQUITY
Roman Temple and Measured Ruins
See vestiges of Évora’s Roman origins — including the Roman Temple in the UNESCO-listed center — that mark a city founded in 57 BC and shaped by successive civilizations.
THE HAUNTING
Capela dos Ossos
Visit the Capela dos Ossos adjacent to the Church of St. Francis, a small interior chapel whose walls and rooms are lined with carefully arranged human bones and skulls bound with cement.
THE TASTE
Alentejo Wine and Landscapes
Along the route you’ll cross the broad Alentejo landscape and enjoy a tasting of regional wines — a sensory counterpoint to Évora’s stone and history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day trip—and practical limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion is an approximately 8-hour full-day tour with departure at 8:00 am.
Includes driver/guide, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off (private tour). Note: a guide inside monuments is not included; lunch and personal expenses are excluded.
Free pickup and drop-off are provided within Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais in a 30 km radius; an extra charge of €20 applies for pickup locations outside that range.
Adult rate (ages 13+) is €220.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is 8 hours.
What time does the tour depart?
Departure time is 8 am.
Is transportation included?
Yes — pickup and drop-off are included for Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais within a 30 km range; an extra €20 charge applies if outside that range.
What is included and excluded?
Included: driver/guide, bottled water, and pickup/drop-off as a private tour. Excluded: a guide inside monuments, lunch and any private expenses.
How much does the tour cost?
Adult price for ages 13 and up is €220.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — the offering is described as a private tour with a driver/guide.