Private Tour: Evora, Elvas and Badajoz (Spain) day trip from Lisbon
Enjoy visits Elvas, Evora (Alentejo Region) less than 2 hours drives from Lisbon and Badajoz (Spanish border city) only 10 minutes from Elvas. Affords a rewarding 10 hours Private Tour experience to discover the biggest fortified city in Portugal and Europe. Évora and Elvas are a Portuguese former episcopal city and frontier fortress of easternmost central Portugal. Elvas is among the finest examples of intensive usage of the trace italienne military architecture, and has been a World Heritage . Explores the historical town and visit Fortifications list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2012. After lunch cross the Portuguese border with Spain to visit Badajoz a city known for its Moorish historic quarter with the fortresslike Cathedral of San Juan Bautista. the Alcazaba of Badajoz - a Moorish citadel with fortified walls and verdant gardens and the 12th-century Espantaperros Tower Castelar. Your Private tour also includes a pick-up (8:00am) /drop-off (6pm) and driver/guide.
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Private Tour: Evora, Elvas and Badajoz (Spain) day trip from Lisbon
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Castelo de Elvas
Visit Elvas is truly one of Portugal’s hidden gems, an historic and wonderfully preserved town situated on the arid plains of the Portuguese-Spanish border. Elvas is located in the far east of the country, and few tourists rarely consider visiting, but those who make the journey will be rewarded with a fascinating town rich in history and beauty.
Museu Militar de Elvas
Elvas so highly fortified - The rugged landscape of the Portuguese-Spanish border made the region surrounding Elvas the natural crossing point between the two countries. When King John declared Portugal independent from Spain in 1640, a massive defensive construction project was initiated to make Elvas the first line of defence against any Spanish invasion. The walls of the city were designed so that no side was left unprotected, resulting in the formation of a unique star arrangement comprising bastions, ravelins and hidden passages.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
Francisco de Arruda was Portugal’s foremost at the start of the 16th century. He worked on the Portuguese national treasure, the Torre de Belém and came to Elvas to help design the aqueduct and the Manueline rebuild of the city’s cathedral. The Manueline decor survives on the lateral portal, which has a multifoil arch and vegetal carvings, and in the fastidiously sculpted pillars and vaults of the central nave. There’s also decoration from the 18th century, when chancel’s altar, carved from Estremoz marble, and the Baroque gilded woodcarving on the organ case were installed. A scenic and picturesque town, Elvas has barely been altered since the era of grandiose forts and destructive cannons. All of the town's defences have been lovingly restored and can be fully explored, including the two forts of Santa Luizia and Nossa Senhora da Graca. Inside the town you’ll find cobbled streets, ancient churches, white-washed roads, and small, family-run restaurants. The lack of major tourist development means that hotels are small, personal and good value, while there’s a relaxed – if somewhat conservative – atmosphere about the town. Elvas’ rich and intriguing history has so much to offer the intrepid visitor, and is highly recommended as an inclusion on any tour of central Portugal.
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- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ChildreCoronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.n must be accompanied by an adult
- We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
- For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
- Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
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Additional Information
This is a Private Tour we pick-up all person please inform your Hotel or address for the pick-up. We are flexible with tour/pick-up times from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Please indicate your preferred time - 8:30 am is the norm.
