The UNESCO Alentejo Tour takes you on a journey to discover six of the Alentejo’s internationally renowned highlights, spanning architecture, culture, history and gastronomy.

With such diversity, the Alentejo is a highly attractive region for all kinds of travellers and explorers.

UNESCO designations for the Alentejo: the historic centre of Évora, the frontier garrison town of Elvas and its fortifications, the production of figurative clay pottery in Estremoz, Alentejo folk singing, the manufacture of rattles, and the Mediterranean diet. 

Departing from and returning to the Lisbon area; other options available in Tours to Your Liking.

Itinerary for the UNESCO Alentejo Tour:
Day 1
- Departure from the Lisbon area
- Alcáçovas – Visit to a rattle factory
- Évora – Guided walking tour of the historic centre
- Azaruja – Visit to a cork factory
- Évora Monte – Visit to the castle
- Estremoz – Visit to the castle, historic centre and workshop featuring Estremoz dolls (Overnight stay)

Day 2
- Departure from Estremoz
- Vila Viçosa – Ducal Palace, castle and marble quarries
- Elvas – Visit to the historic centre and Forte da Graça
- Juromenha – Visit to the castle
- Alandroal – Castle
- Monsaraz – Opportunity to hear traditional folk singing (Overnight stay)

Day 3
- Monsaraz – Guided walking tour of one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal – in the ‘Village Monuments’ category.
- Portel - Spectacular views over the Alentejo oak forest
- Vila de Frades - Roman ruins of São Cucufate and opportunity to enjoy traditional singing
- Cuba - Capital of the taverns, opportunity to enjoy traditional singing
- Alcácer do Sal - Castle
- Arrival in the Lisbon region - End of the tour