Journey through Portugal’s Alentejo region with Estrela d'Alva Tours on a private day trip to Évora and Monsaraz. Discover ancient Roman temples, medieval castles, and striking chambers of bones with expert guidance and comfortable transport.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults with basic walking ability; includes urban and uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
Évora's Roman Temple symbolizes the city's millennia of history, while Monsaraz preserves medieval defensive architecture shaped by Portugal’s strategic past.
Conservation
Efforts in the Alentejo region focus on sustainable tourism to protect historic sites and surrounding natural landscapes, ensuring cultural preservation with low environmental impact.
Estrela d'Alva Tours
Journey through Portugal’s Alentejo region with Estrela d'Alva Tours on a private day trip to Évora and Monsaraz. Discover ancient Roman temples, medieval castles, and striking chambers of bones with expert guidance and comfortable transport.
Estrela d'Alva Tours is a Lisbon-based tour operator offering private day trips and guided experiences across central and coastal Portugal. Specializing in private itineraries and point-to-point transfers, Estrela d'Alva Tours lists trips that depart from Lisbon and Porto to destinations including Aveiro, Ílhavo, Sintra, Évora, Fatima, Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha, Tomar, Alcobaça, Monsaraz, Arrábida, Cascais and Coimbra.
Many experiences emphasize local culture and hands-on encounters: moliceiro canal rides in Aveiro, visits to the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo and the Vista Alegre factory, a traditional Arraiolos rug workshop, cork-production visits, wine and cheese tastings at the Mourisca Tide Mill, and wine tasting at the Cartuxa winery in Évora. Several listed tours specify private transport with options for drop-off in Porto, Aveiro or Lisbon where indicated.
Offerings range from short 2-hour walking street art tours in Lisbon to full-day itineraries such as day trips that include Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais or multi-stop routes to Óbidos, Nazaré and Fatima. The catalog also includes themed routes — Templar castles, cork experiences, coastal beaches like Costa Nova, and cultural afternoons combining UNESCO sites and regional crafts.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Estrela d'Alva Tours presents a broad portfolio of private guided options designed for travelers seeking tailored, local-led exploration and flexible logistics across Portugal.
Tours Offered
26
Private day trips across Portugal
Private Tours
Most listings
Personalized, private itineraries
Durations
2–9 hours
From 2-hour walks to full-day trips
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Reserve private transport and a local guide for Aveiro moliceiro rides, Arraiolos workshops, Sintra palaces, Évora heritage, or a Fatima pilgrimage. Availability varies—book early.
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
The tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces in historic sites.
Bring a Camera with Extra Battery
The scenic views in Monsaraz and architectural details in Évora are highly photogenic.
Stay Hydrated
Even with bottled water provided, carry your own water bottle, especially in summer.
Check Monument Entrance Fees
Tickets to cathedrals and museums are not included and should be budgeted separately.
Sturdy Walking Shoes
Supports comfortable walking on cobblestones and uneven historic streets.
Sun Protection (Hat and Sunscreen)
Protects from strong sun exposure during outdoor portions in open areas.
summer
Light Rain Jacket
Useful in case of sudden spring showers to stay dry and comfortable.
spring
Camera or Smartphone with Extra Battery
Captures stunning architectural details and panoramic landscapes.