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Sites to See…Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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ILC-blog-Sites-to-See-Portugals-UNESCO-World-Heritage-SitesPortugal has 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with most of them located on the mainland and 3 located on the islands of Madeira and the Azores. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) administers the World Heritage Programme that designates and catalogs places that are of significant cultural or natural importance.

To help you plan your itinerary for your next trip to Portugal, the following is a list of the World Heritage Sites located in Portugal:

Lisbon and environs

  • Monastery dos Jerónimos and Tower of Belém (Lisbon) – for more information, click here
  • Cultural Landscape of Sintra – for more information, click here
  • Monastery of Alcobaça
  • Monastery of Batalha
  • Convent of Christ in Tomar
  • University of Coimbra –  for more information, click here

Alentejo region

  • Historic Center of Évora – for more information, click here
  • Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications

Porto and environs

  • Historic Center of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar – for more information, click here
  • Historic Center of Guimarães – for more information, click here
  • Alto Douro Wine Region
  • Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde

Madeira and the Azores

  • Laurisilva of Madeira
  • Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores
  • Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture (Azores)

For more information on Portugal’s World Heritage Sites, click here.

Photo Credit: © Posto de Turismo de Alcobaça (Tourism Office of Alcobaça). Photo of Mosteiro.

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Checking In…M’ar de Ar Muralhas, Évora (Portugal)

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This 4-star hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Évora, just 5 minutes from the famous Giraldo Square. The hotel’s gardens and outdoor pool, framed by the 14th C. city walls, create a peaceful oasis within the city center. Guests can explore the historic sites of the city and return to the hotel to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing.

  • Address: Travessa da Palmeira, 4/6
  • Visit the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Graça, Igreja de São João Evangelista, Igreja Real de São Francisco, Sé (Cathedral), Templo de Diana (1st-2nd C. temple), University of Évora
  • Airport: Lisbon (130 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, Internet access, hair dryer, flat panel TV, minibar, room safe

  • 2 Elevators
  • Wheelchair access to hotel
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Restaurant Sabores do Alentejo
  • Muralhas Bar
  • Meeting Facilities to 225 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Workstation with Internet access available in lobby (complimentary)
  • Wi-Fi available in public areas
  • Swimming Pool (outdoor)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Parking (extra charge)
  • 91 guest rooms (3 floors)
  • Classic: A standard hotel room (3 guest maximum)
  • Classic with Terrace: Larger than a standard room with a terrace (3 guest maximum)
  • Suite: A suite with a living room, separate bedroom, and terrace (4 guest maximum)
  • Royal Suite: A suite with a living room, 2 bedrooms and terrace – only 1 of this type (6 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers some: Handicap room (Classic category only)

For more information, pricing and reservations, contact us – click here.

Private Tours from Lisbon: Évora – 8 Hours

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ILC-blog-Private-Tours-Lisbon-Day-Trip-EvoraThe historic town of Évora is known for its stunning medieval walls, unique churches and its 16th century aqueduct. Located just an hour and a half east of Lisbon, it’s a perfect place to visit as a day trip from the city.

Your guide/driver will pick you up at your hotel to begin your 8 hour private tour.  On the drive to Évora you will make a stop about 12 km outside of town to see the “Cromeleque dos Almendres”, the most important megalithic site in Portugal. You will continue on to Évora, where you will spend the day visiting the sites in the historic city center, including:

  • Temple of Diana (2nd-3rd C. Roman temple)
  • Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones)
  • Cathedral (12th C. Cathedral that is the largest cathedral in Portugal)

The private tour can be customized to meet your specific interests. Monument visits are optional and can be decided upon with your guide.  There will be time during the day to have lunch.

2019 Prices and other info:

Tour price for 1-3 People in a Sedan

  • US $505 – Daily (start time from 9:30am to 3:00pm)

Tour price for 4-7 People in a Minivan

  • US $705 – Daily (start time from 9:30am to 3:00pm)

All tours

  • Price includes a tour with a licensed guide/driver with transportation for 8 hours
  • Price does not include meals or entrance fees (if any), which are extra
  • Vehicles are insured, as required by Portuguese law
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Note: Guide/driver is not authorized to conduct tours inside of monuments or museums.

For more information and reservations, contact us.

Photo credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved.

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