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The central Alentejo Region of Portugal is rarely found high on tourist's itineraries, but for those who break from the normal tourist routes are richly rewarded with beautiful scenery, charming historical towns and the hospitality of the people of the region. Hidden within the rolling olive tree lined hills of the Alentejo are spectacular fortified towns and charming traditional villages and first hand experience of the true Portuguese way of life.

This tour incorporates Lisbon and the central Alentejo region of Portugal and is suited for all ages who are in good health. Small and young children and not recommenced due to the limited number of children orientated activities and the number of coach journeys. The central region of portugal is by far the cheapest of portugal so your euro will stretch much further in the Alentejo than in the big cities or popular beach resorts. The Alentejo can reach temperatures in excess of 35C during the summer months, so is best explored during the spring or autumn months.

 

This tour route of the Alentejo region of Portugal can be undertaken by the use of a rental car or by coaches travel. Rede Express are the main coach operator and provide an efficient and extensive service between the major towns of the region, for some of the connections they may only be a single coach per day so planning and advanced booking may be required. Coach times are provided for information; timetables and prices may change.

A hire or rental car is recommended for further exploring each of the areas around the base towns as local bus services can be intermittent and very limited. (Car rental guide) Outside of Lisbon the roads are generally empty and easy to navigate. Flights to and from Portugal should be booked flying into Lisbon and at the airport are many car rental companies - Lisbon Airport Guide.

Explore the central historic districts of Lisbon Alfama, Belem and Baixa. Baixa is the grid based heart of Lisbon, while ancient Alfama clings to the steep hills and the park area of Belem was constructed in remembrance of the Golden age of discovery. For the three day itinerary guide to Lisbon or to see the top 10 highlights of Lisbon.

 

For coach information for getting from Lisbon to Evora Please click here

The main route out of Lisbon is across the longest bridge which spans water in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. The toll for the bridge is paid on entering Lisbon so it is free to leave Lisbon, this applies to either bridge. Evora is located directly east from Lisbon and is approximately 70 miles on some of the emptiest motorways in Europe.

 

Click here to read about Evora and the next stages of the suggested tour.

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