A bucolic setting lies across the Tagus away from the busy city center of Lisbon. Visit picturesque, UNESCO-listed Évora, with its Gothic and baroque monuments, vibrant food market, and quaint street life. Complete your pleasant day out with a taste of full-bodied red wines at a prime estate.

Protected by 14th-century walls, Évora is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe—a truly enchanting place amid olive groves, cork oaks, and vineyards.

Wander down narrow cobbled alleys and see the towering columns of the temple dedicated to the ancient Roman goddess Diana. Marvel at the impressive Cathedral and its spacious naval. See the Chapel of Bones, whose interior walls are covered and decorated with human skulls and bones.

The fertile land around Évora provides the ample fresh produce that are on display in the colorful market. Soak up the vivid ambiance as you stroll among the stalls.

Long, neatly arranged lines of barrels occupy the cellars at one of the best-known wineries of Portugal. Sample fine wines here and learn about the production procedure before you return to Lisbon.