Private Evora and Arraiolos Tour from Lisbon with Rug Embroidery

Évora, the Pearl of the Alentejo! Known as the Museum-City, Évora stands out for its rich historical heritage and university tradition. It stands beautiful and charming in the heart of the Alentejo region. Go back in time and visit the 1st century Roman Temple, the Evora Cathedral, the São Francisco Church that houses the chilling Chapel of Bones. Find out what gave the city the UNESCO World Heritage status. Enjoy free time for lunch and then head to Arraiolos. A sunny village that developed on the side of its castle. Known for its embroidered rugs with centuries of history. The rugs are handmade by embroiderers in gestures that are repeated for over 500 years. You will learn to embroider your own arraiolos rug step by step with a local embroiderer. You just need to bring a good disposition to learn something new. In the workshop you will be given the Kit with all the necessary material to start your rug.