Those tourists who travel by the inexpensive coach or rail services should plan to spend two nights in Evora. This provides one full day and two half days (one on day of arrival and one on day of departure). If you hire a rental car it is advisable to spend longer in Evora, one or two nights extra.

To truly appreciate the UNESCO World Heritage site of Évora, Portugal, you should plan to spend two to three days. While many tourists visit on a rushed day trip from Lisbon, Évora is designed for "slow travel." One full day is needed just to see the historic center, including the Roman Temple, the Cathedral (Sé), and the famous Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). A second day allows you to explore the 16th-century Aqueduct and the prehistoric megaliths like the Almendres Cromlech, which are located just outside the city. If you use Évora as a "home base" to explore the wider Alentejo wine region—visiting nearby hilltop villages like Monsaraz or the marble towns of Estremoz—then a four-night stay is ideal. Spending the night is highly recommended, as the city takes on a magical, quiet atmosphere once the day-trippers leave and the Roman ruins are illuminated under the stars.