• Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - Our tour will commence in the captivating historical centre of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our meeting point will be the renowned Roman Temple of Évora, famously referred to as the Temple of Diana, at 9:00am. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of this remarkable structure and discover more about the captivating Roman era of Évora. We will then embark on the 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Torre de Palma.
• Villa Lusitano-Romana de Torre de Palma / Estacao Romana de Monforte - While en route to the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, situated a little over an hour away, we will continue our discussion. At this site, you will learn more about the Roman villa culture of Portugal and have the opportunity to visit the charming museum, the well-preserved Roman structures, and, most notably, the exquisite collection of beautiful mosaics. You will have some free time to explore Torre de Palma at your own pace, and once everyone is ready, we will proceed to our next stop – lunch, around 45 minutes away.
• Castelo de Vide - Although lunch is not included in the tour, we believe that one should have a beautiful setting to enjoy their meal. In turn, we will stop to eat in the town of Castelo de Vide, approximately 45 minutes away from Torre de Palma. Here, there are a few options for lunch (not provided) at a local cafe or restaurant. If you desire, you can even explore the town and medieval castle.
• Cidade Romana de Ammaia - After enjoying a light lunch, we will reconvene and make our way to the nearby Roman city of Ammaia, a mere 5-minute journey. Here, we will guide you through the museum, as well as the extensive ruins scattered across the expansive site. Following the guided tour, you will have the freedom to explore at your leisure. Around 3:00pm we will gather once again to commence our return journey to Évora, with an estimated arrival time of approximately 4:30pm. ​

• Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
• Entrance to all monuments visited

• Lunch
• Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)

Embark on a journey from Évora to explore some of the region’s famous Roman landmarks, including a sacred site (the Roman Temple of Évora), a Roman villa (Torre de Palma), and a Roman town (Ammaia).

The Romans arrived in Portugal during the Second Punic War in the 3rd century BC. Their colonization of what is now Alentejo led to the establishment of several urban centers: Beja, formerly known as Pax Iulia, Évora as Ebora Liberalitas Iulia, and Ammaia as Civitas Ammaiensis. Besides these urban centers, Roman settlers and local inhabitants resided in various environments, such as small rural communities or large Roman villas.

The tour guides are experienced archaeologists eager to share with you the remarkable sites from Portugal’s Roman history.

• Iberian Heritage Tours
• Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
• Tour duration is travel time included

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.