Discover Portugal’s hidden landmarks on a shared tour of Évora and Almendres Cromlech. Explore ancient Roman farms, UNESCO-listed towns, and mysterious stone circles.
Discover Portugal’s hidden landmarks on a shared tour of Évora and Almendres Cromlech. Explore ancient Roman farms, UNESCO-listed towns, and mysterious stone circles.
- Evora District - A few facts about the town of ‘c9vora: it has 55,000 inhabitants; it is more than 2,000 years old; and it is under the designation of UNESCO. Within the walls of the wonderfully preserved town center are ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and narrow cobblestoned streets.
- Evora - Begin your day trip with a pickup…
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Evora District - A few facts about the town of ‘c9vora: it has 55,000 inhabitants; it is more than 2,000 years old; and it is under the designation of UNESCO. Within the walls of the wonderfully preserved town center are ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and narrow cobblestoned streets.
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Evora - Begin your day trip with a pickup from your central Lisbon hotel, and then hop inside a comfortable minivan with your private guide. During the hour-long drive, gaze out at the Portuguese countryside and learn about the history and culture of the places you’re about to visit.
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Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) - Start by visiting the Temple of Diana, the famed Roman temple that was dedicated to Augustus, emperor of Rome, and learn the changes it suffered through time.
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Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora) - Visit the grand Gothic Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and the medieval cloisters. Climb to the roof of the building to get a great view of the town and the surrounding countryside.
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Capela dos Ossos - Check out the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) inside the Church of St Francis. As the name suggests, the mysterious chapel is made up of human bones.
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Praca do Giraldo - Enjoy some free time to explore the streets and city center of ‘c9vora, and have lunch in the excellent restaurants available.
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Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres - Make your final stop of the tour at the Almendres Cromlech, a Neolithic stone circle, which is aligned with the Summer Solstice. Wander around the ancient circle, said to be the largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula, and hear how the stones were likely used for sacred rituals.
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25 de Abril Bridge - Return to Lisbon crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, from where you can see the most amazing vies over Lisbon.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refresh with bottled water on board
- Personalized experience with a private guide
- Comfortable transport in a private minivan
- Stay connected with WiFi in the minivan
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refresh with bottled water on board
- Personalized experience with a private guide
- Comfortable transport in a private minivan
- Stay connected with WiFi in the minivan
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Discover more of Portugal beyond Lisbon by embarking on a journey to the Golden Plains, touring the fortified UNESCO-recognized town of Évora and a historical Roman farm nestled in the rural area.
This one-day excursion offers an enlightening and enjoyable adventure, allowing you to experience a different aspect of Portugal.
Venture through age-old…
Discover more of Portugal beyond Lisbon by embarking on a journey to the Golden Plains, touring the fortified UNESCO-recognized town of Évora and a historical Roman farm nestled in the rural area.
This one-day excursion offers an enlightening and enjoyable adventure, allowing you to experience a different aspect of Portugal.
Venture through age-old cathedrals and spend some moments in the enigmatic Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Afterward, head to the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and marvel at the Neolithic stone monument of Almendres Cromlech.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.