From Lisbon to Alentejo: Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour

Description

Highlights

• Day Trips
• Archaeology Tours
• Ports of Call Tours
• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
• Historical Tours
• Port Pickup
• Private and Luxury
• Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
• Full-day Tours
• Top Product

What makes this experience special

What's included

Itinerary

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   A few facts about the town of Évora: 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.

   Admission included
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   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.

   Admission included
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   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.

   Admission included
4. 4

   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.

   Admission included
5. 5

   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.

   Admission included
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   Enjoy some free time to explore the streets and city center of Évora, and have lunch in the excellent restaurants available.

   Admission included
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   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.

   Admission included
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   Return to Lisbon crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, from where you can see the most amazing vies over Lisbon.

   Admission included

Meeting point

Useful information

Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Neonato0-3 anni
• Adulto4-99 anni
  €68

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Available options

• Private Tour: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Day Trip from Lisbon

  Pickup included

• Lisbon to Alentejo Shared Tour

  Duration: 7 hours Pickup included