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Private Tour: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Day Trip from Lisbon
Recommended for your Lisbon trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Overview
Discover the ancient town of Évora and the stunning stone circle complex of Almendres Cromlech during this private day trip from Lisbon. This private tour explores the unique Roman ruins in the town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See a different angle of Portugal’s history as you explore the macabre monument Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) and visit one of the largest megalithic monuments Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro). Finally, marvel at Almendres Cromlech, one of the largest group of structured monoliths in Europe.
- Private day trip from Lisbon to the Golden Plains, including the town of Évora, an ancient Roman farm and the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro
- Stroll the streets of beautiful Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit cathedrals and churches
- Visit the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) inside the Church of St Francis
- Spend time at Tourega Villa, an ancient Roman farm just outside of Évora
- Stop by Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro), the largest dolmen in all of Iberia
- Wander around the Almendres Cromlech stone circle, one of the most important megalithic sites in Portugal
- Receive the undivided attention of an expert guide on this private tour for up to eight people
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Get picked up by your guide at your central Lisbon hotel for your private day trip to Évora and Almendres Cromlech. Hop into your air-conditioned minivan and begin your journey to Évora. During your hour drive, learn about this 2,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage town and its preserved Roman city center.
In Évora, hop out and stroll the cobblestone roads as you make your way toward the medieval Cathedral of Évora of and its cloisters. Enter the 12th century church and ascend to the roof for magnificent countryside views.
Continue to the famous Temple of Diana, a Roman monument that honors the 1st century emperor of Rome, Augustus. Follow your guide into the Church of St Francis and discover the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). See the walls decorated with human bones and skulls creating an eerily mysterious ambiance.
Enjoy a tasty lunch (own expense) and then drive to Tourega Villa. At this ancient Roman farm, learn about the processes used for agriculture two millennia ago. Next, weave your way through olive and cork trees to the 6,000-year-old Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro). Marvel at the oldest megalithic monument on the Iberian peninsula.
Finally, see the wondrous Almendres Cromlech. As you admire one of the largest existing assembly of menhirs in Europe learn how this site is believed to be one of mankind’s first monuments. Amble around and listen to your guide tell tales of how Almendres Cromlech may have been used for sacred rituals and as a primitive astronomical observatory.
After finishing your tour of Almendres Cromlech, return to your Lisbon hotel where your tour ends.
In Évora, hop out and stroll the cobblestone roads as you make your way toward the medieval Cathedral of Évora of and its cloisters. Enter the 12th century church and ascend to the roof for magnificent countryside views.
Continue to the famous Temple of Diana, a Roman monument that honors the 1st century emperor of Rome, Augustus. Follow your guide into the Church of St Francis and discover the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). See the walls decorated with human bones and skulls creating an eerily mysterious ambiance.
Enjoy a tasty lunch (own expense) and then drive to Tourega Villa. At this ancient Roman farm, learn about the processes used for agriculture two millennia ago. Next, weave your way through olive and cork trees to the 6,000-year-old Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro). Marvel at the oldest megalithic monument on the Iberian peninsula.
Finally, see the wondrous Almendres Cromlech. As you admire one of the largest existing assembly of menhirs in Europe learn how this site is believed to be one of mankind’s first monuments. Amble around and listen to your guide tell tales of how Almendres Cromlech may have been used for sacred rituals and as a primitive astronomical observatory.
After finishing your tour of Almendres Cromlech, return to your Lisbon hotel where your tour ends.
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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