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

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

2. 2

   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.

   1h 30m•Admission free

3. 3

   Évora

   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.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Évora

   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.

   10 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

5. 5

   Chapel of Bones

   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.

   30 minutes•Admission included•See on map

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   Évora

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

   1h 30m•Admission free•See on map

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   Évora

   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.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   25th of April Bridge

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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Meet us at the Tourism Information Office, at Palácio Foz in Restauradores Square.

The map shows Lisbon. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 267 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 30 min before departure

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
• Operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please contact us for pick-up arrangements at: - [email protected] - +351 934 777 392 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book