Lisbon Trip Overview
Further south of Lisbon you will be discovering the region of Alentejo. On the way to Alentejo you will notice the presence of large fields of cork oaks and olive trees. No less gorgeous, is the outstanding relief of the landscape either flat and hilly, an infinity of land.
There is a great opportunity for visiting the traditional shops and factories of the famous rags of Arraiolos dating back probably since the XVII century.The rags are part of the traditional hand embroidered Portuguese tapestry illustrating its cheerful colors.
Continuing on the road towards Évora once there, a feeling of living back on time is marked by the ruins of a Roman Temple, medieval Churches and protecting walls, a revolutionary history conquered square and the cobbled streets following the white typical Alentejo homes.
Last but not least, you will be visiting the superb megalithic complex of Cromlech of Almendres dating back about 2000 years before the Stonehenge.
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* Duration: 8 to 9 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Further south of Lisbon you will be discovering the region of Alentejo. On the way to Alentejo you will notice the presence of large fields of cork oaks and olive trees. No less gorgeous, is the outstanding relief of the landscape either flat and hilly, an infinity of land.
There is a great opportunity for visiting the traditional shops and factories of the famous rags of Arraiolos dating back probably since the XVII century.The rags are part of the traditional hand embroidered Portuguese tapestry illustrating its cheerful colors.
Continuing on the road towards Évora once there, a feeling of living back on time is marked by the ruins of a Roman Temple, medieval Churches and protecting walls, a revolutionary history conquered square and the cobbled streets following the white typical Alentejo homes.
Last but not least, you will be visiting the superb megalithic complex of Cromlech of Almendres dating back about 2000 years before the Stonehenge.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cromeleque dos Almendres, Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe Portugal
The megalithic complex of Cromlech of Almendres dating back about 2000 years before the Stonehenge.It is a unique atmosphere away from the city with the amazing menhirs layed out in a certain elliptical pattern
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Evora, Evora, Evora District, Alentejo
Travellers will be visiting the city of Evora with its rich historical portfolio such as the Roman Temple, the medieval Sé Cathedral,the Chapel of Bones and the
Square of Giraldo. In addition they can enjoy the fantastic gastronomy of Alentejo and walking along its cobbled streets observing the colourful houses
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Arraiolos, Arraiolos, Evora District, Alentejo
Travellers will be visiting the traditional shops and factories of the famous rags of Arraiolos dating back probably since the XVII century and a great opportunity to see how those rags are made by hands.The rags are part of the traditional hand embroidered Portuguese tapestry illustrating its cheerful colors
Duration: 45 minutes
