Why choose this Setubal District tour ?
On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore several significant sites: the Outeiro Menir, the Xerez Cromlech, and the Dolmen of Olival da Pega.
The Alentejo is home to many megalithic structures, including cromlechs, menirs, and dolmens. It is during this period when agriculture emerged, along with many other significant cultural and social developments.
Your tour guides are trained archaeologists and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal’s past.
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What makes Half Day Monsaraz Megaliths Tour from Evora by Archaeologists a unique experience ?
Our meeting point for this excursion will be the Roman Temple of Évora. From there, we will embark on a 55 minute drive to reach the Outeiro Menir. This impressive solitary standing stone, over 5 meters in height, holds significance as a prehistoric ritual site.
Next, we will proceed to the nearby Xerez Cromlech, situated just 10 minutes away. This cromlech has a unique story, from prehistory to present. You will learn about the history of this spectacular site from archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of this region.
You will also have some free time to explore the site.
Following some free time to explore the Cromlech, we will regroup and embark on a 10 minute drive to our next destination, the Dolmen of Olival da Pega (Anta do Olival da Pega), a prehistoric burial site. We will delve into the archaeological discoveries made here.
Our return journey to Évora will commence thereafter, with drop-offs scheduled for around 12:30pm, conveniently timed for a delightful lunch in the city.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Duration includes drive time
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- Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
- Entrance to all monuments visited
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- Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Iberian Heritage Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
