Why choose this Setubal District tour ?
This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Portugal’s archaeology and history, from the 16th century AD to the 6th millenium BC.
On this tour, you will get to explore the medieval village and 16th century castle of Evoramonte, the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, and the prehistoric complex of Almendres (Menir and Cromlech).
If you’re interested in seeing a little bit of everything in the Alentejo region of Portugal, we think you’ll really enjoy this trip!
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 Private Time Traveller Full Day Tour from Évora by Archaeologists a unique experience ?
Our tour commences in the heart of Évora, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will gather at the Roman Temple of Évora (also known as the Temple of Diana) at 9:00am. From there, we will embark on a 30-minute car ride to reach the village of Evoramonte.
This remarkable village stands proudly atop one of the highest points in the Serra d’Ossa mountain range, offering breathtaking views and a unique photographic opportunity to capture the scenic beauty of the Alentejo region.
If the castle is open, we will then proceed to visit the unique 16th century Castle of Evoramonte. Here you’ll delve deeper into the history of the village.
Once everyone is ready, we will proceed to our next stop – the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, around 45 minutes away.
While en route to the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, situated a little over an hour away, we will continue our discussion. At this site, you will learn more about the Roman villa culture of Portugal and have the opportunity to visit the charming museum, the well-preserved Roman structures, and, most notably, the exquisite collection of mosaics. You will have some free time to explore Torre de Palma at your own pace, and by 12:30 we will proceed to our next stop – lunch, around 30 minutes away.
Although lunch is not included in the tour, we believe that one should have a beautiful setting to enjoy their meal. In turn, we will stop to eat in the town of Estremoz, 30 minutes away from Torre de Palma. Here, there are a few options for a light lunch (not provided) at a local cafe or restaurant, or alternatively, you may choose to eat a lunch that you have packed.
We will leave Estremoz around 2:15pm and make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive to the Almendres Menir, an impressive solitary standing stone dating to the Neolithic.
Next, we will make a short drive to the Cromlech of Almendres, often referred to as the Stonehenge of Portugal. At the site, we will continue our discussion of the Neolithic and provide an overview of the theories associated with the monument.
You will learn about the history of this spectacular site from archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of this region.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
- Tour duration is travel time included
- Not recommended for travelers with balance problems
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- Private Time Traveller Full Day Tour from Évora by Archaeologists
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Private Time Traveller Full Day Tour from Évora by Archaeologists Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
- A large cooler to store any packed lunches you may wish to bring
- Entrance to all monuments visited
Not Included
- 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 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.