The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Alentejo, Portugal

Cross the border into Portugal’s gorgeous neighbor to the east during this private full-day trip to Merida, Spain from Lisbon. Explore the culture and history of the Iberian Peninsula with a private guide in a group of up to six people. Visit the ancient city of Mérida, the castles of Estremoz and Elvas, and the biggest aqueduct in the peninsula. This tour travels through Portugal’s stunning Alentejo countryside, and includes roundtrip transportation from Lisbon.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to go back in the past in a time travel? Now you can, with this flashback journey to Évora, where the past comes to life. Combine the best technology with the most experienced tour guide and find how it was Évora since its Roman Period. Known as the city museum, Évora was distinguished as world heritage. It's Roman vestiges are well visible now a days with the remains of Roman Temple of Diana and the archeological remains of the public baths. The Villa of Tourega is also the testimonial of the Roman Villas around the city. Onboard with us, wear your headset and find how this sites were once before! Get ready for a journey of a lifetime!

Inclusions: Virtual Reality Headset utilization, Professional and Native Guide, Informative Tour, Small-Group Tour up to 8 people, Air Conditioned Van, 1 Bottle of Water, Insurance according portuguese law

Exclusions: Meals, Wine Tastings

In this tour we will go from prehistoric history to the present day. First let's begin by witnessing the remains of the "Portuguese Stonehenge". We will visit 3 areas composed of stones, menhirs and a dolmen. These areas are three to seven thousand years before Christ. All that's left of the Paleolithic. From here, we go to the city of Évora. There we can see its Cathedral, the Chapel of Bones, the Temple of Diana and the University. All important part of the history of Portugal.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

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Take this day trip out of Lisbon to see the beautiful city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get out of Lisbon via the Vasco da Gama Bridge across the Tagus River and spend the day admiring the best sights in Évora, such as the Church of São Francisco and Praça do Giraldo. Enjoy an wine tasting before proceeding to Cromeleque de Almendres, one of the largest existing groups of large vertical stones, called menhirs, from Europe. You will also have some free time for you to explore at your own pace. This small group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, wine tasting included, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Évora Freedom tour is for those who like to feel free to choose their own points of interest to discover and explore a city in their own way.  Drive to the Roman Temple, contemplate the Chapel of Bones or stroll through Praça Giraldo, sailing through the historic center of the city, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can also venture outside the walls that delimit the old city and feel the calmer and more rural landscape that surrounds the city. Everything at your own pace. Évora is a city you will not want to miss, with friendly and helpful people and wonderful cuisine. AUTONOMY - You can customize your tour route PRIVACY - Just your group. No more people SAFETY (Covid-19) - We comply with all the safety measures of Portuguese Gov and EU TECHNOLOGY - Free Wi-Fi; GPS Guide; Live streaming & Tour recording SUSTAINABILITY - Our cars are 100% electric and we've a green policy in all that concerns our activity Share Your Experience

Inclusions: Rental of Renault Twizy (capacity: 2 people by car), GPS Tour Guide with all points of interest, Free Wi-Fi, Camera to Record and/or Stream Live the Whole Experience, Civil Liability, Personal and Car Insurance, Free pickup and drop-off at partner hotels

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in non-partner hotels/apartments, unless surcharge of 10€

A tour that will begin with a drive trough the "Montado". Portuguese for Cork oak forest. It is a very important heritage left by our ancestors. An opportunity to learn about the management of this system. During the tour we will visit 3 megalithic monuments, traveling back 7.000 years we will try to understand what lead humans to build this incredible monuments. According to time we can also visit a roman ruin, how impressive it is to have evidence of such different civilizations so close to each other.

Inclusions: Face-to-face guide

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Explore more of Portugal by getting out of Lisbon and heading to the Golden Plains, visiting the walled UNESCO-listed town of Évora and an ancient Roman farm in the countryside. This day trip is an entertaining and educational experience where you’ll get the opportunity to see another side of Portugal. Explore centuries-old cathedrals and spend some time in the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Then, visit the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private minivan, WiFi available in the minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Explore more of Portugal by getting out of Lisbon and heading to the Golden Plains, visiting the walled UNESCO-listed town of Évora and an ancient Roman farm in the countryside. This day trip is an entertaining and educational experience where you’ll get the opportunity to see another side of Portugal. Explore centuries-old cathedrals and spend some time in the mysterious Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos). Then, visit the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) and wonder at the Neolithic stone circle of Almendres Cromlech.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private minivan, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Take this day trip from Lisbon to see the beautiful World Heritage Site of Évora. Leave Lisbon via the 25th April bridge across the Tagus River, and spend the day admiring top Évora sights like St Francis Church and Giraldo Square. Enjoy an olive oil tasting before heading to Almendres Cromlech, one of the largest existing groups of upright standing stones, called menhirs, in Europe. You’ll also have some free time to explore on your own. This small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (or nearest location possible) only in certain areas of the city (center). It may be required to get to a standard pick-up point (i.e Cais do Sodré train station or Saldanha metro station), Drop-off at 2 centrally located points: Restauradores square / Marquês de Pombal, Small-group tour (8 people max.), Professional but informal local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guided visit to Bones Chapel, Skip The Line

Exclusions: Entrance Fees inside monuments, Food and drinks, unless specified

Évora and its region have a glorious historical past, and on this tour, you will attest its greatness by visiting landmarks dating back from the megalithic until nowadays. We will combine stops at historic landmarks and exciting places to match your preferences and expectations, in a flexible schedule and itinerary. We are a small, locally owned Portuguese tour company endeavouring to drive you in intimate and selected journeys. The five human senses are the inspiration behind our authentic and unique experiences. Expect, while exploring Portugal with us, to discover more about yourself through your feelings. The enjoyment you’ll experience will trigger your emotions and create precious memories which will travel with you throughout time.

Inclusions: - [ ] Private Tour (hotel pick up & drop off, air-conditioned vehicle, on board WIFI, tour host), - [ ] Insurance (liability Insurance and personal accident Insurance, following the applicable law), - [ ] Bottled water

Exclusions: - [ ] Fees and Expenses (entrance fees, meal, accommodation and other personal expenses)