Things to do in Merida, Extremadura: The Best Tours

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

Discover in a  private tour, the Roman city par excellence of Spain. The  "Emerita Augusta", city where the largest Roman theater in the country is located. We will visit the amphitheater, the powerful t emple of Diana and the majestic Roman Circus. An excursion to only two hours of Seville in a comfortable and conditioned vehicle. World Heritage City, Merida is well worth knowing with a fun, cultured and fun excursion.

Inclusions: transfer, Semi private tour, Pick up hotel /apartment, tickets to the theater and roman amphitheater, tickets to the Basilica of Santa Eulalia, tickets to the Roman circus

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

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

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

Discover Évora and Mérida on this magnificent one-day Roman Tour, come and see what's left of this era and be dazzled by history.

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

Exclusions:

Extremadura extends from the Gredos and Gata mountain ranges all the way to Andalusia, and from Castile to the Portuguese border. Strategic situation in Roman times on the Silver Route (Via de la Plata). Cortes, Pizarro, Balboa, De Soto; the Conquistadors, all left this vast, beautiful and little-visited region to conquer the New World. Fortunes made in the Americas financed elaborate family mansions and churches. A region of contrast where you will be able to visit exceptionally valuable monumental sites, enjoy natural landscapes and sample one of Spain´s most highly-prized cured hams.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Departure airport transfer, Unlimited mileage, Breakfast, Car rental, 4 star Hotel

Exclusions: Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme., Visa fees, Medical insurance, Guide, Flight, Tickets, Travel insurance

Enjoy visiting Merida, capital of the Extremadura region of western Spain, was founded by the Romans in the first century BC. Visit Mérida's UNESCO-listed archaeological sites bring to life the fascinating world of classical antiquity. Mérida is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Spain. The town of Emérita Augusta was founded in 25 BC under the rule of Emperor Augustus, when Rome was expanding its empire, and soon became the largest Roman outpost in Iberia and the capital of the Lusitania province. The legacy of this rich past is seen in Mérida's abundance of ancient monuments, including the Roman Theater, the Portico del Foro, the Temple of Diana, Casa del Mitreo, and an impressively well-preserved 2000-year-old aqueduct. The city was capital of the Roman province of Lusitania. Your Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (8:00am)/drop-off (6:30pm) from your located accommodations, driver/guide.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two brother countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and north-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through the Douro Valley. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo, Merida, Evora. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem, the Bones chapel, the Douro Valley, will take your breath way. In Spain places like the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Escorial palace and the roman Aqueduct in Segovia, the walled-in medieval towns of Toledo and Avila. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.

Inclusions: High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles, Certified professional driver-guide, WiFi and bottled waters on board, Accident and liability insurance, All taxes included

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Clients meals and lodging

This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and south-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through Andalusia. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem or the Bones chapel will take your breath way. In Spain we’ll visit internationally recognized monuments and landscapes. The Andalusian region brings together some of the world’s most famous sights, such as the Cordoba Mosque, the Alhambra, the Plaza de Espana. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.

Inclusions: High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles, Certified professional driver-guide, WiFi and bottled waters on board, Accident and liability insurance, All taxes included

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Clients meals and lodging, Airfare to Portugal