Half Day Megaliths Cromlech Tour from Evora by Archaeologists
- 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore two of the region’s earliest and most remarkable megalithic sites: the Menir of Almendres and the Cromlech of Almendres. 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. Enjoy some time away from the city with a lovely walk through a cork forest, where these megaliths live. Your tour guides are professional archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of the region and look forward to showing you some spectacular sites from Portugal's past. Solo travellers are encouraged to message us directly regarding availability. - Iberian Heritage Tours
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
- Entrance to all monuments visited
What's not
- Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
- Lunch
Itinerary
From Evora we will embark on a 25 minute drive to reach the path to the Menir of Almendres. We will then make the 5–10 minute walk down the picturesque path to visit this impressive solitary stone. Please note that the path to the Menir is in poor condition and those with reduced mobility may not be able to reach it. Next, we will continue driving amongst the cork trees through the Almendres property and make our way to the Cromlech of Almendres, often referred to as the Stonehenge of Portugal. The road to access the Cromlech is in poor shape and is at times cut by the Municipality of Evora, so we may have to park the van and walk ~25 minutes (1.25km or 0.77 miles) to reach the monument. 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 site from archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of this region.
After we have finished visiting the Almendres Cromlech, we will walk back to the van and slowly drive out of the Almendres complex. As we leave the property, we will make a stop at the gift shop (Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres) if it is open. You will have some free time to browse and explore. Our return journey to Évora will commence thereafter, with drop-offs scheduled between 12:00-13:00 (morning tour) & 17:00-18:00 (afternoon tour).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you choose the Meeting Point option, please proceed to the Roman Temple of Evora and meet in front of the monument (the side with the columns facing the garden). Here you will be greeted by your Tour Guide.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Iberian Heritage Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Duration includes drive time
- Not recommended for travelers with balance problems
- The path to the Menir is in poor condition and those with reduced mobility may not be able to reach it.
How it compares in Setúbal District
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 251 experiences we list in Setúbal District.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 251.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Setúbal District
Setúbal District lies across the Tagus from Lisbon, with the cliffs of Arrábida, the dolphins of the Sado estuary, fishing towns and long Atlantic beaches.
Setúbal District lies south of Lisbon on the far side of the Tagus, stretching from the estuary down the coast towards Sines in the Alentejo. Its heart is the Setúbal Peninsula, a land of limestone hills, pine woods, vineyards, fishing towns and long beaches. The city of Setúbal, on the Sado estuary, has a port, a market and the Convent of Jesus, with an early Manueline church. Palmela's hilltop castle looks over the vineyards and the estuary.
Top-ranked sights in Setúbal District: Arrábida Natural Park (Parque Natural da Arrábida), Sesimbra, Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal (Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal).
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