Evora Megalithic Explorer and Rural Alentejo Private Tour Full Day

Evora Megalithic Explorer and Rural Alentejo Private Tour Full Day

Take a trip to the heartland of Alentejo to the unique city of Evora and megalithic site, Almendres Cromlech.

With quaint, cobbled streets and picturesque buildings, Evora is delightful to walk around and has many historical and unique sites. Climb the cathedral for wonderful views over the Alentejo countryside or discover the human skulls and bones embedded in the walls of the Capela dos Ossos! Enjoy a visit to a local ‘Quinta’ where you will enjoy a wine tasting session and visit a beautiful village, known for its rug making; Arraiolos. Evora also boasts the largest megalithic complex on the Iberian peninsular which we will share with you.

Highlights

– Sightseeing tour, 9 hours

– Your own private driver/guide, water, wifi and air-conditioning

– A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Evora is steeped in history

– Visit to a local winery and wine tasting session

– Megalithic Settlement and walk through beautiful countryside

- Crafts and tapestries in rural Alentejo village, Arraiolos

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Largo do Marques de Marialva, Evora 7000-809 Portugal

Founded in the early 12th century this is the largest medieval cathedral in the country.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Largo do Conde de Vila Flor Dentro da Muralha, Evora 7000-804 Portugal

This temple is a symbol of the Roman occupation of Portugal. It was erected in the first century AD in honour of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting. Enjoy the peaceful Garden of Diana adjacent to the temple.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Capela dos Ossos, Praca 10 de Maio 4, Evora 7000-650 Portugal

This intriguing chapel holds walls covered in bones and human skulls – a passage to Heaven of Hell – built by a Franciscan monk in the 16th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Francisco, Praca 1 de Maio, Evora 7000-656 Portugal

Includes the Chapel of Bones and was declared a National Monument in 1910.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Praca do Giraldo, Evora 7000-508 Portugal

With its baroque style fountain, cafe terraces and boutique shops this square is popular with both locals and tourists.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Aqueduto da Agua de Prata, R. do Muro 8, Evora 7000-602 Portugal

An imposing engineering work of the 16th century, which served to supply water to the city.

Stop At: Viewpoint of Alto de Sao Bento (Evora), Rua de Arraiolos Km 2, Evora 7000-862 Portugal

Stunning viewpoint over Evora, with unique former windmills.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres, Rua do Cromeleque Near Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe a 15 Kms de Évora, Evora 7000-092 Portugal

Get fascinated with pre-history! This is the biggest megalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula. Everybody has heard about the grand Stonehenge, in the UK. Well the Almendres monument is 2000 years older! It was built about 7000 years ago and is a quiet and beautiful site.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: 7040 Arraiolos, Portugal

We end the day with a visit to the village of rugs! Set in beautiful Alentejo countryside, this traditional Portuguese village is well known for it’s handmade rugs and even boasts a peculiar circular castle.