🏨 Golden Plains: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Shared Tour Activity

Golden Plains: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Shared Tour

» Lisbon » Lisbon » Lisbon

From $89.99

27 reviews (4.67)

Price varies by group size

Lowest Price Guarantee

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Lisbon, Lisbon

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Learn more

Overview

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.

What's Included

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private guide

Transport by private minivan

WiFi available in the minivan

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

- Masks are required insdoors at buildings and monuments, except for meals at restaurants; - Masks are required inside vehicle; - Masks not required in wide/empty/spacious outdoor areas;
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Evora District

A few facts about the town of Évora: it has 55,000 inhabitants; it is more than 2,000 years old; and it is under the designation of UNESCO. Within the walls of the wonderfully preserved town center are ancient Roman temples, medieval cathedrals, and narrow cobblestoned streets.

• Admission Ticket Free

Evora

Begin your day trip with a pickup from your central Lisbon hotel, and then hop inside a comfortable minivan with your private guide. During the hour-long drive, gaze out at the Portuguese countryside and learn about the history and culture of the places you’re about to visit.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)

Start by visiting the Temple of Diana, the famed Roman temple that was dedicated to Augustus, emperor of Rome, and learn the changes it suffered through time.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)

Visit the grand Gothic Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and the medieval cloisters. Climb to the roof of the building to get a great view of the town and the surrounding countryside.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Capela dos Ossos

Check out the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) inside the Church of St Francis. As the name suggests, the mysterious chapel is made up of human bones.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Praca do Giraldo

Enjoy some free time to explore the streets and city center of Évora, and have lunch in the excellent restaurants available.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres

Make your final stop of the tour at the Almendres Cromlech, a Neolithic stone circle, which is aligned with the Summer Solstice. Wander around the ancient circle, said to be the largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula, and hear how the stones were likely used for sacred rituals.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

25 de Abril Bridge

Return to Lisbon crossing the iconic 25th April Bridge, from where you can see the most amazing vies over Lisbon.

• Admission Ticket Free

Book Now

« All Activities

Golden Plains: Évora and Almendres Cromlech Shared Tour Activity - Lisbon Travel Guide

All you need to know about Hotels, Activities and Information for Lisbon