Évora and Megaliths Full-Day Tour from Lisbon

Private Guided Day Trip to Évora from Lisbon With an Experienced Guide & Driver
🌅 1. Departure from Lisbon (8:00 AM)
Your professional guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle (luxury sedan, SUV, or van).
Enjoy a 1.5-hour scenic drive through the rolling landscapes of the Alentejo region, famous for its cork trees, vineyards, and olive groves.
Optional quick stop for coffee on the way.

🏛 2. Roman Temple of Évora (9:30 AM – 10:00 AM)
Arrive in Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city and one of Portugal’s most historic towns.
First stop: the Roman Temple of Évora, also known as the Temple of Diana.
✅ One of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Portugal.
✅ Built in the 1st century AD during the Roman occupation.
✅ Marvel at the granite columns that have stood for nearly 2,000 years.
✅ Learn about Évora’s Roman past from your guide.

⛪ 3. Évora Cathedral (10:10 AM – 10:50 AM)
Walk a short distance to the Évora Cathedral (Sé de Évora), the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal.
✅ Built in the 13th century, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles.
✅ Climb to the rooftop terrace for breathtaking panoramic views over Évora.
✅ Admire the beautiful cloisters and religious art.
✅ Discover stories about Portugal’s religious history.

💀 4. Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM)
Visit one of Portugal’s most fascinating and eerie sites: the Chapel of Bones inside the Church of St. Francis.
✅ The walls are decorated with thousands of human bones and skulls.
✅ A famous inscription above the entrance: “We bones that are here, for yours await.”
✅ Learn about the chapel’s historical and philosophical significance.

🍽 5. Traditional Alentejo Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Alentejo restaurant in Évora’s charming old town.
Recommended dishes:
✅ Migas Alentejanas – Traditional Alentejo-style bread dish with garlic and pork.
✅ Porco Preto (Black Pork) – Famous local Iberian pork, grilled or stewed.
✅ Açorda Alentejana – A unique bread-based soup with garlic, coriander, and poached egg.
✅ Local Wines – The Alentejo region is renowned for its full-bodied red wines.

⏳ 6. Ancient Megalithic Site – Almendres Cromlech (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
After lunch, take a 20-minute drive to visit one of Europe’s most significant prehistoric sites:
✅ Almendres Cromlech, a Neolithic stone circle over 7,000 years old (older than Stonehenge!).
✅ Learn about its astronomical significance and why ancient civilizations built it.
✅ Walk among the 95 standing stones, feeling the mystery of Portugal’s distant past.
✅ Beautiful countryside views, perfect for photography.

🚗 7. Return to Lisbon (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Say goodbye to Évora and begin your relaxing journey back to Lisbon.
Optional stop at a local winery or cork factory for a quick visit (if time allows).
Arrive back in Lisbon around 5:00 PM, with drop-off at your hotel.

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• People with recent surgeries

Important information

• Comfortable shoes.
• Weather comfort clothes.
• Please wait in the hotel lobby starting 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
• The driver will be holding your name written on the tablet at the entrance of your hotel or accommodation.
• The driver will not wait more than 30 minutes after your scheduled pickup time.

Not allowed

• Smoking in the vehicle
• Drinking alcohol in the vehicle
• Pets and Dog