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Half Day Megaliths Cromlech Tour from Evora by Archaeologists

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About the Activity

On this tour you’ll delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and explore the region’s most remarkable sites, including the Menir of Almendres, the Cromlech of Almendres, and the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro. 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. Your tour guides are archaeologists 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
3 hours to 4 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
Entrance to all monuments visited
Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
Lunch

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Locations in the itinerary

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Cromeleque dos Almendres
Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, PortugalOur meeting point for this excursion will be the Roman Temple of Évora. From there, we will embark on a short 25-minute drive to reach the Menir of Almendres, an impressive solitary standing stone. Next, we will make a short drive to the Cromlech of Almendres, often referred to as the Stonehenge of Portugal. 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 spectacular site from archaeologists specializing in the prehistory of this region. You will also have some free time to explore the site. 1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres
Rua do Cromeleque, Near Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe a 15 Kms de Évora, Evora, Portugal, 7000-222As we leave Almendres, we will make a stop at the gift shop if it is open.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Anta Grande do Zambujeiro
Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, Portugal, 7005-566We will regroup and embark on a 20-minute drive to our next destination, the Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro (Anta Grande do Zambujeiro), a remarkable prehistoric funerary site. Notably larger than other existing dolmens in Portugal, this site holds great intrigue. We will delve into the archaeological discoveries made here. Our return journey to Évora will commence thereafter, with drop-offs scheduled between 12:30-13:00.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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If you choose the Meeting Point option, please proceed to the Roman Temple of Evora and meet in front of the monument. Here you will be greeted by your Tour Guide.View Location

End point

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If you choose the Meeting Point option, please proceed to the Roman Temple of Evora and meet in front of the monument. Here you will be greeted by your Tour Guide.View Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
  • Please note that pick-up time will vary according to how many groups are booked on a single tour. If you choose the hotel pick-up option, your pick-up time may be as much as 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. When you have made your booking, please specify the hotel you would like to be picked up from. We will let let you know what time you should be ready in your hotel lobby at least 24 hours prior to the tour. You will be greeted by your Tour Guide outside of your hotel. Children under the age of 12 or under 1.5 meters in height are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle in a child car seat or booster that is appropriate to their size. We do not provide car seats, so please remember to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear (sneakers or hiking shoes are suggested) as reaching the sites require some walking along dirt footpaths. Please note that these footpaths may be muddy after rainy weather.
  • Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time

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Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by Iberian Heritage ToursCreated on 25 Sep 2023Created on 05 Dec 2024
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