A trip to several significant megalithic sites in the Alentejo.Quick Details
Group Half-Day Tour: ~ 4 hours | €50 per person Private Half-Day Tour: ~ 4 hours | €60 per person A minimum of 2 people are required for the tour (group or private). Available 7 days a week. Morning Tour: 8:30 AM start Afternoon Tour: 2:00 PM start Half-Day Tour Details
On this tour we will delve into Portugal’s Neolithic period (circa 5500 to 3000 BC) and several remarkable sites: the Menir of Outeiro, the Cromlech of Xerez, and the Dolmen of Olival da Pega. 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. If you’re interested in prehistory, or the history behind prehistoric sites similar to Stonehenge, we think you’ll really enjoy this trip! Our meeting point for this excursion will be the Roman Temple of Évora. From there, we will embark on a 55 minute drive to reach the Menir of Outeiro. This impressive solitary standing stone, over 5 meters in height, holds significance as a prehistoric ritual site.
Next, we will proceed to the nearby Cromlech of Xerez, situated just 10 minutes away. This cromlech has a unique story, from prehistory to present. Prepare to immerse yourself in the mystic ambiance of the region’s ancient history as you explore the site. |
MEETING POINT & TIME
Roman Temple of Évora | 8:30 AM / 2:00 PM
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Following some free time to explore the Cromlech, we will regroup and embark on a 10 minute drive to our next destination, the Dolmen of Olival da Pega (Anta do Olival da Pega), a prehistoric burial site. We will delve into the archaeological discoveries made here. Our return journey to Évora will commence thereafter, with drop-offs scheduled for around 12:30pm for morning tours and 5:30pm for afternoon tours, conveniently timed for a delightful lunch or dinner in the city,
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