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.
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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!
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Menir of Outeiro, Monsaraz, Portugal
​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.
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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. 
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Xerez Cromlech, Monsaraz, Portugal
Ticket​
Group Half-Day Tour
Adult
​(13+ years old)
​€50 / person
Child
​(3-12 years old)
​€50 / person
Baby
(0-2 years old)
Free
Ticket
Private Half-Day Tour
Adult
(13+ years old)
​€60 / person
Child
​(3-12 years old)
​​€60 / person
Baby
(0-2 years old)
Free
MEETING POINT & TIME
Roman Temple of Évora | 8:30 AM / 2:00 PM
​INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the designated meeting point: Roman Temple of Évora, Évora, Portugal
  • Entrance to all monuments visited
  • Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
EXCLUDED FROM THE TOUR
  • We do not provide car-seats for babies and small children - please bring your own​
  • We do not provide any meals, but during full-day tours we will stop in towns that have places to pick up a quick meal 
MISC. INFORMATION
  • Minimum 2 people for the group or private tour
  • Transportation provided in an 8-seater van
  • 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.​
  • In the summer we highly recommend booking tours that depart in the morning.
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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Dolmen of Olival da Pega, Monsaraz, Portugal
RNAAT nº 35/2025 | Iberian Heritage Tours | Tours by archaeologists exploring the cultural heritage of the Alentejo, Portugal.