A trip to explore prehistoric megaliths, a Roman villa, and a 16th century Castle – all in the Alentejo.

Quick Details
Private Full-Day Tour: ~ 8 hours | €100 per person

A minimum of 2 people are required for the tour.

Available Wednesday - Saturday.​

​Full-Day Tour Details
On this tour, we will explore the medieval town and 16th century Castle of Evoramonte, the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, and the prehistoric complex of the Almendres Menir and Cromlech. 

Our tour commences in the heart of Évora, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will gather at the Roman Temple of Évora at 9:00am. From there, we will embark on a 30-minute drive to reach the village of Evoramonte. This remarkable village stands proudly atop one of the highest points in the Serra d’Ossa mountain range, offering breathtaking views and a unique opportunity to capture the scenary of the Alentejo region. We will then proceed to visit the unique 16th century Castle of Evoramonte. Please note that the interior of the castle is only visitable during certain weeks, so we cannot guarantee entrance. Here we will delve deeper into the history of the village. Once everyone is ready, we will proceed to our next stop – the Roman villa of Torre de Palma.
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Castle of Evoramonte, Portugal
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Village of Evoramonte, Portugal
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Torre de Palma, Portugal
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Estremoz, Portugal
Ticket
Private Full-Day Tour
Adult
(13+ years old)
€100 / person
Child
​(3-12 years old)
​​€100 / person
Baby
(0-2 years old)
Free
MEETING POINT & TIME
Roman Temple of Évora | 9:00 AM
​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 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.​​
While en route to the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, situated 45 minutes away, we will continue our discussion. At this site, you will learn more about the Roman villa culture of Portugal and have the opportunity to visit the charming museum, the well-preserved Roman structures, and, most notably, the exquisite collection of mosaics. You will have some free time to explore Torre de Palma at your own pace, and by 12:30 we will proceed to our next stop – lunch, around 30 minutes away.

Although lunch is not included in the tour, we believe that one should have a beautiful setting to enjoy their meal. In turn, we will stop to eat in the charming town of Estremoz, 30 minutes away from Torre de Palma. Here, there are a few options for a light lunch (not provided) at a local cafe or restaurant, or alternatively, you may choose to eat a lunch that you have packed.
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Mosaic at the Roman villa of Torre de Palma, Portugal
We will leave Estremoz around 2:15pm and make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive to the Almendres Menir. This impressive solitary standing stone, approximately 4 meters in height, holds significance as a prehistoric ritual site. Next, we will proceed to the nearby Cromlech of Almendres, situated just a few minutes away. Often referred to as the Stonehenge of Portugal, this extraordinary site features two concentric circles formed by standing stones. 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. As we leave Almendres, you will have the chance to stop at the Interpretive Centre/gift shop. Our return journey to Évora will commence thereafter, with drop-offs scheduled for around 5:30-6:00pm.
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Almendres Cromlech, Évora, Portugal
RNAAT nº 35/2025 | Iberian Heritage Tours | Tours by archaeologists exploring the cultural heritage of the Alentejo, Portugal.