Embark on a half-day journey into Portugal’s Neolithic era with trained archaeologists. Explore remarkable sites from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods and discover the cultural and social developments of the time. Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of prehistoric sites like Stonehenge and Outlander’s standing stones.
Embark on a half-day journey into Portugal’s Neolithic era with trained archaeologists. Explore remarkable sites from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods and discover the cultural and social developments of the time. Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of prehistoric sites like Stonehenge and Outlander’s standing stones.
- Cromeleque dos Almendres - The starting point for this excursion is the Roman Temple of Évora. From there, participants will enjoy a 25-minute drive to the trail leading to the Menir of Almendres. A scenic 5–10 minute walk will follow, leading to this remarkable solitary standing stone. Please be aware that the path is in poor condition, which may…
- Cromeleque dos Almendres - The starting point for this excursion is the Roman Temple of Évora. From there, participants will enjoy a 25-minute drive to the trail leading to the Menir of Almendres. A scenic 5–10 minute walk will follow, leading to this remarkable solitary standing stone. Please be aware that the path is in poor condition, which may pose challenges for those with limited mobility.
The journey will then continue through the cork trees on the Almendres property. Due to the road’s poor condition, the drive will be taken slowly to reach the Cromlech of Almendres, often called the Stonehenge of Portugal. At this site, there will be a discussion on the Neolithic period and an overview of the theories related to the monument. Participants will gain insights into the site’s history from archaeologists who specialize in the region’s prehistory.
- Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres - After visiting the Almendres Cromlech, the group will return to the van and carefully drive out of the Almendres complex.
Upon leaving the property, there will be a stop at the interpretive center and gift shop, allowing some free time for browsing and exploration.
The return trip to Évora will then begin, with drop-offs scheduled between 12:00-13:00 for the morning tour and 17:00-18:00 for the afternoon tour.
- Guided tours to each site and free-time as well
- Entrance to all monuments visited
- 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
- Car seats for infants and children (please bring your own)
- Lunch
Join this tour to explore Portugal’s Neolithic era (around 5500 to 3000 BC) and visit two of the region’s earliest and most impressive megalithic sites: the Menir of Almendres and the Cromlech of Almendres.
The Alentejo region boasts numerous megalithic structures, including cromlechs, menhirs, and dolmens. This era marked the emergence of agriculture…
Join this tour to explore Portugal’s Neolithic era (around 5500 to 3000 BC) and visit two of the region’s earliest and most impressive megalithic sites: the Menir of Almendres and the Cromlech of Almendres.
The Alentejo region boasts numerous megalithic structures, including cromlechs, menhirs, and dolmens. This era marked the emergence of agriculture and many other important cultural and social advancements.
The tour guides are professional archaeologists with expertise in the region’s prehistory and are eager to showcase some of Portugal’s spectacular historical sites.
- Iberian Heritage Tours
- Duration includes drive time
- Not recommended for travelers with balance problems
- The path to the Menir is in poor condition and those with reduced mobility may not be able to reach it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
