Ebora Megalithica Guided Tours
Ebora Megalithica Guided Tours
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We have a passion for megaliths. And sharing this passion is our mission.Present day Evora is in the center of an ancestral landscape that has a significance for all Humanity. Here you can find the remains of some of the oldest monuments of mankind in Western Europe.The early farmers and shepherds that created them, some 7500 years ago, didn't just create beautiful and impressive monuments - they have envisioned an entirely new way of relating with their world and have set the foundations for our current way of life.The megaliths, embodying the new ideology of this period in it's fullest - the domestication and transformation of the natural environment - remain today as distant messages, hidden in the fullness of time.Join one of our tours and discover more about your own history.
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NJRDC10
Mahwah, United States14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Toured the megaliths with Sira who was exceptionally knowledgeable. one of the highlights of my trip to Portugal.
Written 11 November 2023
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golisw
Washington DC158 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is the Way you want to go—-through the eyes of archaeologists—-who aren’t only rock people, but it’s a combination of scientist specializing in rocks, culture, and geography. You will learn about all three regarding the people here and the land from so long ago. Learned a lot about the land around. There was a major closed site but they had access to private land nearby.
Written 5 November 2023
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Gary A
Gaithersburg, MD4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did two tours with Sira - the megaliths and the old city aqueduct. Both were fabulous. Sira knows her stuff, loves it and is a gifted and kind teacher. Highlights of our time in Portugal.
Written 21 October 2023
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karen11g
Pittsburgh, PA87 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
While we were on our tour with Sira, we saw others who came to see the megaliths. They would wander around a little, then head off, surely not understanding what they had just seen. It’s exactly what we would have done if we hadn’t had the fortune of finding Ebora Megalithica. Sira is a “public archeologist,” passionate about helping people understand and appreciate these ancient monuments and their connection to us today. She is a font of fascinating knowledge, not only about ancient history and cultures, but about the Alentejo region and Portugal in general. Ask her anything, she will enthusiastically share her knowledge and engage you in conversation. A highlight of our two weeks in Portugal. We highly recommend this tour as the best way to appreciate these sites.
Written 27 September 2023
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iaatf
Hillsboro Beach, FL1,108 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We are normally not people who take tours, preferring to do things on our own; but realized this was something we should leave to the experts. We had an amazing tour. Sira is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this subject that she obviously loves. We learned so much, not only about the megalithic sites but also about the cork trees, the other plants and even the animals of the area. The history and how it relates to our time is fascinating. This tour was a definite highlight of our trip. It was truly a privilege to be amongst these megalithic sites and learn so much about them. What was disturbing was seeing people being so disrespectful of these sites which are thousands of years old. They should be better protected from damage caused by humans. Thank you Sira!
Written 12 September 2023
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Cynthia M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was a fantastic tour! Normally we are hesitant to take tours but this was worth ever moment of the 3 hours we spent. Sira has a depth of knowledge and passion that brought the site to life for us in a way you couldn't possibly experience on your own. Her presentation is not only factual, interesting and philosophical but encourages full participation in the theories and arguments. Don't miss this tour!!!!
Written 11 August 2023
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Courtney A
Dayton, OH6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful tour with Sira! She’s so knowledgeable, and clearly loves what she does. We loved learning about the local history and archaeology from an expert. Our 8 year old was with us, and he enjoyed the tour as well. I highly recommend this tour company, and especially Sira!
Written 18 July 2023
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NIKieser
Phoenix, AZ168 contributions
May 2023
This was a very worthwhile tour and so much better than driving to the sites ourselves, then not really understanding what we're looking at once we're there. Sira was an excellent guide, not only a great educator able to share her vast knowledge of archaeology, but also passionate about her field and excited to pass on her expertise. We left convinced that human nature hasn't changed that much in thousands of years, and Sira made it a lot of fun to reach that conclusion.
Written 29 May 2023
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Susan U
Washington DC, DC9 contributions
Jul 2022
This was an amazing tour and our guide was terrific. Sire is a great teacher and very dedicated to the site and the research in the area. Don't miss it!
Written 17 May 2023
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JEG
Bega, Australia9 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
I expected Sira , our guide and an archeologist, to know about the megaliths we visited but I didn’t realise she would be able to give us so much environmental, land use, social and scientific context. We learned about prehistory, but also contemporary life, in Evora and the wider world. We learnt what was fact and what was conjecture or theory. Sira’s thought provoking approach really helped us to engage with prehistory.
Written 13 May 2023
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BobWaldman
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
How do I contact Mario to set up a tour for September to the Evora Megalithica?
Emily-Jane C
2 contributions
They have a website called Ebora Megalithica and you can contact them there.
Hazel J
Qualicum Beach276 contributions
We are planing a day trip to Ever from Lisbon on train and would like a tour of the megaliths from Evora. Did you find this guide in Ever or elsewhere
I am having a hard time sourcing guides from there.
Thank you
Mfred57
Saint Paul, MN237 contributions
Hi, we spent 2 nights in Évora. It’s a very nice town to explore on your own—aqueducts, Roman wall, cathedral, town museum (including some Neolithic artifacts which are nice to see after the megalith tour). Very good food, wine tasting if that’s your thing. If you’re doing a day trip, plan for a long day! Évora was our favorite stop in Portugal!
Jeri B
Mequon22 contributions
how do we sign up for the tour, what is the cost and length of tour do you pick up at hotel? Thanks.
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Thanks, Dr. Banks
Georgie P
Manchester Township, NJ57 contributions
yes, we we're picked up at our hotel, it was several hours, maybe half a day, we went through viator in booking this trip, but I just checked the viator site to give the the name of the tour, and I don't see it there. try googling the web site for the ruins itself, maybe that will help you, it is WELL worth it. good luck!
Michael V
Waterford, Ireland3 contributions
Will they take 2 people? We are happy to join a larger english speaking tour. How do I book? Michael
christopher G
Natick, MA19 contributions
We were a group of six. and he speaks fluent English. Can't post his emial but check him out by searching for Ebora Megalithica Guided Tours
JerseyJudi
N.J. USA479 contributions
What is the maximum number of people on this tour?
MoseCeltic
Los Angeles, CA136 contributions
Seven persons fit in his van.
kjsh
Portland, OR102 contributions
Hi.
Can I book this tour ahead of time from the US? I sent an email to eborameglithica but haven’t heard back yet. Can anyone else advise how you did it?
Thanks!
438trishb
Adelaide, Australia24 contributions
Agree with other comments - I booked via email too so try again and add email address to your contacts so it doesn’t go to junk. It’s a great tour.
jwinett
Framingham, MA4 contributions
can i book this tour for 2 people for 2nd Sept? what is the cost? How do I pay?
Rick S
Saint Paul, MN138 contributions
Sorry, I am just a client who reviewed this tour, so I do not know about openings for Sept. 2. For your information, we paid 25 euros each (plus a tip, which I added because we enjoyed the tour so much), paying in cash at the end of the tour.
Because TripAdvisor does not not allow contact information in a response, try looking up Ebora Megalithica Tours on the internet. I'm sure you will get to Mario's website or email address that way.
jkennedylib
Nashua, NH2 contributions
I understand that you pay them the day of your tour. Do they take credit cards?
DerkyMan
Washington DC, DC8 contributions
I paid in cash after the trip. I'm sure they appreciate cash, given the small operation.
jkennedylib
Nashua, NH2 contributions
How far in advance can you book the tour? Did you book the day before, or weeks in advance?
Jane E
32 contributions
We booked a fee weeks in advance via email. I think there are only 6 seats in the van and at the time we went there was one English tour a day. If you have your own car you can follow the van but the roads travelled are full of pot holes. There's no pre-payment for this highly recommended tour.
Bia_Cordeiro
Coimbra, Portugal15 contributions
Bom dia. Já tentei enviar mail (dois) para o endereço e até agora... nada. Também já enviei SMS... sem resposta. Estou prestes a desistir.