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This private tour from Lisbon takes you on a journey through two of the most important Roman heritage cities in the Iberian Peninsula: Évora and Mérida. In Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you visit the Roman Temple, the medieval cathedral and the famous Chapel of Bones, discovering centuries of history in one of Portugal’s most charming towns. The tour then continues across the border into Spain toward Mérida, once one of the most powerful cities of the Roman Empire. Here you explore the impressive Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, the Temple of Diana and ancient bridges and arches that reveal the city’s monumental past. This tour is unique for its blend of Portuguese and Spanish culture, Roman archaeology and comfortable private travel, offering a full day of historical discovery.
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Meeting and pickup
We operate exclusively private tours, offering full pick‑up and drop‑off for all passengers. Please provide your preferred pick‑up location when booking. Our guides are highly experienced professionals who are courteous, attentive, and trained in safe, defensive driving. Their only goal is to ensure your comfort, safety, and complete satisfaction throughout the experience.
Itinerary
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Badajoz, a fortress dedicated to art - The Arab Alcazaba, or fortress, presides the ancient defensive system of bastions and city walls. Many of these fortified spaces have been restored and are now places dedicated to culture. The MEIAC, the Archaeological Museum and the Carnival Museum are a few examples.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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National Museum of Roman Art - Museum of Roman mosaics, sculptures and artifacts taken from the nearby theater and amphitheater.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
The Roman Theater of Merida was built by the consul Marco Vipsanius Agrippa and possibly opened between 16-15 AD
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Templo De Diana
The Temple of Diana is a Roman temple built until the late 1st century BC at Emerita Augusta, which would later become the capital of the Roman province of Lusitania, present-day Merida
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
The Roman circus of Mérida is the Roman circus that was built in the Roman colony of Emerita Augusta, founded in 25 BC by Augustus, for the licensed Roman Army soldiers of two veteran legions of the Cantabrian Wars: Legio V Alaudae and Legio X Gemina. The city was capital of the Roman province of Lusitania.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Acueducto de los Milagros are the ruins of a Roman aqueduct bridge, part of the aqueduct built to supply water to the Roman colony of Augusta Emerita, today's Mérida, Spain
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Evora
In a way to Merida visit Evora a delightful Portuguese town that was originally founded by the Romans, later fortified by the Moors and flourished during the 15th century. This extensive history has provided Evora with a variety of interesting tourist attractions and historical monuments like:Thebeautiful preserved Roman Diana Temple, Evora castle, Praça do Giraldo 16th century Gothic architecture and the bone chapel the most ghoulish sight of Portugal and thus one of the most memorable monuments of Evora.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please indicate the address for the pick-up
- Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please indicate the address for the pick-up
- Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
- We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
- For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
- Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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