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Walking - Historical Villages of Portugal
offered by supplier M14951 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 16
people
Destination(s):
Portugal
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1090 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1490 Euro (EUR)
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Get to know Portugal in a different way, exploring this charming country by foot. Visit its amazing Historical Villages and its beautiful natural parks by the rivers Douro and Tejo. This is the trip you were looking for – fun, culture and healthy exercise all in one. Portugal and its natural beauty is waiting for you!
Level: Intermediate Average walking time: 4 hours/day Total climbing: 1090 m.
Maximum climbing in one day: 344m.
Accommodations: Value (2-3 star inns)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Lisboa.
Pick-up at the airport and van transfer to Marvão. Discover this beautiful walled village, on top of a massive granite boulder. The views of surrounding landscape are simply amazing. Lodging - Hotel in Marvão.
Day 2: International Tejo River walk
Walk in the Tejo International Natural Park where the river defines the border between Portugal and Spain and where we can find a impressive diversity in fauna and flora. The route will take us to panoramic views of this river that flows all the way to Lisboa. Most likely we will see eagles flying around.
Distance: 10 km/6,5 mi
Approximate time: 3 hours
Accumulated climbing: 205m
Lodging - Hotel in Ladoeiro
Day 3: Monsanto - Idanha-a-Velha
This day begins with a guided tour of the Historical Village which was once considered the most Portuguese village of Portugal - Monsanto. From the top of its promontory you can glimpse all the country surrounding Idanha and the large properties of the area. We will walk to Idanha-a-Velha - this picturesque village is also classified, and hosts a interesting collection of archaeological remains from a Roman city established in the 1st Century B.C.
Distance: 10 km/6,5 mi
Approximate time: 3 hours
Accumulated climbing: 54 m
Lodging - Hotel in Monsanto
Day 4: Sortelha-Belmonte
We will connect two of Portugal’s Historical Villages, which date back to the 12th Century. After a guided visit within the fortifications of Sortelha (whose castle is a national monument), we will cross the beautiful landscapes, following the Inguias stream. We will climb to Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brasil (1500), where we will explore the quiet streets of this village on a guided visit.
Distance: 16 km/10 mi
Approximate time: 5 hours
Accumulated climbing: 244 m
Lodging - Hotel in Belmonte
Day 5: Trancoso
Explore by foot the old quarters of Trancoso and discover the signs of the Jewish presence in this charming town. We will walk inside the medieval walls, through narrow streets full of history. Lodging - Hotel in Trancoso
Day 6: Almeida-Castelo Mendo
Today we will walk from Almeida to Castelo Mendo, connecting two Historical Villages. We will be walking on a Roman path and will cross a beautiful Roman bridge on our way to Castelo Mendo, village that we will visit by the end of the day.
Distance: 19 km/12 mi
Approximate time: 5 hours
Accumulated climbing: 344 m
Lodging - Hotel in Almeida
Day 7: Castelo Rodrigo-Barca de Alva
Hike from Castelo Rodrigo to Barca de Alva, passing through the village of Escalhão, where we will stop to see the church that was visited by the Caminho de Santiago pilgrims. In Barca de Alva we will be by the Douro river, surrounded by Port wine vineyards.
Distance: 23 km/14 mi
Approximate time: 6 hours
Accumulated climbing: 243 m
Lodging - Hotel in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Day 8: Transfer to Lisboa
Free day for urban walking in Lisbon. We are sure that you will fall in love with the capital of Portugal and its unique mix of people and cultures. Lisboa has very interesting museums and historical buildings that you can visit. Farewell dinner in a Fado (traditional Portuguese music) restaurant in Bairro Alto, the most trendy neighborhood in Lisboa. Party all night long! Lodging - Hotel in Lisboa
Day 9: Transfer to the airport in Lisboa.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Includes:
- all accommodations
- 7 dinners
- 1 picnic
- 2 guides
- van support
- transfers- daily snacks
- A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
Single supplement - 400 euros.
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