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Alentejo Essence
offered by supplier M18308 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Portugal
Specialty Categories:
Walking Tours
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1250 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1250 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer from Faro to Castelo de Vide, overnight Castelo de Vide.
Day 2: A walk through the heart of the Serra de Mamede Natural Park, where peace reigns supreme to the medieval fortress town of Marvão; a serene medieval hamlet dramatically set on an escarpment. There will be plenty of time to explore the town and castle, 12.5km/ 8miles. Overnight Castelo de Vide.
Day 3: A circular walk on the southern margins of the Natural Park where rolling farmland replaces rocky hill slopes. The walk passes through ancient forests of cork oaks before a brief interlude over the border into Spain to visit a local bar! On this walk we also visit the cave paintings of Lapa dos Gavoes dating back to 4,000B.C. 16km/10miles. Overnight Castelo de Vide.
Day 4: A walk around Reguengo where the countryside is a mixture of ridges and peaks, escarpments and hills, very beautiful. After the walk we will visit a local family run winery for a private tasting 12.25km/7.8miles. Overnight Castelo de Vide.
Day 5: A walk from Castelo de Vide following ancient cobbled mule tracks through the heart of this region passing the much revered Fonte de Carvoeiro to the old village of Carrierras, 10km/6.2miles. Overnight Monsaraz.
Day 6: A walk to the west of Monsaraz through olive groves and ancient scenery before climbing gently up to visit this famous village. On our return we visit a private estate for a tour and wine tasting, 12km /7.5miles. Overnight Monsaraz.
Day 7: A walk to the east of Monsaraz with spectacular views over the countryside. After lunch we will drive to Reguengo to visit a weaving centre where the women still use traditional looms and wool from local sheep. 10km / 6miles. Overnight Monsaraz.
Day 8: Transfer back to the Algarve
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* 7 nights accommodation in a twin –bedded room with en-suite facilities, 4 nights in Castelo de Vide and 3 nights close to Monsaraz. We will eat in local restaurants that are famed for their local specialties;
* All meals, lunches will be picnics which we will carry with us;
* Transport to and from Faro by minibus;
* Transfer to and from all the walks and movement of luggage during the week;
* Experienced walk leader;
* Wine tastings;
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