The Schist villages near the Zêzere River and the Tejo International Natural Park, with its breathtaking views of the river and a large variety of fauna and flora, will be other highlights of this exciting trip.
Level: Beginner Walking time: 3-4 hours/day Total climbing: 470mt/1540ft Maximum climbing in one day: 250mt/820ft
Accommodations: Luxury (4 star inns).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Fundão. Transfer from Lisbon airport to Fundão. Guided tour of Castelo Novo. This village is classified as an Historical Village of Portugal. We will visit the castle as well as other monuments and the Museum of Archaeological Discoveries.
Lodging – Hotel Principe da Beira.
Day 2: Schist Villages - Zêzere River. Hike that passes through some of the most beautiful schist villages and crosses the Zêzere River on a traditional boat. Bogas de Cima, Bogas do Meio, Janeiro de Cima e Janeiro de Baixo are small villages with a strong cultural heritage. On this route, along the magnificent valleys of the Bogas stream and the Zêzere River, we will visit some weavers houses, where a large variety of clothes are made using ancestral techniques. Distance: 7 km; Approximate time: 3 hours; Accumulated climbing: - 50 m, + 70 m.
Lodging - Hotel Principe da Beira.
Day 3: 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. After crossing this stream we will climb to Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brasil (1500). Visit the local museums, observe the diverse existing heritage, and explore the quiet streets of this village on a guided visit. Distance: 15 km; Approximate time: 4 hours; Accumulated climbing: + 150 m.
Lodging - Hotel Principe da Beira.
Day 4: Free day in Monsanto. Explore Monsanto, an Historical Village which was once considered the most Portuguese village of Portugal.
From the top of its castle you can glimpse all the country surrounding Idanha and the large properties of the area.
Lodging - Estalagem de Monsanto
Day 5: Monsanto-Idanha-a-Velha. We will walk to Idanha-a-Velha - this picturesque village is also classified as an Historical Village of Portugal and hosts a interesting collection of archaeological remains from a Roman city established in the 1st Century B.C. Distance: 10 km; Approximate time: 4 hours; Accumulated climbing: 500 m.
Lodging - Estalagem de Monsanto.
Day 6: Penha Garcia-Monfortinho Spa. Walk between the villages of Penha Garcia and the Monfortinho Spa. After visiting the castle, we walk down the Ponsul river valley, known for its water wheel mills and rare fossils. The route ends in Monfortinho´s Spa, famous for the therapeutic qualities of its waters for the treatment of liver diseases. Distance: 15 km; Approximate time: 4 hours; Accumulated climbing: - 250 m.
Lodging - Hotel Fonte Santa.
Day 7: International Tejo River. 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 the river. Most likely we will see eagles flying around. Distance: 10 km. Approximate time: 4 hours. Accumulated climbing: 250 m.
Lodging - Hotel Fonte Santa.
Day 8: Transfer to Lisbon airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: All accommodations, all dinners with wine, 5 picnics, 2 guides, van support, daily snacks, transfers, A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
Single supplement: 400 euros.
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