This special private tour service will have a duration of 5 days, covering some of the most Jewish historical places in Portugal, such as Tomar, Castelo Branco, Castelo de Vide, Belmonte, Evora, Douro Valley, Trancoso, Porto, Aveiro and Vilar Formoso. Although the itinerary can have minor adjustments, here is the suggested route/itinerary:
- DAY 1 – Lisbon -> Evora -> Marvão Toll Bridge -> Castelo de Vide -> Belmonte (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Evora + castelo de Vide and finishing in Belmonte. All historical visits and Jewish Heritage as well.
Highlights: Evora Roman Temple, Old Inquision Court House and Old Jewish Quarte, Catelelo de Vide Old Jewish Quarter, Medieval Synagogue/Museum and the famous Village Fountain, Marvao Toll Bridge, the place that have worked to collect the entrance tax of the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. (Overnight in Belmonte)
-> Recommended hotel For Day 1 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 2 – Belmonte -> Trancoso -> Vilar Formoso -> Belmonte (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Belmonte, followed by visits to Trancoso and Vilar Formoso.
Highlights: Belmonte Old Jewish Quarter and Synagogue Bet Eliahu, Trancoso Old Jewish Quarter and Isaac Cardoso Jewish Cultural Centre, followed by a visit to Vilar Formoso – Memorial to the Refugees – A tribute to the refugees of Second World War. (Overnight in Belmonte)
-> Recommended hotel For Day 2 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 3 – Belmonte -> Pinhao -> Peso da Regua -> Porto (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Douro Valley the oldest wine region in the world, where the famous Port wine is produced.
Highlights: Drive along the Douro Valley and it’s beautiful landscape, visit Pinhao and it’s famous train station, considered one of the most beautiful in the country, followed by a visit to Peso da Regua and the famous Douro Museum and end the day with an optional visit to a famous wine cellars and port wine tasting. Transfer to Porto. (Overnight in Porto)
-> Recommended hotel For Day 3 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 4 – Porto City Full Day Private Tour (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Porto including Old Jewish Quarter of Olival and best highligths of the city.
Highlights: Downtown area, Old Jewish Quarter of Olival, Lello Bookshop, Clerigos Tower, Aliados Square, San Bento Train Station, 13th century Cathedral and Ribeira the famous river front district. (Overnight in Porto)
-> Recommended hotel For Day 4 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 5 – Porto -> Aveiro -> Lisbon (7h/8h)
Morning Private Tour of Porto, including visit to Foz do Douro, Boavista and Kadoorie Synagogue (when available – visits will end soon, only possible to new museum opening in April).
Highlights: Foz do Douro (coast), Boavista, Kadoorie Synagogue (when available), visit Aveiro highlights and the famous canals. Transfer to Lisbon. (end of services).
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since this tour is totally private, some stops may be skipped according to customer preferences.
* This tour cannot happen on Mondays, as all attractions are closed.
* Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.
From Lisbon to Evora, Castelo de Vide, Belmonte, Douro Valley and Porto
