This special private tour service will have a duration of 6 days, covering some of the most Jewish historical places in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Tomar, Castelo Branco, Sintra, Belmonte, Trancoso, Porto, Aveiro and Vilar Formoso. Although the itinerary can have minor adjustments, here is the suggested route/itinerary:
- DAY 1 – Best of Lisbon Private Tour (7h/8h)
Best Highlights of Lisbon, including historical Jewish highlights
Highlights: Old Jewish Quarter of Alfama, Rossio, Belem, and Synagogue Shaaré Tikvah when available. Overnight in Lisbon.
-> Recommended hotel For Day 1 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 2 – Golden Triangle Private Tour (7h/8h)
Sintra + Cabo da Roca + Cascais best highlights Private Tour
Highlights: Pena National Palace, Old Village of Sintra (including former Jewish Quarter), Cabo da Roca and Cascais fishing village. Overnight in Lisbon.
-> Recommended hotel For Day 2 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 3 – Lisbon -> Tomar -> Castelo Branco -> Belmonte (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Tomar + Castelo Branco and finishing in Belmonte. All historical visits and Jewish Heritage as well.
Highlights: Tomar Old Jewish Quarter and Synagogue/Museum Abraham Zacuto, Castelo Branco Jewish Museum and Old Jewish Quarter. Transfer from Lisbon to Belmonte included. Overnight in Belmonte.
-> Recommended hotel For Day 3 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 4 – Belmonte -> Trancoso -> Vilar Formoso -> Belmonte (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Belmonte, followed by visits to Trancoso and Vilar Formoso. Overnight in Belmonte.
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 4 – Pousada de Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pousada-convento-de-belmonte.html
- DAY 5 – Belmonte -> Porto (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Porto in the afternoon, including Old Jewish Quarter of Olival and best highligths of the city.
Highlights: Old Jewish Quarter of Porto, Lello Bookshop, Clerigos, etc. Transfer from Belmonte to Porto included. 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 6 – 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), Aveiro highlights, etc
Transfer from Porto to Lisbon included.
* 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.