This special private tour service will have a duration of 3 days, covering some of the most Jewish historical places in Portugal, such as Tomar, Castelo Branco, Belmonte, Trancoso, Evora, Marvao 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 Inquisition Court House, and Old Jewish Quarter, Catelelo de Vide Old Jewish Quarter, Medieval Synagogue/Museum and the famous Village Fountain, Marvao Toll Bridge, the place that has 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 and finishing in Belmonte.
Highlights: Belmonte Old Jewish Quarter, Jewish Museum 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 -> Castelo Branco -> Tomar -> Lisbon (7h/8h)
Private Tour of Castelo Branco + Tomar and finishing in Lisbon. All historical visits and Jewish Heritage as well.
Highlights: Castelo Branco Jewish Museum and Old Jewish Quarter, Tomar Old Jewish Quarter and Synagogue/Museum Abraham Zacuto. 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.