Historical Villages of Portugal

Breakfast in the Hotel.
In the morning you will have the chance to visit the Douro Museum, one of the most emblematic buildings in the history of the Region. After this visit you will go straight to the Trancoso Village, wher eyou will have lunch at a typical local restaurant.

After lunch you can visit the village that was an extremely important strategic military location, in an unstable frontier region, where several conflicts and battles took place, you can go to the Cultural Centre, the Castle that offers amazing views, the Ducal Palace and many other places.

When you finish the Trancoso Village visit you will go to Marialva where you will spend the next two nigths. You will have some leisure time to explore the village. It is constituted by three distinct parts: the Citadel or Villa inside the Castle, the Arrabalde that prolongs a Village beyond the walled zone; and the Devesa, located south of the citadel, which stretches across the plain to the Marialva. You can have a walk and visit the historic monuments like, the Anjo da Guarda Gate, the 16th Century Cistern, the Senhor dos Passos Chapel and many others.

Afterwards you can have dinner at the hotel or a restaurant in the area.

After breakfast at the hotel you visit the Côa Museum where you will be able to see a large number of Paleolithic rock engravings. Next stop is the village of Castelo Rodrigo.

In this village you can visit the castle, the clock tower, the Cristovão de Moura Palece, among others. This area has been inhabited since ancient times, having paleolithic, megalithic vestiges of the culture of the Romans and the Arabs. The village offers plenty of options for lunch.

In the afternoon you will visit another amazing village, Almeida, protected by an imposing star-shaped wall. It is a perfect place for a history walk. You can see the Doble Ravelin– Blood Hospital, the clock tower, the castle, the Misericórdia Church and other import monuments.
Dinner is planned in Marialva, at a local restaurant.

Breakfast in the Hotel. In the morning you will have the change to explore the Linhares da Beira village, that is a great example of medieval settlement. Main highlights here are wall aroud the castle, the Former Town Hall and Prison, to mention but a few.
Next on today's agenda is the village is Castelo Mendo, where you will stop at a local restaurant for lunch first and then go for a tour of the monuments and historical sites of this village.
You will then go to Sortelha village, one of the oldest, most beautiful places in Portugal. You can vist the Castle Gate, the Arab House, the Bell Tower and other historic monuments.
Accommodation at a hotel in Covilhã, where you can have dinner or go for a local area restaurant.

This day will be dedicated to one of the most beautiful villages, Piodão. This village is an architectural complex of rare beauty due to its natural setting and also for its antiquity. It's known for the shale houses with windows and doors painted in blue. The combination of the quiet and peaceful countryside, with the dark colors of the walls and blue contrasts of guides and door and window frames, create a unique atmosphere. It's like being in a movie. You can explore the river bank, Almas Chapel, a Parish Church that is dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception. You will have the chance to taste traditional food at lunch time.
After this day in Piodão you will stay in a Hotel in Covilhã. Free time for dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

After breakfast, we will spend the morning visiting Belmonte Village. It's a sunny place, with friendly people, endless views and centuries-old history. You can visit the Jewish Museum, the Medieval Cistern and other monuments. For lunch we will go to Castelo Novo. After lunch feel free to explore the small streets, the castle, the Archaeology Centre and other interesting monuments of this wonderful village.
Transfer to Fundão for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast.
The day will start by visiting Monsanto village, is one of the region's main tourist attractions and offers visitors a unique experience. You can take a walk and get to know the several historical monuments, from the castle to the Holy Spirit and St Sebastian's Gate. After discovering the secrets of the village, lunch is at a local restautant.
In the afternoon we will explore Idanha-a-velha, the last historic village. Its picturesque environment invites visitors to learn about the history of Portugal; you can see the Roman bridge, visit the village oven, the templar tower and many other important spots.
Dinner at the Hotel in Viseu or in a restaurant in the area.

Breakfast and check-out. Depending on your flight schedule you will have a transfer to the airport or you can drive to the airport rent-a-car station.