LISBON TO EVORA, CASTELO DE VIDE AND BELMONTE PRIVATE TOUR (3 DAYS)

This special private tour service will have a duration of 4 days, covering some of the most Jewish historical places in Portugal, such as Tomar, Castelo Branco, Belmonte, Trancoso, Porto, Aveiro and Vilar Formoso. Although the itinerary can have minor adjustments, here is the suggested route/itinerary:

• DAY 1 – 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. (Overnight in Belmonte)

-> Recommended hotel For Day 1 – Sinai Hotel Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate
-> Hotel Reservation: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/belmonte-sinai.en-us.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 – Sinai Hotel Belmonte – Hotel Medium Rate
-> Hotel Reservation: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/belmonte-sinai.en-us.html
 

• DAY 3 – Belmonte -> Porto (7h/8h)

Private Tour of Porto in the afternoon, 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 3 – Hotel da Musica (Porto) – Hotel 4-Star Medium Rate:
-> Hotel Reservation: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/da-musica.en-us.html

• DAY 4 – 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)

-> Recommended hotel For Day 4 – Hotel Britania Lisboa – Hotel 4-Star Medium Rate
-> Hotel Reservation: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/britanialisboa.en-us.html

* 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.
* We can totally tailor the tour duration, places visited (towns, villages, etc). This is an example for 4 days, please contact us for other arrangements.
* Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.