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On this night tour, learn about the mysteries of the ancient city of Egitânia, walking among intriguing remains left there over millennia. This is an activity for the brave and the fearless!
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Duration: half day
Start/Finish: North Gate (Wall) (39.99754,-7.14406)
Distance to be covered: 1,5 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Do you like the unexpected? Want to know a village that few know? On this tour to Proença-a-Velha, one of the oldest settlements in Portugal, we walk its paths between olive trees and sacred places, and we are surprised by its art legacy.
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Duration: half day
Start/Finish: Igreja Matriz de Proença-a-Velha (40.02691,-7.23830)
Distance to be covered: 1 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Programme Type: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Travel back in time. Step on paths taken by Romans, Visigoths and Templars. Feel and breathe history in the ancient city of Egitania, a place with more than 2,000 years, where gods were worshipped and different peoples lived at the same time.This is a visit for history lovers and those curious about the past.
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Duration: 2h
Start/Finish: North gate (Wall) (39.99754,-7.14406)
Distance to be covered: 1,5 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Dive into a scenery where nature and man are only one. Let yourself go on an overwhelming landscape. Touch geomonuments, learn about the history and war strategies that have created living legends. All this on an outdoor visit amidst the granite chaos of Monsanto.
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Duration: 2h
Start/Finish: Igreja Matriz de São Salvador (40.04014,-7.11112))
Distance to be covered: 2 km
Difficulty level: Medium
Programme Type: Guided
Programme Type: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Let's taste the past! In this activity in Idanha -a- Velha, we walk paths traveled by Romans, Suebi, Visigoths and Templars and we delight ourselves with the signature dishes of Chef Maria Caldeira de Sousa, inspired by the historical narrative of this region, in Casa da Velha Fonte ®.
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Duration: 4h
Start/Finish: North gate (Wall) (39.99754,-7.14406)
Distance to be covered: 1,5 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
100% Responsible:
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Spend a day at a farm in the heart of Serra da Malcata, working and learning regenerative agriculture.Meet the Jarmelista Cow, the Churra do Campo Sheep and the Charnequeira Goat - autochthonous breeds - as well as traditional and ancient agricultural practices.Participate in the making of fresh cheese and enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch!
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Duration: one day
Start/Finish: Penamacor (40°10'00.1"N+7°10'14.3"W)
Distance to be covered: 20 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
100% Responsible:
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Want to take a break? We have an experience of tranquility, nature and culture for you: on the banks of the River Erges we awaken all the senses, and savor the local culture.
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Duration: half day
Start/Finish: Segura (39.81785,-698207)
Distance to be covered: 4,5 km
Difficulty level: Easy
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Want to dive into a land that was once sea? How about touching fossils over 400 million years old? All this is possible in this visit to a place where prospectors and smugglers once passed!
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Duração: 2h
Start/Finish:Largo do Chão da Igreja (Avenida 25 de abril)
Distance to be covered: 3 km
Difficulty level: Medium
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
100% Responsible:
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Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? This activity is for you! Visit the mysterious scenery of the The House of the Dragon, and "immerse“ yourself in the legends of the historic village of Monsanto.
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Duration: half day
Start/Finish:Monsanto (40.0393843,-7.1141704,15)
Distance to be covered: 2 km
Difficulty level: Medium
Programme Type: Guided
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish
100% Responsible:
Services Included
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