Schist Village Experience
Duration
4 Days
Departure Day
Daily
Group Size
Private Tour
Tour Type
Destination Trip
Trip Grading
Easy
Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Hotel Category
4-Star Hotel
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SKU: IJFSPC-ALLCY-223
Tags: 4-Days, Destination Trip, Portugal, Private Journey
Discover the path and rhythm of Porto and the Douro river. Plunge into a magical world of Serra da Lousã and discover the Schist villages. Let yourself be touched by the hands and the soul of those that have lifted stone by stone these amazing villages.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Enjoy Porto
Take a trip to the cradle and true heart of Porto, its Historic Centre. During this journey, the history professional will introduce you to the city and help you understand other things and places that you will later discover for yourself.
In the mid-afternoon, relax on a boat in the golden Douro River. By Porto by one side, Gaia on the other, and the horizon ahead, listen to the seagulls’ cries while relishing on a glass of wine, letting the last sunbeams warm your heart and soul.
In the mid-afternoon, relax on a boat in the golden Douro River. By Porto by one side, Gaia on the other, and the horizon ahead, listen to the seagulls’ cries while relishing on a glass of wine, letting the last sunbeams warm your heart and soul.
DAY 2
Discover the charm of the enchanting villages
You will be taken to discover Lousã, a place that holds thousands of memories from the past that has at their doorstep the authentic and mysterious, but still hidden gems that are the Schist villages. Together with the guide, make a walk until the village of Talasnal.
In the afternoon, we invite you to discover Cerdeira. While walking on the village, discover the traditional ways of other time and be consumed by the opportunity to find out what is more endogenous in these regions.
It is suggested ending your day in the village Alto de Trevim and enjoying the astonishing view from 1.200m in a giant wooden swing.
In the afternoon, we invite you to discover Cerdeira. While walking on the village, discover the traditional ways of other time and be consumed by the opportunity to find out what is more endogenous in these regions.
It is suggested ending your day in the village Alto de Trevim and enjoying the astonishing view from 1.200m in a giant wooden swing.
DAY 3
Discover an Ecological Reserve
In the morning, you are invited to return to the origins and to discover a park that is the largest sample of wildlife in Portugal with a National Ecological Reserve. Along the walk, you will find various species of fauna and flora. You can take a rest in the shade of chestnut trees, oaks, arbutus and other species of flora in the forest.
End your exploration of the schist villages with a visit to another village where you can participate in the local activities whose objectives is to recover the local traditions.
DAY 4
Departure
Check out of the hotel. Enjoy your free time and return to the Airport, or stay longer in Portugal!
Hotel Description
Hotel Cristal
4/5
- Porto
- Standard Room
- Day 1
Hotel Palácio da Lousã
4/5
- Lousã
- Standard Room
- Day 2 and 3
What´s included
- 3 nights at 4 star hotel accommodation
- Guided tour in Porto and Schist village with a local guide with profound knowledge of history, culture, tradition and heritage
- Tasting during the walking tour in Porto
- Boat trip of 50 minutes in Porto
- Entrance in the ecological reserve
- Insurance according to prevailing legislation
- Meals as indicated
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
All displayed tour maps are originated from Google Maps and are only indicative. They are not representative of the exact travel routes of the itinerary.
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Schist Village Experience