Medieval Journey to the Historical Villages

We’ve selected the best offers of this territory with great heritage relevance, a glorious past, unforgettable vast landscapes, simple folks with big hearts and unique flavors. From the border region known as “Raia” to Beira Baixa, passing across the High Alentejo and through the pine woods, there are more than 5000 square kilometers of fascinating places to discover. This tour includes visits to the Historical Villages of Monsanto and Idanha-a-Nova, the “Jewish Quarter” of Medellin and the Historical Center of Penamacor, where you can enjoy a cheese tasting and milking sheep. Day 1 Arrival at the accommodation. Day 2 Breakfast at the accommodation. Morning: Visit the Historical Village of Idanha-a-Nova, the ancient Roman “Civitas” and Visigoth capital; walking with tales through the “Jewish Quarter” of Medellin. Lunch in a restaurant with delicious regional gastronomy. Afternoon: Visit the Historical Village of Monsanto, a millenary unique bastion where Men merge with the Granite; Hiking the “Boulders Trail” through paths made of stone and emotion. Accommodation. Day 3 Breakfast at the accommodation. Morning: Visit the Historical Center of Penamacor, a small town where the military past was magnificent during struggles for the restoration of the national independence; cheese tasting with rural experience: milking sheep.