to do in Portugal and Spain
If you are a huge fan of historical villages, little in size but full of histories to be told, this private tour was made for you!
Discover the mountain village, Folgosinho, which is at about 933 meters of altitude. Return to the past and relive the Roman times in Linhares da Beira.
Book now this private tour!
Discover the village of Folgosinho, the birthplace of Viriato, and be surprised by its beauty.
Visit Linhares da Beira, famous for its Roman features and very well known in the world of paragliding.
Explore the historical centres of these lovely villages and let yourself be captivated for its rich culture and varied gastronomy.
Please select the exact number of participants, including children, babies, and seniors.
LANGUAGES
Portuguese, English, Spanish or French.
DURATION
9 Hours
PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCAL
At your accommodation in the centre of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Note: If you are staying in another location, please contact us before making the booking.
SCHEDULE
Daily: at 09h AM
Take maximum advantage of some of the most beautiful Portuguese small villages on this private tour. Enjoy the journey with your friends and family and feel free to ask all your questions and doubts: you have a private guide entirely at your disposal!
In this private tour, you will visit two lovely villages: Folgosinho and Linhares da Beira, in the Guarda district. You will definitely fall in love! Enjoy the minivan trip and, as you get closer to the countryside, observe the endless valleys, the traditional stone houses and the fascinating variety of animal life.
You have just arrived at Folgosinho, a small mountain village, also recognized by locals as the birthplace of Viriato, the Portuguese hero in the fight against the Romans.
Our guide will start the tour with some historical facts of this rural village. Let yourself be surprised by the richness of its historical heritage! There numerous testimonies of the passage through these lands of barbarian tribes, Romans, and Arabs.
At the village of Folgosinho, additionally to the local culture and the rich and varied gastronomy, the Castle attracts a great attention to this distinctive village, full of fountains and streets decorated by popular quatrains written on the tiles. Surprisingly beautiful!
It's now time to say goodbye to Folgosinho and to go in the direction of Linhares da Beira.
Scroll the narrows streets with stone houses in Linhares da Beira village. A medieval city of Roman origin, that dates from the 12th-century. Linhares is often called as an “outdoor museum” for the beauty of its narrow streets and its historic traits.
Explore its historical centre to breathe the tranquillity of this village. Observe the medieval Castle, the Roman roads and the stone houses. Impressive, don’t you think?
Your private tour ends with a drop off in your accommodation.
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 72 hours prior to the activity date.
Cancellations less than 72 hours or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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