Shale Villages Tour

Wander through the dense mountain province of Beira Baixa, where charming villages are tucked into forested valleys and tumbling rivers weave through enormous rock formations.

Rates

People: 150€
Ages 5 & Older

Duration

3 Hours

About

On this private day tour, walk along the region’s excellent trails, wandering past cork, carob, and olive trees. Your excursion begins when your guide picks you up at your hotel in Lisbon and whisks you away to the Portuguese countryside. As you drive, listen to an informative overview of the region’s history, learning how these peaceful villages were once protectors of the country, serving as an outer rim of security with their stone-built façades. Visit a handful of these villages, perched high among rolling hilltops, offering panoramic views that made it nearly impossible for would-be invaders to approach undetected. Follow hiking trails meandering through the nearby forests, passing by tumbling rivers and glacial valleys. Along your journey moves through peaceful groves of cork, carob and olive trees as your guide tells you stories and legends about the region. As the day comes to an end, it’s time to return to Lisbon.

Tour highlights

• Lunch, food, and drinks are included
• Entrance/Public transport fees not included
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
• You must be able to walk on unpaved and uneven terrain
• Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
• Individual guide for every 8 persons

Languages English, Portuguese

What is included:

• Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation
• Meal costs (Lunch & Drinks)
• Insurance

-No mixing of groups for unique & exclusive experience