In this tour of Trás-os-Montes from Vila Pouca de Aguiar, we'll discover several charming Portuguese towns such as Chaves, Boticas, Montalegre and Valpaços.
Description
When you make your reservation, you can choose one of the following options. In both cases, pickup at 9 am at your hotel in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, transportation, a Spanish and Portuguese-speaking guide and transfer back to your hotel at 5 pm are included:
Chaves, Boticas & Montalegre Tour
First, we'll head to Alto Tâmega, one of the areas that make up the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes.
The first stop will be in Chaves, where we'll admire its imposing medieval fortress, a witness of fierce wars and confrontations. We'll pass the elegant Roman bridge of Trajano and the thermal baths of Chaves.
Then, we'll go to Boticas, where you're sure to fall in love with its elegant stone houses. Here we'll visit its Rural Museum and learn about its agricultural past by observing the traditional tools and ancient objects that are preserved on display. Then we'll give you an hour of free time so that you can have lunch.
The last stop will be in Montalegre, where we'll find the impressive 12th-century castle located on top of a hill. Then we'll visit the Ecomuseum of Montalegre to learn about the history and heritage of this beautiful town.
Chaves, Valpaços & Vila Pouca de Aguiar Tour
If you choose this option, from Vila Pouca de Aguiar we'll leave first towards Chaves. After visiting this beautiful Portuguese town, we'll go to Valpaços to learn all about its wine tradition. In this last town, you'll also be able to have lunch.
We'll conclude this tour by returning to Vila Pouca de Aguiar, where we'll explore its main attractions.
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