Tras-os-Montes Tour
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.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by car or minibus
Spanish and Portuguese–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Entrance tickets
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Ideias Essenciais Tours E Eventos
Corporate name: Júlio Miguel Unipessoal Lda
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
