Unique and exciting off-road routes
Well suited for families and groups
Picnics in nature
Portugal is a country in south-western Europe. It lies next to Spain along the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, with a number of islands in the Atlantic Ocean such as The Azores and The Islands of Madeira (the Autonomous Portuguese Region), which also belong to Portugal.
The origin of the name Portugal comes from a settlement named Cale. In the days of the Romans there was a port there (Latin – Portus) which they called Portucale. This in time became Portugal.
In the past Portugal was a maritime power and a pioneer in the European age of discovery, ruling over considerable parts of Africa and South America and dominating trade between Europe and the Far East and India. Portuguese, the language of Portugal, is spoken also in the former colonies such as Brazil in South America, Angola in Africa and Macau in the Far East.
A trip in Portugal Will introduce us to this fascinating western part of Iberia, through history, culture, sights, tastes, and smells, which are so unique to this part of the world.
Day 1 - Lisbon
After landing in Portugal’s capital, we will meet for a short introduction and briefing.
Depending on time of arrival, we will have a short tour of the city before arriving in the hotel for dinner and some rest, before the start of our tour.
Day 2 - Tomar - The Synagogue - Santo Cristo Church - Serra da Estrela
Today will start with a visit to the ancient synagogue in the town of Tomar, as well as the church of Santo Cristo, built by the Templars and is renowned as a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the most beautiful and important monuments in Portugal.
Vast agricultural fields scattered wtith oak and eucalyptus trees will provide the scenery while driving along the area’s rivers. If time permits, we will continue with our vehicles to Belmonte, a small town where a small Jewish community was discovered to be living in secretly for over 500 years. We’ll visit the synagogue and deepen our knowledge of the fascinating religious history of the region.
In the evening we will arrive at our hotel in Serra da Estrela – The Star mountain range.
Day 3 - Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Today we will travel in one of Portugal´s most beautiful regions – the famous Serra da Estrela (The Star Mountain Range), characterized by tall granite mountains, gorgeous valleys, river gorges and green pine trees. Along the river Zêzere, we´ll get to see the shepards´ houses up close, and visit the “Inferno” waterfall. Continuing off-road, we will reach Torre Mountain (1993m), the highest peak in mainland Portugal. On our way we’ll visit the carved statue of the park’s shepards’ Patron Saint.
In the evening we will arrive back in our hotel in Serra da Estrela.
Day 4 - Sandomil - River Alva - Kayaks - Fado Concert
We’ll make our way over the winding roads down from the park, through small villages. A short off-road route will take us to the Mondego River for kayaking activity (suitable for everyone). After finishing up we will head towards Coímbra, famous for its ancient university, founded in 1290. Our evening will be enjoyed listening to a Fado concert, and appriciating the local folklore.
Tonight we will be staying in the region of Coímbra.
We’ll make our way over the winding roads down from the park, through small villages. A short off-road route will take us to the Mondego River for kayaking activity (suitable for everyone). After finishing up we will head towards Coímbra, famous for its ancient university, founded in 1290. Our evening will be enjoyed listening to a Fado concert, and appriciating the local folklore.
Tonight we will be staying in the region of Coímbra.
Day 5 - Buçaco Forest - Porto
Our first stop of the day will be the famous Buçaco Forest, planted by Carmelite monks, for a short hike. Afterwards we will head northwards in the direction of Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, where we will take a walking tour of the city, visiting its emblematic areas – La Baixa, the wineries on the Duero river banks, the cathedral, the famous São Bento station, Clerigos Tower, and the city center.
In the evening we will arrive at our hotel in Porto.
Day 6 - Serra da Lousã - Pedra Ferida Waterfall - Óbidos
We’ll kick our day off with an off-road drive to the Lousã mountain range, amongst typical villages and giant wind turbines.
Our route will take us to the Pedra Ferida – The Wounded Stone Waterfall, where we’ll go on a short hike. Afterwards we will continue n our way towards Óbidos, a small picturesque village from the middle ages.
Our hotel will be located near the town of Óbidos.
Day 7 - Cabo da Roca - Sintra
After breakfast we’ll drive towards Sintra, a mountainside town historically used by royalty as a popular holidat destination. We will visit Quinta da Regaleira (UNESCO world heritage site), and stroll through the packed alleyways.
Along the Atlantic coast, we will continue our drive towards Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe which was considered in the past to quite literally be the end of the world. After hearing the history of the famous explorers and enjoying the impressive views over the ocean, we will start heading back towards Lisbon.
If time permits we will stop at Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries.
Day 8 - Lisbon - Airport
Our last day of the tour will be dedicated to a tour of the Portuguese capital, visiting the emblematic sites before heading out to the airport.
Free time will be given according to time of flight.
Price:
Number of participants | Price per person |
4 | ___ |
6 | ___ |
8 | ___ |
10 | ___ |
12 | ___ |
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Tour confirmed with minimum of 4 participants
- We guarantee for groups no larger than 12 participants, unless asked for by the client
- Tour dates can be changed after confirmation that said dates are in fact available
- Existing groups can be joined and thus lowering price per person – Contact us for details regarding confirmed tour
- Private tour can be contracted with an additional fee
- All participants must acquire the appropriate medical and luggage insurance coverage
Price Includes:
- 7 nights half board accommodation at Pyrenees hotels, per person in double room
- Jeep rental (Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero or similar), at 4 participants per vehicle
- Professional English speaking guide
- Fuel and road tolls for all the days of the trip
- Guide vehicle with necessary first aid and rescue kits
- Communication equipment (walkie-talkie radios)
- Picnic and coffee kit
- Mineral water in vehicles
- Kayaking
- Entries according to itinerary
- Transport according to necessary
Price does not include
- Flights
- Travel and luggage insurance
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (picnic lunches can be included at 7€ per person per day. Restaurant lunches should cost between 8€ -12€)
- Entries and activities beyond the aforementioned
A trip in Portugal Will introduce us to this fascinating western part of Iberia, through history, culture, sights, tastes, and smells, which are so unique to this part of the world.
Day 1 - Lisbon
Today will start with a visit to the ancient synagogue in the town of Tomar, as well as the church of Santo Cristo, built by the Templars and is renowned as a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the most beautiful and important monuments in Portugal.
Vast agricultural fields scattered wtith oak and eucalyptus trees will provide the scenery while driving along the area’s rivers. If time permits, we will continue with our vehicles to Belmonte, a small town where a small Jewish community was discovered to be living in secretly for over 500 years. We’ll visit the synagogue and deepen our knowledge of the fascinating religious history of the region.
In the evening we will arrive at our hotel in Serra da Estrela – The Star mountain range.
Day 3 - Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Today we will travel in one of Portugal´s most beautiful regions – the famous Serra da Estrela (The Star Mountain Range), characterized by tall granite mountains, gorgeous valleys, river gorges and green pine trees. Along the river Zêzere, we´ll get to see the shepards´ houses up close, and visit the “Inferno” waterfall. Continuing off-road, we will reach Torre Mountain (1993m), the highest peak in mainland Portugal. On our way we’ll visit the carved statue of the park’s shepards’ Patron Saint.
In the evening we will arrive back in our hotel in Serra da Estrela.
Day 4 - Sandomil - River Alva - Kayaks - Fado Concert
We’ll make our way over the winding roads down from the park, through small villages. A short off-road route will take us to the Mondego River for kayaking activity (suitable for everyone). After finishing up we will head towards Coímbra, famous for its ancient university, founded in 1290. Our evening will be enjoyed listening to a Fado concert, and appriciating the local folklore.
Tonight we will be staying in the region of Coímbra.
We’ll make our way over the winding roads down from the park, through small villages. A short off-road route will take us to the Mondego River for kayaking activity (suitable for everyone). After finishing up we will head towards Coímbra, famous for its ancient university, founded in 1290. Our evening will be enjoyed listening to a Fado concert, and appriciating the local folklore.
Tonight we will be staying in the region of Coímbra.
Day 5 - Buçaco Forest - Porto
Our first stop of the day will be the famous Buçaco Forest, planted by Carmelite monks, for a short hike. Afterwards we will head northwards in the direction of Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, where we will take a walking tour of the city, visiting its emblematic areas – La Baixa, the wineries on the Duero river banks, the cathedral, the famous São Bento station, Clerigos Tower, and the city center.
In the evening we will arrive at our hotel in Porto.
Day 6 - Serra da Lousã - Pedra Ferida Waterfall - Óbidos
We’ll kick our day off with an off-road drive to the Lousã mountain range, amongst typical villages and giant wind turbines.
Our route will take us to the Pedra Ferida – The Wounded Stone Waterfall, where we’ll go on a short hike. Afterwards we will continue n our way towards Óbidos, a small picturesque village from the middle ages.
Our hotel will be located near the town of Óbidos.
Day 7 - Cabo da Roca - Sintra
After breakfast we’ll drive towards Sintra, a mountainside town historically used by royalty as a popular holidat destination. We will visit Quinta da Regaleira (UNESCO world heritage site), and stroll through the packed alleyways.
Along the Atlantic coast, we will continue our drive towards Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe which was considered in the past to quite literally be the end of the world. After hearing the history of the famous explorers and enjoying the impressive views over the ocean, we will start heading back towards Lisbon.
If time permits we will stop at Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries.
Day 8 - Lisbon - Airport
Our last day of the tour will be dedicated to a tour of the Portuguese capital, visiting the emblematic sites before heading out to the airport.
Free time will be given according to time of flight.
Price:
Number of participants | Price per person |
4 | ___ |
6 | ___ |
8 | ___ |
10 | ___ |
12 | ___ |
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Tour confirmed with minimum of 4 participants
- We guarantee for groups no larger than 12 participants, unless asked for by the client
- Tour dates can be changed after confirmation that said dates are in fact available
- Existing groups can be joined and thus lowering price per person – Contact us for details regarding confirmed tour
- Private tour can be contracted with an additional fee
- All participants must acquire the appropriate medical and luggage insurance coverage
Price Includes:
- 7 nights half board accommodation at Pyrenees hotels, per person in double room
- Jeep rental (Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero or similar), at 4 participants per vehicle
- Professional English speaking guide
- Fuel and road tolls for all the days of the trip
- Guide vehicle with necessary first aid and rescue kits
- Communication equipment (walkie-talkie radios)
- Picnic and coffee kit
- Mineral water in vehicles
- Kayaking
- Entries according to itinerary
- Transport according to necessary
Price does not include
- Flights
- Travel and luggage insurance
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (picnic lunches can be included at 7€ per person per day. Restaurant lunches should cost between 8€ -12€)
- Entries and activities beyond the aforementioned
Price:
Number of participants | Price per person |
4 | ___ |
6 | ___ |
8 | ___ |
10 | ___ |
12 | ___ |
Price Includes:
- 7 nights half board accommodation at Pyrenees hotels, per person in double room
- Jeep rental (Nissan Patrol, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero or similar), at 4 participants per vehicle
- Professional English speaking guide
- Fuel and road tolls for all the days of the trip
- Guide vehicle with necessary first aid and rescue kits
- Communication equipment (walkie-talkie radios)
- Picnic and coffee kit
- Mineral water in vehicles
- Kayaking
- Entries according to itinerary
- Transport according to necessary
Price does not include
- Flights
- Travel and luggage insurance
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (picnic lunches can be included at 7€ per person per day. Restaurant lunches should cost between 8€ -12€)
- Entries and activities beyond the aforementioned
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
- Tour confirmed with minimum of 4 participants
- We guarantee for groups no larger than 12 participants, unless asked for by the client
- Tour dates can be changed after confirmation that said dates are in fact available
- Existing groups can be joined and thus lowering price per person – Contact us for details regarding confirmed tour
- Private tour can be contracted with an additional fee
- All participants must acquire the appropriate medical and luggage insurance coverage
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