Why choose this Covilha tour ?
Explore Belmonte through its streets and discover all its exposed heritage. In the middle of Cova da Ribeira and with a privileged view over the eastern slope of Serra da Estrela, you will find Belmonte. Land that saw the birth of Pedro Álvares Cabral, cradle of good people, but also of endless landscapes and centuries of history.
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What makes Private Tour 3 Villages 1 day Belmonte Sortelha and Sabugal. a unique experience ?
Explore Belmonte through its streets and discover all its exposed heritage. In the heart of Cova da Ribeira and with a privileged view over the eastern slope of Serra da Estrela, you will find Belmonte. Land that saw the birth of Pedro Álvares Cabral, cradle of good people, but also of endless landscapes and centuries of history.
Belmonte;
* Meeting of the guide/driver at the Hotel at 09:00 am;
* Visit to the Tower of Centum Cellas, one of the most enigmatic Roman monuments in the country;
* Then we head to the village of Belmonte;
* Passage through the old steps of the Municipality and Pelourinho;
* Visit to Belmonte Castle, which was a military fortress and official residence of the Cabral family;
* Continuation of the visit to the historic area, now to discover the secrets of the oldest
Jewish community in Portugal, with a visit to the old Jewish Quarter of Belmonte;
* Lunch to be defined by customers;
luck;
* Unique village in the national historical panorama, very well preserved village that portrays Portugal
rural and deep;
* Passage through the Medieval Castle, Pelourinho, Sidewalk and Medieval Wall, Paços da Via Sacra,
Anthropomorphic Graves and Church of NS das Neves;
* Return to the accommodation;
In the center of Portugal, in the district of Guarda, is what is nicknamed Castelo das Cinco Quinas.
It was in the reign of D. Dinis that the castle of Sabugal became part of Portuguese territory, after several disputes with the kingdom of León and its passage was marked through the Treaty of Alcanices (or Alcanizes), on September 12, 1297 .
In place of the castle, there had already been a fortification from Roman times, and the Arabs also passed through here… and later the site was won by D. Afonso Henriques and then lost to the King of León. many owners. A well-known phrase is: “They are roses, sir, they are roses…” And the origin of this story could be Sabugal. Legend has it that it was right here, in the castle square, that the Miracle of the Roses took place… some say it was in Coimbra… And there is a panel of tiles, outside, recalling the scene in which Queen Isabel of Aragon, wife of D. Dinis, will have turned bread into roses.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour 3 Villages 1 day Belmonte Sortelha and Sabugal.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Euro Tours Covilhã.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
