Monsanto and Historical Villages “The DRAGONSTONE”

Ancestral Treasures: Monsanto, Idanha-a-Velha and Penha Garcia
Historic Villages

Explore Monsanto, the most Portuguese village in Portugal and, more recently, the setting for the first prequel to the Game of Thrones series – “The House of the Dragon”.

Embark on a unique journey that reveals history and natural beauty. Discover ancient secrets in Idanha-a-Velha, be enchanted by the authenticity of Monsanto and immerse yourself in the untouched nature of Penha Garcia.

Come be part of this adventure full of discoveries and unforgettable experiences!
Explore Monsanto, the most Portuguese village in Portugal and, more recently, the setting for the first prequel to the Game of Thrones series – “The House of the Dragon”.

Embark on a unique journey that reveals history and natural beauty. Discover ancient secrets in Idanha-a-Velha, be enchanted by the authenticity of Monsanto and immerse yourself in the untouched nature of Penha Garcia.

Come be part of this adventure full of discoveries and unforgettable experiences!

Founded in the Roman period, Idanha-a-Velha presents itself as an “open-air museum”, which occupies an unavoidable place in the context of the country’s archaeological sites.
This remarkable architectural and archaeological complex is classified as a National Monument and is part of the network of Historic Villages in Portugal.

We will go through its wall, walk over a Roman bridge and discover its unavoidable role in the defense of Portuguese territory.

Monsanto is the most amazing village in Portugal. The village’s stone houses are built into the side of a rocky mountain. Following a trail, you reach the top of the mountain where the different Castelo de Monsanto is located.

More recently, Monsanto played host to the prequel House of the Dragon, starring in “The Dragon Stone”

We will walk through this magnificent village admiring its landscape and construction until we reach the Castle. Arriving at the Castle, the filming locations will be duly visited.

Pedestrian walk – approx. 3km

Its origins are lost in time.
The Templar Castle, at the top of a hill, offers the ideal view over the deep cut of the Ponsul valley, where this geo-monument preserves countless traces of what life was like in this place 480 million years ago, when these quartzite ridges were a immense sea.
Times when the region was close to the South Pole and trilobites and their predators reigned, in an impressive world of aquatic biodiversity. Today it is the “cradle” of Geopark Naturtejo, the 1st Portuguese one, of the UNESCO World Geoparks Network.

Its charming river beach will not be left out, where, in the summer months, you can take the opportunity to cool off.

An absolutely unmissable tour that we will cover for about 1.5 km

On hot afternoons in Beira Baixa, you can enjoy the river beach of Penha Garcia.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Transfer from Lisbon
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  Duration: 12 hours
  Tour Monsanto / Idanha a Velha: In this option we will not visit Penha Garcia in order not to lengthen the tour too much.
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• Monsanto Village Half Day
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  Duration: 4 hours
  Monsanto Guided Tour: Possible pick up in Castelo Branco / Medelim / Monsanto / Penha Garcia /
  Guided Visit to Monsanto (approx. 3hours)
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• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
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