Schist landsbyer og middelalderlige slotte tur
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Oplev regionens historie og arv på en dagstur fra Coimbra, besøg nogle af de smukkeste Schist landsbyer i regionen og to af de vigtigste slotte i regionen. Lær om Coimbra regionens historie og arv ved at besøge de bedste ukendte steder, sande skatte placeret rundt om i byen. Denne private tur vil tage dig til at udforske landsbyerne, gå tabt mellem natur og schist og lære om de detaljer, der giver dig mulighed for at forestille dig, hvordan livet var for beboerne i fortiden. Oplev de vaner og vaner, der vedvarer over tid, og tab dig i skønheden i disse fantastiske landsbyer. I mellemtiden vil du også lære mere om Portugals historie tidligere civilisationer, da vi besøger to af de vigtigste middelalderlige slotte i Coimbra, militære instrumenter, der stadig forbliver efter århundreder. Start din tur fra byen, vil jeg kontakte dig på forhånd, så vi kan vælge et sted at indsamle. Hvis du har kigget nogle vilde dyr kan sige hej!
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Vores første stop vil være på dette gådefulde slot, som på grund af sin beliggenhed, efterlader ingen ligeglade. Vi besøger slottet, lærer om dets betydning gennem århundrederne og lytter til nogle legender, der stadig består i den populære fantasi i dag.
Disse landsbyer tilbyder en autentisk og fortryllende oplevelse, med fantastiske landskaber, vandrestier og en rig kulturarv, de er unikke i landet og en af de største arv i det centrale område. Den første landsby, vi besøger, er Candal, en af de mest ikoniske og maleriske landsbyer.
Vi vil gøre tre stop i nogle af disse fantastiske landsbyer.Vi vil opdage nogle, der er mere turistisk end andre og finde en anden kulturel identitet i hver af dem.
Vores sidste stop vil være på Penela slot, et hundrede år gammelt slot, der er en del af netværket af slotte og mure i Mondego, en gruppe, der engang havde en grundlæggende strategisk betydning for overlevelse af byen Coimbra. Vi vil opdage lidt om dens historie og lære at kende denne utrolige arv.
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- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Resten del af turen vil være i transportering
Anmeldelser(35)
We had a magical experience visiting the castle & the four schist villages. It was fascinating learning about Portuguese history from Monica who is extremely knowledgeable. She pointed out key differences among the four villages, shared traditional pastries, & recommended a restaurant with an amazing view & the best food we had our whole trip. From start to finish we had a delightful, personalized experience that we will always cherish. On top of all this she took photos of our day that she later shared with us. Thank you!
Monica is a nice and relaxing woman who guided us trough the nice places. She told about the history of these places, we went for a short 'swim', and she answered all our questions! Thank you for the interesting and nice tour! Maybe we'll meet again 👋👏
What a fantastic day in the Lousa mountain range with Mónica, visiting 4 very different schist villages. Mónica was an excellent guide, speaking great English with a clear passion for these ancient abodes. Her knowledge of the history and idiosyncrasies of the villages was outstanding. We never felt rushed, and finished the afternoon sharing a delicious platter of local cheese and charcuterie. Boar and deer to be seen on the way back to Coimbra if you take the afternoon tour. This tour was supposed to include one of the nearby castles but it was closed for some reason. Be prepared for steep, mysterious winding lanes and uneven steps. Monica took plenty of photos for us (knowing all the best vistas!) and we have booked another tour with her.
Very thoughtful and prepared guide. We appreciated the small group tour and our guide’s personal knowledge of the villages and the people living there.
What an awesome tour we had today. Monica picked us up at the city center, just 2 minutes from our Airbnb. She was so friendly and accommodating. The weather was rainy, but we still decided to go. It was so worth it. It gave the entire existence a mythical, magical, almost fairy garden feel. Monica took us to 4 villages in the Schist Villages…we also went to see one castle. Monica was so knowledgeable about the area we went to. Her enthusiasm for the culture was so evident. At the last village, we ate at the restaurant because she said it was the best goat stew in Coimbra; she wasn’t kidding. It was delicious. We also had a sampler of various cheeses and meats. The entire experience was absolutely amazing and so worth it. Highly recommend this adventure!
12 Nov 2025, a rainy day that Mónica has turned into an unforgettable experience. All shale villages have a peculiar beauty and autumn with its colors contrasting with shale stones transports us to a unique and magical place. We adored the little tourist villages and that therefore retain their true essence. Mónica’s vast historical knowledge combined with the feelings of those who have real pleasure in what she does, convey us her true passion for nature and animals. It involved us in the distant and present times of the families who still live there. Treat the villages for yourself and the kindness with which treats the community that lives there make it part of the place. I found Mónica's idea to organize private visits brilliant. I went with my husband, we were just us and the visit became even more special in our time. Answered all our questions and still took us photos 😊 The sympathy, kindness, attention, the easy and genuine smile were the cherry on top of the cake. † We will be back in the spring with Monica to whom we wish much success in the profession she chose. Continue to be the beautiful person you are.
Monica was a knowledgeable and helpful guide, and the tour was interesting given the history of the villages. It was a great learning experience and fun. We highly recommend Monica and the tour.
Mónica is a fantastic guide with a huge amount of knowledge of the schist villages. She is incredibly generous with her time and helped my elderly mom feel comfortable as well, making sure that she had a shaded place to rest while my wife and I explored. Her explanations of the origins of the villages as well as her close relationships allow her to bring a lucky few people to truly see the beauty of the area and the people that live there. This is a great change of pace from the bustle of Coimbra and I can’t give a higher recommendation.
The Schist Villages tour was really great and a nice change of pace from the other experiences we have had in Coimbra, Lisbon, Nazare, etc. Our guide, Monica, was the absolute best and was very knowledgeable about each of the villages that we visited. We walked through four villages and in each one Monica was pointing out interesting things and talking with local residents that she is friends with. As a part of our group, we were traveling with an older family member and Monica was very attentive to their needs and comfort with the walking paths. Highly recommend this tour if you are looking for something a little different and want to experience a different part of Portuguese culture that is more relaxing than the usual tourist attractions.
Mónica is a wonderful tour guide. There was four of us in the group and she did a great job keeping us all engaged. She shared relevant stories growing up in nearby area and is very passionate about sharing the rich history of Coimbra. I highly recommend Mónica.
