Visite des villages de schistes et des châteaux médiévaux
Description
Découvrez l'histoire et le patrimoine de la région lors d'une excursion d'une journée au départ de Coimbra, visitez quelques-uns des plus beaux villages Schist de la région et deux des châteaux les plus importants de la région. Découvrez l'histoire et le patrimoine de la région de Coimbra en visitant les meilleurs endroits inconnus, véritables trésors situés autour de la ville. Cette visite privée vous emmènera explorer les Villages, vous perdre entre nature et schiste et en apprendre davantage sur les détails qui vous permettent d'imaginer ce qu'était la vie des habitants dans le passé. Découvrez les us et coutumes qui persistent au fil du temps et perdez-vous dans la beauté de ces superbes Villages. Entre les deux, vous en apprendrez plus sur l'histoire du Portugal des civilisations passées en visitant deux des plus importants châteaux médiévaux de Coimbra, instruments militaires qui subsistent encore après des siècles. Commencez votre visite depuis la ville, je vous contacterai au préalable afin que nous puissions choisir un endroit à récupérer. Si vous avez regarder des animaux sauvages peuvent dire bonjour!
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Itinéraire
Notre première étape sera dans ce château énigmatique, qui de par sa situation, ne laisse personne indifférent. Nous visiterons le château, en apprendrons davantage sur son importance au fil des siècles et écouterons quelques légendes qui persistent encore dans l'imaginaire populaire aujourd'hui.
Ces villages offrent une expérience authentique et enchanteresse, avec des paysages époustouflants, des sentiers de randonnée, et un riche patrimoine culturel, ils sont uniques dans le pays et l'un des plus grands legs de la zone centrale. Le premier village que nous visiterons est Candal, un des villages les plus emblématiques et pittoresques.
Nous ferons trois autres arrêts dans certains de ces villages incroyables.Nous en découvrirons certaines plus touristiques que d'autres et retrouverons une identité culturelle différente dans chacune d'elles.
Notre dernière étape sera au château de Penela, un château centenaire qui fait partie du réseau de châteaux et de murs du Mondego, un groupe qui avait autrefois une importance stratégique fondamentale pour la subsistance de la ville de Coimbra. Nous découvrirons un peu son histoire et ferons connaissance avec cet incroyable patrimoine patrimonial.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Je vous contacterai avec plus de détails après la réservation.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- La partie Reste de la visite sera en transportation
Avis(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.
