Schist Villages of Lousã from Coimbra with Tea and Guide
by Aventuras Forte's Turismo de Natureza
Choose from 2 available options
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This 3- to 4-hour day trip starts with pickup from accommodations in Coimbra or Lousã. The tour visits schist villages in the Serra da Lousã region, known for their medieval stone architecture built for farming and pastoral use. There are two program options. Program 1 includes visits to Lousã Castle and the schist villages of Candal and Cerdeira. Program 2 features the schist villages of Stye, Talasnal, Young Couple, and Witchyard. Throughout the tour, qualified technical guides provide explanations about the local environment and history. Transportation is included, as well as tea and coffee during the visit. Participants receive photos from the tour and personal accident and liability insurance. The tour involves walking through village paths and surrounding landscapes and is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coimbra
The tour includes visits to different shale villages depending on the chosen program. Program 1 covers Lousã Castle, Candal Shale Village, and Cerdeira Shale Village. Program 2 visits the Shale Village of Stye, Talasnal Shale Village, Young Couple Shale Village, and Witchyard.
Lousa
Lousã is one possible starting point where the tour picks up guests from their accommodation.
Village Visits
The tour proceeds to visit the shale villages listed in the selected program, exploring their medieval architecture and surrounding landscape.
Aldeias do Xisto
The tour explores the Aldeias do Xisto (Schist Villages) described in the programs, highlighting their stone structures and rural setting.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Schist Villages of Lousã from Coimbra with Tea and Guide
by Aventuras Forte's Turismo de Natureza
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$173.68Overview
This 3- to 4-hour day trip starts with pickup from accommodations in Coimbra or Lousã. The tour visits schist villages in the Serra da Lousã region, known for their medieval stone architecture built for farming and pastoral use. There are two program options. Program 1 includes visits to Lousã Castle and the schist villages of Candal and Cerdeira. Program 2 features the schist villages of Stye, Talasnal, Young Couple, and Witchyard. Throughout the tour, qualified technical guides provide explanations about the local environment and history. Transportation is included, as well as tea and coffee during the visit. Participants receive photos from the tour and personal accident and liability insurance. The tour involves walking through village paths and surrounding landscapes and is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coimbra
The tour includes visits to different shale villages depending on the chosen program. Program 1 covers Lousã Castle, Candal Shale Village, and Cerdeira Shale Village. Program 2 visits the Shale Village of Stye, Talasnal Shale Village, Young Couple Shale Village, and Witchyard.
Lousa
Lousã is one possible starting point where the tour picks up guests from their accommodation.
Village Visits
The tour proceeds to visit the shale villages listed in the selected program, exploring their medieval architecture and surrounding landscape.
Aldeias do Xisto
The tour explores the Aldeias do Xisto (Schist Villages) described in the programs, highlighting their stone structures and rural setting.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.