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The Empire of Waters
Itinerary: Chaves l Monterrei l Verín l Montalegre l Vila Pouca de Aguiar l Vidago l Boticas
Over six days, immerse yourself in the landscapes of northern Portugal and neighboring Galicia, exploring ancestral traditions, historical heritage, and relaxing experiences in the iconic thermal baths of Chaves. Among castles, museums, villages, and thermal parks, each moment reveals the profound connection between water and the identity of this region. An itinerary designed to revitalize body and mind, while traversing centuries of history and discovering the transformative power of water.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Chaves Hot Springs
Morning: Journey from the starting points. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Wellness and Tranquility Program at the Chaves Thermal Baths.
The package includes: Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* .
Day 2: Chaves | Chaves Thermal Baths
Morning: Visit to Chaves, including Chaves Castle , a testament to the region's strategic importance, the Flaviense Museum, and the Roman Bridge of Chaves , a symbol of Roman heritage. Also visit the Nadir Afonso Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of the Roman Baths of Chaves , which preserves thermal history. Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon: Aqua Salutem Circuit , at Termas de Chaves.
The package includes: Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* .
Day 3: Monterrey | Verín | Chaves Hot Springs
Morning: Departure for Spain with an exterior visit to Monterrei Castle , a Galician fortification. Continue to Verín , with a visit to the historic center and the Cabreiroá Fountain , a heritage site of the local thermal tradition. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Wellness and Tranquility Program at the Chaves Thermal Baths.
The package includes: Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* .
Day 4: Montalegre | Chaves Thermal Baths
Morning: Visit to Montalegre, including the Castle , with its medieval architecture, and the Barroso Ecomuseum - Padre Fontes Space , where local traditions, knowledge and ways of life are preserved. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Aqua Salutem Circuit , at Termas de Chaves.
The package includes: Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* .
Day 5: Vila Pouca de Aguiar | Vidago | Termas de Chaves
Morning: In Vila Pouca de Aguiar, visit the Pedras Salgadas Thermal Park . In Vidago , visit the gardens of the Vidago Palace Hotel . Both of these spaces have a connection to water. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Wellness Program And tranquility , at the Chaves Thermal Baths.
The package includes: Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* .
Day 6: Pharmacies
Morning: In Boticas , visit the Nadir Afonso Arts Centre , the Calaico Warrior statue , and the Barroso Ecomuseum - Boticas Rural Museum , where daily customs and traditions are preserved. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Return to the places of origin.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:
Oeiras | AERLIS | 06:10 |
Seven Rivers | Bus Corridor (Zoo) | 6:30 AM |
Coimbra | Coimbra Forum | 10:00 |
Extra stops are possible along the A1 route to Coimbra, subject to availability.
PRICE PER PERSON:
In a double room: 2 people, double bed | 1295 € |
In a twin room: 2 people, separate beds. | 1295 € |
In a single room: 1 person | 1375 € |
Deposit: €200
Reservations accepted up to 30 days before departure.
The prices shown include:
Tour by tourist bus.
11 meals with a complete menu (Starters or Soup, Main Course, Dessert, Coffee, Wine and Water with meals. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks as part of the menu).
Tour guide acting as a company representative.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All the entrances and visits mentioned in the program.
Accommodation at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* with breakfast .
Liability and personal accident insurance.
PLACES ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-assigned based on the order of boarding and the seniority of the sign.
PACE: Medium
To participate in this itinerary, you must:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates between bus journeys and short walks in the historical centers of the places visited.
To be able to keep up with a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven terrain and occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a moderate-paced program, which may involve getting up early for several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day to have dinner and rest.
Feel comfortable following a guide and respecting all instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation provided at the Hotel Premium Chaves - Aquae Flaviae 4* or similar.
If, for reasons beyond our control, accommodation at the indicated hotel is not possible, the alternative accommodation will always be of a similar category, although the services offered by each hotel may vary.
DON'T MISS:
Explore Chaves, Montalegre, Boticas, Vidago, Pedras Salgadas and Verín, destinations where water shapes history, amidst Roman heritage, thermal traditions and authentic landscapes.
Admire the Roman Bridge of Chaves, the Castle of Chaves, and the Castle of Monterrei, testimonies to centuries of history in a region marked by its strategic importance.
Relax at the Chaves Thermal Baths and discover unique spaces like the Pedras Salgadas Thermal Park, where nature and well-being come together in revitalizing experiences.
Be enchanted by the landscapes of Barroso and Alto Tâmega, exploring places like the Barroso Ecomuseum, where tradition and the connection to the land remain alive.
Savor the cuisine of Trás-os-Montes in local restaurants, on a journey of authentic flavors that perfectly complements this wellness experience.
