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Friday the 13th
Itinerary: Vila Real | Vidago | Chaves | Boticas | Vilarinho de Negrões | Montalegre | Misarela Bridge | Fafião
Join a unique 3-day journey to experience the fascinating Friday the 13th festivities in Montalegre, one of the most peculiar traditions in Portugal. Explore the Barroso region and discover its rich historical, cultural, and gastronomic treasures. Stroll through the historic centres of charming towns like Chaves, Boticas, and Montalegre, where you’ll find impressive historical heritage. Be amazed by breathtaking landscapes at the Alto Rabagão Reservoir and in Vilarinho das Furnas, and let yourself be enchanted by the natural beauty surrounding the Misarela Bridge. This trip promises an unforgettable blend of tradition, history, and scenic splendour.
PROGRAMME:
Day 1: Vila Real | Vidago | Chaves
Travel from the origin cities to Vila Real. Lunch at a local restaurant. Brief tour of the Historic Centre. Continue to Vidago, with a visit to the gardens of the Vidago Palace. Discovery of the Carvalhelhos springs. Visit to the historic centre of Chaves, including the Rua Direita and the Roman Bridge of Trajan. Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Casas Novas.
Day 2: Boticas | Vilarinho de Negrões | Montalegre
In the morning, visit the beautiful village of Boticas, with a tour including the historic centre, Nadir Afonso Arts Centre, Rural Museum, and Castreja Sculpture Centre. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to visit the Alto Rabagão Reservoir, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern Portugal. Stroll through Vilarinho de Negrões, which benefits from a special setting along the shores of the reservoir. Continue to Montalegre for participation in the Friday the 13th festivities. Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Casas Novas.
Day 3: Ponte da Misarela | Fafião
In the morning, departure to the Misarela Bridge, located between the municipalities of Montalegre and Vieira do Minho, also known as the Devil's Bridge, one of the most mystical places in Portugal. Next, visit the village of Fafião, including the Lobo de Fafião and the Fojo dos Lobos. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the origin cities.
PRICE PER PERSON:
In a double room (2 people, double bed) | 455 € |
In a twin room (2 people, separate beds) | 455 € |
In a single room (1 person) | 535 € |
*PRICE:
The prices presented are an estimate based on the following conditions: 40 participants | 50-seater coach departing from the Lisbon Metropolitan Area | 4-star standard hotel during mid-season | Full-menu meals.
Prices may vary depending on rates at the time of booking and the group's specific preferences.
To receive a personalized quote, please fill out the Group Reservation Form.
Deposit: 150 €
Bookings up to 30 days before departure
The prices quoted include:
Tour by coach.
7 meals with a full menu (starters or soup, main course, dessert, coffee, wine and water at mealtimes. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks on the menu.
Accompanying guide representing the company.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All entrances and visits mentioned in the programme.
Accommodation in a 4* or 3* hotel with breakfast.
Civil liability and personal accident insurance.
SEATS ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-allocated in order of where you get on the bus and date of deposit payment.
RYTHM: Medium
To take part in this route, you should:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates bus journeys and short walks in the places visited.
Be able to accompany a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven ground and with occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a medium-paced programme, which may involve getting up early on several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day for dinner and a rest.
Feel comfortable accompanying a guide and respect all the instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is planned at 4* and 3* hotels.
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NOT TO BE MISSED
Explore the gardens of Vidago Palace, with breathtaking views.
Discover the mystical Misarela Bridge, one of the most mystical places in Portugal.
Stroll through the historic streets of Chaves and admire the Roman Bridge of Trajan.
Be enchanted by the Nadir Afonso Arts Centre in Boticas.
Participate in the Friday the 13th festivities in Montalegre, a unique celebration.