9 hours
From 750 EUR per person
2 - 8
This tour is a fantastic journey to Portugal's and Spain's most essential and oldest Jewish Sites, filled with centuries of stories and secrets.
The Jewish diaspora from Spain to Portugal is a fascinating story of centuries of migration, persecution, and resilience. This tour explores the history of the Jewish population in these two countries, from their roots in the Iberian peninsula to their expulsion in the 15th century, and the various paths they took to survive and thrive.
Uncover the history and culture of the Sephardi Jews, from their expulsion from Spain in 1492 to their impact on the culture, literature, and economy of their new homes in the Alentejo region.
By exploring the traces of Jewish life still visible in the region, you'll discover that Jews have been in the Alentejo region since the Roman period. It is also an opportunity to see the cruciform marks on the frame doors used on the Crypto-Jews' home frame doors.
Departure from your hotel in Lisbon at 8:30 AM toward Castelo de Vide. in the Alentejo region.
Explore Jewish Castelo de Vide history with our tour and discover the rich culture and people of this beautiful region of Portugal. Therefore, we will visit the old Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue, its museum, and more. Our tour includes stops at historical sites and a guided walk through the Old Jewish Quarter. Stop for lunch
Finally, we will explore the Gotic Jewish Quarter in Valência de Alcantara, located on the Spanish-Portuguese border, one of the best-kept in Spain. So, enjoy a journey through time to discover Alentejo’s Jewish past.
Explore the culture and heritage of Jewish presence in Marvao, Alentejo. This tour will trace the history of Jewish settlement and life in the region, examining the development of Jewish communities in the area and their contributions to the economy and society of Marvao. Jews have lived in this region since the Roman Empire.
Therefore we will visit the Museum and its Old Jewish Quarter area and the crossing points of the runaway Jews from Castile in 1492, known as the Toll Bridge.
Return to Lisbon
Custom-made: The tour highlights are just suggestions of places to visit. The tour itinerary will be designed according to your preferences;
The values indicated are per person and vary depending on the number of people.
Lisbon airport, hotel and cruise transfers to and from all destinations in Portugal
Transport up to 8 adult passengers
Free Wi-Fi in all vehicles
Special rates for airport and cruise transfers
We will meet you inside the airport terminal arrivals and holding a sign with your name written on it
High quality service
Any changes made after booking confirmation along the tour will not be refundable, and the resulting costs will be considered extras and paid by the customer.
Our tours are spoken in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.
If you must cancel your trip, penalties may apply based on the total trip price.
Cancellation requests must be made by email.
Before you enter into a contract with us, we reserve the right to change any of the facilities or services described in our brochure or website. We also reserve the right to cancel the booking do to weather and/or other conditions. Any changes are usually very minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. If a major change, such as change in departure time, becomes necessary, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible your tours begins. When a major change or cancellation occurs you will have the choice of accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available tour from us, or cancelling your tour. If booking is cancelled we will refund all payments made directly to us in respect of the tour price. We will not refund any personal expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as flight payments for land-only tours, travel insurance, equipment purchases, visas, vaccinations etc.
