Alentejo
Jewish Heritage
Countryside

Jewish Tour In Alentejo

Embark on a captivating journey through the Alentejo region with our Alentejo Jewish Tour. This tour reveals the hidden stories and rich heritage of Jewish communities that once thrived in this beautiful part of Portugal.

5 Days

From 1,625 EUR per person

2 - 8

Uncovering the Hidden Heritage of the Alentejo Jewish Communities

Our tour is designed to immerse you in the fascinating history of Jewish life in the Alentejo. You’ll visit historic towns, explore preserved sites, and learn about the enduring legacy of Jewish communities. We aim to provide an authentic and deeply insightful experience.

Jewish History of Alentejo

Visit Historical Castles

Food and wine culture

Tour Highlights

We’ll begin our journey in Castelo de Vide, a town known for its well-preserved Jewish quarter. You’ll explore the narrow streets and discover hidden synagogues.

We’ll learn about the town’s history as a refuge for Jewish people during times of persecution. You’ll hear stories of resilience and faith that have been passed down through generations. Castelo de Vide is a place where you can feel the presence of the past on your Alentejo Jewish Tour.

Next, we’ll journey to Portalegre and Marvão, two medieval towns with significant Jewish influence. You’ll explore Portalegre, learning about its historical Jewish community and its role in trade and commerce.

We’ll then travel to Marvão, a hilltop village with stunning views and a rich history. You’ll learn about the strategic importance of these towns and the contributions of Jewish people to their development.

We will also explore the border town of Valencia de Alcantara, just across the border in Spain, and learn about the interconnectedness of these communities. These towns offer a glimpse into the medieval world and the Jewish presence within it on your Alentejo Jewish Tour.

Our tour will continue to Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city with a long history of Jewish presence. You’ll explore the historical sites and learn about the city’s Jewish community.

We’ll then travel to Monsaraz, a medieval village with stunning views of the Alentejo landscape. You’ll discover how Jewish communities integrated into the rural life of the Alentejo.

We’ll visit local museums and cultural centers, to see the local history. We’ll also meet friendly locals who will share their knowledge and perspectives. This is a journey of discovery and cultural immersion into the Alentejo Jewish heritage.

Included

  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Mandatory fees
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Exclusive and specialized Guide/Driver
  • Personalized transport in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, in safe & comfortable conditions
  • All taxes
  • Public liability and personal accidents insurance
  • Visit to the synagogue of Castelo de Vide
  • Visit to the Synagogue in Valencia de Alcantara
  • Visit to Herdade do Esporão and wine tasting
  • Visit to the cork factory

Not Included

  • Accomodation
  • Food and drinks, unless specified on Tour Includes
  • Entrance fees, unless specified on Tour Includes

Additional Information

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.

  • Suppose you cancel up to 30 days before your scheduled arrival. In that case, no penalties will be applied except for certain items such as entrance tickets, third-party activities, hotel bookings, and transaction fees. Each provider’s policy will be evaluated individually in these cases.
  • If you cancel between 30 and 15 days before your arrival, a penalty of 20% will be applied.
  • If you cancel less than 15 days before your scheduled arrival, a penalty of 100% will be applied. However, Real Embrace Portugal sometimes reserves the right to consider a partial refund.

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.

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