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Trip Snapshot
Discover the rural and wild Portugal that you didn’t know exists! This tour is an opportunity to discover the true rural Portugal and support a local organization dedicated to preserving the region’s natural and historic heritage. The village of Vilar Maior is an old border town between Portugal and Spain, with a rich and long history, from the Roman bridge to the centenary church to the medieval castle.
Trip Type:Tailor-Made
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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips
Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.
Departure City:Vila Maior
End City:Vila Maior
Operated in:English
Physical Difficulty:Light
Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Meet local people.
Things you will do
Learn about Portugal's strong and rich natural and historic heritage
Guided walk tour through nature in Vale Carapito with a local environmental organization
Guided visit to the Village (museum, castle, bridge, and mother church)
Contribute to monitoring wildlife in the rewilding area
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Vilar Maior village
Day 2: Guided walk tour through nature in Vale Carapito
Day 3: Guided visit to the Village
What's Included
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