2-Day Private Jewish Route Tour

Porto, Portugal
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

The perfect and comfortable way to get to know some of the cities and history of Sephardic Jews in Portugal.

On this tour we will visit the cities of Tomar, Castelo Branco, Belmonte and Trancoso where you will learn about the history of Sephardic Jews, in these cities you will also visit monuments in memory of some personalities who had an influence on the history of Sephardic Jews in Portugal.

We will visit, among other monuments, the Synagogue of Tomar, which was built between 1430 and 1460.

The objective of this tour is to make the history known and visit the monuments calmly and take time to see and appreciate the monuments and views calmly in order to have an unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Porto - Tomar - Castelo Branco
  1. Synagogue of Tomar
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    The Synagogue of Tomar is the only proto-renaissance Hebrew temple in our country.
  2. Convento de Cristo
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    The Convent of Christ (12th – 18th century) is the name given to a set of historic buildings located in the parish of São João Baptista, city of Tomar, Portugal.

    The beginning of its construction dates back to 1160 and is closely linked to the beginnings of the Kingdom of Portugal and the role then played by the Templar Order, where it had its Portuguese headquarters, having subsequently been reconfigured and expanded by the heir to the Order of Christ.
  3. Pass by · Admission ticket included
    Casa da Memória da Presença Judaica in Castelo Branco intends to tell the story of a community that contributed a lot to the development of the city in the 16th century, its memories and the legacy it left here.
Day 2: Belmonte - Trancoso - Porto
  1. Museu Judaico de Belmonte
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    The Jewish Museum of Belmonte is a museum located in Belmonte that portrays the long history of the Jewish community in the region, which has withstood long years and centuries of religious persecution.
  2. Pass by
    The presence of a Synagogue proves the existence of a lively, numerous and active Jewish community.
  3. Centro de Interpretacao da Cultura Judaica Isaac Cardoso
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    More than 500 years after the establishment of the Inquisition that destroyed the Jewish Community of Trancoso and its Synagogue, the Jewish Interpretation Center “Isaac Cardoso” was created.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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