Jewish Sephardic Heritage Essence 10H Private Tour from Lisbon
Overview
Join us on a captivating ten-hour private tour delving into the essence of Jewish Sephardic culture, where history, architecture, and stories converge to reveal a rich heritage spanning millennia. Every step reveals a piece of history preserved in the heart of Iberia. Uncover the secretive world of crypto-Judaism, a testament to the enduring resilience of Portuguese Jews over five centuries.
Visit Valência d’Alcântara, a charming old village in the province of Cáceres, and Portagem, a pivotal site on the Portuguese border where Spanish Jews crossed into safety following the Alhambra Decree in the late 15th century. Discover Marvão and Castelo de Vide, two medieval villages where Jews played vital roles in commerce, crafts, and intellectual life, contributing to their cultural and economic vibrancy.
Embrace the true Sepharad and rediscover history. Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of Sephardic culture, weaving together tales of resilience and heritage.
What's Included
- Fresh water
- Private Tour in Air Conditioned Mini Van
- Baggage transport is limited to 4 medium-sized suitcases.
- Pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon/Sintra/Cascais central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal/airport.
- Driver/guide (full time trip leader)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees.
- Gratuities are not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and drop-off is included for Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril and Sintra central hotels. It is also included in the Lisbon Cruise Terminal or Lisbon airport. Please inform us the pickup location.
What To Expect
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Valencia de Alcantara
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torre da Portagem
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marvao
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sinagoga de Castelo de Vide
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Castelo de Vide
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
- Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Infant seats are available on request, if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- This tour is customizable as long as it stays within the same number of kilometers and costs; that is, in Castelo de Vide, Marvão, or Portagem, the client can choose to visit other sites (entrance fees not included) or spend more time at one site instead of another.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Fresh water.
- Private Tour in Air Conditioned Mini Van.
- Baggage transport is limited to 4 medium-sized suitcases.
- Pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon/Sintra/Cascais central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal/airport.
- Driver/guide (full time trip leader).
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fees.
- Gratuities are not included.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Jewish Sephardic Heritage Essence 10H Private Tour from Lisbon is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Jewish Sephardic Heritage Essence 10H Private Tour from Lisbon will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fresh water
- Private Tour in Air Conditioned Mini Van
- Baggage transport is limited to 4 medium-sized suitcases.
- Pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon/Sintra/Cascais central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal/airport.
- Driver/guide (full time trip leader)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees.
- Gratuities are not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
- Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Infant seats are available on request, if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- This tour is customizable as long as it stays within the same number of kilometers and costs; that is, in Castelo de Vide, Marvão, or Portagem, the client can choose to visit other sites (entrance fees not included) or spend more time at one site instead of another.
