Sefarad - We will take a walk through the rich history of the Portuguese Jews, showing who they were and how they lived until the period of forced conversion. We will also show how their influence was felt in what was the most powerful Order in Europe during the Middle Ages.
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a Professional Tourism Driver/Guide
- Free hotel/terminal cruise/airport pickup and drop-off included (central location in Lisbon)
- Private tour in luxury transportation
| Included | Private tour Driver/guide (full time trip leader) Comfort pack (fresh water and cleaning wipes) Ginjinha tasting We provide masks and alcohol-based hand gel Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport. |
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| Not included | Entrance fees Food and drinks, unless specified No smoking or eating inside the vehicle. Gratuities are not included. The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase per person. |
| Duration | 8 Hours |
| Participants | Minimum number of participants: 2 people. Maximum number of participants: 8 people. |
| Important information | Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Dress code is smart casual, recommended comfortable clothing and shoes. Latitudes Essence Contacts: (+351) 938 164 042 / (+351) 932 444 263 / geral@essenciadalatitude.com |
Further information
From Lisbon, we will head towards Óbidos, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Europe.
To go through Óbidos is to take a leap in History and visit medieval Portugal. The white houses decorated in shades of blue and yellow, keep the characteristics of the beginning of nationality.
In Óbidos we will visit the streets where the Jewish Portuguese lived and we will identify the marks they left in the buildings.We will see the place of prayer and tell the stories of the medieval town.We will climb the castle where we will enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding plain. We will finish our visit with a taste of ginjinha, the local liqueur.
We will continue on to Tomar where we will visit the historic area and the old Synagogue, now the Abraão Zacuto Luso-Hebrew Museum. Adjacent to the Synagogue is the old Mikveh and some houses which still retain their Sephardic essence.
A visit to the Convent of Christ, a World Heritage Site, is a must, not only for its beauty, but also to better understand how Templar syncretism was important to the Jewish communities in Portugal during the medieval period.
Come with us and discover Sephardic History!
Itinerary:
Pickup
ÓbidosÓbidos: Jewish Quarter
Óbidos: Castle
Almoço: Free Time
Tomar: Historical Center
Tomar: Synagogue and Mikveh
Tomar: Christ Convent
Drop-off
