Trancoso, Marialva & Linhares da Beira Excursion

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of Portugal on this excursion to Trancoso, Marialva, and Linhares da Beira. The perfect way to explore the country's oldest villages!

Trancoso, Marialva & Linhares da Beira Excursion

At the appointed time, we'll meet at Praça Luís de Camões in Guarda to set off on this trip to Trancoso, Marialva, and Linhares da Beira, 3 of Portugal's most historic villages.

First, we'll visit Trancoso, considered one of the main villages of Portugal. We will review the history of this town, which played a fundamental role in the independence and maintenance of the country's borders.

We'll check out the remains of its medieval walls and the exteriors of the Castle of Trancoso, both important sites on the Route of Historical Villages (GR22). After capturing pictures of Trancoso, we'll head to Marialva.

The Castle of Marialva dominates the medieval citadel. We will explore its streets and learn stories about this town, including a visit to the churches of Marialva and the main square, which holds remnants of the ancient city.

Our next stop will be Linhares da Beira, where we will see one of the best-preserved castles in Portugal and its unique urban layout. We will also visit the Misericordia Church and the Igreja Matriz, both of significant historical value. Lastly, we will return to Guarda after a total of 4 hours.