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 its history, which was fundamental 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.

Next, we will head to Marialva, where the Castle of Marialva dominates the landscape. We will explore its medieval streets and visit the churches of Marialva and the main square, which contains remnants of the ancient city and the town's civil center.

Our final stop will be Linhares da Beira. We will see one of the best-preserved castles in Portugal and discover its unique urban layout, along with local legends. We will also visit Misericordia Church and the Igreja Matriz. After a total of 4 hours, we will return to the meeting point in Guarda.