Walking the Borderlands :Portugal& Spain
Walks & Treks
$2365
7 nights in Portugal
What you can expect
Comfortable Accommodation
In the UNESCO-listed fortress town of Elvas
4 Fully Guided Walks
In Elvas, Babajoz, Marvão & Campo Maior
A Day at Leisure
To relax or explore more independently
Unique Experiences
Wine & olive oil tasting & Coffee Science Centre
About this trip...
What's Included?
Return group airport transfers (Lisbon)
Private Room
Breakfast Daily + 5 dinners with drinks included
Welcome drink and information meeting
Four fully guided walks-
Visit to Palácio de Vila Viçosa
Visit to the vineyards with wine tasting -
Dedicated Whatsapp group for your trip
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Free Solos App with all your travel documents
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights not included. Let us help you book them! Learn more.
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrive Lisbon & transfer to Elvas (Group Transfer - time specific)
- The Fortified town of Elvas
- Vila Viçosa & Estremoz
- Spanish historic town of Badajoz
- Day at leisure
- Medieval town of Marvão
- Campo Maior – Megalithical & Contemporary
- Depart Elvas & Lisbon (Group Transfer - time specific)
What you'll be doing
Day One : Arrive in Portugal
- Dinner with drinks included
Day Two : The Fortified town of Elvas
- Breakfast & dinner with drinks included
Day Three : Vila Viçosa & Estremoz
We are in a territory that boasts immensely beautiful heritage and where white marble takes pride of place in palaces, convents, churches and statues. Apart from the splendor of its heritage, there is farmland stretching for as far as the eye can see, traditional olive and cork oak groves, and springs and streams that shape the terrain, now healthy pastures for large numbers of farm animals.
- Breakfast included
Day Four : Badajoz
After breakfast, we travel to Badajoz, a Spanish historic town right on the border with Portugal. Its location has shaped its identity for centuries, as it was often a strategic military stronghold. The city is best known for its impressive Moorish fortress, the Alcazaba, one of the largest in Europe, which offers sweeping views over the Guadiana River and the surrounding plains.
- Breakfast & dinner with drinks included
Day 5 : Day at Leisure
Today is a day of leisure where after a leisurely breakfast, you can explore this quiet town, a perfect spot for historic buildings or relax and unwind by the hotel pool.
- Breakast & dinner with drinks included
Day Six : Marvão
Marvão is a small medieval town on the top of the hill, surrounded by walls and with a majestic castle that has defended the population from the Spanish armies throughout history. We can admire the spectacular views all around and into Spain.
- Breakfast included
Day Seven : Campo Maior
Today, we head to Campo Maior where it is like breathing centuries of fights and battles, now finally dormant in the ancient memory of its walls, defensive structures, barracks and castle. Legend has it that after the prehistoric and Roman occupations, it was the Moors who built the first city, Christianized in the early thirteenth century by people from neighboring Badajoz in the kingdom of Castile.
- Breakfast & dinner with drinks included
Day Eight : Depart Lisbon
After breakfast, we transfer back to Lisbon for our departing flight.
- Breakfast included
Accommodations
Hotel São João de Deus
Room includes
- Free WiFi
- TV
- Air-Conditioning
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Private facilities with shower over bath
- Rooms views may vary with specific views not possible to guarantee. Some will have interior patio views, town views or garden views.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader.
- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Hat & gloves
- Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses – the sun’s strength is often multiplied in mountainous areas.
Guided walks are included as part of this trip. Your dedicated walking guide will brief you in resort on the daily walking programme.
The walking programme is graded by difficulty, and you can expect to walk varying distances with a range of ascents and descents. Some walks may be challenging, with uneven or rough terrain underfoot and sections at higher altitude. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for full details of each walk.
A good level of physical fitness is required to fully enjoy this trip.
It is important that you consider whether your chosen trip is suitable for your level of fitness, mobility and any medical conditions or additional needs. If you are unsure, please contact our team before booking. We will be happy to discuss the trip requirements and your individual circumstances to help you decide whether the trip is suitable for you.
We are committed to treating all customers fairly and will consider any reasonable adjustments where possible. Please let us know before booking if you have a disability, medical condition or any additional requirements that may affect your trip. This allows us to assess whether we can safely and appropriately accommodate your needs and to ensure you have the best possible trip experience.
Care should be taken at all times, particularly on uneven or wet terrain. If you normally use walking poles, we recommend bringing them with you. Sturdy walking boots or walking shoes are essential.
Please note that the route and content of the walking programme may need to change during the trip, at the discretion of the specialist walking guide or local organiser, if local conditions require.
If you have any concerns during your trip, please speak to your specialist walking guide or Solos Tour Leader.
For further information, please refer to our website Terms and Conditions https://www.solosholidays.com/us/terms-and-conditions/
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