Arrival at Lisbon Airport and transfer to Coimbra, where you will rest and prepare for the beginning of your journey tomorrow. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.
2nd Day – Coimbra / Espinhal / Ferraria de São João
Transfer to Espinhal in the morning (7km). On to Ferraria de São João on foot, in which you will see a diverse flora and fauna. Emphasis on the chestnut tree, that is one of the oldest species of the region. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at Ferraria de São João.
3rd Day – Ferraria de São João / Gondramaz
Continue your journey to Gondramaz (16km), where the source of the river Alheda is and the harvesting of chestnuts is key for the local business. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at Gondramaz.
4th Day – Gondramaz / Casal Novo / Talasnal
On to Talasnal (12km), passing through the village of Casal Novo along the way. You will get the chance to experience amazing sights of the Lousã mountain range, as well as seeing diverse fauna, such as the wild boar, deer and buck. Accommodation, dinner and stay overnight at Talasnal.
5th Day – Talasnal / Candal / Cerdeira
Your journey today will pass through Candal, on the way to Cerdeira (12km). These villages use schist abundantly not only for houses, but for other structures too, such as corrals. Emphasis on Cerdeira, that is situated right on the slope of Lousã mountain range. Accommodation, dinner and stay overnight at Cerdeira.
6th Day – Cerdeira / Aigra Nova / Comareira
Walk to Comareira, passing through Aigra Nova (10km). You will reach the great cliffs of Góis, that provide as shelter for many endangered bird species as well as deer and buck.
7th Day – Comareira / Góis / Coimbra
Nearing the end of your trip, you will go to Góis and transfer to Coimbra (7km). Get the chance to observe watermills along the way, made out of Schist and operating the wheel in an horizontal fashion, providing a rare sight. On to Coimbra, the city of students (due to its richness in universities and schools), where you will be able to immerse yourself in culture, at one of the oldest cities of the country. Accommodation, dinner and stay overnight at Coimbra.
8th Day – Coimbra / Lisbon Airport (Departure)
note: with the exception of Coimbra and due to hotel capacity, in case of group travelling, the accommodation will take place at Góis during the whole tour (clients will be transferred each day to the next stage).