Dão valley gems: 11th century Monastery & river stepping stones / 8 km

Get to know one of the most magnificent cultural heritage sites of the Dão valley: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Maceira Dão. Hike along the shaded banks of the Dão river.

A deep dive into the biodiverse Dão river valley  / 18 km 

This day hike leads through one of the most biodiverse and quiet parts of the Dão valley. We'll be crossing over stepping stones and have lunch on the river bank while observing the wildlife.

Rural riches and historic villages - Santar and Vilar Seco / 8 km

Come and explore the Portuguese rural riches in the center of the Dão valley. Enchanting historic villages of Santar and Vilar Seco, endless Dão wine grape fields, olive orchards, pasture lands interlaced with small forest plots.

General information:
~ All hikes are circular routes.
~ Hiking level: moderate. The hikes are set out on mostly unpaved caminhos that have uneven surfaces and every hike includes some level of ascending and descending.
~ minimum size hiking group 4 & max. size group is 9
~ Program includes guide (speaks PT, ENG, NL and FR) and insurance.
~ Required equipment: weather appropriate and comfortable shoes and clothes, hat, 1.5 ltr. water and sunscreen.