1. Pre-Christian roots Carnival has roots in pagan festivals marking the end of winter and the return of fertility and abundance. These celebrations involved: • Masks and disguises • Role reversals • Satire and mockery of authority Many of these elements still exist today, especially in more traditional Carnivals. 2. Christian tradition With Christianity, Carnival...Read More
1. Explore Surreal Places• Conímbriga – While technically a Roman site, visiting early morning or late evening gives an eerie, magical vibe without the crowds.• Piódão Village – A hidden mountain village with slate houses that look like a fairy tale. 2. Dark & Mystical Adventures• Visit the Chapel of Bones in Évora – A...Read More
JUNE 10 Is the day of all Portuguese people. We celebrate Portugal, our values and the millions of Portuguese who live around the world. Happy Portugal Day!Read More
Normally it’s my job to show you why you should come to Portugal. Not today. In case you have been under a rock, you should not travel to Portugal. Or anywhere. But while we’re self-quarantining, isolating, social distancing or staying the heck home, we can take ourselves there with movies. Is it the same as...Read More
How could a small nation have been so decisive in the history of humanity? With great ingenuity. The 15 moments in which Portugal changed the world.Read More
Over the years we have demonstrated in each tour an immense passion and knowledge about the places we live in, and a genuine desire to meet and get to know new people. We love our country and we love to make friends! Guides are both wise and social animals, and conversations with engaged, interested, friendly...Read More
The airy medieval village of Monsaraz, maintain their magic of yesteryear as few places in the world. Made of lime and shale, this place whispers to us through the echo of our footsteps in its streets, magnificent stories of bold kings, Knights Templar, brave people and ladies of simple beauty. Suspended in time, the historic...Read More
Visit all the locations that helped influence Harry Potter Potter fans know the story by heart: If it weren’t for a delayed train, J.K. Rowling may have never created Harry Potter.. But that London King’s Cross train delay only tells part of the story of Rowling’s inspiration. In 1991, Rowling moved to Porto, Portugal, also...Read More
