book this trip
Tours

Portugal Wildscapes Guided Birds & Walking Tour

Duration 8 Days
Type Guided
Lodging Premium

Join us on a trip to the wildscapes of Alentejo, a place where nature, wildlife and human use of the land merge to form a unique scenario.

During your trip, you will have a specialist birdwatching guide to teach you about local species.
Not only will you have great walks, but also great historical sites, cultural heritage, food and wines.
Discover Alentejo’s Secret Nature by foot!

Daily Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival at Lisbon or Faro airport
Transfer from the airport to Castro Verde.
Overnight in Castro Verdre.
Day 02
Walking tour 1: Castro Verde - 11.7 km (4h) / total climbing 180 m
Not far from the village, you will walk next to the battlefield where hundreds of years ago the Portuguese king had a battle.
Overnight in Castro Verde.
Day 03
Walking tour 2: Ourique - 13.5 km (4h - 5h) / total climbing 445 m
This is a day where you will walk in a different landscape next to the mountain range that separates Alentejo from the Algarve.
Overnight in Castro Verde.
Day 04
Walking tour 3: Almodôvar - 9.2 km (3h - 4h) / total climbing 315 m
This walk is located next to Odelouca River banks, changing from previous landscapes.
Overnight in Castro Verde.
Day 05
​Rest Day or Cultural Visit to Mértola or optional Walking
Use this day to rest or to visit the old village of Mertola, with its castle and Moorish heritage sites, with several museums, old ruins and reamains from those times.
Overnight in Mértola.
Day 06
Walking tour 5: Mértola - 13.5 km (4h - 5h) / total climbing 155 m
A change again in the landscape, walking through cork oaks and open fields and ending in the old mining site of São Domingos, with impressive remains from the mine operation days.
Overnight in Mértola
Day 07
​Walking tour 6: Mértola - 11.5 km (4 h) / total climbing 115 m
An interesting walk day considering birdwatching opportunities and different points of interest along the way, like an old mining site.
Overnight in Mértola
Day 08
Departure
Transfer to Lisbon.
End of our services.
see all days

Dates & Prices

From 2490.00€/person  |  Min. 2 participants

More Information

Included

7 nights on selected accommodations with breakfast
6 picnics
6 dinners
1 A2Z driver-guide
1 Birds & Walking Guide
Van support
Snacks and fresh fruit during walking days
Airport transfers
Luggage transfers
Local transfers
Maps and documentation
GPS tracks and mobile app guide notes
Personal Insurance
Portugal Wildscape Fund donation
Taxes
A2Z offer


For an upgrade of lodgings, please feel free to contact us!

book this trip

Please enter the necessary information to proceed with the booking of this trip.

After booking the trip you will be contacted by one of our team members to confirm your trip details and payment procedure.

It is important that the information submitted is as accurate as possible.

Please use the comment field for any special requirement.

* Required Fields
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form
We are specialized in customize walking and biking tours using our expertise about Portugal.
Ask us now to tailor made your tour and we will love to make it unique.
FAQ