Independent Jewish Travel to Portugal
Jewish tours in Lisbon, Covilha, Belmonte and Tomar

Our Portugal Jewish tours are among the many possibilities for Jewish travel on the Iberian Peninsula. We customize travel for individuals or groups all over this region - from luxury Jewish tours to arrangements for the budget minded traveler. Experience not only great hotels and be pampered with private transfers and superior private sightseeing. All our guides are licensed with in-depth knowledge of Jewish heritage in Portugal.  

The Jewish presence in Iberia has existed long before Portugal itself became a country. The contribution of Portuguese Jews to the arts, philosophy, commerce and sciences helped create the rich cultural heritage of this nation. Our unique tour focuses on places of Jewish interest, as well as the fascinating people who continue to contribute to Portuguese society. These descendants of the Inquisition, often referred to as Marranos, are now known as the B’nai Anusim (Children of Oppression). Forced to convert during those awful days, many secretly, and over the centuries, retained their precious Jewish practices, as well as pride in their true heritage.  These are the Secret Jews of Portugal – proof, to this day, that our people’s soul cannot be vanquished. Staying at gorgeous hotels, you will enjoy both physical luxury and a rare, inimitable Jewish experience of Portugal.

This journey includes:
- Private transfers throughout
- 4 nights at Deluxe & First Class Hotels
- Full Buffet Breakfast daily
- 2 lunches & 2 Dinners
- Private Sightseeing with licensed local guides
- Entrance fees
- All taxes and fees - no hidden charges!

Day 1 Thursday Arrival in Lisbon
- Private Transfer from Lisbon airport to the hotel
- Check-in at the hotel
- Afternoon sightseeing in Lisbon with local guide including Rossio, Largo da Graca, Alfama and a Lisbon Jewish tour including the Shaare Tikva Synagogue
- Lisboa Plaza Hotel

Day 2 Friday Lisbon - Covilha - Belmonte
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Private visit with local guide to the Ohel Jacob Synagogue
- Transfer to Covilha
- Private sightseeing with local guide including the Covilha Kosher winery, where Lunch will be served, Museu dos Lanificios and the Center for Jewish Studies
- Transfer to Belmonte
- Friday night service at Beth Eliahu Synagogue and Dinner with the Belmonte Jewish Community
- Pousada Convento de Belmonte

Day 3 Saturday Belmonte
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Day at Leisure
- Transfer to the Synagogue if required
- Shabbat Lunch
- Pousada Convento de Belmonte

Day 4 Sunday Belmonte - Tomar - Lisbon
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Tomar
- Private Jewish sightseeing in Tomar with local guide including the 15 century synagogue (today the Jewish museum), Rua de Juderia, Convent of Christ formerly the headquarter of the Portugese Discoveries
- Transfer to Lisbon
- Dinner in a local restaurant
- Lisboa Plaza Hotel

Day 5 Monday Departure from Lisbon
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport