Jewish Tours in Portugal: The Sephardic Route of the Conversos
Jewish Tours in Portugal: The Sephardic Route of the Conversos
Uncovering the Jewish diaspora
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Exploring the Jewish Diaspora from Lisbon.
This tour is a fantastic journey to Portugal's and Spain's most essential and oldest Jewish Sites, filled with centuries of stories and secrets.
The Jewish diaspora from Spain to Portugal is a fascinating story of centuries of migration, persecution, and resilience. This tour explores the history of the Jewish population in these two countries, from their roots in the Iberian peninsula to their expulsion in the 15th century, and the various paths they took to survive and thrive.
Uncover the history and culture of the Sephardi Jews, from their expulsion from Spain in 1492 to their impact on the culture, literature, and economy of their new homes in the Alentejo region.
By exploring the traces of Jewish life still visible in the region, you'll discover that Jews have been in the Alentejo region since the Roman period. It is also an opportunity to see the cruciform marks on the frame doors used on the Crypto-Jews' home frame doors.
Itinerary
Lisbon
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDeparture from your hotel in Lisbon at 8:30 AM toward Castelo de Vide. in the Alentejo region.Castelo de Vide
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExplore Jewish Castelo de Vide history with our tour and discover the rich culture and people of this beautiful region of Portugal. Therefore, we will visit the old Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue, its museum, and more. Our tour includes stops at historical sites and a guided walk through the Old Jewish Quarter. Stop for lunchValencia de Alcantara
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFinally, we will explore the Gotic Jewish Quarter in Valência de Alcantara, located on the Spanish-Portuguese border, one of the best-kept in Spain. So, enjoy a journey through time to discover Alentejo's Jewish past.Marvão
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExplore the culture and heritage of Jewish presence in Marvao, Alentejo. This tour will trace the history of Jewish settlement and life in the region, examining the development of Jewish communities in the area and their contributions to the economy and society of Marvao. Jews have lived in this region since the Roman Empire. Therefore we will visit the Museum and its Old Jewish Quarter area and the crossing points of the runaway Jews from Castile in 1492, known as the Toll Bridge.Valencia de Alcantara
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeReturn to Lisbon
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Real Embrace Portugal
INR 78,234
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