Discover the biggest mountain chain in Portugal, known as Serra da Estrela, a true wonder of nature, especially in winter when the slopes are completely covered by snow! Feel the sensation of being near through such height, through the landscapes that go along with watercourses. Serra da Estrela will make you feel so small, with the hugeness of its valleys, which are marked with the white of the glaciers, In this full day tour, have the opportunity to Visit the city of Seia, the magnificent landscapes of Sabugueiro village, have the chance to visit the highest point of Serra da Estrela, the fantastic Lagoa Comprida, the ski resort, the Bread Museum and the traditional cheese factory.

Included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Serra da Estrela Private tour
• Professional guide
• Transportation on a comfortable minibus
• Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)

Itinerary:

• Before going to the top of Serra da Estrela, it's time for the first stop. We will visit a traditional Serra da Estrela cheese farm where you will be able to learn about the production of this incredible cheese made of a mix of milk from sheep and cow. You will have the chance to taste the cheese pairing with some homemade bread and local wine.
• In summer or winter, mainland Portugal’s highest mountain is the perfect scenery for a relaxing time in contact with nature. At 1,993 meters at its highest point in Torre, Serra da Estrela is an area of rare landscape beauty, with striking mountain drops, where you can have a deep experience of the silence of the heights. Take advantage of those moments of communion with nature to observe it, discovering the diversity of plants and birds and the flocks of sheep herded by Estrela dogs from the breed named after the Mountain. You can also follow the course of some major Portuguese rivers from their sources: the Mondego at Mondeguinho, the Zêzere at Covão de Ametade and the Alva at the Rossim Valley are breathtaking places. Or you can admire glacier valleys at Loriga, Manteigas or Covão do Urso and Covão Grande. In the warmest months, the best suggestion will certainly be the 25 Lagoon Itinerary, leading you to some refreshing locations. In cold weather, Serra da Estrela is the only place in Portugal where you can try ski, or go sledging, snowboarding or ride a snowmobile. There are several trails with support infrastructure, as well as synthetic snow tracks for skiing at any time of the year.
• The Dam at Lagoa Comprida was constructed in a natural lake, and thus became the main water reserve of Serra da Estrela. Lagoa Comprida is the largest lake at this height and its dam was one of the first engineering works of this nature in Portugal, the construction works started in the year 1911. At ground level, you will see the great granite stone wall of the lake. The granite blocks were brought there by the glaciers and were named "Blocos erráticos", or "Traveling stones". With a lithographical study of the stones, experts were able to reveal the origin of the stones as well the movement from the glaciers themselves. The lake was also used as an official training location for the "Fly-fish" teams who were participating in the World Championship of Fly-Fishing, a few years ago.
• Located in Seia, in the middle of Serra da Estrela, the Bread Museum is a museum where it's possible to do a short journey into the wonderful world of Bread. The visit is only possible on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.