A sensory experience combining gastronomy, wine, nature, and culture. – A Sensory Journey through Beira Interior

Programme

Day 1: Arrival & Gastronomic Immersion 📍 Gouveia 🕑 2:00 PM – Check-in at the accommodation Eco-friendly hotel with its own wine and Serra da Estrela cheese production. Breathtaking mountain views, local gastronomy, and direct connection with the countryside. 🕓 4:00 PM – Visit & Tasting at Quinta da Pena Guided tour through the estate with an explanation of Serra da Estrela cheese production. Guided tasting of cheeses, wines, and local cured meats. 🧀🍷🥓 🕗 8:00 PM – Dinner with regional products & live Fado Traditional candlelit dinner accompanied by an intimate Fado performance. 🎶✨ Overnight stay in Gouveia. Day 2: Handcrafts, Nature & Aromas of the Mountains 📍 Fundão | Manteigas 🕘 9:00 AM – Traditional pottery workshop Hands-on experience with local clay and creation of a personal piece. Conversation with artisans about the history and preservation of ceramic art. 🎨👐 🕧 12:30 PM – Lunch at a slow food restaurant Regional cuisine made with seasonal and local ingredients. 🥗🍲 🕒 3:00 PM – Guided walk along an aromatic flora trail Exploring wild herbs such as rosemary, heather, and wild mint. 🌿🌸🌱 Final workshop with a herbalist to create infusions or aromatic sachets. 🍵✨ 🕖 7:00 PM – Return to Gouveia or overnight in Manteigas Day 3: Nature & Farewell with a View 📍 Guarda or Gouveia 🕤 9:30 AM – Free time ​/​ cultural visit to Belmonte or Sortelha Belmonte: Historic village, Jewish Museum, Castle 🏰 Sortelha: One of the best-preserved Historic Villages in Portugal 🏡✨ 🕓 4:00 PM – Closing at Fragão do Corvo viewpoint (Guarda) Sunset toast with sparkling wine from Beira Interior. 🥂🌅 A moment of contemplation and farewell with the group.

What's Included?

Accommodation - 2 nights Experiences - Visit + cheese and wine tasting at Quinta da Pena, ceramics workshop with local artisan, fado show with traditional dinner, interpretive walk with guide + mini herb workshop, final toast with local sparkling wine. Meals - 2 lunches at regional restaurants Local transportation (if included)

How your experience helps rewilding efforts

At LIV+, our experience in tourism development is closely aligned with rewilding efforts. We design and promote responsible travel experiences that highlight the natural and cultural richness of each region while directly supporting local communities. By encouraging authentic connections with landscapes, traditions, and biodiversity, we help visitors to value and respect nature. In our programs, we integrate sustainable accommodations, local gastronomy, traditional crafts, and guided nature-based activities. These experiences not only provide memorable journeys but also foster environmental awareness and a deeper appreciation for the ecosystems that rewilding aims to protect. Furthermore, our close collaboration with local stakeholders ensures that tourism growth actively contributes to conservation goals. By strengthening the connection between people, culture, and nature, LIV+ supports long-term rewilding initiatives and adds shared value for both communities and the environment.

Group size

Up to 12 people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program prices: Economy (simpler accommodation options and no transportation included) - between €415 and €455 per person Comfort (with transportation and charming accommodation) - between €495 and €580 per person Premium (fully customized version, with extras and top-of-the-range accommodation) - between €650 and €715 per person *The price shown is for the economy pack.