Avieiros circuit

Come by train and embark on a cruise through the Ribatejo countryside.

Come on a river cruise and discover the long-lost arts of river fishing and the beauty of this forgotten part of Ribatejo. Enjoy the surprising scenery, unique vegetation, amazing horses, white cranes, sea birds, water hens kingfishers and osprey.

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Programme

One-day journey from Lisbon/Tomar to Reguengo before turning back, leaving at 9:53 and returning at 16:32.

09:53 – Depart Lisbon on a Regional train;

10h36 – Reception at Reguengo station and transfer to Valada do Ribatejo;

11h30 – Trip on the river Tagus:

Bird watching on the river;
Heron Island, where these birds nest in the springtime;
Barrier of the Swallows and observation of kites, ospreys, bee-eaters and other species.
Offer of a glass or local wine (1 per person);
Guided visit to the village of Escaroupim and the Fisherman Museum.

13:00 – Stop for lunch (not included in the price) at Escaroupim.

Idea A – Lunch at the "Escaroupim" restaurant.

Idea B – Picnic in the Valada do Ribatejo park.

13:00 Idea B clients board the boat back to Valada.

15:00 - Idea A clients board the boat back to Valada;

15:50 - Transfer back to Reguengo station;

16:32 - Regional train leaves to return to Lisbon.

School programme

One-day journey from Lisbon/Reguengo and back, leaving at 9:53 and returning at 16h:32.

09:53 - Depart Lisbon on a Regional train;

10:36 - Reception at Reguengo station and transfer to Valada do Ribatejo;

11:30 - Trip on the river Tagus:

Bird watching on the river;
Heron Island, where these birds nest in the springtime;
Barrier of the Swallows and observation of kites, ospreys, bee-eaters and other species.
Guided visit to the village of Escaroupim and the Fisherman Museum.

12h30 - Stop for lunch (not included in the price) at Mouchão dos Cavalos;

13h30 – Educational games on the island;

14h30 – Board to return to Valada;

15h00 – Arrival at Valada (activities to be organised with the school goup);

15H50 – Transfer to Reguengo station;

16h32 – Regional train leaves to return to Lisbon.

Prices

Includes: transfers, boat trip on the Tagus, museum admission, guide and personal accident insurance. Train journey not included.

Adult €25
Children €17.50 (4 to 12 years old inclusive)

Lunch (optional) to be paid at the restaurant.

You can book your lunch at the Escaroupim restaurant or have a picnic.

Menu: cover, fish soup, cod, dessert buffet, local wine, water, juices and coffee: