Portugal, once a mighty maritime empire, is a popular travel destination for all who want to see beautiful architecture, historic cities and breathtaking countryside. This 10 night escorted tour lets you experience much of the country and has 5 departures yearly.
- 3 nights in Lisbon
- 1 night in Fatima
- 1 night in Coimbra
- 3 nights in Porto
Lisbon
Lisbon Marriott Hotel or similar
Fatima
Aurea, Estrela de Fatima, Regina or similar
Coimbra
Vila Gale Coimbra or simila
Porto
Vila Gale Porto, Vila Gale Porto Ribeira or similar
Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transfer: Airport transfers included if arrival and departure is on the scheduled days. Transfer on days other than scheduled $55 per person/one way
Transportation: Modern air-conditioned motorcoach or minibus
* Guided tours as per itinerary
* Luggage handling
* Tax and Service Charge
Guaranteed tours departures
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring on your own. Later, gather with your tour director and your fellow travelers for a welcome reception.
2. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
This morning we depart on a full day private sightseeing tour to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Cabo da Roca. After our visit of the Sintra National Palace, we con tinue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost cape in Continental Europe. Thereafter, we travel to Cascais and then we’re off to Estoril. We return to Lisbon in the evening. (B)
3. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
This morning we stroll through Baixa, Lisbon’s historic heart and commer cial center. We then drive to Belem to view Belem Tower and the Discovery Monu ment. The Vasco de Gama tomb in the Jeronimos Monastery is next on our journey. We pay a visit to the 16 th century Queluz Royal Palace and view the Discoveries Monument. The evening is at leisure. Optional tour: Faia at Caso de Fados (B)
4. day
FATIMA / PORTUGAL
After breakfast, we leave Lisbon and depart towards the north. Our first destination is Obidos. Here we stop for a tasting of cherry liquor. We proceed to Nazara- a popular tourist attraction and picturesque village. Our next stop is the Monastery of Batalha. We finish the day in Fatima. (B)
5. day
COIMBRA / PORTUGAL
In the morning, we travel to Tomar for a half-day sightseeing tour and vis it of the Luso-Hebrew Museum. We then proceed towards Buçaco to visit the famous Buçaco Forest. In Coimbra, we’ll take half day sightseeing tour.(B)
6. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
We continue to Aveiro and Costa Nova for an orientation tour and then travel through the Douro Valley. After our lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley, we continue to Porto. (B, L)
7. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
During our half day sightseeing tour of Porto, we visit all the major sights. After this, we continue with a boat excursion. Our afternoon is free, at leisure. In the evening gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for our farewell dinner. (B,D)
8. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast followed by our transfer to the airport. (B)