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
Real Palacio (or similar)
Fatima
Aurea, Estrela de Fatima, Regina or similar
Coimbra
Villa Gale Coimbra or simila
Porto
Eurostars Das Artes (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transfer: Airport transfers included if arrival and departure is on the scheduled days.
Transportation: Privat air-conditioned motorcoach or minibus
Tours:
Extensive sightseeing as per itinerary -Cherry liquor tasting in ObidosWine tasting in the Douro Valley Porto boat ride, six bridges and local wine tasting
* Guided tours as per itinerary
* Luggage handling
* Tax and Service Charge
Guaranteed tours departures
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
Arrive to Lisbon. 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. (WR)
2. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
This morning we stroll through Baixa, Lisbon’s historic heart and commercial center. We then drive to Belem to view Belem Tower and the Discovery Monument. The Vasco de Gama tomb in the Jeronimos Monastery is next on our journey. After our tour, enjoy beautiful streets of Lisbon on own. The evening is at leisure. (B)
3. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
This morning we depart on a half-day private sightseeing tour to Sinitra, Cascais, Estoril and Cabo da Roca. Sintra boasts a historic Center that is listed a a UNESCO World Heritage site. We return to Lisbon early in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure (B).
4. day
FATIMA / PORTUGAL
Our first destination is Obidos, a charming village of white houses on a hill, surrounded by fourteenth century’s walls. Here we stop for a tasting of cherry liquor. We proceed to Nazare after the tasting. Nazare is a popular tourist attraction and picturesque village located on the Atlantic coast. Our next stop is the Monastery of Batalha, a Dominican Convent. We finish the day in Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage destination and home to sacred sites and religious artifacts. (B)
5. day
COIMBRA / PORTUGAL
In the morning, we travel to Tomar for a half-day sightseeing tour and visit the Luso-Hebrew Museum. We then proceed towards Buçaco to visit the famous Buçaco Forest and for an outside view of Buçaco Palace. In Coimbra, our half-day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the University and Library. (B)
6. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
We continue to Aveiro and Costa Nova for an orientation tour and then travel through the Douro Valley, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Traditionally, the wines from this region were transported down-river in flat-bottomed boats called “rabelos”. The wine was stored in barrels in cellars of the Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto. 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 the Palacio de Bolsa (the stock exchange palace) and end our tour in one of the famous wine cellars where we have another tasting. After this, we continue with a boat excursion, one of the most pectacular experiences in the city. Our afternoon is free, at leisure. In the evening gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for our farewell dinner. (B, FR)
8. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast followed by our transfer to the airport. (B)