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 7 night escorted tour lets you experience much of the country.
Meals: Breakfast dail
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
* Guided tours as per itinerary
* Luggage handling
* Tax and Service Charge
Guaranteed tours departures
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
Arrival to Lisbon.Welcome to Portugal!Arrival at Lisbon airport. Private transfer to your hotel.Rest ofthe day free. Overnight.
2. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Belém district to see the monuments that pay tribute to the Portuguese golden era of the Discoveries: Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Monastery of Jerónimos . Visit to the Ajuda Palace. We will them immerse into the old Lisbon, Alfama, known by its white houses, labyrinthine streets, inner courtyards, and dead ends. Return to the hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight in Lisbon.
3. day
LISBON-SINTRA-CASCAISESTORIL / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel towards Sintra. Discover the charms and history of the town that enchanted kings and poets. Visit to the romantic Pena Palace or Sintra’s Royal Palace. If the weather allows, we will stop at the western point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca. In Estoril, the place where Ian Fleming got inspired for the James Bond movies, we highlight the gardens of the Casino. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.
4. day
LISBON-ÓBIDOSNAZARÉ-FÁTIMA / PORTUGAL
Departure to the charming village of Óbidos. The lunch break will be at the picturesque finish village of Nazaré, which is also known for having a sea with big waves, which is the joy of surfers. We set off to Batalha, to visit the church of the Dominican monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. We resume our trip to Fátima, the heart of Catholic faith and world pilgrimage site.
5. day
LISBON / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Lisbon by your own with HOP ON HOP OFF 24 hours tickets. Overnight in Lisbon.
6. day
LISBON-PORTO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station. Train to Porto. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel at Porto. Overnight in Porto.
7. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to a half day tour of Porto, the 2nd city in Portugal. Built on the right bank of Douro, Porto offers the contrasts of a city that is both ancient and modern. Visit of its highlights and the typical quarters, with its Baroque churches, the elegant metal bridges, and the wine cellars. Walk through the picturesque Ribeira district, the historic heart of Porto. The visit ends in the other bank of River Douro, in Gaia, with a visit to a typical cellar with tasting of the famous Port wine. Afternoon free for leisure.
8. day
PORTO-DOURO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Porto in direction of the Douro Valley. This charming and unique region in the North of Portugal is defined by having been the first demarcated wine region in the world and by having its landscape classified as UNESCO World Heritage. Our Tour takes you to Galafura where we visit the “São Leonardo de Galafura” viewpoint, and Pinhão where we have a 1hour cruise in the Douro River! We finish the day with a Port Wine tasting at a Wine Estate in the area.
9. day
PORTO / PORTUGAL
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer to Porto airport.