10 Nights / 11 Days
TOUR
ITINERARY
Day
01: Arrive Lisbon Airport – Transfer to Lisbon Hotel
Our tour guide will be waiting for you at the
International Airport of Lisbon to give you a warm welcome and to escort you to
your hotel in Lisbon.
Overnight stay in Lisbon
Day
02: Lisbon
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Lisbon is the
capital and the largest city of Portugal. We can start to discover Belém. Here
you will admire the Belém Tower, one of the most expressive monuments of
Lisbon, followed by the well-known Monastery of Jerónimos, considered one of
the most beautiful monuments of Portugal. Then we proceed to "Praça do
Comércio" directly to Alfama, the Fado district. We continue to downtown,
up to "Marquês de Pombal", passing by the famous Liberdade Avenue.
Overnight stay in Lisbon
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03: Óbidos / Alcobaça / Batalha / Fátima
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. From
Lisbon you travel north, towards Porto. First stop at Óbidos, a town located on
a hill and encircled by a fortified wall. At Alcobaça and Batalha two important
UNESCO monuments: the Monastery of Alcobaça, a huge church which is a symbol of
the Portuguese History and awarded in 1989; and the Monastery of Batalha, one
of the most original examples of Late Gothic architecture in Portugal and
listed in 1983.
Overnight stay in Porto
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04: Porto
After a great breakfast at the Hotel, our
friendly driver/guide will lead you through the historic center of Porto,
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in 1996. We will discover the most
important monuments, sites and squares, like the Cathedral, the Clerigos Tower,
the São Bento Railway Station, the Batalha Square and the Ribeira Square, one
of the most famous and oldest squares of the city, where cruises depart and
it’s possible to savor the river and the amazing view, being a privileged
meeting point for people. Crossing the D. Luís Bridge, the most famous and
impressive bridge in the city, we will arrive at Vila Nova de Gaia, to visit
one of the most famous Porto wine cellars. Here, we will learn more about the
production of this famous wine and we will make a delicious wine tasting.
Overnight stay in Porto
Day
05: Braga / Guimarães / Porto
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. We will visit
the Minho region, one of the greenest region in Portugal, with its spetaculars
manors and traditions. Today we go to Braga and Guimarães. In Braga, discover
the majesty of the Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus with its Baroque
stairway. Then, explore the Historic Centre of Guimarães, declared a World
Heritage Site in 2001, and visit the most emblematic sites of this “Cradle
City” such as "Paços dos Duques". Built in the 15th century by D.
Afonso’s orders, 1st Duke of Braganca. Its architectural style reflected the
tastes that he had acquired in his trips through Europe, however the building
passed through some changes during “Estado Novo” period by Salazar’s orders.
Overnight stay in Porto
Day
06: Porto / Douro Valley:
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. We will depart
from Porto towards the Douro wine region. Douro was considered the Best
European River Destination by the Huffington Post in 2013. Just admire the
magnificent beauty of the landscape and enjoy some of the best wines in the
world! In the Douro Valley, we will visit two of the most famous and
traditional wineries. During these visits, you will learn about the history of
wine, the current and ancient production process and discover the secrets
behind the development of this famous wine. At the end of these visits, you
will have the fantastic opportunity to taste the delicious wines produced
there.
Overnight stay in Douro Valley.
Day
07: Douro Côa (Upper Douro Region)
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. The route
continues to the village of S. Joao da Pesqueira, considered the "heart of
the Douro Wine Region", with probably the most stunning view of the entire
region. Visit Foz Côa stop for visit and taste at one Vineyard. You will learn
about the history of the estate and its wines. Then we will visit Côa museum. A
building of the Archaeological Park of Coa Valley, founded in 2010, perfectly
integrated in the great beauty of the natural landscape. On the inside you will
be able to see the prehistoric time art through several well preserved stone
engravings. The Archaeological Park of Foz Côa, classified as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1998. Accommodation in the Douro Wine Region.
Overnight stay in Douro Valley
Day
08: Coimbra / Tomar / Lisbon
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Coimbra is also
known as the city of the students. The University of Coimbra is the oldest
academic institution in the Portuguese-speaking world and the newest World
Heritage Site of Portugal (listed in 2013). Explore this University and other
emblematic monuments of this town. Then, you will visit Tomar, the last Templar
town to be commissioned for construction. Its Convent of Christ was listed as a
UNESCO site in 1983. Accommodation in Lisbon.Then, you will visit Tomar, the last
Templar town to be commissioned for construction. Its Convent of Christ was
listed as a UNESCO site in 1983.
Overnight stay in Lisbon
Day
09: Sintra / Lisbon
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Sintra is a
romantic village at the edge of the Sintra Mountain Range and its unique
characteristics have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.This
guided tour includes a visit to Sintra National Palace and to the stunning
landscapes of this Park.
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10: Alentejo / Lisbon
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Finally, you
head to the landscapes of the Alentejo, known for its golden plains, towards
Evora. The Historic Centre of Évora was declared a UNESCO Heritage in 1986.
Explore this place, visiting the Roman Temple, the Church of S. Francisco and
the Bones Chapel. To call it a day at last we will visit Évora’s Cathedral,
built in granite was only completed in 1250 (began to be built in 1186).
Religious building marked by the transition between the Romanic and gothic
architecture styles, classified as national monument in 1910. Then we will
visit Elvas and its walls, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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11: Lisbon Hotel to Lisbon Airport transfers
Breakfast in the hotel. Private transfer from the
hotel to the International Airport of Lisbon. End of your trip.
Tour Ends!!