Europe · Portugal
This comprehensive itinerary traverses Portugal from south to north, starting in radiant Lisbon and journeying towards Porto and Braga.
This comprehensive itinerary traverses Portugal from south to north, starting in radiant Lisbon and journeying towards Porto and Braga. The route explores the country's most significant historic centres and medieval villages, winding through UNESCO World Heritage sites, Roman settlements, and landmarks tied to the legacy of the Knights Templar.
The experience blends cultural discovery with spiritual heritage, featuring a visit to the Sanctuary of Fatima alongside masterpieces of Manueline and Gothic architecture, such as the monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha. Travelers will also explore the dramatic landscapes of the Atlantic coast, culminating at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.
Operated with a maximum of 30 participants, the tour includes travel by Gran Turismo motorcoach and the services of a professional tour leader throughout. The package features 4 star hotel accommodation, half-board service with buffet dinners in Porto and Lisbon, six curated lunches in local restaurants or wine cellars, and tastings of regional gastronomic specialities.
8 days in the programme
Depart on a scheduled Tap flight to Lisbon Depart on a scheduled Tap flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Head north with a first stop in the medieval walled village of Obidos Head north with a first stop in the medieval walled village of Obidos. Continue to Nazaré, a traditional fishing village overlooking the Atlantic, followed by a visit to Aveiro. Arrive in Porto for a buffet dinner at the hotel and an evening panoramic tour of the city by coach with your tour leader.
A full day dedicated to discovering Porto, known as the Invincible City, and its UNESCO-listed historic centre A full day dedicated to discovering Porto, known as the Invincible City, and its UNESCO-listed historic centre. This is followed by an excursion to Braga, dubbed the Portuguese Rome, to visit the monumental Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Lunch is included at a local restaurant or wine cellar. Overnight stay in Porto.
Leave Porto for Coimbra to visit its famous University and the Upper City Leave Porto for Coimbra to visit its famous University and the Upper City. The journey continues to Tomar, the City of the Templars, home to the imposing Convent of Christ. The day concludes in Fatima, the heart of Christian spirituality. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Fatima.
Spend the morning visiting the Sanctuary of Fatima Spend the morning visiting the Sanctuary of Fatima. Later, explore the Gothic and Manueline masterpieces of the Alcobaça Monastery and Batalha Cathedral, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Arrive in Lisbon for a buffet dinner at the hotel and a nighttime panoramic bus tour.
A day dedicated to the Portuguese capital and its iconic landmarks, including the Belém Tower A day dedicated to the Portuguese capital and its iconic landmarks, including the Belém Tower. During the sightseeing, enjoy a tasting of the traditional Pasteis de Belém pastry. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.
An excursion into the surroundings of Lisbon, starting at the Royal Palace of Queluz and continuing to Sintra An excursion into the surroundings of Lisbon, starting at the Royal Palace of Queluz and continuing to Sintra. Reach Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, before returning along the coast via the renowned seaside resorts of Cascais and Estoril. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Lisbon.
Breakfast at the hotel Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in good time for your onward flight.
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