to do in Portugal and Spain
Explore the north of Portugal in six days from Lisbon, and discover cities such as Porto and Braga as well as historic sites such as Coimbra, Braga, Aveiro and Óbidos. See notable religious sites such as the Monastery of Batalha, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and the Convent of Christ in Tomar (World Heritage by UNESCO).
Get to know of the main attractions of the historic center of Porto, an UNESCO World Heritage site
Enter in the holy Sanctuary of Fátima, built in the 20th century after the apparitions of the Virgin Mary
Stroll through the historic streets of Santiago de Compostela and visit the imposing Cathedral
See the tremendous landscapes of the Douro Valley whose mountain vineyards are UNESCO World Heritage
Explore the Triangle of Faith in Braga: The Cathedral, The Sanctuaries of Sameiro and Bom Jesus
LANGUAGES
Guided tour in up to 4 languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
DURATION
6 Days / 5 Nights
FREQUENCY
Saturdays (On guaranteed dates / Subject to Availability)
HOURS
9h00 a.m.
MEETING POINT
Alameda Edgar Cardoso, next to Parque Eduardo VII (https://maps.app.goo.gl/o9k5yzG8skNZE77i7).
Day 1 - Lisboa, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Batalha, Fátima
We will leave Lisbon towards ÓBIDOS (stop), surrounded by medieval walls where we can admire the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous liquor called “Ginginha”. We will continue to ALCOBAÇA (stop) dominated by the imposing church, considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO, that introduced the Gothic style in Portugal and where Pedro I and Inês de Castro rest, known for their love story. We’ll depart to NAZARÉ (stop), a typical fishing village with its traditions and legends. Next, we will get the opportunity to admire the Monastery of BATALHA (stop) – considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a masterpiece of the Gothic style in Portugal. We proceed to FÁTIMA (stop), local of the world-famous Marian Shrine. Overnight in Fátima.
Day 2 - Fátima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards COIMBRA (stop), site of one of the most ancient Universities in the world, with its Baroque library. In the afternoon we continue to AVEIRO (stop), city of the canals, known as the “Portuguese Venice”, where you shall have time to taste the local sweets “Ovos Moles”. Drive to Oporto. Overnight in Oporto.
Day 3 - Oporto, Guimarães, Braga, Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we’ll visit the city of OPORTO (stop), the 2nd biggest city in Portugal. We will discover its avenues, monuments and characteristic places including the romantic Exchange Stock Palace, São Francisco Church and the traditional and popular Ribeira neighborhood. We will visit one of the most known and traditional Port Wine Cellars where we will have a wine tasting of Port Wine. We will continue to the Minho region, where history, religion, and legends blend with magnificent monuments, stunning views, delicious cuisine, and unique wines. After, we will visit GUIMARÃES (stop), the cradle of nationality. Then visit BRAGA (stop) known as the "Rome of Portugal" where we can visit the oldest cathedral in the country and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Return to Oporto. Overnight in Oporto.
Day 4 - Oporto, Santiago de Compostela, Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. We leave Oporto towards SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (stop), the capital of Galicia and the destination of the pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago. In 1985, UNESCO declared Santiago de Compostela a Cultural Heritage Site. During the day, you have free time to discover this fascinating city. You can stroll through the historic streets, get to know the extraordinary monuments, taste the traditional dishes and visit the imposing Santiago Cathedral, the most important work of the Romanesque period in Spain. Return to Oporto. Overnight in Oporto.
Day 5 - Oporto, Amarante, Vila Real, Vale do Douro, Lamego, Urgeiriça
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to AMARANTE (stop), a small town located at the banks of the Tâmega river, with its houses with colorful porches and its candy shops with delicious monastic sweets. After, we will drive to VILA REAL (stop) where we will visit the gardens of the Manor of Mateus. Then we will enter in the PORT WINE REGION, where one of the most known nectar of the Gods is made - the Port Wine. Stop in LAMEGO (stop), overlooked by one of Portugal's most important shrines, Our Lady of Remedies. You may try some of the local delicacies such as the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Overnight in Urgeiriça.
Day 6 - Urgeiriça, Bussaco, Tomar, Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. We will drive through the heart of Portugal till BUSSACO, where the romantic Palace Hotel and its luxuriant forest stands out. We continue to TOMAR (stop), which development is closely linked to the Order of the Templars. We will visit the Convent of Christ, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. Return to Lisbon.
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Cancellations less than 4 days or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
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