9 days / 8 nights

The Wonders of Discover the most emblematic monuments and culture of Portugal The Wonders of Portugal – 9 days

Day 1 – Porto

Reception at the airport.

Transfer to the hotel and check in.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel 4*

Clérigos Tower - Porto

Day 2 – Porto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day Tour Porto.

Porto is the second biggest city of Portugal and with unique beauty. Known for the Porto Wine and the river Douro, this is a vibrant city, with an enormous cultural and artistic life, where in every corner there is something amazing to see and experience. Sé - Porto

Places not to be missed: the historical center that is an UNESCO Heritage Site, Ribeira area (an old neighborhood near the river, which is creates part of the beautiful landscape of Porto), Clérigos Tower (this icon of the city was created in the XVIII century), the Cathedral (XVIII cent.), Bolsa , and of course the Port Wine Cellars. D. Luis I Bridge - Porto

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Day 3 – Porto / Guimarães / Braga / Porto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full day tour to visit two important cities of Portugal, full of history and culture. First, Guimarães the birth place of Portugal, here we are going to see the imposing Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and visit the center to find a maze of beautiful streets and small squares that Guimarães Castle embrace us.

After lunch, we proceed to Braga a city with more than 2000 years of history, which was founded by the Emperor Augustus Caesar. The main points are the Cathedral, Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary and the Republica Square in the center. (Optional)

Trip back to Porto. Bom Jesus do Monte - Braga

Day 4 – Porto / Coimbra

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Transfer to Coimbra.

Coimbra is known for being the home of the first University of Portugal, one of the oldest in Europe, and also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This ancient city, which exists since the Roman era, is full of history and life, which gives it a unique charm.

Here we will visit the Old Cathedral, the historical center with the Santa Cruz Church and the Barbacã Door and the University of Coimbra.

University - Coimbra Accommodation: Hotel 4*

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Day 5 – Coimbra / Fátima / Nazaré / Óbidos /

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Fátima.

We start the day with Fatima the main religious site in Portugal, where we will find an imposing Sanctuary that receives thousands of visitors every year. Next, the fishing town of Nazaré, to visit the church of Our Lady of Nazaré that has an amazing view to the beach. Here we can find Sancturay of Our Lady of Fátima fresh and tasteful fish and seafood for lunch. After we follow the coast until Óbidos, to visit the picturesque streets, Castle, churches and taste the typical liquor “ginginha”. Then back on the road, towards Lisbon, arriving at the hotel and checking in.

Accommodation: Hotel 4* Castle - Óbidos

Day 6 – Lisbon / / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Sintra is a magical place near Lisbon, which is worth visiting at least once in your life.

Visit to the Pena National Palace, the most iconic monument of Sintra, built in one of the highest points in the region surrounded by a natural park of untold beauty. In the center of Sintra we will find the National Palace of Sintra, located right in the middle of the village, where we can also have lunch.

Followed by a visit to the Lighthouse, Pena National Palace - SIntra situated in the most western point of Europe and then the gorgeous city of Cascais considered the French Riviera of Portugal.Trip back to Lisbon.

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Day 7 – Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full day tour to visit Belém another mandatory stop in Lisbon due to its rich heritage. Here you can see the National Palace, one of the largest of Lisbon, the , then the ex-libris, the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Belém Jerónimos Monastery - Lisbon Tower symbol of the Portuguese Discoveries and before leaving Belém you have to taste the delicious and traditional pastries, Pastel de Belém.

In the evening dinner in a traditional restaurant with a Fado show.

Belém Tower - Lisbon

Day 8 – Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure to explore Lisbon.

This is a friendly and welcoming city, with history and stories in every corner.

Places not to be missed: downtown, where you can visit, the Terreiro do Paço Square, Lisbon’s Cathedral and the Castle of São Jorge where you will find one of the best views of Lisbon. Here you can also visit , and , typical neighborhoods.

Cathedral - Lisbon

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Day 9 – Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning at leisure to explore more of Lisbon.

Check out.

Transfer to Lisbon’s Airport.

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Included

• 8 nights in the mentioned accommodation in double room with breakfast included

• Airport transfers

• Full Day Tour Porto

• Full Day Tour Lisbon

• Entrances in Clérigos Tower, Bolsa Palace, São Jorge Castle, Ajuda Palace, National Coaches Museum, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower

• Visit to the Port Wine Cellars with wine tasting

Not Included

• Optional Tours Packages

• City Taxes

• Flights & Visas

• Any items or subjects not mentioned as included

Optional

• Dinner with Fado show

• Full Day Tours Guimarães and Braga - Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

• Entrances in Guimarães Castle, Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, , Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Coimbra University and Cathedral, and Sintra Palace

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Useful Information

• We can provide customized and specific programs to your date requests, depending on hotel availability.

• The program can be extended with pre and post nights according to customer requests.

• The program can also be provided to groups from 10 pax onwards.

• Check in at the hotels is from 15h00. Should the arrival time not yet allow check in, luggage storage will be provided.

• Check out is until 11h00, however you can store luggage at the hotel until the time of transfer.

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