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Portugal Essential 9 Days 29 Portugal Essential 9 days www.oportoguides.com Get to know with us what you can´t skip on a visit to Portugal! The most historic cities, unique monuments, places of faith and some of the most exciting landscapes. Nine days of genuine pleasure! Portugal was elected the best European and World destination in the last 3 years! Find out why with this 9-day program! Visit Lisbon, the former gateway to the Portuguese empire. Fall in love with the romanticism of Sintra and let yourself be seduced by the intact medieval town of Óbidos. Walk the way of transformation in Fátima. In Coimbra, feel the academic atmosphere of one of the oldest universities in the world. Get to know the history of the undefeatable city of Oporto. The magnificent legacy of the cities of Guimarães and Braga. Be amazed by the sumptuous landscapes of the Douro valley. These are some of the unique moments that you will take with you forever. Tour Plan Day 1: Airport - Lisbon Arrival at Lisbon airport. Transfer to the hotel. From traditional Lisbon to the Tagus estuary. In the morning, a visit to the Belém tower which is an ex-libris of the city and an icon of the architecture of the reign of King D.Manuel I; to the Monument of the Discoveries which evokes the Portuguese overseas expansion and synthesizes a glorious past, symbolizing the greatness of the work of Infante D. Henrique (Prince Henry) the driver of the discoveries; the Jerónimos Monastery is the culmination of Manueline architecture and where nowadays the National Pantheon is located. The morning could not end without a visit to the house "Pasteis de Belém" (Belém Pastries), to taste the traditional pastries. In the afternoon, stop at the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) and the castle of São Jorge which stands on the highest hill in the historical center providing visitors with one of the most beautiful views over the city and the estuary of the river Tagus; at the Santa Luzia viewpoint which has a wide view over Alfama and the river Tagus and finally the Cathedral of Lisbon. For dinner, customers can ask the guide for suggestions, and if it is of interest, request a reservation at a fado restaurant in the traditional "Bairro de Alfama”. 4* accommodation in Lisbon. Day 2: Lisbon - Óbidos - Fátima Departure from Lisbon after breakfast (9:00 am) towards the well preserved medieval town of Óbidos. Walking in the labyrinthine streets inside the walls we can find charming corners and a well-preserved castle. After lunch, we head to the Fátima Sanctuary, one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the world and the largest international destination for religious tourism, receiving about six million visitors/year. Visit to the sanctuary. 4* accommodation in Fatima. * The city tour in Lisbon can be transferred to day 7 or 9 depending on the arrival or departure flight schedules. OPORTO GUIDES: [email protected] | whatsapp: +351 914714834 | www.instagram.com/oportoguides | www.facebook.com/oportoguides Day 3: Fátima - Coimbra - Oporto Free morning in Fatima. At the end of the morning, departure to Coimbra, a university city where the www.oportoguides.com oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe is located. A city of narrow streets, courtyards, stairs and medieval arches. In Coimbra we can visit the tomb of Dom Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal. We continue towards the city of Oporto. 4* accommodation in Oporto. Day 4: Oporto Visit the historical center of the second city of Portugal, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some of its emblematic monuments, such as the Cathedral, a beautiful building that dates back to the 12th century and stands out for its large dimensions resulting from the various phases of construction ranging from the initial Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque; São Bento railway station, opened in 1916, and considered one of the most beautiful and photographed in the world. The decoration of its atrium, made up of an exceptional set of tile panels, by Jorge Colaço, is one of the main reasons for the interest of this building; The Clérigos Tower, one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. The work of Nicolau Nasoni, the maximum expression of the dramatic and technical spectacular of the Baroque. Walk through the medieval area of the city, a unique example of an urban landscape endowed with identity, strong character and aesthetic quality. Tour of modern Porto and the city beaches. Free afternoon for personal activities. 4 * accommodation in Oporto. Day 5: Oporto – Duero – Oporto Full day tour to the Douro region. Visit to a cellar where we will have lunch and taste the famous Port wine. Tour through unique mountain and river landscapes where Man created one of the nectars of the gods. Discover places and traditions and feel the faith of a nation. Return to Porto after a visit to Pinhão. 4* accommodation in Oporto. Day 6: Oporto - Guimarães - Braga - Oporto After breakfast (8:30 am) departure from Porto towards Guimarães, the first capital of the kingdom of Portugal. Walk through the historical center (World Heritage by UNESCO). Visit to the medieval castle and the Church of São Miguel where D. Afonso Henriques was baptized. We continue to Braga, a city with great religious roots, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will walk through the historical center visiting some of its most valuable monuments before going up to the sanctuary of Bom Jesus (Cultural Heritage of Humanity). 4* accommodation in Oporto. Day 7: Oporto - Batalha - Lisboa Departure from Porto after breakfast (8:30 am) to the Mosteiro da Batalha (Battle Monastery), one of the most beautiful pieces of art of Portuguese and European architecture. It is part of the list of world heritage defined by UNESCO, since 1983. After lunch, we continue towards Lisbon. Free afternoon for personal activities. Accommodation at 4* hotel in Lisbon. “He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not hear music, who does not find grace in himself dies slowly.” Martha Medeiros OPORTO GUIDES: [email protected] | whatsapp: +351 914714834 | www.instagram.com/oportoguides | www.facebook.com/oportoguides 30 31 Day 8: Lisbon – Sintra – Cascais - Lisbon Full day excursion to the natural park of Sintra - Cascais. Visit to Sintra, a picturesque Portuguese www.oportoguides.com village, located in the heart of the Sintra's mountains. The first stop will be the Sintra National Palace, followed by the Moorish Castle, built in the 9th century for protection, but unable to defend the Moors against the Christian crusades. The next tourist attraction is the palace of Pena which is located on top of the hill and was designed by the artistic King Ferdinand II. The palace is an extravagant mixture of bright colours and beautiful stone sculptures. Trip to the westernmost point of continental Europe - the Cape of Roca. On the way back to the capital, a short stop will be made in the beautiful town and seaside resort of Cascais. Accommodation in 4* hotel in Lisbon. Day 9: Lisbon - Airport Breakfast. Transfer to Lisbon airport as scheduled. Return to the country of origin. * This pack can be made with departures and arrivals in Oporto. Double room in 4 * hotel in B&B; 6 lunches included; Entrance fee for the visits in the program included. Tourist tax (when applicable) not included. * Single room supplement - 387 € / 590 € | Note: for a different number of people than the one presented in the table, please contact us. Extra costs (optional) - contact us! Included - Dinner - Transportation by vehicle of the selected category - Liability insurance - Accommodation with breakfast - Personal accident insurance - Pick up at the accommodation - Entrance fee in Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Discov- - Airport transportation ery Register, Univ. Of Coimbra, Porto Cathedral, Guimarães - Private guide Castle, Pena Palace, Batalha Monastery, visit and tasting at - 6 lunches the Douro farm. OPORTO GUIDES: [email protected] | whatsapp: +351 914714834 | www.instagram.com/oportoguides | www.facebook.com/oportoguides .
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