Adventure into a memorable tour around picturesque Portugal and spend 11 days discovering its most important cities and authentic villages, natural beauty, and rich history.
Day 1: Lisbon – Obidos – Alcobaca – Nazare – Batalha – Fatima
Begin your adventure with a pick-up at Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon. Drive to Obidos, with a stop in Nazare, you will continue to Batalha Today´s adventure ends in Fatima, where you have the opportunity to attend the candle-lit procession.
Day 2: Fatima – Coimbra – Aveiro – Porto (B)
Head towards Coimbra. Stop at Santa Clara Church, where you can find the tomb of Queen Santa Isabel, In the afternoon, you will continue to Aveiro, a city of charming canals, later drive to Porto.
Day 3: Porto – Guimaraes – Braga – Porto (B)
Morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, and churches that history has made eternal. Drive to Braga known as the “Portuguese Rome” for its concentration of religious architecture.
Day 4: Porto – Santiago De Compostela – Porto (B)
Head towards charming Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. Enjoy this day to freely discover the beautifully arranged streets and hidden gems of the city. Wander its historic alleys and learn about its most extraordinary monuments before sampling some of the traditional local dishes.
Day 5: Porto – Amarante – Vila-real – Lamego – Urgeirica (B)
Depart to Amaranteon, on arrival, stroll the charming streets of Amarante, Afterwards, drive to tranquil Vila Real. Continue your adventure driving through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Leave for Urgeirica.
Day 6: Urgeirica – Bussaco – Tomar – Lisbon (B)
Drive through the heart of Portugal to beautiful Bussaco. Drive to the breathtaking Tomar. Continue journey to Lisbon.
Day 7: Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo Da Roca – Cascais – Estoril – Lisbon (B)
Leave Lisbon, heading to mesmerising Sintra for a day of unforgettable beauty. Afterwards, you will drive to cosmopolitan Cascais and the gardens of Estoril Casino. This superb day ends when you return to Lisbon.
Day 8: Lisbon – Evora (B)
You will leave Lisbon and drive to marvellous Evora. You can stop at the local market to see the richness of the products used in preparing the mouth-watering dishes of Portugal.
Day 9: Evora – Beja – Silves – Lagos (B)
Explore the inspiring streets of Evora on your own, before driving towards Lagos while catching sight of Portugal´s dazzling landscapes. Reach Lagons, and spend the rest of the day unwinding or exploring the interesting surroundings.
Day 10: Lagos – Ponta Da Piedade – Sagres – Lagos (B)
Drive to Ponta da Piedade to admire the magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean and cliffs.
Continue to the city of Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with a marina and fishing port
Day 11: Lagos – Setubal – Serra Da Arrabida – Departure Lisbon (B)
Departure Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon takes you through the city of Setubal. You will arrive in Lisbon and drop you off at the indicated location.
Includes Accommodation for 10 nights, meals, transfers and activities as indicated.
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