Best of Portugal

Overview

Visit the best sites in the country and have unique experiences that you’ll take home. From Portuguese Red-tiled roofs contrasting with the whitewashed walls of the houses to colored tiles facades, unique wineries on mountain slopes to Alentejo’s open plains, 12th-century monasteries and top hill walled cities to 19th-century manor houses

Itinerary

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  1

  Lisbon – Arrival

  Your tour guide will pick you up at the airport and take you on a half-day introductory tour, starting with one of the most beautiful view points in the city. Along the day you’ll pass by some of the oldest neighborhoods of the city and visit the best spots. Located in ‘Praça do Comércio’ it is one of the largest squares in Europe and for many centuries the main entrance of the city of Lisbon. Currently the square is used for cultural events, New year’s eve and music concerts, night at the hotel in Lisbon

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  2

  Lisbon, Sintra and Sunset Sailing Tour (2 hours)

  Visit the charming village of Sintra, located in a Natural Park with castles and grand mansions used as summer houses for the Portuguese royalty. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and owing to its beauty is one of the most visited sites in Portugal. On the afternoon you’ll visit the emblematic district of Belém. While taking a brief tour through the historic centre, you’ll find yourself surrounded by old houses that have been converted into small shops and bakeries, selling local products and handicrafts. During the day we are going to see the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and depending your preferences we advise the following places to visit: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, ‘Cabo da Roca’, Guincho Beach, Cascais, and in the end of the day already in Lisbon the Belem District. At the end of the afternoon, enjoy the sunset as you sail through the city of Lisbon on board a sailboat on the river Tagus. During the tour, you will get to know Lisbon from a different perspective, night at the hotel in Lisbon

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  3

  Óbidos, Nazaré and Aveiro

  This Western Portugal day tour will offer you an unforgettable experience. Discover the typical crafts, the rich gastronomy, the traditions, the aromas and flavors in a unique atmosphere that characterizes this region. Along the day we are going to visit the medieval town of Óbidos, Nazaré known because of the “big wave phenomenon” and it was where the American surfer Garrett McNamara set a new world record in 2011, surfing a 90ft wave, and Aveiro, considered the Venice of Portugal, here you will take a boat trip through the city’s canals, night at the hotel in Porto

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  4

  Porto

  During this Oporto city tour, we will experience the history and immense charm of the city. We will see the Dom Luis metal bridge, also visit a Port’s Wine Cellar where you are going to have a taste of this amazing and unique sweet Oporto’s wine. The Cruise at the Douro’s River is the opportunity to see the fantastic landscapes on board of a typical local boat called ‘Rabelo’. You will also visit the São Bento railway station the Church and Tower of the Clerics, Church of St. Francis was classified as a National Monument and Unesco World Heritage because of its extraordinary decoration in giltwood carvings. Depending on your interest and pace we strongly advise the visit to Oporto’s Catedral and the Bolsa Palace. The Cathedral of the city of Porto, located in the heart of the historical center is one of the main and oldest monuments of Portugal, night at the hotel in Porto

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  Douro

  Explore one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal: The Douro Valley, is classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Here you will find several vineyards planted on the mountains slops. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and visit local wineries where you can taste the famous Douro wine. night at the hotel in Porto

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  Coimbra and Tomar

  Discover two of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in Portugal: Coimbra and Tomar. Coimbra Known as the city of the students, offers centuries of culture and history. Here you can visit the oldest university of Europe and its world-famous library and walk the downtown city centre. Next destination, Tomar is One of the historic centres of Portugal with the highest concentration of monuments. In the town centre you’ll visit the churches of ‘São João Baptista’ and of ‘Santa Maria do Olival’ and the oldest synagogue in Portugal. The highlight of the day is the Convent of Christ classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1983. The former headquarters of the Order of Christ is set up in the former Knights Templars headquarters in 1357 where it will remain for centuries, night at the hotel in Lisbon

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  Lisbon – End of the Trip

  Breakfast, check out of the hotel and Transfer to Lisbon’s airport