Discover the beauty of Portugal with Treasures of Portugal! This incredible 3 day tour package will bring you through 12 destinations in Portugal, starting and ending in the capital city of Lisbon. The tour includes a stay in a hotel, expert guide, meals, transport and more – making it an ideal memorable getaway.
Tour Highlights
Marvel at white houses and terracotta roofs in Obidos
Explore the castle and architectural gems of Sintra
Venture to the fantastic pilgrimage spot of Fatima
Fall in love with the beautiful mediaeval charm of Evora
Day 1 ARRIVAL LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL – LISBON (95 km – 2 hrs)
Your tour begins with a pick-up at Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon, at 8:30 hrs. We recommend to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the indicated time. We then head towards the majestic and romantic Palace of Pena, an astonishing fairytale castle located on one of the highest peaks of the Sintra hills. At the end of the morning, there is free time to wander the streets of Sintra, a UNESCO classified Cultural Site, that enchanted kings and inspired poets. Enjoy some of the handicraft shops and tearooms serving delicious local sweets, including “queijadas” and “travesseiros”. Then, we leave for Colares, a demarcated region recognized for its quality tables wines. We continue onwards until Cabo da Roca, the westerly point of continental Europe, passing the beach of Guincho until Hell’s Mouth and admiring the sea-framed landscapes until Cascais. Enjoy a brief visit to this charming coastal town. We return to Lisbon along the Estoril Coast praising the panoramic views of the Casino and its gardens. Overnight in Lisbon area hotel on selected board basis.
Day 2 LISBON – OBIDOS – ALCOBACA – NAZARE – BATALHA – FATIMA – LISBON (325km – 4.15 hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Lisbon, we first head north with our first stop in Obidos, a small town surrounded by medieval walls. Admire its traditional whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handicrafts and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then, we head towards Alcobaca to visit the Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, both the longest and the first church built entirely in the gothic style in Portugal, hosting the tombs of D. Pedro and D. Ines de Castro. Our lunch is served in Nazare, the most typical and colourful of Portuguese fishing village. Then, we travel to Sitio, a place with beautiful views over the beach and the ocean. In the afternoon, we visit the wonderful Batalha Monastery Church – UNESCO World Heritage Site, a masterpiece in the gothic style, with particularly stained-glass windows. We arrive at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, a centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage site. We visit the Basilica, housing the tombs of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, and the Chapel of Apparitions at the heart of the shrine. If possible we can even attend mass. We return to Lisbon through a rich agricultural region. Overnight in Lisbon area hotel on selected board basis.
Day 3 LISBOA – EVORA – DEPART LISBON (265km – 3 hrs)
Leave the hotel and spend the day discovering the town of Evora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisbon, we cross the bridge over the river Tagus and head through a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards before arriving at Evora – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the narrow streets of this whitewashed town, we walk back through time visiting some of Evora’s most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, St. Francis Church with its “Chapel of Bones” and the University. At the market, we see and feel the richness of the products used in preparing one of the most elaborate and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Throughout the visit, we will be able to explore the region’s wealth of history, gastronomy and its arts and crafts, indulge in some wine tasting.
Schedule Highlights
Departure Point:
Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon, Marquês de Pombal, Pç. do Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Departure Time:
08:30 (approx.)
Return Point:
Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon, Marquês de Pombal, Pç. do Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Return Time:
18:00
What’s Included
Accommodation
2 nights’ accommodation
Day 1-2 Lisbon:
Day 1-2 Lisbon:
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Sana Malhoa or Olissipo Marques de Sá or similar 4*
Guide
Operated with English, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis. Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.
Meals
2 breakfasts
Additional Services
MEALS:
Admission to all museums and monuments mentioned in the itinerary: Palace of Pena in Sintra, Monastery of Batalha Cloisters, Capel of Bones in Evora, Sao Francisco Church in Evora, Evora Cathedral.
Transport
Air conditioning bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
What’s Not Included:
Flights
International flights are not included
Insurance
Insurance is not included
Optional
Other activities and services not included
Additional Services
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme, including drinks during meals
Tips and porterage
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Entrance fees not mentioned in the included items
Arrival airport transfer / Departure airport transfer
Any charges not mentioned in the included items
International / domestic flights
All types of travel or personal insurance.
Know Before You Go
Pick-up at Pombal Square in Lisbon at 8,30 approximately
We recommend to arrive to the meeting 15 minutes before that the time indicated
Drop-off at Pombal Square in Lisbon at 18 o´clock approximately on last day
For the arrival transfer from the airport, clients will be met at the exit of the arrivals hall by an English speaking driver. The driver will be holding a board with clients’ name. In the event that they are unable to locate the driver, they should contact at once the emergency number before leaving the airport or making any alternative arrangements.
For the departure transfers clients will be collected by the driver from the hotel reception area. Clients shall be ready in the reception 10 minutes prior to pick up. In the event that the driver has not arrived at the scheduled time, please contact the emergency number before making any alternative arrangements. Transfer takes 2.5 hrs prior to clients’ flight departure time.
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