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Overview
Twelve days covering the entire Portugal. This tour will take you across plains, mountains, villages lost in time as well as main cities of the country.
We will show you the very best of Portugal. From the highest peak in Serra da Estrela to the white sandy beaches of the Algarve. The cosmopolitan of Lisbon, the traditional Porto and Coimbra. The charm of smaller historic towns like Sintra, Aveiro, Obidos, Evora, Monsaraz, Marvao. The sea presence in Olhao or Setubal. The famous Portuguese gastronomy with the Algarve seafood, Belem pastries, Porto francesinhas, Lisbon grilled sardines, the codfish cakes, all of course, accompanied by excellent Portuguese red and white wines and the unique Port wines, Green wines and Ginga liqueur. So much to explore! Medieval castles, towering monuments, natural caves and grotto, breathtaking sea-views, winding rivers of gold and silver… Landscapes and flavors that won’t be forgotten.
What's included
Certified professional driver-guide
High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
All taxes included
WiFi and bottled waters on board
Accident and liability insurance
Entrance tickets
Clients meals and lodging
Airfare to Portugal
What to expect
Day 1: LIsbon
Parque Das Nacoes
1h · Admission ticket not included
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
1h
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Parque Eduardo VII
1h
View of downtown area from the park
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
1h · Admission ticket not included
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Lisbon
2h
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Alfama
1h
Lisbon's oldest quarter from Moorish times
Day 2: Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast
Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz
1h · Admission ticket not included
National palace of Queluz (optional)
Centro Historico de Sintra
2h · Admission ticket not included
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Cabo Da Roca
40m
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Cascais
1h
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais - free walk
Estoril
1h
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Day 3: Lisboa-Obidos-Fatima-Coimbra-Porto
Obidos Village
2h
Walking the old cobblestone streets and alleys of the medieval village of Obidos
Fatima
1h
Visit the world famous shrine
Universidade de Coimbra
1h · Admission ticket not included
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Biblioteca Joanina
30m · Admission ticket not included
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world at the old university of Coimbra
Porto
1h
Arrival and overnight in Porto
Day 4: City of Porto
Porto
1h
Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
Torre dos Clerigos
1h · Admission ticket not included
Tower of Clerigos
Lello Bookstore
Carmo Church
Rua de Santa Catarina
1h
Aliados Boulevard
Bolhao market
Santa Catarina shopping street
Cafe Majestic
Sao Bento Railway Station
2h
Sao Bento train station
Cathedral of Porto (admission fee)
Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
Vila Nova de Gaia
2h
Port wine cellars (admission fee)
Rabelo boat tour (admission fee)
Walk along the riverside
Overnight Porto
Day 5: Braga and Guimaraes
Guimaraes
2h
Visit the city where Portugal was born as a nation.
Walk the historic area
Guimaraes Castle
1h · Admission ticket not included
The first castle in Portugal. Symbol of the nation.
Braga
1h
Walk the historic area of this roman born city
Bom Jesus Funicular
2h · Admission ticket not included
Amazing baroque religious construction at the top of the hill with spectacular view over the city of Braga
Ride the oldest water pumped elevator in the world
Porto
1h
Return to Porto
Day 6: Douro Valley- Lamego
Amarante
1h
Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
Peso Da Regua
1h
The heart of the Douro valley
Pinhao
2h
Take a boat tour at Pinhao to admire the beauty of the valley (admission fee)
Visit hte train station with ceramic tiles allusive to the grape harvesting and transportation
Quinta da Pacheca
2h · Admission ticket not included
Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
Lamego
30m
Drive to Lamego and overnight.
Day 7: Lamego-Trancoso-Seia(Bread Museum)-Serra da Estrela
Santuario Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
1h
Visit to this baroque shrine on top of the hill overlooking Lamego
Trancoso
1h
Ancient medieval town with strong jewish heritage
Museu do Pao
1m · Admission ticket not included
Visit to this unique Bread Museum
Serra da Estrela
1h
The tallest mountain in Portugal. Drive to the peak 2000 meters (6000 feet)
Overnight at Serra da Estrela
Day 8: Historic Villages of Portugal
Belmonte
1h
Near Serra da Estrela, Belmonte is one of the oldest Sephardic (old jewish) villages in the world
Aldeia historica de Monsanto
1h
Enchanting old village made totally with local granite stone
Castelo de Vide
1h
Very old Portuguese village in the Alentejo region with one of the oldest synagogues in the world.
Marvao
1h
Lost in time granite stone border defense village, built at a mountain top with an old medieval castle.
Overnight in Marvao
Day 9: Elvas-Vila Vicosa-Evora
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
1h
Visit to the largest garrison town in Europe
Castle of Vila Vicosa
2h · Admission ticket not included
Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
1h
Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
Evora
2h
A world heritage site by UNESCO.
Visiting:
Bones chapel (admission fee)
Roman Temple
Giraldo square (main square)
Overnight Evora
Day 10: Monsaraz-Mertola-Vila Real St. Antonio-Cacela Velha-Tavira
Monsaraz Castle and Walls
1h
Visit to the old castle and its walls
walk the slate stone made village
Mertola
1h
Old chermy Roman village by the Guadiana river with strong Moorish influence.
Vila Real de Santo Antonio
1h
Town built from scratch in the 18 century to start the industry of Portuguese canned sardines.
Fortaleza de Cacela
1h
Fortress on the seaside guarding the south Portuguese mediterranean border.
Tavira
1h
Old fishing city in the Algarve and beach resort in the summertime.
Overnight Tavira
Day 11: Olhao-Faro-Portimao-Praia da Rocha-Lagos
Mercado de Olhao
1h
Visit to one of the most famous seafood markets in Portugal
Faro
1h
The capital of the Algarve region.
Visit the historic area
Portimao
1h
Walk along the Arade river and perhaps have lunch at one of the many typical fish restaurants
Praia da Rocha
2h
Walk the boardwalk of one of the most famous beaches in Europe
Lagos
1h
The early Portuguese sea expeditions to the African coast departured from Lagos. This is a magical old city with a lively nightlife.
Overnight Lagos
Day 12: Lagos-Sagres-Alentejo coastline-Lisbon
Ponta da Piedade
1h
Here you can take a boat ride along the rugged coast and visit the natural caves.
Sagres Fortress
1h · Admission ticket not included
Visit the 1st Nautical school in the world where all the great Portuguese seafarers learned their trade.
Cape Saint Vincent
1h
Visit the southwesternmost point of Europe
Vila Nova de Milfontes
1h
Famous Portuguese beach at the coastal region of Alentejo
Parque Natural da Arrabida
1h
Breathtaking view of Troia beach (the longest in Europe) from the top of the Arrabida mountain
Lisbon
1h
Return to Lisbon.
End of itinerary
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
