3 Days with Discover The Wonders of Portugal

Day 1: DEPART LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL - LISBON

1. Portugal
   2h
   Pick up at the Pombal Square in Lisbon, at 8.30 AM. We then set off for the majestic and romantic Palace of Pena, an astonishing fairy tale 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 Landscape, that enchanted kings and inspired poets and to enjoy some of the handicraft shops and tearooms serving up delicious local sweets, including “queijadas” and “travesseiros”. We leave for Colares, a demarcated region recognized for its quality tables wines; continuing onwards until Cabo da Roca, the westerly point of continental Europe, passing the beach of Guincho until Hell’s Mouth and always enjoying the sea-framed landscapes until Cascais and a brief visit to this coastal town. We return to Lisbon along the Estoril Coast with panoramic views of the Casino and its gardens. Overnight in Lisbon, Accommodation: 4* Superior Hotel, Sana Malhoa hotel or Olissipo Marques de Sá Hotel or similar.

Day 2: LISBON – ÓBIDOS – ALCOBAÇA – NAZARÉ – BATALHA – FÁTIMA - LISBON

1. Portugal
   4h
   Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Lisbon, we first head north with our first stop in Óbidos, a small town surrounded by medieval walls, with its traditional whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handicrafts and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we head on to Alcobaça to visit the Monastery Church – UNESCO World Heritage Site, both the longest and the first church built entirely in the gothic style in Portugal, where lie the tombs of D. Pedro and D. Inês de Castro. Our lunch is served in Nazaré, the most typical and colorful of Portuguese fishing village. Whenever possible, we continue onto Sitio with its beautiful views over the beach and the ocean beyond. 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. Then, we arrive at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage site. To visit: the Basilica, housing the tombs of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, and the Chapel of Apparitions at the heart of the shrine. When possible, there is time to attend mass. We return to Lisbon through a rich agricultural region. Overnight in Lisbon with breakfast included. Accommodation: 4* Superior Hotel, Sana Malhoa hotel or Olissipo Marques de Sá Hotel or similar.

Day 3: LISBOA – EVORA – MONSARAZ - LISBON

1. Portugal
   5h
   One day spent 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 applied in preparing one of the most elaborate and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Throughout the visit, we also get to admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time for lunch. In the afternoon, we depart to Azeitao, where we visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and ending the visit with a tasting of the traditional Moscatel de Setubal. Drop off at Pombal Square at 18.00 approximately. Breakfast included.

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