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REGULAR TOURS The regular sightseeing tours have a tour guide in English, French, Portuguese. Some also have German, Spanish and Italian speaking guides. To see what you're buying, please visit our Portugal photo gallery or Portugal video gallery ALL PORTUGAL FOR 10 DAYS price MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Day 1 - Northward to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church of the 12 th c. Monastery, with the tombs of Pedro and Inês. Further on, the fishing port of Nazaré. Then Batalha - visit to the Monastery - and Fátima, renowned as the world's pilgrimage centre reflecting the faith of thousands of pilgrims; Leiria - dinner and overnight stay. Day 2 - Return to Roman period with a visit to Conímbriga. Coimbra invites to discover old traditions and its University. Enjoy the exuberance of the forest of Buçaco and Aveiro - city of canals. Porto - dinner and overnight stay. Day 3 - Porto the 2nd city of Portugal and world heritage by UNESCO - a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churches that history has made eternal and Port wine, known worldwide. Afternoon free. Porto - dinner and overnight stay. Day 4 - Minho, the northest province of Portugal. Guimarães, birthplace of the nation - stop at the Castle of Duques of Bragança. Braga, city of archbishops and the country's religious capital with the oldest cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus with its monumental barroque staircase. Luxuriant greenery surrounds us passing by Barcelos, town of the legend of the rooster. Porto - dinner and overnight stay. Day 5 - Through a landscape speckled with granite houses with wooden or wroght-iron balconies, we find Amarante and Vila Real - visit the Gardens of the Palace of Mateus. Then we enter the Port Wine region - the Douro Valley. In the mountainous hinterland lies. Viseu - a city of warriors and painters. Urgeiriça - dinner and overnight stay. Day 6 - Drive to the heart of Portugal. The beauty of the Estrela Mountain Range, the highest point of the Country, a world of shepherds and their flocks, famous for its cheese snows and harsh, irregular landscape. Castelo Branco, with its lovely gardens and staircases of the kings. Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses. Castelo de Vide - dinner and overnight stay. Day 7 - Southward, hills and extensive green and gold plains alternate, among which we find Estremoz and its marble quarries. Évora, a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy - walking tour of a museum town which is part of the World Heritage. Évora - dinner and overnight stay. Day 8 - Morning free. A journey southward passing by Beja and Silves. Alvor - dinner and overnight stay. Day 9 - Algarve - the charm of the old legends of bewitching Moorish maidens and the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the new worlds. Visits to Lagos and the Promontory of Sagres - the symbol of the Portuguese epic. The afternoon will bring an invitation to take a dip in the warm sea. Alvor - dinner and overnight stay. Day 10 - A last look at this zone nestling among Land, Sea and Sky. The return trip, will be made through Setúbal and, along the coast the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter´s unique vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious, are at the gates of Lisbon. DEPARTURES APR-OCT - Tuesday / Saturday NOV-MAR - Saturday 7 DAYS TO THE NORTH OF PORTUGAL price MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Day 1 - Northward to Óbidos, a medieval town of narrow streets surrounded by walls. Further on, the fishing port of Nazaré. Architectural landmarks, the Monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça reflect the faith that brings thousands of pilgrims to Fátima; Leiria - dinner and overnight stay. Day 2 - A return to the days of the Roman occupation with a visit to Conímbriga. Coimbra invites us to discover its old traditions and University. Enjoy the exuberance of the forest of Buçaco and Aveiro - city of canals. Espinho - dinner and overnight stay. Day 3 - Porto the 2nd city of Portugal inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churches which history has made eternal and Port wine, known worldwide. Afternoon free in Oporto. Dinner and overnight stay. Day 4 - Minho, the northwest province of Portugal. Guimarães, birthplace of the nation; castle and Palace of Duques of Bragança. Braga, city of archbishops and the country's religious capital with the oldest cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga with its monumental baroque staircase. Luxuriant greenery surrounds us passing by Barcelos, the town of the legend of the rooster. Porto - Dinner and overnight stay. Day 5 - Through a landscape speckled with granite houses with wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we enter the Port Wine region - the Douro Valley - by way of Amarante and Vila Real. In the mountainous hinterland lies Viseu - a city of warriors and painters. Urgeiriça - dinner and overnight stay. Day 6 - Drive to the heart of Portugal. The beauty of the Estrela Mountain Range, the highest point of the country, a world of shepherds and their flocks, famous for its cheese, snow and harsh, irregular landscape. Castelo Branco, with its lovely gardens and staircase of the kings. Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses. Castelo de Vide - dinner and overnight stay. Day 7 - Southward, hills and extensive green and golden plains alternate, where we find Estremoz and its marble quarries. Évora, a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy. Return to Lisbon. DEPARTURES: APR-OCT - Saturday/Tuesday NOV-OCT - Saturday A CHARMING EXPERIENCE IN PORTUGAL 7 days to the North of Portugal prices and departures MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Day 1: Lisboa - Estoril - Cascais - C. Roca - Sintra - Lisboa In the morning, after a visit to the rich historical area of Belem in Lisbon , meet the elegant coast of Estoril and Cascais, the charming areas of exiled kings, and twentieth century spies, not forgetting the companion of the large and wide Tagus River . And then, meet the Atlantic Ocean , the final scenic pretext that will prepare you to visit the most Western point of Continental Europe - Roca Cape . The natural element will still be present, while living the maritime coast, to enter in the natural reserve of Sintra and Cascais, being received by luxurious vegetation, of an uneven green, developing the perfect conditions to the romantic ambiance of Sintra, the UNESCO Heritage, with palaces, stories and legends. And to feel this atmosphere, we'll visit the Pena National Palace on the top of the Sintra's range. Also, your first gastronomic and wine experience will be here, in Sintra (lunch included). This will prepare you to visit our capital, "the Seven Hills City "- with references from the times of our nation birth, through the times of the Portuguese Discoveries, until our modern 21 st century. Accommodation in Lisbon: Bairro Alto Hotel "Located in the heart of the upcoming Bairro Alto area, in the center of Lisbon`s shopping and theater district. Deluxe boutique hotel ideally located for business and leisure travellers. The design of the 55 rooms and suites has a contemporary approach of classic Portuguese style with the latest hi- tech features (wi-fi Internet acess, in-room LCD-DVD). Among the facilities of the hotel, a street-access restaurant with esplanade, trendy bar, mezzanine lounge, private boardroom, fitness center with massage and a panoramic terrace overlooking the Tagus river for special events." Day 2: Lisboa - Évora - Marvão - Castelo de Vide - Belmonte Our journey will follow for the discovering of the deep Portugal .Departure from Lisbon towards the Alentejo region, where you'll visit one of the most interesting cities of this region: Évora ( World Heritage City , classified by UNESCO). A "rendezvous" with Portuguese history and with the genuine house styles from the south of Portugal. Free time for Lunch in Evora (not included). Then, it's time to arrive at the memorable Marvão village. This small village stands at more than 800 meters high and it's surrounded by walls from the 13th to the 17th century. As this will be the day dedicated to discover the deep countryside of Portugal, you'll also visit the beautiful and ancient Portuguese village of Castelo de Vide, known as "the Sintra of Alentejo region". A completely different scenery from the other days of this tour. Bring your camera, or you'll regret it forever...For an idyllic ending of the day in Belmonte, you'll rest at the Pousada do Convento de Belmonte (dinner included). Accommodation in Belmonte: Pousada do Convento de Belmonte "Very near Belmonte, where Pedro Álvares Cabral (Brazil discoverer) was born, the Belmonte Pousada results from the reconstruction of the ruined Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, where there is also a small 13th Century chapel. The Belmonte Pousada preserves all the historical architecture of the convent, including an amphitheatre in the woodlands." Day 3: Belmonte – Guarda – Viseu – Lamego – Amarante Departure from Belmonte to Guarda, the capital of "Beira Interior". After a visit to its Cathedral (started to build on the 14th century) and its narrow streets, we'll continue to another important city of this region: Viseu, where you'll have free time for lunch. At Viseu, you'll enjoy its historical town centre with traditional commerce. Here, you'll have another terrific experience with the Portuguese gastronomy for lunch (included). Then, the journey follows to Lamego, a transition point from the "Beiras" region to the "Douro" region. We'll enter in a region where the "Douro" river is the soul of the natives and where the wine production is an important activity to this population. At Lamego, you'll visit the famous "Nossa Senhora dos Remédios" Sanctuary, an ex-libris of this town. And as we´ve referred above to the internationally renowned wine of this region, we'll visit a wine producer QUINTA, where you'll have the opportunity to know the producing methods and to enjoy a wine tasting at the end of the visit. Then you'll follow to Amarante, to overnight on another beautiful Charming Hotel, Casa da Calçada, who belongs to the prestigious "Relais & Chateaux" Hotel Chain. Amarante has an impressive and romantic small historical centre, just in front of this hotel. It's ideal for a night walking. On this night, you'll also have the opportunity to dinner at this hotel restaurant for another excellent gourmet experience - it's important to say that this restaurant won a reference at the "Michelin Guide" (one star) which IS a guide for Gourmet Excellency (dinner included). Accommodation in Amarante: Casa da Calçada "Located near the old bridge over the River Tamega, in the historic heart of the small town of Amarante, Casa da Calçada is an impressive refined, hotel set on a XVI century Palace, former residence of the Counts of Redondo. Magnificent gardens, gold coloured walls, and elegant lounges with very comfortable seating in romantic style, welcome guests as they arrive to this beautiful manor house. Rich colours and objects d'art, enhance the ambiences, in a quiet atmosphere of luxurious comfort. The rooms, all uniquely decorated, are equipped with modern accessories to provide the utmost of comfort. Colours and textures, combine perfectly for a cosy, wonderful decoration. A glamorous restaurant offers typical and selected regional cuisine, in a warm and calm environment. The leisure room, or the bar with its spectacular terrace with views to the vineyards that surround the hotel, are the perfect places, for relaxing, drinking or chatting, before of after your meal." Day 4: Amarante - Régua – Porto The fourth day gives you the chance of cruising along the Douro River , during all day (valid only from March to October). It's an option that you can choose, to travel along one of the most beautiful European rivers. The scenic landscape, the calm and pure waters introduce you, the local nature, the farms where Port Wine grows, not forgetting the terraced vineyards, located on the edges of the mountains, consisting on the technical support developed to organize this savage land, and to produce one of the most important references on the recognized and rewarded wines, all around the world. To those who choose the cruise, the lunch will be served on board. Besides the contagious landscape, one of the main attractions is to descend the dams, with hydraulic elevators, that will take the boat to an inferior level. To those who will decline the cruise on Douro River (or between November and February), the tour will continue towards Vila Real for a visit to "Solar de Mateus". Here you´ll find the beautiful delicate Barroque Style decorating a traditional building. This was possible due to the wealth that Port wine brought to ancient and traditional Portuguese families. The tour will continue directly to Oporto, and at the end of the afternoon, together with those who have chosen the cruise through Douro, you´ll be taken to your hotel. In the evening, dinner included in Ribeira, the most traditional reference of Oporto... Accommodation in Porto: Pestana Porto (with river view) "Situated in the Praça da Ribeira, heart of the historical centre of Porto and constructed on part of the mediaeval city wall, the Pestana Porto Hotel forms part of a block of town houses dating from the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. This beautiful adjoining group of buildings was classified by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage site which extends along the Douro River enjoying a magnificent view and unique atmosphere." Day 5: Porto – Guimarães Oporto tradition will be shown to you. The historical centre will be visited in detail, comprehending important monuments as the St. Francis Church, all covered with gold (about 600 kg) in its interior, an extraordinary artistic work with golden carved work gains its splendour, with a dimension never seen. The elegant and ancient "Stock Market" with an unique beauty, shows the careful and detailed, 19th century taste. Coming to Oporto, the visit to the local cellars, at Vila Nova de Gaia is something that becomes almost an obligation. Visit the final place, where Port Wine gains its taste, without forgetting a technical explanation. Free time to lunch in Vila Nova de Gaia. After lunch, we'll be back to Oporto , to see the north historical area of the city, and also free time to shop, on the most traditional commercial street of Oporto - the pedestrian street of Sta. Catarina. If shopping is not in your plans, enter on the Majestic Café, where elegance is expressed, taking you in a time voyage. To finish, we'll see Douro meeting Atlantic Ocean , and the area where this ancient city was born - Miragaia. After this Oporto visit, we´ll continue towards Guimarães, the "cradle" of Portuguese nationality, where we'll arrive at the end of the afternoon at the Pousada de Santa Marinha. Transport and dinner in the city centre (included). Accommodation in Guimarães: Pousada de Sta. Marinha "Near the historical centre of Guimarães, set on a hill overlooking the city, we find the majestic Santa Marinha Pousada, the XII century Augustin convent, which after being rebuilt and restored, received the National Architectural Prize in 1985. Penha Park, the small gardens and the interior corners with granite fountains, the rich Portuguese glazed tiles, the cloisters, the balconies and terraces over the city will, together with the magnificent cuisine and wines, make you wish to stay for a long time." Day 6: Guimarães - Braga - Coimbra We proudly present you the historical centre of Guimarães, the first important city, of the kingdom of Portugal , where references with 800 years will be carefully shown. After this, you´ll get to know Braga , an important religious capital that shows its power and importance in those times, through the original sanctuary of "Bom Jesus of Braga ", with its magnificent baroque staircase, that has a story to show on its artistic chapels. On the city centre, we'll invite you to lunch (included), and try the tasty cuisine, of Northern Portugal. Then, the destiny will be Coimbra. On this day, the allusions to Portuguese foundation will be present. The city of Coimbra was one of the most important capitals that Portugal had and, still a reference considering its beauty the pleasant centre and, the Mondego River that brings a particular charm, to the city known as the Students Capital. The accommodation selected for this night at Coimbra also belongs to the "Relais & Chateaux" hotel chain. ( Dinner included in Coimbra). Accommodation in Coimbra: Quinta das Lágrimas "This XVIIIth century palace surrounded by magnificent gardens still vibrates with the memory of the famous romance between Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro. Today, this property has been transformed into a superb hotel, beautifully decorated in the traditional colours of Portugal. Enjoy the charm of its elegant guest rooms with inlaid furniture and savour the innovative cuisine prepared with the finest local produce." Day 7: Coimbra - Fátima - Batalha - Alcobaça - Óbidos - Lisboa In the morning of this last day, we invite you to visit the Students Capital, with a special reference to the extraordinary masterpiece that the library of the local University comprehends. The decoration expresses a magnitude that intimidates. The church of Santa Cruz , where we're able to find the tomb of the first Portuguese King - Afonso Henriques, will be visited, showing also the detailed and beautiful façade that invites us to look and forget the time. After concluding our visit to Coimbra, we'll follow south to visit Fátima, considered to be the World Altarpiece. A chance to understand the expression of Portuguese faith, in one of the biggest mysteries of Catholic Church. Then the tour proceeds to Batalha, where we'll visit the Batalha Monastery church, a marc of the religious orders work, and a reference to one of the most important moments of our history - The Aljubarrota Battle. Free time to lunch in Batalha. After lunch, the Monastery of Alcobaça will be our next stop, where you'll have the opportunity to see how the religious men lived and where they spent their time. The larger church of Portugal , the cloisters and dormitory, will be references, not forgetting the drama story of King Peter I and Lady Inês de Castro. Towards to Óbidos, a small medieval village, with walls all around it, and protecting a heritage of narrow streets, whitewashed houses covered with flowers and iron windows that once again invite us to travel through time. And like everything that is good has an end, we will return back to the capital - Lisbon. After visiting our beautiful country, that so proudly, we've shown you, we have the feeling that you'll wish to come back to Portugal again and again and again... End of the Tour THE DISCOVERY OF PORTUGAL 7 days to the North of Portugal prices and departures MAKE YOUR RESERVATION Day 1: Lisboa - Estoril - Cascais - C. Roca - Sintra - Lisboa In the morning, after a visit to the rich historical area of Belem in Lisbon , meet the elegant coast of Estoril and Cascais, the charming areas of exiled kings, and twentieth century spies, not forgetting the companion of the large and wide Tagus River . And then, meet the Atlantic Ocean , the final scenic pretext that will prepare you to visit the most Western point of Continental Europe - Roca Cape . The natural element will still be present, while living the maritime coast, to enter in the natural reserve of Sintra and Cascais, being received by luxurious vegetation, of an uneven green, developing the perfect conditions to the romantic ambiance of Sintra, the UNESCO Heritage, with palaces, stories and legends. And to feel this atmosphere, we'll visit the Sintra National Palace in the historical centre. Also, your first gastronomic and wine experience will be here, in Sintra (lunch included). This will prepare you to visit our capital, "the Seven Hills City "- With references from the times of our nation birth, through the times of the Portuguese Discoveries, until our modern 21 st century. Accommodation in Lisbon: Vila Galé Opera "Opened in July 2002, overlooking the River Tagus and adjoining the conference centre and the lively dockland area, this hotel, with a musically inspired interior decoration, is an excellent location for both business and leisure, as well as for the organization of events and banqueting." Day 2: Lisboa - Mafra - Nazaré - Batalha - Fátima - Aveiro And the voyage continues through a new perspective of Portuguese history. This will be the day to visit some of the most imposing architecture works that Portugal ever met. First, you'll see the expression of the wealth of King John V, on the extraordinary Mafra Basilica, where the pure Italian baroque style gains its magnificence. After the grand monumentality, you'll meet the simplicity of Nazaré, located by the Atlantic Ocean , being one of the places chosen to be an expression of faith and simplicity, by Our Lady, in one episode that took place on the 12 th century. Contact with the faith of Portuguese people, and its expression on some simple monuments, and also a beautiful promontory, from where, Nazaré becomes almost a painting in canvas. The lunch will be near the white sand of the large Nazaré beach (lunch included). Afterwards, the detailed expression of Batalha Monastery church, a marc of the religious orders work, and a reference to one of the most important moments of our history - The Aljubarrota Battle. Then the tour proceeds to Fátima, considered to be the World Altarpiece. A chance to understand the expression of Portuguese faith, in one of the biggest mysteries of Catholic Church. At the end of day, time to rest at Aveiro, known for its canals complex and art nouveau buildings. (Dinner included in Aveiro). Accommodation in Aveiro: Melia Ria Hotel & SPA "The Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is a new 4-star deluxe property conveniently located in the heart of Aveiro`s city centre, right on an inlet of the picturesque Ria de Aveiro. Each of the 128 guest-rooms is fully equipped with air-conditioning and heating, direct-dial phone, satelite and cable TV, mini-bar and safe-deposit box. A main feature of the Melia Ria is its modern spa centre which comprises an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and gymnasium. The hotel`s wide-ranging on-site facilities include a restaurant, bar, snack bar, Wi-fi, boutiques, hairdresser and meeting space for up to 250 Day 3: Aveiro - Viseu - Lamego - Vila Real - Régua You'll start the day visiting one of the most important porcelain producers of Portugal, based in Aveiro: the "Vista Alegre". It's an opportunity to know the place where these marvellous pieces of art are made. After this visit, our tour will proceed to the interior, to small cities, with narrow but well balanced historical centres and well preserved spaces, that invites you to visit the Portugal of other times. Viseu and Lamego are references to consider. At Viseu, besides a visit to its historical centre with Barroc and "Manuelino" influences, you'll also have free time to walk around and lunch. Then on Lamego, you'll know the "Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary" an unusual one that will invite your eyes, to observe and understand the ideas that have been the basis of its construction. It's important to say that on this day, you'll enter on the Douro Region, and start to visit some of the cities that are an expression of this important product of Portuguese economy - the Port Wine. Vila Real, one of these cities will be the place to understand the importance that Douro River has to these people, that respects this fountain of life, work, and way of living. After, "Solar de Mateus" the beautiful delicate Barroque Style decorating a traditional building. This was possible due to the wealth that Port wine brought, to ancient and traditional Portuguese families. And to show how deeply rooted the Port Wine is, still on our days, and proudly keeping Tradition, we'll visit one farm responsible for this fine art. Peso da Régua, the accommodation point, having the Douro River just below, promising you, that on 4th day, the chance of knowing and cruising this river. (Dinner included in Regua) Accommodation in Régua: Hotel Régua Douro "The Hotel Régua Douro is your best choice for accommodation in the picturesque Douro Valley, offering you the chance to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, whether on business or on holiday." Day 4: Régua – Porto The fourth day gives you the chance of cruising along the Douro River , during all day (valid only from March to October). It's an option that you can choose, to travel along one of the most beautiful European rivers. The scenic landscape, the calm and pure waters introduce you, the local nature, the farms where Port Wine grows, not forgetting the terraced vineyards, located on the edges of the mountains, consisting on the technical support developed to organize this savage land, and to produce one of the most important references on the recognized and rewarded wines, all around the world. To those who choose the cruise, the lunch, will be served on board. Besides the contagious landscape, one of the main attractions is to descend the dams, with hydraulic elevators, that will take the boat to an inferior level. To those who will decline the cruise on Douro River (or between November and February), the tour will continue towards Amarante, a pleasant small town that expresses the image of local culture. Free time to lunch. Then, the tour will continue directly to Oporto , crossing the production area of Port Wine. Free time in the centre. At the end of the afternoon you´ll be taken to your hotel. On the evening, we'll dinner in the most traditional area of Oporto - Ribeira (dinner included). Accommodation in Porto: Vila Galé Porto "Conveniently situated in the heart of Oporto city centre, the Vila Galé Porto is a modern four-star hotel with 292 comfortable rooms, each fully equipped with air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, work desk, fax/modem/PC connections, satellite and pay TV, mini-bar, electronic door key, safe-deposit box and private bathroom with hair-drier. Facilities include the Paris/Texas restaurant-brasserie, the Soul & Blues bar featuring live music, indoor swimming pool, health club, games room and eight conference and meeting rooms." Day 5: Porto – Guimarães Oporto tradition will be shown to you. The historical centre will be visited in detail, comprehending important monuments as the St. Francis Church, all covered with gold (about 600 kg) in its interior, an extraordinary artistic work with golden carved work gains its splendour, with a dimension never seen. The elegant and ancient "Stock Market" with an unique beauty, shows the careful and detailed, 19 th century taste. Coming to Oporto , the visit to the local cellars, at Vila Nova de Gaia is something that becomes almost an obligation. Visit the final place, where Port Wine gains its generous taste, without forgetting a technical explanation. Free time to lunch in Vila Nova de Gaia . After lunch, we'll be back to Oporto , to see the north historical area of the city, and also free time to shop, on the most traditional commercial street of Oporto - the pedestrian street of Sta. Catarina. If shopping is not in your plans, enter on the Majestic Café, where elegance is expressed, taking you in a time voyage. To finish, we'll see Douro meeting Atlantic Ocean , and the area where this ancient city was born - Miragaia. After this Oporto visit, we´ll continue towards Guimarães, the "cradle" of Portuguese nationality. To you, at the end of this day will be time to rest. Free time on the centre of Guimarães, to dinner. Accommodation in Guimarães: Villa Hotel Guimarães Near the historical centre of Guimarães, this hotel was recently inaugurated on June 2004. It's a design hotel with great comfort and sophisticated. A true gem in Guimarães to discover... Day 6: Guimarães - Braga - Coimbra We proudly present you the historical centre of Guimarães, the first important city, of the kingdom of Portugal , where references with 800 years will be carefully shown. After this, you´ll get to know Braga , an important religious capital, that shows the power and importance of those times, on the original sanctuary of "Bom Jesus of Braga ", with its magnificent baroque staircase, that has a story to show on its artistic chapels. On the city centre, we'll invite you to lunch (included), and try the tasty cuisine, of Northern Portugal. Then, the destiny will be Coimbra. On this day, the allusions to Portuguese foundation will be present. The city of Coimbra was one of the most important capitals that Portugal had and, still a reference considering its beauty the pleasant centre and, the Mondego River that brings a particular charm, to the city known as the Students Capital. Free time to dinner. Accommodation in Coimbra: Hotel Tivoli Coimbra "Managed by Tivoli Hotels, the Tivoli Coimbra is a modern, strategically-located hotel in Coimbra's new business district.. It offers first-class accommodation and a wide range of facilities such as a bar, health club with heated swimming pool and sauna and a choice of meeting and convention facilities. The Porta Férrea Restaurant is also a must for gourmet visitors." Day 7: Coimbra - Alcobaça - Óbidos - Lisboa In the morning of this last day, we invite you to visit the Students Capital, with a special reference to the extraordinary masterpiece that the library of the local University comprehends. The decoration expresses a magnitude that intimidates. The church of Santa Cruz , where we're able to find the tomb of the first Portuguese King - Afonso Henriques, will be visited, showing also the detailed and beautiful façade that invites us to look and forget the time. After concluding our visit to Coimbra, the Monastery of Alcobaça will be our next stop, and we'll tell the story of religious orders importance on the development, culture and defence of the young Portuguese territory during the 12 th century. Also the opportunity to see how the religious men lived and where they spent their time. The larger church of Portugal , the cloisters and dormitory, will be references, not forgetting the drama story of King Peter the First and Lady Inês de Castro. Towards Óbidos, being the place to lunch (free time to lunch), and a small medieval village, with walls all around it, and protecting an heritage of narrow streets, having the whitewashed houses covered with flowers, the iron windows, that once again invite us to travel through time. And like everything that is good has an end, we will return back to the capital - Lisbon. After visiting our beautiful country, that so proudly, we've shown you, we have the feeling that you'll wish to come back to Portugal again and again and again... End of the Tour THE BEST OF PORTUGAL IN 6 DAYS price MAKE YOUR RESERVATION SUNDAY - Lisbon, Sintra, Mafra, Obidos, Nazare, Alcobaça, Batalha, Fatima - Departure after breakfast along Lisbon's coast as far as Cascais (stop). Journey continues by the route of the Monasteries through traditional villages until we reach Fatima, Altar of the World (guided tour). Accomodation. MONDAY - Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto - Coimbra (University city), Aveiro (portuguese Venice), Oporto (guided tour and Port wine tasting). Accomodation. TUESDAY - Oporto, Braga, Guimaraes, Amarante, Vila Real - The North of Portugal with its green countryside and ancient monuments. Accomodation at Vila Real. WEDNESDAY - Vila Real, Pinhao, Lamego, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco - Admire the heart of Port wine region with its vinyards, Alto Douro (visit to a country estate). Tour continues through Lamego and Viseu till we reach the highest city of Portugal: Guarda. Guided tour and accomodation in Castelo Branco. THURSDAY - Castelo Branco, Castelo de Vide, Alter do Chao, Estremoz, Evora - Through a spectacular countryside, we get to know 2 provinces: Alto and Baixo Alentejo. Visit the Alter stud farm and accomodation in the city Museum called Evora. FRIDAY - Evora, Vila Vicosa, Lisboa - Guided tour of Evora early in the morning. Continue to Vila Vicosa to visit the Ducal palace and return to Lisbon. DEPARTURES: every Sunday |
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