Best of Portugal

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• English
• French
• German

• Accommodation in 4★ hotels or similar
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan
• Professional guide throughout the entire tour
• Entrance Tickets Included – Monastery of Batalha , University of Coimbra, Palácio da Bolsa (Porto), Gardens of Palácio de Mateus, Convent of Christ (Tomar), Pena Palace (Sintra), Chapel of Bones (Évora), São Francisco Church (Évora), Évora Cathedral, São Vicente Fortress (Sagres)

• Meals other than breakfast
• Personal expenses
• Porter services
• Any entrance fees not listed

DAY 1 — Lisbon | Tomar | Batalha | Fátima

Discover Portugal’s countryside before arriving in Tomar, a city linked to the Knights Templar.

Visit:

• Convent of Christ

Continue to Batalha:

• Monastery of Batalha

End in Fátima with optional Candle Procession.

🛏️ Overnight: Fátima

Travel through scenic landscapes dotted with windmills and orchards to Tomar, a city deeply connected to the Knights Templar. Visit the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich history and architectural splendour. Continue to Batalha to visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the resting place of Prince Henry the Navigator. Conclude the day in Fátima, home to the renowned Marian Shrine, with the possibility of attending the Candle Procession.

DAY 2 — Fátima | Coimbra | Porto

Visit Coimbra and its historic University.

Then continue to Porto:

• Ribeira district
• Port wine culture

🛏️ Overnight: Porto

After breakfast, depart for Coimbra, a city steeped in academic tradition. Visit its historic University, including the breathtaking Joanina Library, a baroque masterpiece, and learn about the traditions of its students. Continue to the vibrant city of Porto. Wander its lively streets, admire the Ribeira district along the Douro River, and immerse yourself in its rich heritage and famous Port wine.

DAY 3 — Porto | Guimarães | Braga | Porto

Explore:

• Palácio da Bolsa
• Guimarães Castle
• Bom Jesus do Monte (Braga)

🛏️ Overnight: Porto

Explore Porto’s treasures, from its riverside charm to its impressive monuments, including the Stock Exchange Palace. Head to Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, where the medieval castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança take you back in time. In Braga, discover the “Portuguese Rome,” with its splendid cathedral and the iconic Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, featuring its baroque stairway and tranquil gardens.

DAY 4 — Porto | Viana do Castelo | Porto

Visit Viana do Castelo:

• Basilica of Santa Luzia
• Historic centre & riverside promenade

🛏️ Overnight: Porto

Depart for Viana do Castelo, a picturesque city where history and scenic beauty merge. Visit the Basilica of Santa Luzia, offering panoramic views over the city and the Lima River. Stroll through the historic centre, characterised by its cobblestone streets, traditional buildings, and lively squares. Take time to explore the shops showcasing local crafts, such as the famous filigree jewellery, and enjoy the vibrant riverside promenade. The charming ambiance of Viana invites you to immerse yourself in its unique blend of maritime heritage and cultural richness. Return to Porto for the evening.

DAY 5 — Porto | Douro Valley | Viseu

Stops:

• Amarante
• Casa de Mateus
• Douro Valley (UNESCO)
• Régua & Pinhão
• Viseu old town

🛏️ Overnight: Viseu

Begin the day in Amarante, known for its scenic beauty and the legacy of São Gonçalo. Visit Casa de Mateus in Vila Real, an iconic manor house surrounded by exquisite gardens. Travel through the breathtaking Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stopping in Régua for a delightful lunch. Continue to Pinhão, the heart of the Port wine region, where the landscape of terraced vineyards is unforgettable. End the day in Viseu, a historic city tied to the legend of Viriato, the Lusitanian leader. Explore its charming old town and vibrant commercial streets.

DAY 6 — Viseu | Aveiro | Nazaré | Óbidos | Lisbon

Visit:

• Aveiro canals
• Nazaré cliffs & fishing village
• Óbidos medieval town

Return to Lisbon

🛏️ Overnight: Lisbon

Travel to Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” with its picturesque canals and colourful “moliceiro” boats. Savour the city’s traditional sweet, “ovos moles.” Continue to Nazaré, a traditional fishing village renowned for its giant waves, maritime charm, and vibrant atmosphere. Take a stroll along its beachside promenade and admire the colourful fishing boats. Finally, explore Óbidos, a stunning medieval town surrounded by well-preserved walls, where you can wander its narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed houses adorned with bougainvillaea. Don’t forget to taste the famous cherry liqueur, “ginjinha,” served in a chocolate cup. Return to Lisbon in the evening.

DAY 7 — Sintra | Cascais | Estoril | Lisbon

Highlights:

• Sintra palaces
• Cabo da Roca
• Boca do Inferno
• Cascais & Estoril coast

🛏️ Overnight: Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards to Sintra for a luxury day. Visit the palace of Sintra and walk through this charming village. Enjoy an amazing view from the westernmost point of Europe (Cabo da Roca). Along the cost we pass by one of the most famous surfing beaches, the incredible Boca do Inferno, the cosmopolitan Cascais and the gardens of Estoril Casino. Return to Lisbon.

DAY 8 — Lisbon | Évora

Explore UNESCO Évora:

• Roman Temple
• Cathedral
• Chapel of Bones
• Historic centre

🛏️ Overnight: Évora

One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisbon, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo whereby a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon, free time for a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof.

DAY 9 — Évora | Beja | Silves | Lagos

Journey into Algarve:

• Beja Castle
• Silves medieval town
• Arrival in Lagos

🛏️ Overnight: Lagos

Breakfast in hotel. Then driving southward passing Beja where the highest tower of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains, we enter in the Algarve. By fields of orange trees, we arrive to Silves, the renowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back mainly to Moorish times and by the memory of is former cork industry. Continue to the golden sands of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha to Lagos.

DAY 10 — Lagos | Sagres | Cabo de São Vicente

Explore Algarve coastline:

• Ponta da Piedade
• Sagres Fortress
• Cabo de São Vicente

Free afternoon in Lagos

🛏️ Overnight: Lagos

Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the New World. Stop in Ponta da Piedade and admire the magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean, and cliffs whose shapes have been sculpted by the erosive action of both the sea and time. Continue to Sagres, a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress was the mythical “navigation school” forever linked with the presence of Prince Henry the Navigator during the first days of Atlantic navigation and the discovery of the African coast. Proceeding along the cliffs to Cabo São Vincente, the most southwestern point in Europe. The city of Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with marina and fishing port where you can taste the delicious Algarve dishes, such as the fish and shellfish cooked in a copper pan (cataplana). Don’t forget to try the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, almond and fig cakes. Return to the hotel, where the afternoon at leisure invites you to take a dip in the warm sea.

DAY 11 — Lagos | Setúbal | Arrábida | Lisbon

Return north:

• Setúbal
• Serra da Arrábida Natural Park
• Tróia Peninsula views

Arrival in Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. A last look at the water while traveling along the coast, to say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you by the city of Setubal a major port and industrial centre on the north bank of the Sado estuary. Then the scenic route over the Arrábida Mountain Range, an area preserved as a Natural Park, with an amazing scenery and unique vegetation at the gates of Lisbon, andsavour the sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. Crossing the bridge over the Tejo River, arrival to Lisbon.

 Why Choose This Tour

• Complete north-to-south Portugal experience
• UNESCO World Heritage sites included
• Professional multilingual guides
• Carefully selected 4★ accommodation
• Hassle-free transportation