The Jewels of Portugal Tour | Cityrama Gray Line Portugal

Quick Details

Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Type of activity: Long circuits
Departure point: Marquês de Pombal Square
Languages: Portuguese; Spanish; English; and French;

Visit the most remarkable places in Portugal on this exciting tour

We’ve chosen three charming locations for you to discover in three days: a little of the central region, a little of the north and a bit of the south. After departing from Lisbon, we’ll visit Costa do Sol (the “Sunshine Coast”), Fátima – one of the most important religious sites in the world, and Évora – one of the oldest cities in Europe. Not to be missed.

Highlights
• Óbidos and its medieval walls
• Batalha monasterie (church) UNESCO World Heritage
• Fátima Sanctuary
• Aljustrel
• Pena Palace UNESCO World Heritage
• Sintra
• Cabo da Roca The westernmost point of mainland in Europe
• Cascais
• Estoril (Panoramic)
• Évora Roman Temple
• Cathedral
• Bone Chapel
• Wine cellars
• Wine tasting

Day 1: Lisboa |Sintra | Cabo da Roca | Cascais | Estoril | Lisboa
We leave in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairy-tale castle, located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra mountain range. At the end of the morning free time to walk in the streets of the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO) that enchanted Kings and inspired poets to appreciate the several handicraft shops and tea-rooms to taste the delicious local sweets like the “queijadas” or the “travesseiros”. We leave to Colares, region demarcated and recognized for its table wines, following until Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing for the beach of Guincho until Boca do Inferno always sea viewing enjoying the landscape until Cascais where we take a glimpse of the fishing port. We return to Lisbon by Estoril Coast where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens. Lisboa – Hotel accommodation.

Day 2: Lisboa | Óbidos | Nazaré | Batalha | Fátima | Aljustrel | Lisboa
Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Óbidos, a small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church of the Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where you can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro. Our lunch will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing village. In the afternoon we visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with his beautiful stained-glass windows. Then we arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fátima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. To visit; the Basilica with the tombs of: Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta; the Apparition Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, time to attend mass. We return to Lisbon by a rich agricultural region.Lisboa – Hotel accommodation.

Day 3: Lisboa | Évora | Lisboa
One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by 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 we’ll be taking you to the famous Monte da Ravasqueira. At the end of the day, we will return to Lisbon. End of our services.