The Wonders of Portugal

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• English

• Pick up at request
• Accommodation in a 4-star hotel on buffet breakfast basis
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan
• Guided tours with official guide interpreter
• Entrance to the Évora Cathedral, Pena Palace, Chapel of Bones and São Francisco Church
• Wine tasting and sampling of local products

• Porter service
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

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.

• Hotel Accommodation: Lisbon
  

Day 2: Lisboa | Fátima  | Nazaré | Óbidos | Lisboa

Leaving Lisbon, we will head towards Fátima, center of the Christian faith and pilgrimage from all over the world, where you can visit the basilica where the tombs of Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta are located, as well as the Capelinha das Aparições, the heart of the Sanctuary. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue to Nazaré — the most picturesque and colorful fishing village in Portugal. If possible, we will head up to Sítio for a panoramic view of the village and its beaches. After this visit, we will continue towards Óbidos, a charming village with medieval walls and rustic white houses, home to the Pousada do Castelo. At the end of the day, we return to Lisbon.

• Hotel Accommodation: Lisbon

Day 3: Lisboa | Évora | Monsaraz | Lisboa

One day discovering the town of Évora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisbon, we cross the bridge over the River Tagus and, surrounded by beautiful and bucolic landscapes of olive trees, cork oaks and vineyards, arrive in Évora – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town, we travel back in time as we visit some of its most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with its “Chapel of Bones”, and the University. Along the visit, we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts, with cork, ceramic and copper objects.

Time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we head to Monsaraz, one of the most charming villages in the Alentejo. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the impressive Monsaraz Castle and enjoy a wine tasting, discovering some of the region’s renowned wines. At the end of the day, we return to Lisbon.