Overview
You’ll visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary in...read more Fátima, a pilgrimage site where apparitions of the Virgin Mary were reported by three local children in 1917; the 700-year-old university in Coimbra; the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange in Porto, and the Ossuary Chapel in Evora, with its bone- and skull-covered walls. For this exceptional escorted tour of Portugal, Globus has arranged some special treats so that you can savour Portuguese cuisine and wine. Enjoy a port-wine tasting at one of the local wine cellars in Porto, an olive-oil tasting in Belmonte (birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, discoverer of Brazil), and tapas with wine at the Quinta da Aveleda winery. All of this and much more awaits you on this wonderful Portuguese Escape!
Itinerary
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
LISBON: Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimo's Monastery and its Cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B)
OBIDOS: Walking orientation of the medieval town.
NAZARE: Free time to browse.
ALCOBACA: Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery.
FATIMA: Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary en route to Tomar. (B/D) 137mi/220 km
TOMAR: Visit the Convent of Christ.
COIMBRA: Visit the University.
Scenic drive en route to Porto. (B) 124 mi/200 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Porto with an optional cruise on the Douro River followed by an authentic Portuguese dinner. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount.
PORTO: Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. (local Favourite) Port wine tasting at a local cellar. Free time this afternoon. (B)
GUIMARAES: Orientation walk through the medieval centre
PENAFIEL: (local Favourite) Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and Portuguese tapas tasting. Scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en route to Viseu.
VISEU: Dinner with regional specialties and wine at a local restaurant. (B/D) 149 mi/240 km
BELMONTE: Visit the Jewish Museum. Olive-oil tasting.
CASTELO DE VIDE: Walk through the Jewish Quarter, followed by free time.
EVORA: Visit a cork factory. (B/D) 236mi/380 km
EVORA: Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch.
LISBON: Farewell dinner at the hotel. (B/D) 93 mi / 150 km
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts
- 5 Dinners
- Lisbon Mercure Lisboa (First-Class)
- Lisbon Hotel Novotel Lisboa (First-Class)
- Tomar Dos Templarios (First-Class)
- Porto NH Collection Porto Batalha (Superior First-Class)
- Viseu Grao Vasco (First-Class)
- Evora M'ar De Ar Muralhas (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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