Picturesque Portugal End Porto
Tour Type: Regional
Brochure Type Europe Costsaver 2025 V1
Religious landmarks, monuments, and the melancholic trill of fado follow this 7 day journey from Lisbon, Portugal's seafaring capital, to Porto on the Douro River. Connect with your generous Portuguese hosts, wander through medieval cities and savor a delicious pastel de nata or two as you wind your way north through villages, towns and cities, delving into the country's colorful history and culture.
Dining Summary
Brochure Type Europe Costsaver 2025 V1
Religious landmarks, monuments, and the melancholic trill of fado follow this 7 day journey from Lisbon, Portugal's seafaring capital, to Porto on the Douro River. Connect with your generous Portuguese hosts, wander through medieval cities and savor a delicious pastel de nata or two as you wind your way north through villages, towns and cities, delving into the country's colorful history and culture.
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- Explore the treasures in Porto's medieval Ribeira Quarter with a Local Specialist
- View Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist
- View one of Europe's oldest universities, the Old Cathedral and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
- View the legacy left in Tomar by the Knights Templar
- Visit the celebrated Shrine
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- City orientation tours
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Call 410-638-5822 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891754
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Lisbon | Arrive Lisbon: Pastel and azulejo-clad façades line Lisbon's narrow streets which ramble across and over its seven hills from St. George Castle to the Tagus River. Gaze over the Portuguese capital's terracotta rooftops, soaking up its small-town atmosphere before kicking off your adventure later this evening. Tonight you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner and sample some of the local favorites that you'll encounter throughout your journey across Portugal. Accommodations: VIP Executive Zurique |
| Day 2 | Lisbon | Lisbon sightseeing and free time: Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal's role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter as well as views of the alabaster-white Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Portugal's Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra to see some of the country's most extravagant palaces during your free afternoon. This evening, perhaps join an optional traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado. Accommodations: VIP Executive Zurique |
| Day 3 | Lisbon | Lisbon free day: Que bom! A full free day in Lisboa to explore the enchanting Portuguese capital your way. The secret to living a long life lies in eating a big breakfast, but as you'll come to discover in Lisbon that may extend to a big lunch and dinner too. Spend the day indulging in a culinary adventure on your own or choose an optional visit to the fishing village of Nazare, set on a wide bay overlooking the Atlantic. This Optional Experience also includes a visit to Óbidos where you'll have time to explore the medieval walled city with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes. Aside from its obvious charm and history that pre-dates the founding of Portugal, Óbidos is also home to the delightfully decadent Ginja cherry liqueur served up in tiny chocolate cups. Don't go home without a taste or two! Accommodations: VIP Executive Zurique |
| Day 4 | Fátima | Lisbon - Tomar - Fátima: Leave Lisbon behind, bound for the Templar city of Tomar for an orientation with your Travel Director, a beautiful reminder of Portuguese Renaissance. Continue to Fátima, a site of a celebrated religious miracle where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Explore the Basilica and Sanctuary on your own before dinner at your hotel with your travel companions. Accommodations: Fátima |
| Day 5 | Porto | Fátima - Coimbra - Porto: Travel to Coimbra to explore the city your way before continuing to Porto. Arrive in time for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the city's UNESCO-listed medieval Ribeira Quarter, the port and the remarkable bridges that span the Douro River. With an evening to do as you wish, you may be tempted to head to the water's edge and one of the city's Port wine cellars for a tasting and insights into the centuries-old tradition of local Port production. Accommodations: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia |
| Day 6 | Porto | Porto free day: Savor a full day to go back in time and explore Porto's historic center with its beautiful Baroque façades. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience to Braga, Portugal's religious capital. A Local Specialist will reveal insights into Braga's historic center and you'll have an opportunity to see Europe's largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase. This evening, an optional cruise along the Douro, followed by a dinner of local specialties, is a fitting way to end your journey through Portugal. Watch the city light up as you enjoy a night cap and the fresh river breeze. Accommodations: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia |
| Day 7 | Porto | Depart Porto: Say a fond farewell to our Tripeiros hosts as you prepare for your return journey home. You've explored Portugal's illustrious past, savoured Mediterranean flavors that will linger long after you leave and made lasting new friendships. All that's left is to wish your travel companions a boa viagem and ate a proxima. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
