Tour Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour central Portugal in three fantastic days. Drive by landscapes full of windmills, vineyards, and vast plains. Then take a plunge into the past, visiting the roman ruins, whitewashed towns, medieval castles, and magnificent churches. Finally, seize the opportunity to experience delicious local cuisines and beautiful handicrafts.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais - Estoril - Lisbon
Depart Lisbon in the morning for the first day of your tour of central Portugal. Take a trip up the coast and visit the westernmost point of continental Europe. Then head inland to the stunning peaks of the Sintra mountain range. On your way back to Lisbon, you'll see more beautiful seaports and beaches.
Highlights:
- Pena Palace in Sintra
- Delicious wines in Colares
- Westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca
- Cascais
Day 2: Lisbon - Obidos - Alcobaca - Nazare - Batalha - Fatima - Lisbon
The second day of your tour of central Portugal will be filled with spectacular Gothic architecture and historic religious sites. You'll enjoy delicious foods and more stunning ocean views as you travel up and down the coastline.
Highlights:
- Whitewashed villages of Obidos
- Alcobaça Gothic monastery
- Colorful fishing village in Nazare
- Batalha Monastery
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima
Day 3: Lisbon - Evora - Monsaraz - Lisbon
On the last day of your tour of central Portugal, you'll head inland to see the spectacular Alentejo countryside. You'll spend most of the day in Evora, a place so historic that the whole town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along your tour, admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. In the afternoon, you'll visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal before returning to Lisbon where your tour ends.
Highlights:
- Roman Temple in Evora
- Chapel of Bones in Evora
- Evora University
- Moscatel de Setubal tasting in Azeitao