Tour Overview

A tailor-made holiday including seven nights self-drive program with a suggested itinerary. Spend the first night in Lisbon, the Portuguese Capital, and travel north passing through beautiful towns and regions. Stay in the amazing city of Porto (recognized as the “Best European Destination 2017”) and spend some time visiting the north of Portugal, including Barcelos and learn about the national symbol, “Galo de Barcelos”. On the fourth day travel south and stay in Coimbra, the university city. Visit Fatima, one of the largest pilgrimage destinations in Europe and travel through the Alentejo- a region of flavors, landscapes, tradition and historical legacies and stay in Évora, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Return to Lisbon and discover this historical city full of stories to tell and famous for its hospitality. Explore a city full of authenticity where tradition and history intersect with cultural entertainment.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon

Arrival at Lisbon Airport. Pick–up your car at the Airport rental station and drive to your hotel in Lisbon, the Portuguese Capital. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2 – Lisbon / Óbidos / Nazaré / Porto (360 Km)

After breakfast departure to Óbidos (medieval village, an authentic museum carefully preserved, surrounded by high walls and winding streets) . Proceed to Nazaré (attractive and picturesque fishing village, with busy narrow streets where you can find fishermen and women wearing typical multicolored costumes). Lunch at leisure. Continue to Alcobaça (see the 12th century Monastery and one of the most beautiful Cistercian Abbeys dating from the middle Age) and / or Batalha (visit the 15th century Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, a masterpiece of the Portuguese Gothic Architecture and UNESCO World Heritage site. Head north to Porto and overnight.

Day 3 - Porto / Guimarães / Braga / Barcelos / Porto (168 Km)

After breakfast spend some time visiting Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, known by the many and varied monuments: the neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace, the Cathedral and its Romanesque choir, the Portuguese Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara. Visit a wine cellar and try the well know Porto wine. Lunch at leisure. Proceed to Guimarães (the cradle of Portugal with the unique historical centre, considered World Heritage by UNESCO). Continue to Braga (one of the oldest religious cities in the world, called the Archbishops city. Visit the sanctuaries that constitute the faith triangle: the Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Sameiro and Bom Jesus). Drive to Barcelos (visit the town that was the first county in Portugal). Return to Porto driving by the coast and passing Vila do Conde. Overnight in Porto.

Day 4 – Porto / Aveiro / Coimbra / Fátima (230 Km)

After breakfast departure from Porto to Aveiro and visit the “Portuguese Venice”, the city of the river channels (see the 15th century Cathedral and the ‘Convento de Jesus’). Lunch at leisure at a local restaurant in Aveiro center. Proceed to Coimbra (visit the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs such as the black cape of the students and the melancholic fado music. See the 12th century fortified Cathedral and the ‘Santa Cruz’ church known by its Manueline main portico). Continue to Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimages centers in Europe (visit to the Catholic shrine of Our Lady, one of the most famous in the world, see the Candlelight Procession every night from 13th May to 13th Oct). Overnight in Fátima.

Day 5 - Fatima / Tomar / Castelo de Vide / Estremoz / Évora (298 Km)

After breakfast Leave Fatima and drive to Tomar (visit the Castle with its imposing bulwark, the Convent of Christ – The Templar Order’s own headquarters, one of the finest architectonic works existing in Portugal) . Proceed to Castelo de Vide (visit the surrounded quarter of the castle and the Synagogue) continue to Marvão (a medieval small town on a mountain top, with beautiful views over the Alentejo region) and Estremoz (famous by its original ceramic handicrafts and the medieval Castle). Continue to Évora. Overnight in Évora.

Day 6 - Évora / Lisbon (132 Km)

After breakfast time to visit Évora , considered World Heritage by UNESCO. Walk along the narrow streets lined with white whitewashed houses (suggested monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University). Along the visit you may also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Lunch at leisure .
Departure to Lisbon. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 7 - Lisbon / Sintra / Lisbon (80 Km)

After Breakfast spend you last day visiting Lisbon, the amazing Portuguese capital known as the city of ‘seven hills’. Here you may start your visit through the Alfama typical quarter and Saint George Castle, the Chiado and Bairro Alto quarters and Lisbon downtown, Praça do Comercio. Continue to see the Belem Tower, Discoveries monument and Batalha Monastery. Stop for a coffee and taste the beautiful and famous ‘Pasteis de Belem’ pastry.

In the afternoon, drive to the charming village of Sintra (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that enchanted kings and inspired poets (see the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale castle, located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra mountain range). Walk through the narrow streets and appreciate the several handicraft shops and stop at a tea-rooms to taste the delicious local sweets like the "queijadas" or the “travesseiros”. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the most western point in Europe and enjoy the unique scenery of the Atlantic Ocean. Return to Lisbon passing Cascais and Estoril.
Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 8

Departure to Lisbon Airport. Return your car and flight check-in.

What's Included

Includes

7 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis at the mentioned hotels or similar ones ( price subject to change)
1 night Lisbon
2 nights in Porto
1 night in Fátima (subject to availability and rates alteration in May)
1 night in Évora
2 nights in Lisbon
Car Rental Automatic CCAR Renault Megane or similar

Not Included

Airfare
Airport Taxes
City Taxes: Lisbon and Porto ( 2 EUR per person, per night. Price subject to change)

Dates & Rates

Prices per person in US Dollars
Single = 1 person per room
Double = 2 persons per room
Triple = 3 persons per room
Prices are subject to change according to Hotels availability

General

Booking your land only vacation

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm and hold your reservation
Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change until confirmed
Full payment due 50 days from departure

Booking your Vacation with Air

This vacation does not have an airfare option. We can hold your land reservation while you book air. Once you confirm your air itinerary we can then proceed with collecting a deposit and confirming your land portion

Cancellation Policy

Deposit is non-refundable
Cancellation up to 36 days prior to arrival: $350 per person
Cancellation with 35 or less days prior arrival, "no shows" and unused services - No refund
A cancellation is only valid after our services acknowledge the request and confirms that it's cancelled

Refund Fees

A 3.9% credit card assessed fee will be subtracted from any refunded payment, including deposits refunded due to services requested not available for date of booking.

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Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should alternate hotel be required, it will be of same or better rating .

Standard Hotels

Porto - HF Tuela Porto

Located in Boavista, one of the most important business and shopping centers in Porto, some of the main tourist attractions are just around the corner from the hotel, such as the gardens of Palácio de Cristal and their amazing views, or the banks of the Douro river.

Evora - Hotel Dom Fernando

Hotel Dom Fernando is located in ten minute walk from the historic center of Evora and features a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It has air-conditioned rooms overlooking the pool or the city.

All rooms are decorated in modern style with a touch of traditional Alentejo detail, and include a satellite TV, radio and telephone. Most rooms have a private balcony or terrace.

Restaurant Sao Bras serves specialties from the local Alentejana cuisine. Guests can also enjoy live music and drinks at Bar Chafariz d’el Rey.

Hotel Dom Fernando is a half mile from Igreja Real de Sao Francisco and the Chapel of Bones. Evora Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away. Free public on-site parking is available.

Fatima - Hotel Sao Jose

Centrally located in the pilgrimage town of Fatima, Hotel Sao Jose is 202 m from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. It features a restaurant and a sauna.

All guest rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, radio and private bathroom.

Guests of Sao Jose can enjoy a Turkish bath and relax bar at the hotel's lounge area with fireplace. Guests can also use the health club and fitness center.

The Hotel Sao Jose is within walking distance of the Sanctuary Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions

Lisbon - Hotel Travel Park

Hotel Travel Park is located in the East side of Lisbon a mere 300 feet from Anjos Metro Station and a 15 minute walk from the bustling Praca Dom Pedro IV. It has a bar with a terrace.

The air conditioned rooms at the Hotel Travel Park Lisboa have wooden furnishings. They include a sitting area with satellite TV and a private bathroom with signature amenities.

Guests of the Hotel Park can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast. The hotel serves snacks and light meals in the bar and offers room service. On warm days, meals can be enjoyed on the spacious terrace.

A 24-hour front desk and car rental services are among the useful facilities offered by the Park Lisboa.

Superior Hotels

Evora - Evora Hotel

Evora Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Évora's city center and 10 minutes drive from the train station. This hotel offers two outdoor pools and one indoor heated pool. All guest rooms have a private balcony, minibar and TV as well a view to the Alentejo's plains.

In addition to the traditional Sol Poente, the Evora also has the Lounge Natural Living restaurant which serves a variety of light meals with natural ingredients. The bar has refreshing drinks and snacks.

After a work-out in the gym, guests can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Babysitting services are available upon request. There are also various spa treatments and massages. Golfers can use Évora's driving range.

Fatima - Hotel Cinquentenario

Hotel Cinquentenario enjoys a privileged location just 200 feet from the world-famous Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. It offers a traditional Portuguese restaurant and a bar for refreshments.

The air conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms and satellite TV. Each has a telephone and a safe. Guests also receive fresh fruit and water upon arrival.

The Cinquentenario offers a terrace, where visitors can relax. For added convenience, there are also a 24-hour front desk, a business center with free internet and a gift shop.

Hotel Cinquentenario is a few minutes from the small train that takes pilgrims to Fatima parish church and Aljustrel. It is just a 6-minute drive from the A1 highway.

Porto - Hotel Fenix Porto

Standing tall in a commercial area of Porto’s Boavista district, HF Fénix Porto is 1,300 feet from Casa da Musica concert hall. It features free Wi-Fi throughout and spacious rooms with cable TV.

All rooms at the HF Fénix Porto are air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors offer full views of the Douro River.

A varied buffet breakfast consisting of pastries, breads, cereals, eggs, fruits and juices is served each morning in Fénix’s dining room, which features stained-glass features in the ceiling. There is a bar and an outdoor terrace with parasols.

The Fenix’s attentive, multilingual staff can provide babysitting services on request, arrange car rental and provide tourist information.

Cidade Do Porto shopping center is next to the hotel and São Bento Train Station is 1.9 mi away. Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 7.5 mi away.

Lisbon - Hotel Mundial

Set in Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina district, this 4-star hotel features a terrace with panoramic city views. It is a 2-minute walk from Rossio Square and offers free on-site private parking.

Rooms at the Hotel Mundial have air conditioning and traditional-style furnishings. They come equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. The private bathrooms include a bathrobe and hairdryer.

The Veranda de Lisboa Restaurant offers local cuisine in an a la carte style. Both the restaurant and the rooftop bar offer extensive views of Lisbon. There is also a wine cellar, where guests can attend wine tasting sessions hosted by experts.

Hotel Mundial is a 5-minute drive from St. George's Castle, and is a 10-minute walk from various shops and restaurants.

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