Lisbon - Oporto Tour

Lisbon/ First Class: Hotel Mundial  or Hotel Lutecia

Lisbon/ Standard :  Hotel Executive, Hotel Miraparque

Oporto/ First Class: Hotel Ipanema Porto or Hotel Fenix Porto

Oporto/ Standard : Hotel Quality Inn Praca Da Batalha Porto

DAY TOURS FROM LISBON:

Classic Lisbon - city tour - description - daily - 9am departure - half day
Price: Euro 34 per person

A few hours to discover Lisbon, first of all we will cross the 25th April Bridge (if possible). On our return you get a fantastic view of Lisbon and its hills, and then we go on, to visit the Belém quarter. Where you will find the most beautiful and historical monuments from the 15th and 16th centuries. A brief stop at the Belém Tower- world heritage by UNESCO( Torre de Belém ), point of departure of some of the Portuguese maritime explorations, such as on the Monument to the
Discoveries ( Padrão dos Descobrimentos ) , built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the “death “ of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then we visit the church of S. Jerome Monastery - world heritage by UNESCO ( Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) a masterpiece of the “Manueline” style and the Coach Museum (Museu dos Coches) with one of the most important collection of old carriages in the world, ( both closed on Mondays, replaced by the visit of Ajuda Palace or “Fundação Medeiros e Almeida”). Along the river we arrive at Alfama, an old and traditional district, where we have the
opportunity to walk in its narrow streets, and visit a handicraft shop where we taste an aperitif of Port wine. We will pass by the downtown (Baixa) to admire the most important squares of Lisbon such as the monumental Trade Square ( Praça do Comércio ); Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon and the symbolic Restauradores Square. Then we drive along the Liberdade Avenue the “boulevard” of Lisbon to finish at Pombal Square with the statue of the statesman from the 18th century.



Optional tours from Lisbon:

Lisbon by night (tour) with dinner & Fado show (Mon,Wed/Fri/Sat - Nov-March only on Wed/Sat: Euro 79 per person  

Pick-up from Hotel and begin the tour in the center – Marquês de Pombal, Av. Da Liberdade, Rossio e Terreiro do Paço. We will follow our trip to have a panoramic view of the Discovery Monuments – Padrão dos Descobrimentos Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. View of the Lisbon bridge and the Cristo Rei. Finally go to a typical restaurant where we can assist to the show “Fado and Folclore".

Half Day Fatima (Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays - in low season 1Nov-31Mar Fridays & Saturdays only) - Euro 59 per person - Duration Half Day - 2:30 pm departure
Center of Christian Faith and local of world pilgrimage, Fatima is visited by thousands of people each year. We will visit the Basiclica where the Tombstones of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta are, Holly Trinity Chruch as well as the Chapel of Apparitions. Time to attend Mass.

Half Day Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, Estoril  daily - Euro 56 per person - duration half day - departure 2:30 pm
Come and discover with us this magnificent village where the Royal Family used to live during the summer and taste the local traditional pastry. In this charming region, you will also admire Europe’s Westernmost point (Cabo da Roca), the incredible Boca do Inferno, the Cosmopolitan Cascais and the Casino Estoril gardens. (Includes royal Palace entrance and guided visit
 

Full Day Sintra Deluxe - Daily departure  at 9am
Price: Euro 82 per person with lunch
We leave in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale 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 inspiredpoets 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.

*Way done on tramcar (Sintra – Colares) from April to October on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The other days by bus.

Full Day Obidos/ Nazare / Fatime/ Batalha/Alcobaca with lunch: (Daily) - Euro 86 per person

Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Òbidos, a small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church of the Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where e can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro. Our lunch will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing village. If possible, we go to Sítio from where we enjoy a beautiful view over the beach and the Ocean. In the afternoon we visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with his beautiful stained-glass windows. Then we arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fátima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. To visit; the Basilica with the tombs of: Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta; the Apparition Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, time to attend mass. We return to Lisbon by a rich agricultural region.
 

Full Day Evora, Azeitao Wine Tour  (Tuesday and Saturday- 1Apr-31Oct ) with lunch -
Price: Euro 81 per person

A journey through a widest cork region to find the charming town of Évora. One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch.
In the afternoon we depart to Azeitão where we visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and, at the end of the visit we taste the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal.

Full Day Qualuz Mafra - Price: 82 per person with lunch - all year on Thursdays and Saturdays

During the morning, discover the cosmopolitan Cascais and the typical village of Ericeira. Spend the afternoon visiting the most important monument from the Barroco period, the Mafra Convent and end the tour visiting one of the most representative monuments of Portuguese History and Art.

Full Day Tomar - Batalha - Price; Euro 89 per person with lunch - All year on Wednesdays

Visit some of the most beautiful and defining landmark monuments of the art and history of Portugal. In the city of Tomar, this includes the Convent of Christ, headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal. There is also the visit to the Monastery of Batalha and the Aljubarrota Battleground Visitor’s Centre witch recreates the emotions of battle specially the enthusiasm born of a decisive moment in identity of Portuga

DAY TOURS FROM OPORTO  - (Tours are guaranteed with minimum 4 passengers)

Oporto - Half day tour - Euro 32 per person - Daily  - departure 9am or 2pm
Visit the beautiful and mysterious lady, one of the most ancient cities of Europe with plenty os historic and cultural memories. A unique and unforgettable tour through the “Bairro da Sé”, the heart of ancient PORTO of medieval roots. We end this unforgettable tour in the famous wine cellar “CAVES CROFT”, in the historical heart of VILA NOVA DE GAIA in an atmosphere that will take you in a journey to the past.

Oporto by Night - half day tour - Euro 55 per person - departure 8:30 pm
Have dinner, listen the FADO or admire the unique Portuguese folklore in the most welcoming and characteristic retirement of FADO in the very old Porto City, where you can delight with an excelent home cook, which offers you the most tasty delicacy of the famous regional and internacional food.

Santiago Compostela - Full day tour - Euro 110 per person (without lunch) - departure 8am daily
We will pick you up at your hotel and depart to Santiago of Compostela where you will have time to attend a Pilgrim Mass visit the amazing Cathedral and the beautiful Historical Centre. You will have free time to have lunch and do some shopping. In the afternooon, we will go to Viana of Castelo where you will visit the Se Cathedral and its unique downtown. 

Full day tour - Douro - daily - departure 9am - Price: Euro 95 per person with wine tasting and lunch
By unique landscapes of mountain and river, where born one of the famous God nectars, discovering sights and traditions were we feel the faith of the People. In Amarante on the banks of the river we find the Monastery of S.Gonçalo, in Lamego we visit the shrine of Our Lady of Remédios. Lunch with the magnificent panorama over the River Douro were on the sloaps of the mountain had origin the most famous portuguese wine: Port Wine(winetasting included). Arrival after visit to Pinhão.

Full day tour - Minho (Guimaraes, Braga, Barcelos) - departure daily at 8am - price: Euro 90 per person
One history to discover, one unique journey starting by the “birth of the nation”, GUIMARÃES, them thru the capital of MINHO, BRAGA with their three sanctuary’s, who shape the triangle of faith, devotion and pilgrimage; having lunch in one of the jewel of the Portuguese baroque art. Ending this tour in the city of the miraculous rooster, who became symbol of Portugal, BARCELOS.