Classic Portugal

Experience the essence of Portugal on a tour from Lisbon to Porto and back. Private tour of Lisbon, where you will discover the secrets of the capital Dinner with authentic fado music in Lisbon Behold beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and landscapes in the province of Alentejo; You will be amazed by the beauty of Sintra castles and cities such as Guimaraes and Porto.

1. day: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon
2. Day: Sintra - Cape Rock - Atalnic Coast
3. Day: Obidos - Alcobasa - Nazareth - Batalha - Tomar
4. day: porto
5. day: Guimaré - Braga
6. Day: Coimbra - Fatima - Mira de Ayre - Lisbon
7. Day: Azeitau - Evora - Statue of Christ

Flight to Lisbon. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

1. day: Sightseeing tour of Lisbon

Half-day excursion. You will drive along the central avenue of Lisbon - Avenida da Liberdade, see the shopping quarter of Baixa, walk along the square of Commerce - the center of Lisbon. Next, you will go to the Belem area, which is located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Here the river flows into the Atlantic Ocean, and from here came the Portuguese caravels in the Age of Discovery. You will visit the monuments of that era - the tower of Belem and the monument to the Discoverers. Next, you will get acquainted with the monastery of Jerónimos (the monastery of the Hieronymites), where the remains of Vasco de Gama and King Manuel, who gave the name to the unique decorative style “Manueline”.

1. Day: Sintra - Cape Rock - Atalnic Coast

Full day excursion - Sintra + Cape Rock. Departure from Lisbon to Sintra is an ancient city located on a hilltop in Sintra National Park. Preserving its ancient appearance, the city is known for its unique Palace and Park ensembles. You will visit the ancient Masson estate of Quintus de Regaleira, as well as the Palace of Pena, built in the 19th century by the Portuguese King Ferdinand. The castle, like a fabulous one, seems to grow from granite blocks. Time for lunch. From Sintra, on the way through the National Park, you will go down to Cape Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, where the Earth ends and the Sea begins. On the way we will stop at one of the beaches of the coast of the resort of Cascais / Estoril.

In the evening, visit a typical restaurant with the national song "Fado". (transfer only included)

1. Day: Obidos - Alcobasa - Nazareth - Batalha - Tomar

A tour of medieval Portugal. Visit to the medieval town of Obidos. Obidos is one of the most “fabulous” cities in Portugal. Inside the city wall, from the main gate to the castle, stretch several shopping streets with traditional low houses, entwined roses and glycinia. Visit the monastery of Alcobas - the oldest Cisterian abbey on the territory where the tombs of the most famous lovers of Portugal - Pedro and Ines - are located, a masterpiece of monuments of tomb sculpture. Visit Nazaré, a former fishing village on the ocean. Time for lunch. Batalha - a monastery built in honor of the victory in the war with Castile, in the XIV century, amazes with its grandeur outside and the airy lightness of stone laces from the inside. In Tomar you will visit the Templar Castle (XII) and the monastery of the Order of Christ, built and rebuilt over several centuries. You will be able to appreciate the elegance of the Manueline style, because it is here that its ex-libris-amazingly beautiful window of the Hall of the Monastery Capitulum is located.

Night in Porto.

1. day: porto

Walking tour of the central part of Porto, the "northern capital" of the country. You will walk along the narrow medieval streets of the city, approach the bell tower of the church of Klerigush, from the observation deck which offers a magnificent view of Porto. Next you will visit the station of Sao Bentu, similar to a palace, its walls are lined with paintings of azuleju tiles. After visiting the Cathedral you will go down to the embankment of the Douro River and take a boat ride under the outstanding Eiffel and Cardoso bridges (the cruise is not included in the tour price). Time for lunch. After the cruise you will visit the Church of St. Francis, the interior decoration of which took about 200 kg of gold. Visit the wine cellars, where you will get acquainted with the process of production and storage of the most famous Portuguese wine - port. Port wine tasting.

Night in Porto.

1. day: Guimaré - Braga

Excursion to the most colorful province of Portugal, “green” Minho, the northern part of the country. You will see Guimaraeta, the first capital of the Portuguese Kingdom, the city where “Portugal was born” and the medieval ensemble of which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Monument, walk past picturesque traditional residential buildings along the granite pavements of the old city from the castle to St. James’ Square and the pilgrimage church of Nossa Señora da Oliveira, feel the spirit of the Middle Ages. Moving to Braga is a city that once rivaled the Spanish Santiago de Compostela. Here left traces of numerous peoples who passed through the Iberian Peninsula: Celts, Romans, Suevs, Visigoths, here you can find buildings of almost all architectural styles, and especially - Portuguese Baroque. One of the most outstanding buildings of this style is the ensemble of the Bom Jesus complex - a granite staircase with fountains and sculptures on the theme of the Gospel history leads to the Temple on the top of the hill. The stairs entered the 10 most beautiful stairs of the world.

Return to Porto. Free time. Night in Porto.

1. Day: Coimbra - Fatima - Mira de Ayre - Lisbon

Departure from Porto to Lisbon via Quimbra, Fatima, Mira de Ayre Caves. Coimbra is a very cozy city, with its own special, unique student atmosphere. Above the city stands the building of the oldest University of the country (former Royal Palace), on the territory of which the famous Baroque library is located. Narrow, snakey streets along the hill will lead you to the Old (Romanesque) Cathedral and, through the arch of the Arab city of Al-Medina, to the Baixa (Lower City) - the commercial part of the city and the Church of the Holy Cross, where the remains of the first Portuguese king, Alfonso Henry, rest. From Coimbra you will move to Fatima, a city that became a place of worship for believers after the Mother of God appeared to three shepherds here in 1917. Currently, Fatima is called the “Altar of Peace”, where hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from different countries come annually. Time for lunch. Visit the amazing beauty of the caves of Mira de Ayre.

Night in Lisbon.

1. Day: Azeitau - Evora - Statue of Christ

A trip to Alentejo, the most colorful and rural area of the country. Visit Evora, a city declared by UNESCO a monument of world culture. The appearance of the city was formed under the influence of the Romans, Moors and medieval kings. In the old city, surrounded by a wall, there are about 30 churches and monasteries, a cathedral, the only preserved Roman temple in Portugal, a Gothic monastery, which nowadays is one of the most interesting historical pouzads. A walking tour of Évora with its most beautiful ancient ensembles of squares, a visit to the Chapel of Bones of the Church of St. Francis, the medieval Cathedral, a visit to the Ancient Roman Temple and other attractions of Évora. Time for lunch. Then you will travel through the mountains of Arrabida, with its unique nature, and visit Azeitau - the birthplace of one of the best muscatel wines in the world Muscatel de Setubal (D.O.C). Tasting the best muscat wine in the world in one of the cellars of the region.
Return to Lisbon. Visiting the statue of Jesus Christ on the way.

Overnight in Lisbon or transfer to Lisbon airport.

guide + transport

Entrance tickets are additionally paid.