Portinho da Arrabida Beach São Martinho do Porto Bay
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Day 1 |
Airport Trasnfer In LISBON CITY TOUR (1): ORIENTE (The eastern district)
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Lisbon is so many special things; it’s the sound of vintage trams rambling up and down cobblestone streets, a medley of heartfelt Fado songs, an open-air gallery of historic heritage, a haven for free spirits, a surprise for fashionable shoppers and Portugal’s "coolest" city.
On the right bank of the broad Tagus river estuary, the capital of Portugal graciously reclines over rolling hills. This is a spectacular geographical location and does much to explain the cosmopolitan history of the city. Its exceptional natural light, which has long inspired writers, photographs and filmmakers.
We promise unique and unforgettable experiences for those who prefer the city and history, for those who looks for nature and traveling with all the senses. This is a rich route, diverse, inviting. Waiting to be discovered and covered for you.
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BAIXA (DOWNTOWN), Sites: Park Edward VII, Avenida da Liberdade, Squares of Rossio and Restauradores, St. Dominic's Church (18th century), Ginjinha, Baixa Pombalina (Pombaline Downtown), Praça do Comércio.
QUARTER ALFAMA, Sites: Lisbon Cathedral (12th century), Viewpoint Portas do Sol, St. George Castle
Visit the modern art district of PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES / EXPO: This is the most modern quarter of Lisbon. A quarter with lots of contemporary architecture. We’ll have a stroll around and a cable car ride to take pictures of Lisbon Oceanarium, Alameda dos Oceanos, Lisbon Casino, Portugal Pavilion, Oriente Train Station from Architect Santiago Calatrava, Atlantic Pavilion where major concerts are hosted, Europe’s biggest bridge Vasco da Gama.
Hotel | Lisboa |
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Day 2 |
LISBON CITY TOUR (2): OCIDENTE (THE WESTERN DISTRICT) UNESCO: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon (1983)
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We continue our tour in Lisbon. On this day we’ll focus on the historic center of the city, its viewpoints and the city’s most important museums. The circuit starts in one of the most beautiful places of the capital along the Tagus: Belém. Also visit other historical sites of great importance, as the Jeronimos Monastery.
We'll take a walk on other historical sites of great importance, as the Jeronimos Monastery. There will be time yet to go through the streets and alleys of one of the most charming areas of Lisbon: Bairro Alto.
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QUARTER BELEM: Jeronimos Monastery (16th century), Belem Tower (16th century), Monument of Discoveries (20th century), Traditional Milk Custard Tarts of Belém Pastéis de Belém (19th century), Royal Palace of Ajuda (19th century).
QUARTER BAIRRO ALTO, Sites: Viewpoint São Pedro de Alcântara, Convent of Carmo (14th century), Church of São Roque (17th century).
Hotel | Lisboa |
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Day 3 |
SINTRA & CASCAIS: CONTRAST BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND THE BEACHSIDE UNESCO: Cultural Landscape of Sintra (1995) |
Discover the beautiful city of CASCAIS, built around a magnificent bay. Is a surprising and welcoming place with lots of glamour, serenity and natural surroundings. Its fantastic food, friendly and warm people and mild climate make it an exceptional destination.
In the Natural Park Sintra-Cascais do not miss the visit to Cabo da Roca, which is approximately 100 metres high,and is one of the symbols of the Region.The park has a great variety of scenery and landscapes including sand-dunes, forests, lagoons, the imposing Cabo da Roca (mainland Europe’s most westerly point) and a rugged stretch of coastline where high cliffs are interspersed with picturesque beaches. Right in the middle of it all lies the magnificent Serra da SINTRA, the entirety of which is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Cultural Landscape.
Let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating town of SINTRA. A town of palaces, landscapes, culture, art and also of great romantics who passed through here. Learn about the ancient myths of Celtic bards, the Moorish legends, the passions of the Christian Reconquest and a masonry that makes this site so unique in the world and yet so magical! There were several romantic figures that have passed in Sintra. From literature to music, the town of Sintra has inspired various figures and dazzled others with its mystical and charming environment.
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In the morning, we visit the historic centre of Sintra, with a visit to the traditional narrow streets full of flowers and local craft shops, viewpoints, with compulsory stop at the traditional sweets and Ginjinha (cherry liqueur).
Roughly 150 meters from the sea, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the SERRA DE SINTRA and out to sea over the coastline, all of which makes your trip here well worth the visit. A guided tour to PENA ROYAL PALACE, in the top10 of the most beautiful palaces in the world! A real enchanted palace. One of the most beautiful examples of the romantic revival of the 19th century. Built on the site of a former convent of friars from the Order of St. Jerome. A fantasy from King Fernando of Saxe Coburg-Gotha. A palace with a complexity of styles: neo-Gothic, neo-Manueline, neo-Islamic and neo-Renaissance.
Guided tour to REGALEIRA PALACE AND GARDENS, a place with a spirit of its own. Built in the early 20th century, a taste of the romantic style, rises in the middle of the forest, and is the result of the mythological dream of its owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro.
You cannot afford to miss paying a visit to the westernmost point on the European mainland, the headland of CABO DA ROCA. Situated at a latitude of 38º 47Ž North and a longitude of 9º 30Ž West, CABO DA ROCA is an important coordinate for anybody sailing along the coast, since it is the westernmost point on the European mainland.
Situated close to the sea and traditionally a fishing village, CASCAIS enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time. It was, however, in the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, that Cascais was given the impetus that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort.
Hotel | Lisboa |
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Day 4 |
ÓBIDOS, SÃO MARTINHO DO PORTO, NAZARÉ, ALCOBAÇA AND BATALHA UNESCO: Monastery of Batalha (1983), UNESCO: Monastery of Alcobaça (1989) |
On this day we visited some of the most emblematic places of the West of Portugal. We will go through villages that stand in the cliffs by the sea, where still resist old arts of the sea,we will move through the streets of a village that "hides" inside stone walls,and that seemed to hang in the medieval time.We will be dazzled in face of grandiose monuments classified by UNESCO, and we will know cities with a rich history.
Meet Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Batalha and Fátima. |
ÓBIDOS is a charming and picturesque medieval village, with white washed houses decorated with flowers. Captured from the Moors by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1148, though already occupied before the Romans reached the Iberian Peninsula, the village became prosperous from the time it was chosen by the royal family, when the King Dinis offered it as wedding gift to his wife Isabel, in the 14th century. Full of flowers, many medieval monuments and beautiful panoramic views are found here, relax yet in a medieval bar while enjoying the famous local liqueur Ginjinha, served in chocolat cup.
Time to relax in the beach of SÃO MARTINHO DO PORTO, the sands here continue for an approximate 3 kilometers forming a shell shape around the sheltered bay that is home to São Martinho do Porto Beach. The calm sea represents the perfect conditions for both children and nautical sports such as windsurfing, sailing and canoeing.
NAZARÉ is blessed with magnificent light, pleasing sun, fine white sand and hospitable locals. The seven colorful skirts worn by Nazaré women have been worn since the days when they used to wait for their husbands to return from the day's fishing trip. But today the town is defined more by the waves that attract surfers and body-boarders and the beautiful underwater landscapes that attract divers. The lovely cove is protected by high cliffs, atop which the Sítio da Nazaré offers a memorable view.
ALCOBAÇA: Monastery or Royal Abbey of Santa Maria, founded by the Order of Cistercians in 1153. Building began in 1178 on land donated by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal to the Order of Cistercians, in fulfilment of a vow made after the Christian reconquest of Santarém. Testify the magnificent gothic tombs of the two lovers King Pedro and Ines de Castro.
BATALHA: Built in 1386 to keep a vow by Portuguese King Dom João I to the Virgin Mary that he would build it if Portugal defeated Castile at the Battle of Aljubarrota on 14th August 1385. The Monastery of Batalha, a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic, is a magnificent piece of architecture that combines various influences from its lengthy period of construction, which lasted several reigns. Outstanding in the interior are the Founders' Chapel with its fine stained-glass windows, the cloisters, the Unfinished Chapels with their Manueline and Flemish Gothic features and the Chapter House.
FÁTIMA: The apparitions of Fátima have developed immensely the local town into one of the largest centers of Marian cult in the world. The major manifestations of devotees are hold at May 13 and 13 October. This Marian pilgrimage center evokes the apparitions of our Lady to three Shepherd children Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, occurred in 1917 and recognized in 1930. The site was a country ground called Cova da Iria and belonged to Lucia parents, who later donated it to the sanctuary. It was here that the first appearance took place.
Hotel | Fátima |
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Day 5 |
TOMAR, ALMOUROL CASTLE (KNIGHTS TEMPLAR) AND MARVÃO CASTLE UNESCO: Convent of Christ in Tomar (1983) |
This day will be dedicated to the orders of the most influential medieval knights who occupied Portugal in the Middle Ages, as the Knights Templar and the Knights of Malta. You will learn all about its castles, its traditions, its ambitions, the great masters and their kingdoms in Portugal. |
In the middle of the River Tagus, the ALMOUROL CASTLE is one of the most emblematic monuments of the Christian reconquest of the 12th century. Its history reminds us of the Reconquest of the Portuguese territory during the Middle Ages. When the Christians arrived here in 1129, the castle already existed under the name of Almorolan, having been incorporated immediately afterwards into the land that was placed under the protection of the Knights Templar, whose Master at that time was Gualdim Pais. According to an inscription at the entrance to the castle, its reconstruction work began in 1171.
Former seat of the Order of the Knights Templar, TOMAR (UNESCO) s a city of great charm for its artistic and cultural wealth, whose greatest expression is in the Convent of Christ, one of the chief works of the Portuguese Renaissance. The development of Tomar is closely linked to the Order of the Templars, which received these lands in 1159 as a reward for the assistance they gave Dom Afonso Henriques (the First King of Portugal) in the Christian reconquest of the territory. It was Dom Gualdim Pais, the first Grand Master of the Order in Portugal, who founded the castle and the remarkable CONVENT OF CHRIST inside. Enlarged and altered over the centuries, this retains the influences of various architectural styles; it is the centrepiece of the city and classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
The Order of the Templars was suppressed in France in the early 14th century, but in Portugal it was transformed into the Order of Christ on the initiative of King Dom Dinis. This was subsequently approved by the Pope, and it was decided that the immense wealth they possessed should pass to the Order of Christ, which came to play an important part in the historic Portuguese Discoveries.
Continue to the most extreme east border of Portugal, to the wonderful hilltop CASTLE OF MARVÃO. Only a few kilometers from Spain, stands the peaceful town of Marvão, on the highest crest of the Serra de São Mamede. Geographically, Marvão is a point of natural strategic defense, marked by steep slopes to the north, south and west. Access on foot is only possible from the east, which was the direction in which the town gradually spread. Inside the walls are narrow streets lined with the beautiful popular houses that are typical of the Alentejo. Amidst them, it is easy to find Gothic arches, Manueline windows, wrought-iron balconies and other embellishments in the nooks and crannies of the buildings made from the local granite.
Hotel | Marvão |
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Day 6 |
ALENTEJO REGION: VILA VIÇOSA DUCAL PALACE AND ÉVORA UNESCO: Historic Center of Évora (1986) |
ALENTEJO where you travel naturally with and to History. The abundance and the quality of the Heritage which it expresses become easy for you to discover but, if you are visiting the Region for the first time, you could be spoiled for choice. If this is the case, don’t hesitate: opt for our suggestions and you will discover that the magic of the Alentejo is to be found, with endless pleasure, everywhere.
This Tour will take to Alentejo where the plains disappear out of sight combine with the sun and the heat to impose their own slow, steady rhythm. The open, ample landscape is peppered with cork-oaks or olive trees that have withstood the ravages of time. Meet the citie of Évora, the capital of Alentejo. Évora is the inevitable reference point for anyone coming to the Alentejo inspired by the theme of Heritage.
A walk in Vila Viçosa is indispensable. The House of the Dukes of Bragança, the most powerful noble family after the Royal Family, was established here. Vila Viçosa region is known for the marble, extracted and cut at more than 160 quarries, and internationally famous (especially the pink marble). Situated in one of the most fertile regions in the south of Portugal, VILA VIÇOSA was often at the center of some of the most important moments in the country's history. |
THE PALACE OF THE DUKES OF BRAGANÇA, the most powerful noble family after and later Royal Family, was established here. Palace of Vila Viçosa was one of the favorite residences of the Portuguese royal family during many centuries. The Palace of Vila Viçosa was built in the 16th century, on the orders of King D. Jaime, the fourth Duke of Bragança designed with a Renaissance style.
ÉVORA, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage City, due to its excellent preservation along the centuries. Walk in its historical center and feel the atmosphere of this walled city. Beautiful iconic monuments await your visit like the enigmatic church of St. Francis and its Bones Chapel, the narrow streets of the old town reaching the Geraldo square where the Inquisition once had its headquarters, the millennium old Roman Temple, the 12th century gothic cathedral and the old university.
Hotel | Évora |
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Day 7 |
SESIMBRA, PARQUE NATURAL DA ARRÁBIDA AND PORTINHO DA ARRÁBIDA
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Finally, you deserve to relax and enjoy the sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of the southwest coast of Portugal. You will have free time for lunch and relax in Portinho Arrábida (fishing village). It will be a more relaxed day, doing tours in places by the sea. Places where the green mountain merges with the green of the sea ... Admire the beaches of Sesimbra and Portinho Arrábida. Discover its history, its flavors, meet its people. |
WINERY CULTURAL TOUR IN QUINTA DA BACALHOA and discover its history which brings together wine, nature and art. The winery presents Portuguese Tiles from XVI to XX Century, used so lush and unparalleled in any European country, the tiles, which proliferated for more than five centuries in Portugal, eventually became a genuine contribution to our country's cultural heritage and artistic world. During the tour, take the opportunity to taste the wines and fully appreciate their flavors.
AZEITÃO The history of Azeitão cheese dates back to the 19th century. The cheeses of Azeitão are extremely soft, having an aroma and flavor that reminds of local mountains and local flowers eaten by these sheep. Visit a local Cheese Farm and take a workshop with the farmer where he will show you and teach all the required techniques to make this delicious and water mothering cheese!
Hotel | Lisboa |
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Day 8 |
TRANFER FROM THE HOTEL » AIRPORT
Hotel check-out. Transfer from the Hotel directly to Lisbon airport with our help on boarding formalities. With the possibility to have an early breakfast. |
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PRICE | If you would like a quote for this package please contact our agency. We will be happy to give you the best possible quote for you and your group
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