North Portugal & Santiago Compostela 8 Days
RATE per Person in Euros:
½ Double BB 885,00 €
Single Suppl. 285,00 €
Extra Package Suppl. 165,00 €
Departure dates from Lisboa 2021
April: 12
May: 10
June: 21
July: 05
August: 23
September: 20
October: 18
ITINERARY
Day 01 – Monday Arrival @ Lisbon Airport
Arrival transfer to the Hotel in Lisbon.
In the evening: Optional Fado evening Tour Including Dinner and Fado show
Day 02 – Tuesday Full Day Tour Sintra & Lisbon
Departure for a full day tour to discover Lisbon and Lisbon outskirts with its famous Riviera and the quite well-known resorts Estoril & Cascais as well as Sintra, also widely known for the many royal palaces – among others, the Palácio de Vila and the Fairy tale castle, Palácio da Pena. Stop in Sintra old city centre so one can to get to know the Town on your own.
We will continue to Lisbon and will discover the Portuguese capital with its most emblematic historical sights: Jeronimos Monastery, Tower of Belém and the Monuments of the Navigators before getting to the city center.
Day 03 – Wednesday Lisboa | Óbidos | Coimbra | Braga
After breakfast departure from Lisbon through the countryside up to the quaint small town Óbidos, still preserved in a very original and unique way since the 13th century. We will continue to Coimbra, the student town strategically situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River for a panoramic city tour including a visit to the 700-year-old university. Drive onwards to Braga for overnight.
Day 04 – Thursday Braga | Santiago Compostela | Braga
Departure to Spain for a full day guided tour to Santiago de Compostela including some free time for individual visit to the
Cathedral. Short stop in charming small town Ponte de Lima for a stroll and some shopping; Return to the Hotel.
Day 05 – Friday Braga | Guimarães | Porto
Morning visit to Braga including the oldest cathedral in Portugal as well as Bom Jesus sanctuary and also to Guimaraes – a Unesco Heritage, often referred to as the “Cradle of Portugal” because of its association with the country’s first king Alfonso Henriques. Visit the ducal palace and enjoy a walk through the medieval center before getting to Portugal’s second-largest city – Porto; Visit one of the Port wine cellars including tasting.
Day 06 – Saturday Porto
City Tour in Porto including a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated
church of S. Francisco and the Stock Exchange (inside visit) with its contemporary Arabian hall inspired by Granada’s
Alhambra. Enjoy a 50 Min Douro Cruise and admire the sights over Ribeira Old section from the riverside. Afternoon free.
Day 07- Sunday Porto | Aveiro | Fátima | Lisboa
Today we will head for Fatima making a first stop in Aveiro, a wonderful small town famous for its canals… We will continue to the so called «shrine of the world» – one of the most important spots for all catholics in the world, Fátima.
Visit the old and the new Basilica as well as the apparition’s chapel. Continuation to Lisbon for overnight.
Day 08 – Monday Lisbon Airport
Departure Transfer to Lisbon Airport
End of our Services
Accommodation
LISBON Roma*** or similar
BRAGA Mercure Braga**** or similar
PORTO Vila Galé Porto**** / Holiday Inn Porto Gaia**** or similar
LISBON Roma*** or similar
Service included:
- Deluxe Motor coach for the whole itinerary;
- Local Guide for the whole tour;
- Accommodation including buffet breakfast as stated above;
- Tour Lisbon, Estoril, Cascais & Sintra with local guide (Day 3);
- Guided Tour in Santiago Compostela & Porto (Day 5 & 7);
- Visit to Coimbra University (Day 4);
- Visit to Guimarães Ducal Palace (Day 6);
- Visit to Port wine Cellars (Day 6);
- Visit to Palácio da Bolsa – Stock Exchange in Porto (Day 7);
- Douro “Bridges Cruise” (1h00 – Day 7);
- Arrival & Departure Transfers;
- City taxes;
Not Included:
- Flights;
- Travel insurance;
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier;
- Extra services not mentioned on the inclusions stated above.
EXTRA PACKAGE – Supplement:
- Fado Dinner incl. Show with mineral water and wine (Day 2);
- 02 Dinners incl. mineral water (Days 4 & 5);
- 01 Lunch incl. mineral water (Day 7).
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