We have managed to select three charming areas to visit in three days: a bit of the center, a bit of the north, and a bit of the south. After leaving Lisbon we will visit the Costa do Sol, one of the most important religious centers in the world and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Not to be missed!
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Explore highest peaks of the Sintra Mountains Natural Park
Day 1: Lisbon
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2: Lisbon | Sintra | Cabo da Roca | Cascais | Estoril | Lisbon
Leaving Lisbon, we head for the imposing and romantic Pena Palace, situated on one of the highest peaks of the Sintra Mountains Natural Park. The Palace has a mixture of styles that gives it an unmistakable look. At the end of the morning, free time to stroll through the streets of the town of Sintra that has enchanted kings and inspired poets, to enjoy the many handicraft stores, tea rooms and to taste the famous local sweets: queijadas and travesseiros. We leave to Colares, region demarcated and recognized by the table wine, following until Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe. We also pass by Guincho beach, frequented by windsurfers, and Boca do Inferno, enjoying the landscape along the coast. We go to the cosmopolitan town of Cascais, with a magnificent view over the bay and return to Lisbon by the Estoril Coast, where you will have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens. Lisbon - accommodation.
Day 3: Lisbon | Óbidos | Nazaré | Batalha | Fátima | Aljustrel | Lisbon
We set off in the direction of Óbidos, a town with medieval walls, rustic white houses and rich and varied handicrafts. Here we find the Pousada do Castelo. Next we will travel to Alcobaça to visit the imposing church of the Monastery (declared a world heritage site by UNESCO), the first example of Portuguese Gothic. Here we will be moved by the tragic love story told by the tombs of D. Pedro and D. Inês de Castro. If possible, we will go to Sítio, to contemplate a dazzling panorama of the village and the beaches. We continue to Batalha, where we visit the Monastery church (declared world heritage by UNESCO), a masterpiece of the Gothic style, with its rich stained glass windows. Finally, we arrive at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, the altar of the Christian faith and a world pilgrimage destination. There we will visit the Little Chapel of the Apparitions and the image of Our Lady of Fátima, the Basilica of the Sanctuary where the three seers of Fátima rest, the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, the fourth largest in the Catholic world, in capacity, and the Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You may also have time to attend mass. Through a colorful agricultural region, we return to the city of Lisbon. Lisbon - accommodation
Day 4: Lisbon | Évora | Lisbon
A day to discover the city of Évora, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. We leave Lisbon, crossing the bridge over the Tagus River. Through a bucolic landscape of cork oaks, olive trees and vineyards, we will see the walls and the white houses of the city of Évora. We will walk through the narrow streets of this city, to travel back in time, visiting some of the main monuments: the Roman Temple of Évora, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, the Church of São Francisco with the Chapel of the Bones, and the University. The visit will also allow us to enjoy all the variety of handicrafts that the Alentejo region has to offer, appreciating, among others, the famous cork, ceramic and copper objects. You will also have the opportunity to see and feel the richness and diversity of the products used in the preparation of one of the tastiest gastronomies of Portugal. In the afternoon, we will introduce you to the famous Monte da Ravasqueira. At the end of the day, we will return to Lisbon.
End of our services
Day 5: Lisbon
Breakfast. Transfer out to the airport.
