Picturesque Portugal End Porto
Picturesque Portugal End Porto
Picturesque Portugal End Porto
7 Days Starting in Lisbon, Portugal and ending in Porto, Portugal
Visiting: Lisbon, Tomar, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PTCSZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 45
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Religious landmarks, monuments, and the melancholic trill of fado follow this 7 day journey from Lisbon, Portugal’s seafaring capital, to Porto on the Douro River. Connect with your generous Portuguese hosts, wander through medieval cities and savour a delicious pastel de nata or two as you wind your way north through villages, towns and cities, delving into the country’s colourful history and culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Pastel and azulejo-clad façades line Lisbon’s narrow streets which ramble across and over its seven hills from St. George Castle to the Tagus River. Gaze over the Portuguese capital’s terracotta rooftops, soaking up its small-town atmosphere before meeting your Travel Director and companheiros for a glimpse of what lies ahead. Tonight you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner and sample some of the local favourites that you’ll encounter throughout your journey across Portugal.
Day 2 : Lisbon Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter before taking in views of the alabaster-white Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra to see some of the country’s most extravagant palaces during your free afternoon. This evening, perhaps join an optional traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado.
Day 3 : Lisbon Free Day
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Que bom! A full free day in Lisboa to explore the enchanting Portuguese capital your way. The secret to living a long life lies in eating a big breakfast, but as you’ll come to discover in Lisbon that may extend to a big lunch and dinner too. Spend the day indulging in a culinary adventure on your own or choose an optional visit to the fishing village of Nazaré, set on a wide bay overlooking the Atlantic. This Optional Experience also includes a visit to Óbidos where you’ll have time to explore the medieval walled city with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes. Aside from its obvious charm and history that pre-dates the founding of Portugal, Óbidos is also home to the delightfully decadent Ginja cherry liqueur served up in tiny chocolate cups. Don’t go home without a taste or two!
Day 4 : Lisbon – Tomar – Fátima
Location: Lisbon, Tomar, Fátima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Fátima
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Lisbon behind, bound for the Templar city of Tomar for a sightseeing tour, a beautiful reminder of Portuguese Renaissance. Continue to Fátima, a site of a celebrated religious miracle where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Explore the Basilica and Sanctuary on your own before dinner at your hotel with your travel companions.
Day 5 : Fátima – Coimbra – Porto
Location: Fátima, Coimbra, Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gaia Residence Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Coimbra to explore the city your way before continuing to Porto. Arrive in time for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval Ribeira Quarter, the port and the remarkable bridges that span the Douro River. With an evening to do as you wish, you may be tempted to head to the water's edge and one of the city’s Port wine cellars for a tasting and insights into the centuries-old tradition of local Port production.
Day 6 : Porto Free Day
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Savour a full day to go back in time and explore Porto’s historic centre with its beautiful Baroque façades. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience to Braga, Portugal’s religious capital. A Local Specialist will reveal insights into Braga’s historic centre and you’ll have an opportunity to see Europe’s largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase. This evening, an optional cruise along the Douro, followed by a dinner of local specialties, is a fitting way to end your journey through Portugal. Watch the city light up as you enjoy a night cap and the fresh river breeze.
Day 7 : Depart Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say a fond farewell to our Tripeiros hosts as you prepare for your return journey home. You’ve explored Portugal’s illustrious past, savoured Mediterranean flavors that will linger long after you leave and made lasting new friendships. All that’s left is to wish your travel companions a boa viagem and até a proxima.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
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Fully Guided
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, An expert travel director and professional Driver is English speaking on this tour.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in an itinerary.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary arrival and departure transfer by shuttle coach is included on the arrival and departure day of your guided holiday. If your flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach transfer timings you may choose to book and purchase a transfer.
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 45 guests.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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