CA$ 2,570 Price per person, double occupancy (Land only) - 8 Days.
Single supplement: CA$ 630 (Does not apply for Solo Traveller).
Style: Small Group Tour – accompanied by an English speaking Driver/Guide.
Group Size: Small Group tours 2-20 people.
Departures: Select Available Arrival Dates April 2024 - October 2024.
Dates are based on Day 1, arrival day in destination.
Departs every Monday.
Departure Dates:
April 15, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 24, 2024
July 29, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
Themes: Art & Culture
Activity Level: Moderate
Visiting: Lisbon, Sintra, Obidos, Coimbra, Braga, Guimaraes, Porto, Aveiro, Fatima
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Northern Portugal & Santiago De Compostela
Explore the beautiful and inspiring ancient architectures and breath-taking sceneries around Northern Portugal and Santiago De Compostela. Discover, wonder and photograph, Portugal awaits.
Day One: Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal. You will be met by our local representative who will transfer you to the hotel where you are assisted with a smooth check-in as you enjoy a welcome drink.
Details of your sightseeing times and touring will also be made available. Remainder of the day at leisure at your hotel.
Optional: In the evening embark on a Optional Fado Tour Including Dinner and Fado show. (extra supplement)
OVERNIGHT: Hotel Roma or similar - Meals: None.
Day Two: Sintra & Lisbon
After breakfast, depart 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 (entrances not included).
OVERNIGHT: Hotel Roma or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Lisboa - Obidos - 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.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel Mercura Braga or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Four: Braga - Santiago
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your 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.
You will then return to the hotel to overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel Mercura Braga or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Five: Braga - Guimaraes - Porto
After breakfast, you will visit the 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.
Afterwards, you will 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.
Optional: Dinner including mineral water (extra supplement)
OVERNIGHT: Vila Gale Porto or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Six: Porto
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
On this day, you will get the opportunity to tour around city of Porto including a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated church of San 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 at Leisure.
Optional: Dinner including mineral water (extra supplement)
OVERNIGHT: Vila Gale Porto or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Seven: Porto - Aveiro - Fatima - Lisbon
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Today you will head for Fatima making a first stop in Aveiro, a wonderful small town famous for its canal.
Afterwards, you 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.
You will then be transfer to Lisbon for overnight.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel Roma or similar - Meals: Breakfast
Day Eight: Depart Lisbon
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out.
You will then be transferred to the Lisbon International Airport for your flight back home.
Optional: Lunch including mineral water (extra supplement)
Meals: Breakfast
End of our Services
Your tour includes:
- Deluxe Motor coach for the whole itinerary;
- Bilingual 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;
Excludes:
- Flights;
- Travel insurance;
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier; • Extra services not mentioned on the inclusions stated above.
**Times may vary according to traffic and weather
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