Portogal Tour

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Adventure

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Food

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Departure from Italy on a scheduled flight. Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to the hotel. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Meeting with the guide and other participants at 7:30 PM. Dinner at the hotel (depending on arrival time) and overnight stay.

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History

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Party

50%

Adventure

40%

Food

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Breakfast. Guided tour of the city: the Belém district, Lisbon's area that best represents Manueline architectural style, including the Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Jerónimos Monastery Church (optional visit to the cloister). Continue with a panoramic tour passing by the Parliament and the splendid Eduardo VII Park. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the historic center: a walk through the Alfama district, the oldest part of the city with wrought-iron terraces and houses covered in azulejos. Visit the 12th-century Cathedral, the Church of St. Anthony (built on the Saint's birthplace), the central Baixa Pombalina district, and the Praça do Comércio, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Tagus River estuary. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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Nature

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History

60%

Adventure

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Food

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Breakfast. Departure for Obidos, visit the medieval village (12th century), with its walls and cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed houses. Continue to Alcobaça, an important Cistercian monastery from 1153. Inside the church, we will visit the spectacular tombs of the Portuguese Romeo and Juliet, King Pedro I and his lover Ines de Castro (named queen after her death). Then continue to Nazaré, a typical fishing village with a splendid view of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Batalha and visit the magnificent 14th-century monastery, built with a perfect combination of Gothic and 'Manueline' art. Free time for lunch during the visits. Arrival in Fatima and an introductory visit to the Marian Sanctuary, which attracts millions of pilgrims from around the world. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Possibility to attend the evening candlelight procession.

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History

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Adventure

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Breakfast and departure for Porto. Guided tour of the city: the Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its colorful façades, labyrinth of alleys, and the Praça do Infante Dom Henrique, representing two different aspects of the city's spirit. Entrance to the Church of St. Francis. Continue with a visit to a wine cellar producing the world-famous port wine, and then depart for Guimaraes, the cradle of Portuguese civilization and the first capital of the independent country in the 12th century. Visit the historic center, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Free time for lunch during the visit. Check-in to the reserved rooms at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Culture

50%

Nature

30%

History

60%

Relax

30%

Food

40%

Breakfast and departure for Braga. Visit the Bom Jesus Sanctuary with its spectacular Baroque staircase and the historic center with the ancient Cathedral, demonstrating the great historical importance of this episcopal diocese. Continue to Coimbra, the country's capital for over a hundred years during the medieval period. Visit the historic center and the University, the city's main institution and the most important in the country. Free time for lunch during the visit. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

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History

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Adventure

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Breakfast and departure for Tomar, where we will visit the Convent of Christ within the walls of the Templar Castle, which can be considered a museum of Portuguese architecture due to its representation of all architectural styles from the 12th to the 17th century. Special attention will be given to the window in the Chapter House, considered the most beautiful example of Manueline art. Continue to Castelo de Vide, dominated by its castle and featuring a typical Jewish quarter. Departure for Marvao, a spectacular village enclosed within its own walls, impregnable for centuries. Strolling through its characteristic streets is like traveling back in time. Free time for lunch during the visits. Continue to Evora. Check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

50%

Nature

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History

70%

Adventure

30%

Food

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Breakfast. Departure for a visit to Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered an open-air museum thanks to the many monuments that bear witness to its long and fascinating history. Highlights include the Roman Temple, the Cathedral, the picturesque Giraldo Square, once the site of the Inquisition's public executions, the charming medieval streets, and the famous Chapel of Bones, one of the city's most striking and thought-provoking landmarks.

The journey continues along the coast with a scenic drive through the Cascais area, an elegant seaside resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The tour then reaches Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic.

The itinerary continues with a visit to the Queluz National Palace, an outstanding 18th-century royal residence and a remarkable example of Baroque and Rococo architecture, surrounded by magnificent and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Arrival in Lisbon. Dinner and overnight stay.

Relax

50%

Party

30%

Food

50%

Wellness

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Breakfast (subject to departure time). Departure for Italy with a scheduled flight.

10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS TRIP

A group itinerary starting from the capital Lisbon and passing through the charming villages in the heart of the Alentejo region, reaching the northern areas — the cradle of Portuguese civilization. Here are some highlighted “travel experiences”:
• Visit to the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture
• Stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe
• Stroll through the museum-city of Évora, including a visit to the unique Chapel of Bones
• Tour of the Alto Alentejo region, one of the most authentic areas of the country, dominated by the town of Castelo de Vide
• Experience in a winery producing the famous Port wine, with wine tasting
• Visit to the Monastery of Alcobaça, where Portugal’s own “Romeo and Juliet” are buried
• Break in the fishing village of Nazaré, perched on a 110-meter cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
• Climb to the top of the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in Braga, with its scenic staircase decorated with statues and fountains
• Visit to Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, with its traditional Ribera district decorated with typical azulejos
• Tasting of the renowned Port wine in a traditional wine cellar