FLY & DRIVE (08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS)
Day 1: Lisbon Arrival to Lisbon Airport and Pick-up of the car at the Airport. Accommodation at the in Lisbon.
Day 2: Visit of Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo da Roca – Cascais – Estoril Suggestions: A drive down the Liberty Avenue to Rossio, the very heart of the city; Alfama the oldest and most picturesque quarter (stop for a wine tasting in a handicraft store); then a drive along the Riverside to admire the Bridge over the Tagus; the Belem Tower; the Monument to the Sea Discoveries. Next a visit to Geronimo’s Monastery (church), a marvel of stone lacework and to the Coaches Museum, where the world’s largest collection can be found. Visit of the Coastal resorts of Estoril and Cascais, then Sintra (stopping at the town historical centre, visit of the Town National Palace – opportunity to taste some of the wonderful regional pastries). Accommodation at the Hotel.
Day 3: Visit Óbidos – Alcobaça – Batalha – Fatima Breakfast and departure in direction of Óbidos, a middle age village still surrounded by its’ original walls. Continue to Alcobaça and visit the 12th century Church with the tombs of Pedro and Inês de Castro. Further to Batalha, visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória (a historical landmark), and finally to Fátima – centre of Christian faith and a local of world pilgrimages. Arrival to Fatima. Accommodation at the Hotel in Fatima.
Day 4: Visit Fatima – Tomar - Coimbra Suggestions: Visit of the Sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Fatima. Continuing to Tomar, suggestions: Convent of Christ, headquarters of the Templar and known for its beautiful window showing the best of «Manueline art»; then the Museum Abraham Zacuto a former synagogue. Departure to Coimbra, visit of the old University, with its’ Library (one of the oldest in Europe) and Chappell. Accommodation at the Hotel in Coimbra
Day 5: Visit of Coimbra – National Park of Bussaco – Aveiro – Porto Suggestions: Drive in direction of the forest of Bussaco, a National Park which houses around 700 different plant species and the 5* deluxe Palace Hotel, an impressive neo-Manueline style historical building, considered a national monument. Then visit of Aveiro, called by many the «Venice of Portugal» because it is surrounded by salt production lakes and beaches. Here you can also observe the fabrication of Porcelain pieces of the brand «Vista Alegre», one of the most beautiful in Portugal. Arrival to Porto. Accommodation at the similar in Porto.
Day 6: Visit of Porto Suggestions: In Porto, the 2nd biggest city of Portugal. Here you will be able to visit the old quarter of Ribeira, the Stock Exchange Palace, known for its superb Arab saloon, the Church of S. Francisco, covered with Golden sculpted wood and the Roman-Gothic Cathedral. Also, not to forget are the several Port Wine cellars which can be visited on the left Bank side of the river Douro. Accommodation at the Hotel in Porto.
Day 7: Visit of Minho Suggestions: In the morning departure for the visit of the region «Minho». Arrival in Guimarães, town known as the birthplace of Portugal as a Nation. There you can find the castle of the first Portuguese King, «D. Afonso Henriques», admirably restored and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Departure to Braga, the bishop’s city, still very impregnated of strong religious traditions. Visit of the cathedral, a building of primitive roman style of which the inside was changed during the Baroque times, the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte (Neo-classical style dated from the 18th century) the 18 monumental stairs and Baroque church. Accommodation at the Hotel in Oporto. Day 8: Porto Returning of the car at the Airport of Porto. Return Flight. End of our services
Valid from 1st November 2023 to 15th March 2024
Prices per person in DBL Hotel 3* Min. 02
Rate 810,00 €
Valid from 15th March to 31st October 2024
Prices net per person in DBL Hotel 3* Min. 02
Rate 1050 €
Our rates are net per person in Double and include:
Accommodation in Bed & Breakfast basis, in 3* Hotels, for 07 nights.
Car Group C (Renault Clio or similar with Air-conditioning), for 08 days.
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