Day 1:
Lisboa/Óbidos/Alcobaça/Nazaré/Batalha/Fátima (+-217 km)
By a landscape rich in winmills and fruit trees we arrive to Óbidos (stop), suttounded by medieval walls where we can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur). Visit Alcobaça (stop) with the first and largest gothic church in Portugal with the tombs of D. Pedro and Ines de Castro, known by it's love story. Shopping in Nazaré (stop), a typical fishing village and seaside resort, with its traditions and legends. We continue to Batalha (stop)-visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, a masterpiece of the gothic in Portugal where we can find the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the promoter of the maritime discoveries. After we arrive to Fátima (stop), the famous Marian Shrine. Possibility to assist the Candle procession.

Fátima- accommodation

Day 2
Fátima/Coimbra/Aveiro/Porto (+-270 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Coimbra (stop)-visit of the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterised by ancient traditions and customs such as the black cape of the students and the melancholic fado music. Stop at St. Clara Church, where lies the tomb of Queen St. Isabel, the protagonist of the "miracle of the roses". In the center you can admire the exclusive ceramic of Coimbra. In the afternoon we continue to Aveiro (stop), city of the canals, known as the "Portuguese Venice", where you shall have time to see the graceful boats "moliceiros" and taste the local sweets "ovos moles". Drive to Oporto.

Oporto - accommodation

Day 3
Oporto(+-25 km)
Porto the 2nd city of Portugal and world heritage by Unesco- a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churces that history has made eternal and Port wine, known worldwide. Afternoon free.

Oporto - accommodation.

Day 4
Oporto/Guimarães/Braga/Barcelos/Oporto (+-178 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour to the Minho, the northwest region of Portugal that offers natural green scenaries and the sparkling "green wine". Starting by Guimarães (stop)- the cadrle of the nation, birthplace of the first of Portugal, where, walking along the historic center, for moments one is plunged back into medieval times. Visit the Sacred Hill, crowned by the Castle, as well the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, which original building dates back to the 15th centuries. Drive to Braga (stop) known as the "Portuguese Rome" for its concentration of religious architecture, as the oldest Cathedral of the country, and the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary with famous baroques stairway and gardens.After we shall continue to Barcelos (stop), an historical city rich in popular handicraft wherethe Galo deBarcelos (the rooster of Barcelos) legend was born becoming the rooster, a Portuguese icon. Return to Porto.

Oporto - accommodation.

Day 5
Oporto/Amarante/Vila Real/Douro Valley/Lamego/Viseu/Urgeiriça
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Amarante (stop), a pretty town proud of São Gonçalo known for the promotion of love and marriage, were the monastery facing the river houses his tomb and his lively bustling market where you can find fruit, vegetables, chickens, cloths, and an immense variety of other popular itemns. After, drive to Vila Real (stop)-visiting the gardens of the manor of Mateus, which façade is still depicted on the well-known Portuguese Rose wine bottles. Then we enter in the Port wine region. Travelling through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the douro Valley. stop in Lamego (stop), overlloked by one of Portugal's most important shrines N. S. Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Maybe you will try some of the local delicacies such as the local ham or the famous "Bola de Lamego" (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to the mountainous hinterland to Viseu (stop), venter of the Dão Vineyards and a city connected with Portugal's oldest hero, Viriato, the lusitan chief. In the sadow of the Cathedral, narrow streets and doorways with coats of arms carved in granite make up the ancient town of Viseu. Along the center we find a busy commercial area. Arrival to Urgeiriça.

Urgeiriça/Caldas da Felgueira- accommodation.

Day 6
Urgeiriça/Bussaco/Tomar/Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the heart of Portugal till Bussaco wel known for the luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of raretrees and plants of exoctic beauty, where was built a charming and roamntic hotel, before a royal hunting lodge. We continue to Tomar. The developement of the city is closely linked to the Order of the Templars, which received these lands in 1159as a reward for the assistance they gave Dom Afonso Henriques (the first king of Portugal) in the Christian reconquest of the territory. It was dom Gualdim Pais, the first Grand Master of teh Order in Portugal, who founded the castle and the remarkable Convent of Christ inside. enlarged and altered over centuries, this retains the influences of various architectural styles; it is the centerpiece of the city and classified as a World Heritage site by Unesco. We follow the journey till Lisbon..

Lisbon- accommodation.

Day 7
Lisboa/Sintra/Cabo da Roca/Cascais/Estoril (+-90 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards to sintra for a luxury day. Visit the palace of Sintra and walk through this charming village. Enjoy the amazing view from the westernmost point of Europe (Cabo da Roca). Along the cost we pass by one of the most famous surfing beaches, the incredible Boca do Inferno, the cosmopolitan Cascais and the gardens of Estoril Casino. Return to Lisbon.

Lisbon- accommodation

Day 8
Lisboa/Évora (+-140 km)
One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees andvineyards we arrive at Évora-world Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis church with the "Bones Chapel" and the University. at the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated andapreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authencity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and cooper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon, free time for a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, chesse and olive oil gourmet proof.

Évora-accommodation

Day 9
Évora/Beja/Silves/Alvor
Breakfast in hotel.Part of the morning at leisure in Évora, and then driving southward passing Beja (stop) were the highest tower of of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains we enter in the Algarve. By fields of orange trees we arrive to Silves (stop), the renowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back mainly to Moorish times and by the memory is former cork industry. Continue to the golden sands of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha to Alvor.

Alvor-accommodation

Day 10
Alvor/Ponta da Piedade/Sagres/Cabo de S. Vicente/Lagos/Alvor (+-140 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the New world. Stop in Ponta da Piedade (stop) and admire the magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean, and cliffs whose shapes have been sculpted by erosive action of both the sea and time. Continue to Sagres (stop), a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress was the mythical "navigation school" forever linked with the presence of Prince Henry the Navigator during the first days of Atlantic navigation and the discovery of the African coast. Proceeding along the cliffs to CaboSão Vicente (stop), the most southwestern point inEurope. The city of Lagos (stop), a cosmopolitan town with marina and fishing port where you can taste the delicious algarve dishes, such as the fish and shellfish cooked ina cooper pan (cataplana)-never forgetiting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, along the fig cakes. Return to the hotel, where, the afternoon at leisure invites you to take a dip in the warm sea.

Alvor-accommodation

Day 11
Alvor/Setúbal/Serra da Arrábida/Lisbon (+-330 km)
A last look at the water while traveling along the coast, to say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you by the city of Setubal (stop), a major port and industrial centre on the bank of the Sado estuary. Thenthe scenicroute over the Arrábida Mountain Range, an area preserved as a Natural Park, with an amazing scenary and unique vegetation at the gates of Lisbon, and savour the sweeping views of the Troia Peninsula. Crossing the bridge over the Tejo River, arrival to Lisboa.

"Clase "P"

Including:

-accommodation on breakfast bases on the following hotels or similar: Hotel Santa Maria,4* in Fátima, Hotel Ipanema Porto, 4* in Oporto, Hotel da Urgeiriça, 4* in Canas do Senhorim, Hotel Lutecia, 4* in Lisbon. Hotel Mar d'Ar, 4* in Évora, Hotel Alvor Villages,4* in Alvor.
-transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
-guide during all tour
-entrancees into following monuments: Batalha Monastery, Coimbra University, Palacio da Bolsa, St. Francisco Church (Porto), Gardens of Palacio Mateus, Convento do Cristo, Palacio da Pena(sintra), Bons Chapel (Évora), São Francisco Church (Évora), Évora´s Cathedral, São Vivente Fortress (Sagres)

Not including:
-other expenses than above mentioned, personal expenses, porterage fees at the hotels, lunches or dinners, personal expenses, entrancees other than mentioned.

Série Classic*

Inclui:
-accommodation onbreakfast bases, on the following hotels or similar:
Hotel São José,3* in Fátima, Hotel Ipanema Porto,4* in Oporto, Hotel Pantanha,3*in Caldas da Felgueira, Hotel Roma,3* in Lisbon, Hotel dom Fernando,3* in Évora, Hotel Brisamar, 3* in Alvor
-transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
- guide during all tour

Not including:
-lunches or dinners, entrancees into monuments, other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels, personal expenses.