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.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Roma or similar - Meals: 

Day Two: Sintra & Lisbon 

Departure 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.

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

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.

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.

OVERNIGHT: Vila Gale Porto or similar - Meals: Breakfast

Day Six: Porto

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.

OVERNIGHT: Vila Gale Porto or similar - Meals: Breakfast

Day Seven: Porto - Aveiro - Fatima - Lisbon

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. Then you will be transfer to Lisbon for overnight.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel Roma or similar - Meals: Breakfast

Day Eight: Depart Lisbon

Breakfast at your Hotel and then transfer to the Lisbon International Airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Portugal Registration

     Your tour includes:

•           ·          Arrival and departure transfers
•           ·          Hotel accommodation per itinerary or similar
•           ·          Deluxe Motor coach for the whole itinerary
•           ·          Professional English-speaking Tour Guide
•           ·          City Taxes
•           ·          Guided tour to Santiago Compostela and Porto
•           ·          All mentioned tours included in the itinerary

      Excludes:

•           ·          Flight Charges
•           ·          Travel Insurance
•           ·          Any Optional Tours
•           ·          Personal expenses such as room service, drinks, laundry, etc.
•           ·          Tipping for Guides and Nile Cruise crew
•           ·          Any item not listed under included
•           ·          Applicable baggege fees

**Times may vary according to traffic and weather

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