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Portugal

DMC Porto and North of Portugal

Colors, Flavors and Traditions of Portugal

Porto , Guimarães , Braga , Lisboa , Vale do Douro , Évora , Fátima , Coimbra , Aveiro , Óbidos , Nazaré , Lamego & Tomar

12 Days/11 noites

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Discover every corner and detail of the country's most beautiful traditions.

Highlights

Unique and immersive experiences in each region;

Services of a specialized driver/guide;

Transportation in premium vehicle;

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Portugal

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel 5*

Our experienced driver will be waiting in the arrivals area with a sign with the name of the reservation holder to welcome you and take you to the hotel that will be your "home" for the next few days.

During this pleasant journey, you will be able to contemplate the magnificent views of the city of Lisbon, characterized by its picturesque streets, charming buildings and monuments.

Check in at the 5* Corpo Santo Lisboa Historical Hotel

Located in the heart of the Portuguese capital, this 5* hotel is the perfect link between history, luxury and authenticity. Overall, the Corpo Santo Lisboa Historical Hotel is the ideal choice for anyone wishing to explore the beauty and culture of Lisbon.

Day 2

Lisbon, Portuguese Capital

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Breakfast

Lunch

Lisbon Full Day Tour

Enjoy a private tour of Lisbon, the cosmopolitan capital city of Portugal, planted on the banks of the Tagus River.

Explore one of the most amazing areas, Belém, where history and heritage are breathed. A neighborhood dedicated to the Portuguese Age of Discovery, with emblematic monuments such as the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Here you will also find the Belem Palace, official residence of the current President of the Republic, the Coach Museum and the Santa Cruz Monument, in honor of the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic by Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral.

You will have a tasting of the famous Pastéis de Belém.

Explore the São Jorge Castle, passing by the Portas do Sol viewpoints - with magnificent views over Alfama, the São Vicente Monastery and the Pantheon, and Santa Luzia and the Lisbon Cathedral.

Lunch will be at a traditional restaurant in Lisbon to get the local experience.

Also visit Parque das Nações, a more modern area where you will find the Oceanário, Lisbon Casino, Oriente Station - designed by architect Calatrava and Vasco da Gama shopping center. From there, you have great visibility to the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe and one of the longest in the world.

Day 3

Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour to Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Leave Lisbon on a private tour to Sintra. Discover the cultural landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore one of the most picturesque areas around Lisbon.

In Sintra there is plenty to see, iconic monuments, fairy-tale palaces and magical trails. Visit Pena Palace, which rests atop the majestic Sintra Mountains, a Romantic-style palace with vibrant colors in contrast to the mountain. The Pena Park hides unique and dazzling nooks and crannies and secrets that are worth discovering.

After visiting the palace, you will have free time in the town of Sintra to explore the narrow streets of the historical center and will also have a taste of typical sweets: the queijada and the travesseiro.

From Sintra, travel along the Colares road, a beautiful route surrounded by nature, to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. Take a scenic drive along the coast to Cascais, passing Guincho beach - famous for surfing - and Boca do Inferno, a unique rock formation. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, we usually recommend the fish option since a fishing village should honor the best of the local cuisine.

On the way back to Lisbon, enjoy the panoramic view of Estoril, where you will see the Estoril Casino, one of the biggest in Europe, its gardens and the Tamariz coast.

Day 4

Évora

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour to Évora

Discover Évora, the UNESCO World Heritage city that is a veritable open-air museum, on a private tour with a tailor-made itinerary. Explore its narrow cobbled streets, filled with local commerce and handicrafts.

Once dominated by the Romans, it has many must-see historical buildings and monuments, such as the Roman Temple of Diana, goddess of the moon and hunting.

In this calm and picturesque town, one can also find the famous Chapel of Bones, which still today intrigues locals and visitors for being made of real bones. On the entrance door one can read: "We bones that are here for you await".

Évora's Cathedral, a masterpiece with gothic and romanic details.

Lunch is in the city of Évora, where you can taste the famous "migas alentejanas", a mouth-watering traditional delicacy made from Alentejo bread.

You will have a visit to a winery, where you can learn about the process of winemaking and bottling of the Alentejo wine, so well known and awarded worldwide, the visit ends with a wine tasting.

You will also visit a cork factory where you can see how the corks that protect the nectar you have tasted at the winery are made and so many other things that can be done and created with cork.

Day 5

Óbidos, Fátima & Nazaré

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Breakfast

Private Tour to Óbidos, Fátima and Nazaré

On this private tour to Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima, start by visiting Óbidos, a medieval town conquered from the Moors by the first Portuguese king Afonso Henriques in 1148. Centuries later, King Dinis gave Óbidos to his wife, Queen Isabel, as a wedding gift. From then on, the region became a source of income for all Portuguese queens. Its defensive walls crowned by the Moorish castle, make this town one of the best examples of an English medieval fortress. For this reason, it is part of the Templar Castles in Portugal.

From Óbidos, travel to Nazaré, a former fishing village and one of the first international tourist destinations in Portugal. There you will find fresh fish and seafood. Let yourself be carried away by the soothing sea breeze, and the breathtaking views from its magnificent cliffs.

The next stop should be Fátima, one of the world's top pilgrimage destinations. The Shrine of Fatima is undoubtedly the most famous Marian shrine in the world dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. In the "holy city," we recommend a visit to the Chapel of Apparitions, where you can see the Crown of Our Lady of Fatima with one of the bullets that hit Pope John Paul II in the 1981 attack, and the Basilica of Fatima. Take the opportunity to learn the story of the Apparitions of the Virgin Mary of Fatima to the three shepherd children Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917. Don't miss the Santíssima Trindade Church, which is of a more modern construction.

In the Sanctuary of Fátima, don't miss the fragment of the Berlin Wall, donated by a Portuguese immigrant in Germany at the time of the wall's fall.

Day 6

Coimbra & Aveiro

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour to Coimbra & Aveiro

In just one day, explore two of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. Let yourself be surprised!

Our day will begin at your hotel, heading to the stunning city of Coimbra - the city of students, academic Fado, nostalgia and Portugal's culture and roots.

Return to the 13th century and explore this environment full of history and tradition. Visit the University of Coimbra, the city's ex-libris and declared World Heritage Site. Admire the students wandering the streets, wearing the typical academic uniform - a long black cape.

The ancient Portuguese capital is well preserved in time, conveying the medieval feeling everywhere. In fact, you will never be indifferent to Coimbra's traditional neighborhoods, famous for their narrow, sloping streets.

We promise you: a little bit of Coimbra will stay with you forever.

Our private guided tour will continue towards Aveiro. Once there, have the opportunity to gently observe the incredible sights of the "Portuguese Venice". Our tour guide will enlighten you about the characteristics and traditions of this wonderful city. What will you notice first? It could be the strong colors of the Art Nouveau buildings, the Moliceiros boats bobbing quietly in the Ria or, perhaps, the aromas of the different gastronomic specialties.

Learn the ancient times of Aveiro, where fishermen and salt production were the daily routines of the population. In fact, Aveiro grew because of its famous salt pans. You can still find references throughout the city that mark those days. Explore these magnificent salt water areas!

Also, let yourself be surprised by the typical Moliceiro boat, painted and decorated with Aveiro details and Portuguese themes.

Before leaving Aveiro you will have a tasting of Ovos Moles, typical sweets of the Portuguese Venice.

The perfect tour for a day full of history, culture and traditions!

Day 7

Porto

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour of Porto

Explore the best of Porto with this private tour, enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Feel free to ask all your questions and queries: you have a private guide!

The tour starts in the old part of the city, full of history and with a rich heritage to explore. The historic center of Porto, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, allows you to appreciate its Roman and medieval architecture. Observe the imposing Porto Cathedral, one of the most enchanting buildings in the city, dating back to the 12th century!

We will continue our private tour towards São Bento Railway Station. This place is perhaps one of the biggest highlights of the tour - this train (train) station looks like a real tile museum! Its panels tell the history of Northern Portugal through stunning blue and white tiles. The main atrium is covered with more than twenty thousand azulejos!

Lunch will be in a traditional Porto restaurant.

Next, discover the city's main avenue, Avenida dos Aliados. Completely decorated with tall granite buildings, this imposing avenue offers a vast architectural complex with Art Nouveau and Art Deco facades. At the top is the Porto City Hall building.

Vila Nova de Gaia is home to the famous Port Wine Cellars, your next stop. Have the opportunity to visit a Cellar and learn all about the centuries-long winemaking process that is the basis of this world-famous wine. A Port wine tasting is included, the perfect opportunity to taste some of the best.

Day 8

Braga & Guimarães

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour to Braga & Guimarães

Let's start our trip visiting Braga, also known as the "Portuguese Rome". Braga is a deeply religious city and this guided tour allows you to visit the Triangle of Faith: the Cathedral, the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Exciting, right?

The first stop, Braga Cathedral, also known as Braga Sé, is a Catholic church and one of the most important buildings in the city, considered the cradle of the city. An engaging monument that combines three completely different architectural styles: Romanesque, Manueline and Baroque. It is the oldest cathedral in Portugal - it was built several decades before the country was founded!

Find the Sanctuary of Sameiro, a Marian shrine, which attracts a large number of devotees and tourists. Built 570 meters above two valleys, this stunning monument allows for a prestigious view over the entire city.

Visit the majestic Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. This pilgrimage site is one of the most impressive sacred hills in Europe, with a staircase of almost 600 hundred steps. It was used to be climbed by pilgrims on their knees to achieve purification of the spirit. Not only a religious monument, but also a truly romantic and relaxing place with stunning views of the city.

Now it's time for a break. Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch in the historic center of Braga.

After lunch, we will continue this private tour with a stop in Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal, and a World Heritage Site since 2001. Guimarães is related to the foundation of the national identity and the Portuguese language. This was the city where the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born.

We will go to the main attraction of the city, the Castle of Guimarães. Located on a hill, this imposing castle features medieval battlements, towers and splendid views. Discover the glorious bronze statue of D. Afonso Henriques.

Then we will continue past the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and visit the Church of São Miguel.

Walk through the Martins Sarmento Square. To finish this short walking tour, discover Rua de Santa Maria, the City Hall, Praça de Santiago and the Church of Senhora da Oliveira.

Explore this World Heritage Site, a perfect example of a typical medieval city with a modern identity.

Day 9

Douro Valley

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Breakfast

Lunch

Private Tour of the Douro Valley

Enjoy the sights on this exciting journey into the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region. Learn all about Port Wine and the History of the Douro Region as you have the opportunity to visit two famous wineries.

This unique landscape is the result of the efforts of the people, who prepare the land and the vines until the harvest season. Surprise yourself with endless opportunities to take impressive photos of the region. Did you know that the Douro Valley has been a World Heritage Site since 2001? You will definitely understand why. Fall in love with the wonderful views that the different miradouros offer.

This is a land of wine producers, so it's time to visit a famous winery to understand the entire technological process of winemaking. Only the exquisite quality of the grapes combined with the perfect climate of the region can give this very special wine its genuine character! What is left to be said? Let's dive into a tasting experience: try some of the best Port wines.

Although it is a region known mainly for its delicious wines, we cannot forget its unique gastronomy. Strong flavors and fresh ingredients are two visible characteristics. The traditional lunch will be at a typical restaurant in the region. Delight yourself with Portuguese gastronomy and enjoy!

After lunch, expect a one-hour scenic cruise down the Douro River in the village of Pinhão. This is the best way to end your day and we promise you enchanting moments! Observe the beautiful vineyards and the enchanted hills.

As you might expect, there is more to discover: another famous winery to visit. There, you will be invited to taste a wide variety of wines, surrounded by a truly welcoming environment: the vineyards of the Douro!

Day 10

Lamego & Tomar

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Breakfast

Private Transfer from Lamego to Tomar

Start the day with a walk through the vineyards of Quinta da Pacheca and a visit to the cellars to understand the differences between the production methods of this winery and those you learned about the day before.

You'll then set off towards Lamego, where you'll visit the famous Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, where one of the biggest pilgrimages in the country takes place. Later, you'll continue south.

When you arrive in Tomar, you'll take a panoramic tour of the city to get to know the city of the Knights Templar.

Day 11

Tomar to Lisbon

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Breakfast

Private Transfer from Tomar to Lisbon

In the morning you will have the opportunity to visit the Convent of Christ, headquarters of the religious and military orders of the Temple and of Christ was classified as a World Heritage Site and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. Learn about the Templars, in 1099 Jerusalem is taken by the armies of the second Crusade to Palestine.

About twenty years later, nine knights from France and Burgundy form a brotherhood with the purpose of protecting the pilgrims on the dangerous roads between the port of Acre and Jerusalem. See the heritage left by these knights in Portugal and learn about their passage through Portugal on this tour.

We continue towards Lisbon, but first we have to taste the "Fatias de Tomar", a typical convent candy from the region.

Day 12

See you next time, Portugal!

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Breakfast

Check out from Hotel 4*

Transfer from the Hotel 4* to the Airport

Our experienced and friendly driver will be in the hotel lobby waiting to take you to the airport.

After this journey through the colors, flavors and traditions of Portugal, you'll remember the fantastic places you visited and all the unforgettable experiences you had here.

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