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THESE EMBLEMATIC CITIES OFFER CULTURAL TREASURES AND A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE!
Discover the beauty of Portugal as you embark on an unforgettable journey to Lisbon and Porto. Start your adventure in majestic Lisbon, Portugal’s bewitching capital. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the historic Alfama district, where you’ll be transported back to the country’s glorious past. Admire the famous Belém Tower, an architectural masterpiece that bears witness to the nation’s rich maritime heritage. And don’t miss the trendy Bairro Alto district, where the streets come alive at dusk, offering a lively nightlife experience with bars, restaurants and parties. Then on to Porto. Explore the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the magnificent colorful houses overlooking the river. Don’t miss a visit to Porto’s famous wine cellars, where you can taste delicious locally-produced port wine.
Our dynamic Portuguese splendours – Lisbon to Porto package offers you the opportunity to explore Portugal with expert guidance from our specialists. Plan your trip by yourself with our booking tool. You can change the departure airport, flight, accommodation and even add excursions by yourself.
- Lisbon
- Porto
Includes:
- Roundtrip flight from Montreal to Lisbon and return from Porto
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Avenida Park in Double Standard Room – Room Only in Lisbon or similar
- Car rental of type Mini Car (Fiat 500 or similar) with Hertz for 4 days in Lisbon
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Do Lago in Double Standard Room – Room Only in Braga or similar
- Taxes
Not included:
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
- Activities and tours.
- Luggage fess with the airline
- Meals
- Gas for car rental
- Hotel taxes in Lisbon to be paid on the spot (1 euro per person per day, may change without notice)
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Itinerary:
In flight.
Arriving at the airport and transferring in Algarve.
2:00 pm: Arriving and late lunch in Guia of piri-piri chicken (Frango da Guia), includes wine and beer.
3:00 pm: Leaving for Vilamoura’s marina.
3:30 pm: Checking in at the hotel.
Evening: Free time and dinner. Accommodation at Vila Gale Ampalius or similar.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day to enjoy the beach, golfing, shopping, the night life, etc.
Evening: Accommodation at the Vila Gale Ampalius or similar.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day to enjoy the beach, golfing, shopping, the night life, etc.
Evening: Accommodation at the Vila Gale Ampalius in Algarve or similar
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 am: Leaving for Setúbal (private transfer with a guide and audioguide).
1:30 pm: Arriving in Setúbal and free time for lunch (not included).
2:00 pm: Observation in Troia from Pousada.
2:30 pm: Motorised tour in the Natural Park of Arrábida. Stop to take pictures.
3:00 pm: Arriving in Azeitão for a tour of the museum and the Bacalhôa Winery with tasting.
Leaving for Cristo Rei, a sanctuary and religious monument of the Sacred Heart of the Christ.
4:00 pm: Arriving to the statue of Cristo Rei to take pictures.
5:00 pm: Leaving for Lisbon. Going on April 25 bridge, the first hanging bridge over the Tage, often compared to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.
6:00 pm: Checking in at the HF Fénix Lisboa in Lisbon.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day. Lunch and dinner not included.
Evening: Accommodation at the HF Fénix Lisboa in Lisbon.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day. Lunch and dinner not included.
Evening: Accommodation at the HF Fénix Lisboa in Lisbon.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 am: Leaving for Sintra.
10:00 am: Start of the tour of Sintra, Cascais & Estoril (Private transfer with a guide and audioguide). See beautiful architectural and natural landscapes.
11:00 am: Arriving in Cabo da Roca, a cape on the Westernmost point of Portugal and continental Europe. Motorised tour to Sintra knowned for its 19th century monuments and architecture listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage.
12:00 pm: Free time for lunch in Sintra (not included)
1:30 pm: Private transfer with guide and audioguide to Pena Palace (tickets included).1.5-hour private guided tour of Pena Palace.
3:30 pm: Leaving for Caldas da Rainha.
4:30 pm: Checking in at the Sana Silver Coast hotel or similar in Caldhas da Rainha.
Evening: Free time.
AM : Lunch at the hotel
9:00 am: Departure from the Lisbon Hotel
10:00 am: Departure of the tour of Sintra, Cascais & Estoril (Private transfer with private guide and earphones)
Visiting sites of natural and architectural beauty
11:00 am: Arrival at Cabo da Roca (A cape that constitutes the most westerly point of Portugal and all continental Europe). Motorized excursion to Sintra (known for its multiple monuments of romantic architecture dating from the 19th century, which earned it its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
12:00 noon: Free dinner in Sintra (not included)
1:30 pm: Private transfer with private guide and earphones to Pena Palace (tickets included in the package).1.5 hour private guided tour of Pena Palace (The palace is considered the best example of 19th century Romanticism and is located on the top of a hill above Sintra. It is often visible from Lisbon 17 miles away)
3:30 pm: Departure for Obidos (Private transfer with Tour guide)
4:30 pm: Arrival in the western region of Obidos for guided walking tour (1H30)
- The medieval village of Obidos surrounded by fortified walls famous for its chocolate production and festival.
- Obidos Castle
- The oldest Christian church from which the Portuguese expelled the Muslim population in the 12th century.
6 pm: Departure for Caldas da Rainha
7 pm: Group check-in at the hotel in Caldas da Rainha
Evening: Free time and dinner of your choice (not included)
Overnight stay at Sana Silver Coast hotel or similar
AM : Lunch at the hotel and departure from the hotel in Caldas da Rainha
10 am: Departure for Nazaré (named after the biblical “Nazareth” in the 4th century).
10:00 am: Departure to Nazareth (named after the Biblical “Nazareth” in the 4th century)
10:30-11:30 am: Arrival in Nazaré for an hour guided walking tour including headphones to explore this famous fishing village and its gigantic waves (this is where experienced surfer Garrett McNamara set the world record for the highest wave surfed (100 feet, 30.48 m))
12h: Departure to Alcobaça (located in the valley of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, which, according to some authors, would be the origin of its name. It has also been argued that it is in fact the Arabic name of the place that was separated and gave its name to the two rivers).
12:30 pm: Arrival in Alcobaça for a 1.5 hour guided walking tour including headphones to explore the area.
- Alcobaça Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage) which includes the prized Kings Tomb & monks Bakery
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Free time for lunch ($).
15h00: Departure to Coimbra (a riverside city in the centre of Portugal and the former capital of the country. It contains a preserved medieval city and the historic University of Coimbra).
17:00 Arrival in Coimbra for the guided walking tour of the city including headphones to explore:
- The Biblioteca Joanina (“Joanina Library”). It is a baroque library within the University of Coimbra that dates back to the 18th century.
- The Chapel of Saint-Michel
- The Royal Palace
19h: Group check-in at the hotel in Coimbra
Overnight: Overnight at the Tivoli Coimbra Hotel or similiar hotel
AM : Lunch at the hotel
10:30 am : Departure from the hotel in Coimbra Departure to Porto (Place of origin of the Port wines, the Douro River and the Northern Capital)
12:30 pm: Arrival for free time for lunch and free time for shopping at Gaia Shopping.
3 pm: Check-in at the hotel in Porto
Late afternoon free to enjoy shopping, night life, spas, etc.
Overnight stay: Overnight stay at HF Fenix Porto or similar
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day.
Evening: Accommodation at the HF Fenix Porto or similar.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time all day.
5:30 pm: Back to the hotel and free time.
Evening: Accommodation at the HF Fenix Porto or similar.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:30 am: Private transfer to the airport.
9:00 am: Arriving at the airport and flight back home.
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Price calculated on November 30, 2023, for a stay from May 15 to 23, 2024. The dates and components of this travel can be modified as you wish. The hotels and activities are offered as a suggestion and can be modified depending on your needs.
The prices are subject to change depending on the dynamic pricing of the day from our suppliers. Nothing is booked ahead of time and availability is subject to change depending on our suppliers.
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