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Picturesque Portugal

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7 Days from $968 per person
APR - OCT 2023
Portugal Lisbon Cityscape With St George Castle Castelo De Sao Jorge At Sunset,

Countries Visited

Portugal ...more Portugal

Locations Visited

Lisbon, Tomar, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto ...more Lisbon, Tomar, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto
  1. Day 1 Arrive Lisbon (3 Nights)

    Pastel and azulejo-clad façades line Lisbon’s narrow streets which ramble across and over its seven hills from St. George Castle to the Tagus River. Gaze over the Portuguese capital’s terracotta rooftops, soaking up its small-town atmosphere before meeting your Travel Director and companheiros for a glimpse of what lies ahead. Tonight you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner and sample some of the local favourites that you’ll encounter throughout your journey across Portugal.

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  2. Day 2 Lisbon sightseeing and free time

    Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter before taking in views of the alabaster-white Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra to see some of the country’s most extravagant palaces during your free afternoon. This evening, perhaps join an optional traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado.

    meals Breakfast
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  3. Day 3 Lisbon free day

    Que bom! A full free day in Lisboa to explore the enchanting Portuguese capital your way. The secret to living a long life lies in eating a big breakfast, but as you’ll come to discover in Lisbon that may extend to a big lunch and dinner too. Spend the day indulging in a culinary adventure on your own or choose an optional visit to the fishing village of Nazaré, set on a wide bay overlooking the Atlantic. This Optional Experience also includes a visit to Óbidos where you’ll have time to explore the medieval walled city with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes. Aside from its obvious charm and history that pre-dates the founding of Portugal, Óbidos is also home to the delightfully decadent Ginja cherry liqueur served up in tiny chocolate cups. Don’t go home without a taste or two!

    meals Breakfast
    hotel VIP Executive Zurique
  4. Day 4 Lisbon – Tomar – Fátima (1 Night)

    Leave Lisbon behind, bound for the Templar city of Tomar for a sightseeing tour, a beautiful reminder of Portuguese Renaissance. Continue to Fátima, a site of a celebrated religious miracle where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Explore the Basilica and Sanctuary on your own before dinner at your hotel with your travel companions.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Fátima
  5. Day 5 Fátima – Coimbra – Porto (2 Nights)

    Travel to Coimbra to explore the city your way before continuing to Porto. Arrive in time for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval Ribeira Quarter, the port and the remarkable bridges that span the Douro River. With an evening to do as you wish, you may be tempted to head to the water's edge and one of the city’s Port wine cellars for a tasting and insights into the centuries-old tradition of local Port production.

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  6. Day 6 Porto free day

    Savour a full day to go back in time and explore Porto’s historic centre with its beautiful Baroque façades. You could choose instead to join an Optional Experience to Braga, Portugal’s religious capital. A Local Specialist will reveal insights into Braga’s historic centre and you’ll have an opportunity to see Europe’s largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase. This evening, an optional cruise along the Douro, followed by a dinner of local specialties, is a fitting way to end your journey through Portugal. Watch the city light up as you enjoy a night cap and the fresh river breeze.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Gaia Residence
  7. Day 7 Depart Porto

    Say a fond farewell to our Tripeiros hosts as you prepare for your return journey home. You’ve explored Portugal’s illustrious past, savoured Mediterranean flavours that will linger long after you leave and made lasting new friendships. All that’s left is to take your airport transfer and wish your travel companions a boa viagem and até a proxima. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/transfers.

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Price Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
  • City orientation tours
  • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences

Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)

Essentials

  • : View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist
  • : Visit the celebrated Shrine
  • : View the legacy left in Tomar by the Knights Templar
  • : View one of Europe's oldest universities, the Old Cathedral and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
  • : Explore the treasures in Porto's medieval Ribeira Quarter with a Local Specialist

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : Many meals and daily breakfasts included
  • : City orientation tours
  • : Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • : Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences

Dates & Prices

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a twin room. To request a personalized travel quote, click "Request Quote" and a Travel Specialist will send your custom quote including airfare if requested.

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Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Lisbon

Available on Day 2

Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner

Take your tour of Portugal to the next level as you immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of Lisbon with a night on the town. Savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and drinks included as you listen to the melodic sounds of beautiful Fado singing, an expressive musical art with more than 200 years of history. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Adult Price: € 67
Note: Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Available on Day 2

The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast

Venture outside Lisbon with our Local Specialist to experience some of the region's most wonderful sights. After passing through the fashionable Estoril Coast, explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences. To complete the Golden Triangle, we'll visit one of the impressive Royal Palaces of Portugal nestled in the Sintra Mountains.
Adult Price: € 46

Available on Day 3

Nazaré and Óbidos Excursion

Led by our Local Specialist, we'll travel north to the medieval walled town of Óbidos, famous for its well-preserved castle and mighty walls – along with the delectable cherry liquor, Ginjinha. We'll continue to Nazaré, home of the biggest waves in the world, and then to the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady shrine, relishing scenic vistas along the way. Finally, enjoy free time to relax by the beach or shop the boutiques, before travelling back to Lisbon.
Adult Price: € 49

Coimbra

Available on Day 5

Aveiro Experience

Head for the coast with our Local Specialist, making your way to the seaside town of Aveiro. Check out the picturesque colourful houses of Costa Nova and the beautiful lagoon that surrounds the town, before enjoying a traditional Moliceiro boat ride through the canals. Taking time to taste the local Ovos Moles sweets and sample a flute of Portuguese Espumante, you'll love seeing another side of Portugal.
Adult Price: € 45

Available on Day 5

Seafood Dinner By The Tagus River

Enjoy a memorable evening out in Lisbon as we take a ferry across the mighty Tagus River to enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialties at a local restaurant. After dinner, we'll cross the impressive Suspension Bridge to take in sweeping views of the Portuguese capital. On occasion, the ferry may not be available and we will travel over the bridge both ways. Local crab will usually be available on the menu for a €7.00 supplement.
Adult Price: € 58
Note: On occasion the ferry may not be available and we will travel over the bridge both ways.

Porto

Available on Day 6

Old Town Braga and Bom Jesus Sanctuary

Led by our Local Specialist, travel through the lush green province of Minho, stopping at its charming capital, Braga. See the magnificently sculpted Baroque staircase, which ascends the forested hillside to the UNESCO-protected 'Bom Jesus' sanctuary - where we'll arrive using a unique 19th-Century water-powered funicular! Finally, a walk through Braga's historic centre brings to life this ancient and innovative city.
Adult Price: € 36

Available on Day 6

Douro Cruise and Dinner

Enjoy a glass of port  and a relaxing, leisurely cruise along the Douro River, where you'll have the chance to see two medieval heritage-listed cities, plus five impressive bridges including the Eiffel Bridge. Afterwards, savour a traditional meal in the Medieval Ribeira Quarter to top off your unique sightseeing experience.
Adult Price: € 60

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Review date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
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Promptly answered my questions
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Awesome sightseeing tour!
Audrey Donahue
Review date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
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The agent we worked with was excellent and got everything right
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It was beautiful as promised.
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