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Portugal Gourmet
10 days / 9 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
(Sunday) Lisbon
Arrival at Lisbon Airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. At 19.30:XNUMX p.m., we will meet the guide at the hotel reception, where we will meet the other participants. Welcome dinner at the hotel with a demonstration cooking of a traditional Lisbon dish.
Day 2
(Monday) Lisbon – Sintra - Lisbon
Breakfast and departure for Sintra. Free time followed by a panoramic tour of the Costa del Sol, including Cascais and Estoril, returning along the Portuguese Riviera to Lisbon. Arrival and panoramic tour of the city, including the exterior of the main monuments, such as the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. We will also enjoy time to taste the famous Belém pastries (optional). We will also visit several spots in the city center. In the evening, dinner with fado music will be offered at a restaurant in a typical neighborhood. Overnight stay.
Day 3
(Tuesday) Lisbon – Sesimbra – Évora
Breakfast and departure heading south, crossing the Tagus River with views of Christ the King, and continuing to visit Cabo Espichel with the hermitage and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Cape, located in a fantastic natural setting. We continue to Sesimbra with a visit to the Santiago Fortress with a wonderful view of the beach and the fishing port. We stop in the city center to visit the Santiago Fortress on the beach. Here, lunch will be served beachside. We will continue into the Alentejo region, one of the most famous for wine and oil production, until we reach Évora. Overnight stay.
Day 4
(Wednesday) Évora – Fátima
Breakfast. Walking tour of the city center, featuring the Roman Temple of Diana. Continue to Alentejo to visit a winery where Portugal's finest wines are produced. Lunch is included, accompanied by a tasting of local wines. In the afternoon, depart for Fátima. Free time to visit the Sanctuary, and in the evening, we recommend attending the candlelight procession. Overnight stay.
Day 5
(Thursday) Fátima – Tentúgal – Bairrada – Coimbra
Breakfast. Departure from Condeixa-a-Nova to Tentúgal via the Mondego River Valley. Visit a local pastry shop to see the making of the famous Pastel de Tentúgal, with a tasting at the end. Departure to Bairrada. Lunch with traditional roast suckling pig accompanied by sparkling wine from the plains north of the Mondego River. Continue to Coimbra. Panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to the Santa Clara Interpretation Center, to learn about the past and present of the former Monastery. Free time in the city. Accommodation.
Day 6
(Friday) Coimbra – Viseu – Douro – Vila Real
Breakfast. Departure for Viseu, where we will explore the historic center, highlighting the Cathedral. Free time. Lunch will be accompanied by wines from Dão, one of the oldest wine-producing regions in central Portugal. In the afternoon, we will head to the Douro region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the traditional terraced vineyards on the slopes of the Douro River, followed by a visit to a port wine estate. We will continue to Vila Real, a town in the Trás-os-Montes region, where we will highlight Bisalhães pottery and convent sweets. Overnight stay.
Day 7
(Saturday) Vila Real – Amarante – Guimaräes
Breakfast. Departure for Amarante and free time to visit the monumental complex built by the Church of São Gonçalo. Lunch with local cuisine. In the afternoon, we continue to Guimäraës, the birthplace of Portuguese nationality. Visit Penha, a place of rare beauty with a breathtaking view of the birthplace. Continue to the city center. Exterior view of the castle and palace of the Dukes of Braganza with time for photos. Overnight stay.
Day 8
(Sunday) Guimaräes – Braga – Barcelos – Porto
Breakfast. Departure for Braga. Visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and a panoramic view of the city center. Continue to Barcelos, the city of the famous Rooster of Barcelos, a symbol of Portugal. A typical lunch consisting of regional delicacies and the famous Vinho Verde wine. In the afternoon, we continue to Viana do Castelo, with time to visit the historic center and complete some shopping. Departure for Porto. Overnight stay.
Day 9
(Monday) Porto
Breakfast. Day dedicated to Portugal's second largest city. Panoramic views of the city, Gaia, and the Douro River. Boat trip along the Douro River and a visit to renowned wineries with a tasting of the renowned port wine. Regional lunch and free afternoon in the city. Overnight stay.
Day 10
(Tuesday) Porto – city of origin
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Lisbon
Lutecia **** (Center)
Évora
Évora Hotel **** (City)
Fátima
Santa Maria **** (Center)
Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra **** (Center)
Vila Real
Mira Corgo **** (Center)
Guimarães
Guimarães **** (Center)
Porto
Vila Galé Porto **** (Center)
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia **** (Gaia)
Important
Due to trade fairs, conventions, or special events, we may replace some of the planned hotels with another of the same category, even in a different location than the city indicated in the itinerary.
- Arrival and departure shuttles
- Private bus transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese and Spanish)
- Accommodation in the planned hotels or similar with breakfast included
- 9 meals with water and wine included (7 lunches days 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 + 2 dinners days 1 and 2)
- Guided tour of Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, and Lisbon (Day 2)
- Visit to wineries with wine tasting in Alentejo (day 4), Douro (day 6) and Vila Nova de Gaia (day 9)
- Visits to the Santiago Fortress in Sesimbra (day 3)
- Visit to the Santa Clara a Velha Interpretative Center in Coimbra (day 5)
- Visit to a pastry shop with a tasting of Tentúgal cake (day 5)
- Boat trip along the Douro River (day 9)
- Hotel taxes
Important
- We can only guarantee dinner included on day 1 if your flight arrives before 17.00:XNUMX PM. After that, it is subject to reconfirmation.
- There are traffic restrictions in downtown Porto, so the panoramic view of the city will be subject to restrictions announced by the local city council throughout the season.
This circuit does not have an added value supplement option.
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