Day 1, Madrid - Avila - Salamanca - Porto
Departure from Madrid city center. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Overnight in Porto.
Day 2, Porto
After breakfast in hotel, meet your guide and driver for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous “port wine”. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Porto on your own. Overnight in Porto.
Day 3, Porto - Coimbra - Fatima
After breakfast departure to Fatima. On the way you will stop in the town of Coimbra for a visit of historical city center. The town of Coimbra is the home of one of the oldest universities in Europe and it is the birthplace of typical music style and dance “Fado”. Continue to Fatima one of the main center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Visit the impressive Basilica and the “Cova da Iria” the place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The heart of the Sanctuary is the “Chapel of the Apparitions”that host the tombs of the three shepherds: Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta.
At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima.
At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima.
Day 4, Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon
After breakfast departs from Fatima and continue your tour to the Monastery of Batalha, one of the main monument of Portugal famous for the mix of Gothic and Manueline style, The monastery is listed by UNESCO in World Heritage places. Continue to the coast on the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque fishing village town of Nazaré. Independent visit of the town. Continue to Alcobaça also listed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage, for the visit of the medieval church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro. Arrive in Lisbon in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lisbon.
Optional tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and dance.
Day 5, Lisbon
After breakfast meet your guide an driver for the sightseeing tour of Lisbon. The tour
starts with a panoramic tour of the main squares and avenues of the Portuguese capital to the district of Belem. Visit of Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure to continue explore Lisbon on your own. We suggest a walk through the narrow and twisting streets “Ruas” of Alfama district with its colored palaces and the typical “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Overnight in Lisbon.
starts with a panoramic tour of the main squares and avenues of the Portuguese capital to the district of Belem. Visit of Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure to continue explore Lisbon on your own. We suggest a walk through the narrow and twisting streets “Ruas” of Alfama district with its colored palaces and the typical “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 6, Lisbon - Caceres - Madrid
After breakfast departure from Lisbon and return to Madrid. On the way you will stop an visit the town of Caceres with its unique blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Visit of the medieval city center and the famous “Plaza Mayor”. Continue to Madrid where you will arrive at the end of the day. END OF SERVICES.
