The Jewels of Portugal

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• English
• French

• Pick up at request
• Accommodation in a 4-star hotel on buffet breakfast basis
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan
• Guided tours with official guide interpreter
• Entrance to the Évora Cathedral, Pena Palace, Chapel of Bones, Mosteiro da Batalha and São Francisco Church

• Porter service
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

Day 1: Lisboa |Sintra | Cabo da Roca | Cascais | Estoril | Lisboa

We leave in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairy-tale castle, located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra mountain range. At the end of the morning free time to walk in the streets of the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO) that enchanted Kings and inspired poets to appreciate the several handicraft shops and tea-rooms to taste the delicious local sweets like the “queijadas” or the “travesseiros”. We leave to Colares, region demarcated and recognized for its table wines, following until Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing for the beach of Guincho until Boca do Inferno always sea viewing enjoying the landscape until Cascais where we take a glimpse of the fishing port. We return to Lisbon by Estoril Coast where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens.

• Hotel Accommodation: Lisbon
  

Day 2: Lisboa | Fátima | Batalha | Nazaré | Óbidos | Lisboa

Leaving Lisbon, we will head towards Fátima, center of the Christian faith and pilgrimage from all over the world, where you can visit the basilica where the tombs of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta are located, as well as the Capelinha das Apariões, the heart of the Sanctuary. Free time for lunch. We leave in the afternoon towards Batalha, where you can visit the Igreja do Mosteiro da Batalha, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then we will continue to Nazaré — the most picturesque and colorful fishing village in Portugal. If possible, we will go to Sitio, to have a panoramic view of the village and beaches. After this visit, we will continue towards Óbidos, a village with medieval walls and rustic white houses, where we will find Pousada do Castelo. At the end of the day, we return to Lisbon.

• Hotel Accommodation: Lisbon

Day 3: Lisboa | Évora | Lisboa

One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a wine tasting from the region. At the end of the day, we will return to Lisbon. End of our services.