DAY 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
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DAY 2 LISBON
Spend Your Day Your Way in Lisbon.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to discover more of Lisbon.
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DAY 3 LISBON - OBIDOS - NAZARA - ALCOBACA - FATIMA - TOMAR
Leave vibrant Lisbon behind and start to get acquainted with some of Portugal’s smaller gems. Stop in the medieval town of Obidos and join an orientation walk through some of its picture-perfect streets. Next, visit the charming coastal town of Nazaré, a magnet for surfers. Take a short drive to Alcobaça for some free time to visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery. Later, en-route to Tomar, stop at Fatima, one of the most important Marian shrines, and visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
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DAY 4 TOMAR - COIMBRA - PORTO
Today, three historic towns are on the menu. This morning, visit the stunning town of Tomar and discover the town’s strong links to the Knights Templar when you visit the Convent of Christ. Later, continue to Coimbra and visit the University, one of the oldest in Europe, which gives it the nickname the “City of Knowledge.” Enjoy a scenic drive en-route to Porto.
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DAY 5 PORTO
Uncover the beauty of the waterfront city of Porto when you follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour that features a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, plus a walk in the center to see the Church of São Francisco, and visit the Stock Exchange with its Arabian Hall. Enjoy a Globus Local Favorite Port wine tasting at a local Port Wine Cellar. This afternoon, explore the city at leisure.
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DAY 6 PORTO - GUIMARAES - PENAFIEL - VISEU
The treats keep coming today! Start with a visit of Guimaraes, discover why it is called the “Birthplace of Portugal” and enjoy an orientation walk through the medieval center. Continue to Penafiel, Globus Local Favorite visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery, and enjoy a Portuguese petiscos tasting. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en-route to Viseu. This evening, delve into some local specialties and wine with dinner at the Forno da Mimi restaurant.
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DAY 7 VISEU - CASTELO DE VIDE-EVORA
This morning, visit the charming town of Castelo de Vide, dominated by a well-preserved medieval castle, enjoy some free time to stroll in the historic Jewish Quarter and through the characteristic narrow streets. Reach Evora in the heart of Alentejo and Globus Local Favorite visit a traditional cork factory.
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DAY 8 EVORA - ALGARVE
Discover what makes Evora special this morning when you follow your Local Guide on a guided walking tour through the narrow alleys to see the Roman Temple and visit the Cathedral, São Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Later, depart for the Algarve, free time late afternoon and evening.
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DAY 9 ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION
Today experience Portugal’s most famous coastline with an excursion along the breathtaking Algarve coast. Visit the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent, believed by the Roman’s to be the end of the world! Later stop at the colorful resort town of Lagos to enjoy some leisure time to browse.
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DAY 10 ALGARVE - AZEITAO - LISBON
Bid farewell to the Algarve and take a scenic drive along the Serra da Arrábida with views of the Tróia Peninsula. En-route to Lisbon, stop at Azeitão to visit a traditional tile workshop. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
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DAY 11 LISBON
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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