Best of Portugal - 10 passenger, small group

Upon arrival in Lisbon meet our Representative who will assist you with transfer to your Hotel. (Driver only). Overnight in Lisbon.

After breakfast; we start our day with a visit to Sintra. Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon offers a foretaste of Paradise. The soft climate ensures a freshness permanent existence of a luxuriant vegetation make Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. Stand out from the Town Palace, the Pena Palace.
Visit Piriquita the pastry of the famous queijada. See the 16th-century Jeronimo's Monastery (UNESCO); the Monument to the Discoveries, honoring intrepid Portuguese explorers and their patrons; and the impressive Belem Tower.
Visit an old patisserie that has managed to hold on to the secret recipe of Portugal's finest pastry for over 100 years and enjoy a demonstration and tasting of the famous 'pastéis de Belem'. Overnight in Lisbon.

After Breakfast;
You'll visit the quaint town of Nazaré. High above the town is Sitio, reached by a funicular that climbs 110m (360ft). All of Nazaré can be seen from here, and across the square is the 17th century Nossa Senhora da Nazare Church with two Baroque belfries and 18th century tiles depicting Biblical scenes. It also contains a revered image of Our Lady of Nazareth that is taken down to the sea in a traditional procession every September.
Today Nazaré is Portugal's most famous fishing village, having always drawn visitors to its beach and genuinely colorful life.
After a lunch break , we will stop at the imposing Santuário de Fátima, a destination for Catholic pilgrims from across the world.
On May 13, 1917, three children who were herding sheep observed an apparition of the Virgin Mary, as a response, the sanctuary and Chapel of the Apparition were built. Continue to Braga for overnight.

After Breakfast you will visit Porto.
The tour starts with a pleasant walking tour in the UNESCO World Heritage Historical Center (without van or car) where you can admire magnificent monuments and sites, starting by the impressive settlement of over 20.000 blue tiles in São Bento Train Station. Then, proceeding to the 12th century Porto's Cathedral where we'll get to know even more about the city history and the History of Portugal. Then, we'll be venturing down the alleys of the medieval district all the way to the commercial street "Rua das Flores", filled with flowers, street live artists and art-craft, passing before the astonishing City Hall, up to the Clérigos Tower and its beautiful noble quarter.
Being the most animated location in town, it's where we will have lunch at a restaurant with local gastronomy. In the afternoon you will be treated with a guided visit to a traditional Wine Cellar “Cave” and taste this rich, complex and worldwide renowned fortified wine - the Port Wine. Overnight in Braga.

After breakfast you will visit The Douro Region;
You'll start the day by visiting a wine producer, where you will learn more about the worldwide renowned, rich and complex Port wine, tasting it in an untouched environment.
Then, you will be driven along the Douro Valley breath-taking landscapes, the scenery of stunning beauty which will lead you to the heart of the region.
It's time, then, to lunch in a traditional restaurant and Reinvigorated after a good meal and local wine (or other drinks, as an option), you will be taken to contemplate the natural beauty of the Valley, through panoramic roads and with beautiful landscapes over Douro River.
End the tour with a one hour boat trip in the Douro River to contemplate the sweeping views of the valley and vines beyond. Overnight in Braga.

After breakfast, we have a small briefing about Bom Jesus do Monte Shrine. Ascent will be made on the lift; this is the first funicular of the Iberian Peninsula. This lift uses the system water balance, and it is currently the worlds oldest, in service, use this ecological system. The descent of the mount will be done on foot. In the afternoon, we will visit the cathedral. After your tour return to your hotel. Overnight in Braga.

Depart after breakfast for a guided tour of the picturesque cities of Coimbra & Aveiro. Coimbra was Portugal's capital and one of Europe's ancient learning centers, with its university dating back to 1290 is one of Portugal’s most famed cities. Continue to Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal for its very charming canals. Tour Highlights:
University of Coimbra.
Coimbra Historical downtown.
Traditional lunch.
Aveiro Historical downtown.
Canals of Aveiro boat ride. After your tour transfer to Braga’s train station for your train to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon check-in at your Lisbon hotel for overnight.