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A 9-day journey that explores the main cultural and natural treasures of Portugal, with an extension to Santiago de Compostela. From Évora to the Algarve, passing through Sintra, Coimbra, Braga, Porto, and Fátima, the circuit offers an immersion in history, gastronomy, and Portuguese traditions. Includes guided visits, experiences such as wine tastings, a Douro cruise, and a fado show, as well as free time to explore medieval villages, university cities, and coastal landscapes. Ideal for those seeking a complete, comfortable, and enriching experience.
Lisbon - Évora - Albufeira
Day 1: Breakfast service at Hotel Roma. Departure for Évora. Guided visit to the historic city, a World Heritage Site, passing by the Temple of Diana, Sé, Giraldo Square, and the Church of São Francisco, with the possibility of visiting the famous Chapel of Bones (optional). Free time in the city. In the afternoon, departure for a visit to an Alentejo winery, learning about the production methods and characteristics, with a wine tasting at the end. Continuation through the Alentejo region to the Algarve. Arrival in Albufeira. Accommodation. Optional: Dinner with mineral water.
Albufeira - Lagos - Albufeira
Day 2: Breakfast. Departure for the Barlavento Algarvio region to Sagres. Visit to the Cabo de São Vicente and Fortaleza, a natural promontory in southwestern Portugal. Visit to the Ponta de Piedade, a cathedral of Algarve cliffs, near Lagos, a city forever linked to national maritime history. Free time. Continuation to the port city of Portimão and return to the tourist city of Albufeira. Take the opportunity to walk along the beach and the surrounding commercial area. Accommodation. Optional: Dinner with mineral water.
Albufeira - Tavira - Lisbon
Day 3: Breakfast. Departure for Vilamoura. Panoramic view and photo stop at the marina. Continuation to Faro, the capital of the Algarve province, where the historic center stands out, with access through the Arcos da Vila, do Repouso, and Porta Nova to the cathedral. Departure for the Sotavento Algarvio region to Tavira. Time for a visit to the typical city of the Gilão River. Return to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional: 1 dinner with water and wine, including a Fado show.
Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon
Day 4: Breakfast. Departure for the village of Sintra, a World Heritage Site, full of historic and legendary past. Free time to appreciate regional sweets like queijadinhas or travesseiros. In the continuation, panoramic view of the Costa do Sol through Cascais and Estoril, returning to Lisbon through the Portuguese Riviera. Panoramic visit to Lisbon with a view of several landmarks in the city, including the exterior of the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, with time to taste the famous pastéis de Belém (optional). Accommodation.
Lisbon - Óbidos - Coimbra - Braga
Day 5: Breakfast. Departure for a visit to Óbidos, a charming medieval walled village. Departure for the historic and monumental city of Coimbra, full of traditions and corners of rare beauty. Panoramic view of the city, observing the Mondego River, the convents of Santa Clara, the old cathedral, and the church of Santa Cruz, among many other tourist points. Visit to the old and prestigious university, which has formed many illustrious figures in various areas of society. Free time in the city center. Continuation to the city of archbishops and capital of Minho: Braga. Accommodation. Optional: Dinner with mineral water.
Braga - Santiago de Compostela - Braga
Day 6: Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela. Guided visit to the historic, tourist, and religious center, with a highlight on the Cathedral, where many pilgrims arrive daily from the famous "Ways of Santiago". This grand monument stands in the Praça da Obradoiro, a meeting point for all who arrive here. Return to Portugal through the typical village of Ponte de Lima, with time for shopping in traditional commerce. Appreciating the Minho landscape, arrival in Braga. Accommodation. Optional: Dinner with mineral water.
Braga - Guimarães - Porto
Day 7: Breakfast. Panoramic view of the city, highlighting the exterior of the Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, and a visit to the Bom Jesus sanctuary. Continuation to Guimarães, the birthplace of the Portuguese nation. Visit to the interior of the Paço dos Duques de Bragança, followed by a guided visit to the historic center of the city, where you can admire the old walls, narrow streets, palatial houses, the exterior of the castle, and the statue of D. Afonso Henriques. Time for shopping. Departure for Porto, visiting prestigious wine cellars with a tasting of the famous Port Wine. Arrival at the hotel. Accommodation.
Porto
Day 8: Breakfast. Day dedicated to the second-largest city in Portugal. Panoramic view with a glance at the Sé, Liberty Square, where the statue of D. Pedro IV of Portugal (D. Pedro I in Brazil) is located, the Church and Tower of the Clérigos, and the Foz. Visit to the Stock Exchange Palace, highlighting the magnificent Arab Room. Cruise on a tourist boat along the Douro River, admiring the typical neighborhoods and the historic center, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Free afternoon in the city for visits or shopping at your leisure. Accommodation. Optional: Lunch with mineral water.
Porto - Aveiro - Fátima - Lisbon
Day 9: Breakfast. Departure for Aveiro, the fantastic city of canals and delicious "ovos-moles", a regional sweet. Continuation to Fátima, the site of the apparitions in 1917 of Our Lady to the Three Shepherd Children, now a world pilgrimage site. Visit to the sanctuary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the basilica, where the tombs of Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta are located. Time for religious commitments and shopping. Return to Lisbon.
