Day 1 Lisboa / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Estoril / Lisboa

We leave Lisbon in the direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairy-tale castle, located in one of the highest peaks of the 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. Appreciate the several handicraft shops and tea-rooms and taste the delicious local sweets like the “queijadas” or the “travesseiros”. We depart for Colares, demarcated wine region recognised for table wines, Cabo da Roca, and the most western point in continental Europe, passing by the beach of Guincho until Boca do Inferno, with spectacular views of the seaand enjoying the landscape until Cascais where we take a glimpse of the fishing port. We return to Lisbon via the Estoril coast where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens.

Overnight Lisbon.

Day 2 Lisboa / Obidos / Alcobaça / Nazare / Batalha / Fatima / Lisboa

Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Obidos, a small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handicraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church and monastery (world heritage listed by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where we can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and D. Ines de Castro. Our lunch will be at Nazare, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing village. If possible, we will go to Sitio from where we enjoy a beautiful view over the beach and ocean. In the afternoon we will visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (world heritage listed by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with its beautiful stained-glass windows. Then we arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fatima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. Visit the Basilica with tombs of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, the Apparition Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, time to attend mass. We return to Lisbon through a rich agricultural region.

Overnight Lisbon.

Day 3 Lisboa / Evora / Lisboa

Today we discover the town of Evora, a 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 to Evora (World Heritage listed by UNESCO). In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Evora we walk along visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, St. Francis Church and the Bones Chapel and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of products 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 for lunch. In the afternoon we depart for Azeitão, where we shall visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and at the end of the visit we taste the traditional Moscatel de Setubal wine.

END OF TOUR.

TIMELESS COACH TOUR

INCLUSIONS:

EXCLUSIONS: Lunches (except if Premium Tour with lunch included price paid), dinners, entrances into monuments (Classic Tour), entrances into monuments not mentioned above (Premium Tour), expenses other than mentioned, porter fees at the hotels, personal expenses.

 

Premium Tour 4* hotel or similar: Lisbon - Hotel Lutecia

Classic Tour 3* hotel or similar: Lisbon - Hotel Roma

 

Departs Lisbon, Daily (except Wednesday) @ 0900 / April-October 2011

Departs Lisbon, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 0900 / November 2011 – March 2012