Overview

Experience the best of Portugal and take in the important cities of Lisbon and Porto, typical towns and villages, and the stunning north-west coastline. Throughout this tour, you’ll view the must-see attractions, including the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery. Often regarded as Lisbon’s most important landmark, it was traditional for Portuguese seafarers to pray in the chapel before their departure to the unknown.

You’ll visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary in Fátima, a pilgrimage site where apparitions of the Virgin Mary were reported by three local children in 1917; the 700-year-old university in Coimbra; the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange in Porto, and the Ossuary Chapel in Evora, with its bone- and skull-covered walls. For this exceptional escorted tour of Portugal, Globus has arranged some special treats so that you can savor Portuguese cuisine and wine. Enjoy a port wine tasting at one of the local wine cellars in Porto, and tapas with wine at the Quinta da Aveleda winery. All of this and much more awaits you on this wonderful Portuguese Escape!

Special Features Included in this Tour

• Guided sightseeing in Lisbon includes a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
• Orientation walks in Obidos, and Guimaraes
• Visit to Alcobaça and the Church of Santa Maria Monastery
• Visit to Fatima’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
• Visit to the Convent of Christ in Tomar
• Visit to Coimbra University
• Guided sightseeing in Porto includes a panoramic drive, a visit to the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange, and a Port wine tasting at an authentic Port Wine Cellar
• Visit to the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery includes a Portuguese tapas tasting
• Visit to Nazaré and Castelo de Vide
• Guided walking tour in Evora includes the Gothic cathedral, Sao Francisco Church, the Ossuary Chapel, and a visit to a traditional cork factory

Day 1 — ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2 — LISBON

Lovely Lisbon

This morning, discover the historic grandeur of Lisbon when you join your Local Guide for a fascinating sightseeing drive complete with photo stops at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. See the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery with its 100-foot façade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more of the city.

Optional excursions (examples)

• Unforgettable Evening in Lisbon: Fado Music and Dinner — 2h 0m price range: $$
• Cascais, Cape Roca and Queluz Palace — 5h 50m price range: $$

Day 3 — LISBON–OBIDOS–NAZARÉ–ALCOBAÇA–FÁTIMA–TOMAR

Sea, Surf & Sanctuaries

Depart Lisbon and start to discover 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.

Day 4 — TOMAR–COIMBRA–PORTO

Academic Honors

Visit Tomar and the Convent of Christ. Continue to Coimbra and visit the University. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Porto.

Optional excursion (example)

• Douro River Cruise and Dinner — 3h 30m price range: $$

Day 5 — PORTO

Panoramas & Port Wine

Guided sightseeing in Porto featuring a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, a walk in the center including visits of the Church of São Francisco and the Stock Exchange with its Arabian Hall. Enjoy a Port wine tasting at a local Port Wine Cellar.

Day 6 — PORTO–GUIMARAES–PENAFIEL–VISEU

Port & Petiscos

Visit Guimaraes with an orientation walk, then Penafiel to visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy a Portuguese petiscos tasting. Scenic drive to Viseu.

Day 7 — VISEU–CASTELO DE VIDE–EVORA

Castles & Corks

Visit Castelo de Vide and later Evora, with a visit to a traditional cork factory.

Day 8 — EVORA–LISBON

Gothic Grandeur

Guided walking tour in Evora to see the Roman Temple, Cathedral, São Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Drive to Lisbon and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 9 — LISBON

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Hotels (examples shown or similar)

• Hotel Novotel Lisboa, Av. Jose Malhoa 1A, Lisbon, Portugal
• Mercure Lisboa, Avda Jose Malhoa 23, Lisbon, Portugal

Accessibility & Participation

Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be seen or visited on this vacation

• Belem Tower in Lisbon (See Only)
• Convent of Christ in Tomar
• Historic centre of Evora
• Historic Centre of Guimaraes
• Historic Centre of Porto
• Monastery of Alcobaça
• Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon
• University of Coimbra