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Porto, Pinhão, Amarante, Village Agra, Gerês, Ponte de Lima, Braga, Piodão, Aveiro, Óvidos, Lisbon, Peniche, Nazaré, Wine Producer Farm, Costa Vicentina, Algarve Region, Lagos, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Benagil Caves

April 14 to 25 / April 27 to May 08 / May 08 to 19 / May 24 to june 04 / June 08 to 19 /June 21 to July 02 / September 02 to 13 / September 18 to 29 / October 06 to 17 / October 20 to 31/ October 30 to November 10

Since: 2110€ (Per person in Double/Twin) / Single: +385€ Accommodation at 4* Hotels

PROGRAMA

1st Day   Porto 

Welcome to Porto!

Meet up with your tour leader and get to know your new fellow travellers to start an amazing experience with us.

Capital and gateway to the north of Portugal, Porto is both the city that provided a nation with a name and a fortified wine known world-wide: port. If you want to get to know the city better, we recommend a gentle stroll through its streets, taking time to admire the typical granite houses and monuments, enjoying a tram ride along the banks of Douro river, or even going for a boat ride under the city´s six bridges.

Delight yourself with a 100% Portuguese welcome lunch, we have waiting for you.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Typical lunch “Francesinha” the most famous dish in Porto – Resturante Café Santiago

– Porto walking tour: enjoy the view from Ponte Luiz I Walk down Praça da Liberdade, view ofLivraria Lello, famous bookshop that inspired Harry Potter’s library in Hogwarts;

2nd Day  Porto | Pinhão | Amarante | Village  Agra (Natural Park)

After breakfast we’ll head out to the village of Pinhão, considered to be the geographical centre of the Douro demarcated wine region, and it is here that many of the Port wine estates are to be found. The railway station is worth attention. Built at the end of the nineteenth century, the inside is entirely lined with Portuguese tiles. Enjoy the timeless beauty and grace of a river cruise, being the best way to contemplate the vineyards.

Then we’ll depart towards Amarante to contemplate the majestic São Gonçalo Bridge and to walk through the historical centre to admire the typical houses and taste the peculiar sweet of “São Gonçalo”.

A very special dinner will be served on a traditional restaurant, set in a typical Portuguese village, very close to the Gerês National Park. Our accommodation will be in this idyllic scenario, surrounded by peace and an amazing view, on a rural charm hotel.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Scenic boat cruise on Douro River

– Pinhão Railway station

– Dinner on the most known restaurant in the area “ Agra na Boca”

3rd Day – Village Agra (Natural Park) | Gerês | Ponte de Lima | Braga
 

After breakfast, we’ll take a stroll through the woods of Serra da Cabreira, city of Vieira do Minho, just outside of the Gerês National Park, and focus on this new type of landscape. You will hardly find, in Portugal, a place like the upper valley, from the traditional guard houses to little typical villages. If you´re lucky, you will catch a glimpse of a wolf, the golden eagle and wild horses that live in these hills. In the afternoon, breath-taking landscapes of Gerês mountain ranges. The lush vegetation in all shades of green includes a forest of holly, the only one in Portugal, and endemic species such as the Gerês lily, which brightens up the fields with its shades of violet blue.

Ponte de Lima: The Roman Bridge over the Lima river, that gave its name to this very ancient and very beautiful town. This traditional town is brought to life when a huge and lively fair that dates to the middle Ages is held on the banks of the river. This same stretch of sand is also the site for another traditional event held in June, known as the “Vaca das Cordas”.

We’ll end the day with a delicious taste of Vinho Verde, the traditional wine of Minho region, accompanied by the very best flavours of the local cuisine.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Horse ride at Serra da Cabreira

– Scenic drive by Gerês National Park

– Visit the oldest village in Portugal, Ponte de Lima

– Taste the regional Vinho Verde exclusive from this region on a beautiful farmhouse “Casa Lata”

4th Day  Braga | Porto

After breakfast, explore the historical centre of the city, where you can find the beautiful religious and roman legacy that extends through its typical alleys. Admire the ancient Sé Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal and the colourful Avenida da Liberdade. Return to Braga where we’ll visit the most important icons of the religious heritage of the city: the Bom Jesus do Monte and the Nossa Senhora do Sameiro sanctuary. Here we’ll have the opportunity to admire the most amazing view over Braga. Free time.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Traditional Piri-piri Chiken lunch at “Tourigalo” Restaurant

– Visit Bom Jesus in Braga and the famous stairs

– Visit Sameiro sanctuary

5th Day – Porto | Piódão | Aveiro | Porto

We’ll start the day with the visit in Piódão, the most charming, typical and picturesque village in Portugal, hand carved into the Serra do Açor, that offer us a fairy-tale scenario. Is one of the most beautiful villages in the centre of Portugal, mainly because of the schist houses that are displayed in as amphitheatre way. With the sunset and lights turned on, looks like a Nativity set.

Aveiro is perhaps one of the country’s most unique and inspiring cities that features on few travel itineraries for visitors planning their trip to the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. Here we’ll enjoy a nice cruise by the “Ria de Aveiro” on the local and typical moliceiro boat.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Visit the charming Piodão Village Drive through the Serra do Açor

– Visit the Portuguese Venice Aveiro and the Moliceiro boats

– Farewell dinner in Porto at the famous “Restaurant Papagaio“

6th Day  Porto | Óvidos | Lisbon

Trip to Óbidos, medieval village with his typical cobbled streets and his ancient castle placed on the highest hill. We suggest you try the famous liqueur of the village, the “Ginginha de Óbidos” that is tasted in a glass of chocolate.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Walking tour around the medieval village of Óbidos

7th Day  Lisbon

Walk through the typical neighbourhoods, climb the city hills, try the best homemade baked treats in all Europe and embrace the culture that surrounds you. Get to know the remarkables Fado’s Houses, the typical cobbled and narrows streets, crowded with artists and musicians that offer us an amazing scenario. Don’t forget to taste the world-famous Pastel de Belém, the sweet pastry.

Delight yourself with a 100% Portuguese welcome lunch, we have waiting for you.

By the afternoon, free time to explore on your own. We also suggest an optional excursion to Sintra, the charming and picturesque village, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Welcome lunch where you can try 4 ways of cook cod fish, very typical Portuguese Dish at “Restaurante D´Bacalhau”

– Driving and walking tour in Lisbon

– View of Padrão dos Descobrimento, Torre de Belém and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Optional excursion: Sintra half-day

8th Day  Lisbon | Nazaré | Peniche | Lisbon

Today we take you on special journey. We start in Peniche, visit the “Supertubos” beach, where you can watch the world top surfers. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and a major Atlantic hub for maritime-tourist activities.

Nazaré: Did you saw the outstanding videos of Garret McNamara surfing the giant waves? We take you to Nazaré beach, with its mild climate and natural beauty, has one of the most ancient traditions connected to fishing in Portugal.

Enjoy a fantastic and fresh seafood lunch, so typical of the region.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Visit SUPERTUBOS beach, famous for the world’s top professional surfing competition

– Seafood lunch in Peniche in the most traditional place “Restaurante a Sardinha”

– Visit Nazaré, village known for the world-famous giant waves

 

Optional: Traditional dinner at one of the famous houses of Fado.

9th Day  Lisbon | Wine Producer Farm | Costa Vicentina | Algarve Region

Get to know “Palace and Quinta da Bacalhoa” the famous farm, taste their first-class wines. Guided experience, where you can see Blue Wine, yes, the wine is Blue. Spend a wonderful morning and have a unique experience. Bring your swimmers, free time at the stunning Galapinhos beach at Arrábida Natural Park. One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, and a great place for scuba diving, with unique flora and fauna to be discovered in the clear waters.

Costa Vicentina: The South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is the finest preserved stretch of European coastline, covering over 100 km, from Porto Covo till Vila do Bispo.

Visit forte de São Vicente.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Entrance to Palace and Quinta da Bacalhoa, historic farm where you can try first-class wines i

– Free time at the stunning Galapinhos Beach (consider one of the most beautiful in Europe)

– Free time at Costa Vicentina

– Scenic drive through Costa Vicentina, where are located a few of the most wonderful beaches in Portugal

– Entrance to Forte São Vicente, the western Point of Europe

10th Day  Algarve Region | Lagos | Vilamoura | Albufeira | Algarve Region

Free morning to explore the stunning beaches in Lagos, some of them consider one of the most beautiful in the world. Take that time to enjoy the goldens sands of the beach and do your own activities or try the awesome experiences that are available on the spot.

In the afternoon we will visit the most vibrant cities in Algarve: Vilamoura, the most cosmopolitan and luxurious city of the region and Albufeira, known for its nightlife and his beautiful cliffs

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Free time in Lagos

– Time to visit Vilamoura

11th Day  Algarve Region | Benagil Caves | Algarve Region

Today we have a full day at the Mediterranean Sea, we have a barbeque included on the beach, time to visit the most famous caves in Portugal, and enjoy the crystal-clear waters, bring your swimmers you will have plenty of time to swim.

 

What’s (included) on this day:

– Barbeque with drinks on the Beach

– Boat tour with Benagil caves Visit.

  • Lunch “Francesinha” the most famous dish in Porto in Restaurante Café Santiago;
  • Porto walking tour: enjoy the view from Ponte Luiz I Walk down Praça da Liberdade Livraria Lello, famous bookshop that inspired Harry Potter’s library in Hogwarts;
  • Scenic boat cruise on Douro River;
  • Pinhão Railway station;
  • Walking tour in Braga;
  • Horse ride at Serra da Cabreira;
  • Traditional Lunch View of the Gerês waterfalls drive through the beautiful National Park in Restaurante Agra na Boca;
  • Visit Bom Jesus in Braga and the famous stairs;
  • Visit Sameiro sanctuary;
  • Traditional Piri-piri Chiken lunch at Restaurante o Tourigalo;
  • Visit the oldest village in Portugal, Ponte de Lima;
  • Taste the regional Vinho Verde, only in this region at the stunning Casa Lata;
  • Visit the charming Piodão Village Drive through the Serra do Açor;
  • Visit the Portuguese Venice Aveiro and the Moliceiro boats;
  • Lunch in Lisbon in Restaurant D`Bacalhau;
  • Driving and walking tour in Lisbon;
  • View of Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Torre de Belém;
  • View of the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos;
  • Visit SUPERTUBOS beach, famous for the world’s top professional surfing competition;
  • Seafood lunch in Peniche in Restaurante a Sardinha;
  • Visit Nazaré, village known for the world-famous giant waves;
  • Entrance to Palace and Quinta da Bacalhoa taste some of first-class wines in Portugal;
  • Scenic drive through Costa Vicentina;
  • Entrance to Forte São Vicente, the western Point of Europe Free time in Lagos;
  • Boat tour with included in Algarve;
  • Visit Benagil caves.

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