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Wonders of Portugal – self drive tour

WONDERS OF PORTUGAL

self-drive tour

– 15 days / 14 nights –

Price on request.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Lisbon

Arrival and pick-up the car from Lisbon airport. Overnight in Lisbon or area.

Day 2: Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day to explore Lisbon: Alfama Quarter, the oldest and most picturesque quarter; then drive along the River-Side, admire Black Horse Square, crossing the Bridge over Tagus River, Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Jerónimos Monastery, etc.

Overnight in Lisbon or area.

Day 3: Óbidos – Alcobaça – Nazaré – Batalha – Coimbra

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive north towards beautiful and very ancient walled town called Obidos. Continue to Alcobaça to visit the 12th century Monastery. Drive to Nazaré – one of the most colorful Portuguese fishing villages. Stop in Batalha and visit the Batalha Monastery, a 14th century masterpiece in Gothic style. Overnight in Coimbra or area.

Day 4: Coimbra – Aveiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure to discover Coimbra – former Portugal’s capital is steeped in history having been the place for Portugal’s first and only university for some time. In the afternoon, drive towards Aveiro. Overnight in Aveiro.

Day 5: Aveiro – Porto

Breakfast. Discover on your own the beautiful town of Aveiro – the “Portuguese Venice” – a city surrounded by salt pans and fantastic beaches. It is also famous for its canal. Continue towards Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Overnight in Porto.

Day 6: Porto

Breakfast at the hotel Explore Porto – see the famous bridges of Luís I and Arrábida, the Cathedral, S. Francisco, Carmo, Clérigos, Foz, Boavista, Porto Stock Exchange Building, etc. Overnight in Porto

Day 7: Porto – Guimarães – Braga – Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring the city of Porto or drive to Minho Valley & medieval city of Guimarães – birthplace of the first King of Portugal. Continue to Braga – visit of the Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Overnight in Porto

Day 8: Porto – Viseu – Guarda – Covilha

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day in “Beira Baixa” region; discover Viseu, Guarda and Serra da Estrela. Overnight in Covilha area.

Day 9: Covilha – Castelo Branco – Marvão – Evora

Drive towards Evora. En route, see the most beautiful medieval cities of Portugal: Castel Branco, Marvão, etc… Overnight in Evora area.

Day 10: Evora – Algarve

In the morning explore historical Evora. Walk through the narrow-whitewashed streets of the town, and visit some of the most important monuments – the Roman Temple, Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis church, etc. In the afternoon, departure towards Algarve. Overnight in Albufeira or area.

Day 11-13: Algarve

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at leisure to enjoy this beautiful southern region of Portugal. We suggest visiting the following cities: Faro, Lagos, Sagres Silves, Capo Sao Vicente, Portimao, etc… Overnight in Albufeira

Day 14: Algarve – Lisbon

Drive north towards Lisbon –and visit the Lisbon Coast with Estoril et Cascais. Overnight in Lisbon or area.

Day 15: Lisbon airport

Return the car at Lisbon airport.

 

INCLUDED:

  • 14 nights accommodation in double occupancy – standard rooms (Lisbon – 3 nights, Coimbra- 1 night, Aveiro – 1 night, Porto – 3 nights, Covilha – 1 night, Evora – 1 night, Albufeira – 4 nights)
  • 14 days car rental, pick-up & drop-off at Lisbon airport / manual, economy, cat. EDMR– Seat Ibiza or similar (unlimited mileage, Value Added Tax (VAT); Liability Insurance; Collision Damage Waiver (CDW); Theft Protection (TP) deductible “ZERO”)
  • Daily breakfast

 

EXCLUDED:

  • International flight from/to Canada
  • entrance fees to the various sites
  • personal expenses
  • beverages and other meals not mentioned
  • fuel, tolls, parkings, ferry
  • city tours and excursions
  • hotel taxes (payable locally: between Eur1.00-Eur6.00 per person, per night