Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Portugal with the "Picturesque Portugal End Porto" tour. Begin your adventure in Lisbon, where you'll explore the city's rich maritime history and vibrant culture. Enjoy guided tours of iconic landmarks like the Hieronymite Monastery and Belém Tower, and savor local culinary delights. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless experience as you journey to the Templar city of Tomar and the sacred site of Fátima. Discover the medieval charm of Coimbra before arriving in Porto, where you'll explore the UNESCO-listed Ribeira Quarter and have the option to indulge in a Port wine tasting. With cherry-picked accommodations and many meals included, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and free time to explore at your own pace. Conclude your Portuguese adventure in the enchanting city of Porto, creating memories to last a lifetime. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique
Meals Included: Dinner
Pastel and azulejo-clad facades line Lisbon’s narrow streets which ramble across and over its seven hills from St. George Castle to the Tagus River. Gaze over the Portuguese capital’s terracotta rooftops, soaking up its small-town atmosphere before kicking off your adventure later this evening. Tonight you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner and sample some of the local favorites that you’ll encounter throughout your journey across Portugal.
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Day 2: Lisbon sightseeing and free time
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. See the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter as well as views of the alabaster-white Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Consider joining a Choice Experience to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra to see some of the country’s most extravagant palaces during your free afternoon. This evening, perhaps join an optional traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado.
Day 3: Lisbon free day
Location: Lisbon, Nazaré, Óbidos
Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique
Accommodation Name: VIP Executive Zurique
Meals Included: Breakfast
Que bom! A full free day in Lisboa to explore the enchanting Portuguese capital your way. The secret to living a long life lies in eating a big breakfast, but as you’ll come to discover in Lisbon that may extend to a big lunch and dinner too. Spend the day indulging in a culinary adventure on your own or choose an optional visit to the fishing village of Nazaré, set on a wide bay overlooking the Atlantic. This Choice Experience also includes a visit to Óbidos where you’ll have time to explore the medieval walled city with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes. Aside from its obvious charm and history that pre-dates the founding of Portugal, Óbidos is also home to the delightfully decadent Ginja cherry liqueur served up in tiny chocolate cups. Don’t go home without a taste or two!
Day 4: Lisbon – Tomar – Fátima
Location: Lisbon, Tomar, Fátima
Accommodation: Fátima
Accommodation Name: Sao Jose
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Lisbon behind, bound for the Templar city of Tomar for an orientation with your Travel Director, a beautiful reminder of Portuguese Renaissance. Continue to Fátima, a site of a celebrated religious miracle where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Explore the Basilica and Sanctuary on your own before dinner at your hotel with your travel companions.
Day 5: Fátima – Coimbra – Porto
Location: Fátima, Coimbra, Porto
Accommodation: Gaia Residence
Accommodation Name: Gaia Residence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel to Coimbra to explore the city your way before continuing to Porto. Arrive in time for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist of the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval Ribeira Quarter, the port and the remarkable bridges that span the Douro River. With an evening to do as you wish, you may be tempted to head to the water's edge and one of the city’s Port wine cellars for a tasting and insights into the centuries-old tradition of local Port production.
Day 6: Porto free day
Location: Porto, Braga
Accommodation: Gaia Residence
Accommodation Name: Gaia Residence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Savor a full day to go back in time and explore Porto’s historic center with its beautiful Baroque facades. You could choose instead to join a Choice Experience to Braga, Portugal’s religious capital. A Local Specialist will reveal insights into Braga’s historic center and you’ll have an opportunity to see Europe’s largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase. This evening, an optional cruise along the Douro, followed by a dinner of local specialties, is a fitting way to end your journey through Portugal. Watch the city light up as you enjoy a night cap and the fresh river breeze.
Day 7: Depart Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
As your tour comes to a close, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to the city of Porto. Reflect on the unforgettable memories you’ve made—from the rich history and breathtaking sights to the vibrant flavors and connections that will stay with you long after the journey ends.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout your journey.
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Cherry-picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for quality and comfort.
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City Orientation Tours
City orientation tours are included to help you explore and understand the destinations better.
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Audio Headsets
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.
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Luxury Air-conditioned Coach
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries for a comfortable and connected experience.
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Extensive Variety of Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences are included to enrich your travel experience.
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Alternative Hotel Options
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as visits to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril, and Sintra, or a traditional Portuguese dinner with fado music, are not included in the tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included in the tour price.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour price.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included in the tour price.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the tour are not included in the tour price.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable and connected experience as you explore Portugal.
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
Essentials
- View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries on your sightseeing tour with your Local Guide
- View the legacy left in Tomar by the Knights Templar
- See the celebrated Shrine
- View one of Europe's oldest universities, the Old Cathedral and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Explore the treasures in Porto's medieval Ribeira Quarter with a Local Guide
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels like VIP Executive Zurique in Lisbon, Sao Jose in Fátima, and Gaia Residence in Porto, ensuring comfort and quality throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and connected experience as you explore Portugal.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour package.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?
Yes, optional experiences such as visits to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril, and Sintra, or a traditional Portuguese dinner with fado music, are available but not included in the tour price.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour price?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour price.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
No, airport transfers at the beginning and end of the tour are not included in the tour price.
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What is the role of the Travel Director during the tour?
An expert Travel Director, along with a professional driver, will accompany you throughout the tour to enhance your travel experience.
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Will there be any guided tours during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes city orientation tours and sightseeing with a Local Specialist in various locations.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Picturesque Portugal End Porto
7 Days Starting in Lisbon, Portugal and ending in Porto, Portugal
Visiting: Lisbon, Nazaré, Óbidos, Tomar, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto, Braga
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PTCSZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
