Lisbon Trip Overview
Portugal has so many charms and it never stops surprising us. In 6 days of travel around the country, you will be able to go from the hills of Lisbon to the extraordinary terraces of Douro River, in Porto, visiting amazing sites.
The first days we’ll show you the unique city of Lisbon, the beaches of Cascais/Estoril and the romantic world of Sintra.
Than we’ll head north with stops at the Fatima sanctuary and at Coimbra, the city of knowledge.
Porto will be our next destination: the city of the Douro River, Port wine, Lello’s Bookstore, Ribeira but also of the Douro Valley with its unique wine and landscape built over thousands of years and generations.
After Porto, the journey goes south to Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice, and to Óbidos with its magnificent historical wall.
Let us drive you in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with AC and WiFi, and be escorted by one of our certified professional driver-guides.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 days
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Portugal has so many charms and it never stops surprising us. In 6 days of travel around the country, you will be able to go from the hills of Lisbon to the extraordinary terraces of Douro River, in Porto, visiting amazing sites.
The first days we’ll show you the unique city of Lisbon, the beaches of Cascais/Estoril and the romantic world of Sintra.
Than we’ll head north with stops at the Fatima sanctuary and at Coimbra, the city of knowledge.
Porto will be our next destination: the city of the Douro River, Port wine, Lello’s Bookstore, Ribeira but also of the Douro Valley with its unique wine and landscape built over thousands of years and generations.
After Porto, the journey goes south to Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice, and to Óbidos with its magnificent historical wall.
Let us drive you in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with AC and WiFi, and be escorted by one of our certified professional driver-guides.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon
Stop At: Parque das Nacoes, Avenida Dom Joao II 13B, Lisbon 1990-998 Portugal
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070-051 Portugal
View of downtown area from the park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800-058 Portugal
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Sintra/Cabo da Roca/Cascais/Costa do Estoril
Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
National palace of Queluz (optional)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais – free walk
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estoril, Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Lisboa/Fatima/Coimbra/Porto
Stop At: Fatima, Fatima, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Visit the world famous shrine
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Biblioteca Joanina, Praca da Porta Ferrea Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra 3000-447 Portugal
One of the most beautiful libraries in the world at the old university of Coimbra
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Arrival and overnight in Porto
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Porto
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Porto – Panorama
Tower of Clerigos – Lello Bookstore – Carmo Church (Igreja do Carmo)
Aliados – Mercado do Bolhao – Santa Catarina – Cafe Majestic
São Bento Train Station and Cathedral
Gaia
“Rabelo” Boat Tour
Some of these attractions will require an entrance fee
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Douro River Valley
Stop At: Amarante, Amarante, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
The heart of the Douro valley
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
Take a boat tour at Pinhao to admire the beauty of the valley (admission fee)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Quinta da Pacheca, Rua do Relogio do Sol, 261, Lamego 5100-424 Portugal
Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Return to the city of Porto
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Aveiro/Alcobaça/Nazare/Obidos/Lisboa
Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Walk downtown Aveiro (the Venice of Portugal), the city of Art Nouveau.
Boat ride through the canals (optional) admission fee
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastery of Alcobaca, Praca 25 de Abril, Alcobaca 2460-018 Portugal
One of the largest monasteries in Europe dating from the 12 century
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Nazare, Nazare, Leiria District, Central Portugal
View from the high point of the fishing village, home of the biggest waves in the world (30 foot wave surfing world record)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
Free walk in the walled in medieval village
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Drive back to Lisbon – End of tour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
