Wonders of Portugal

Your journey begins in Lisbon, from where you'll travel to the enchanting Palace of Pena, a fairy-tale castle perched atop the Sintra hills. After exploring the palace, you'll have free time to wander the charming streets of Sintra, a UNESCO-classified Cultural Landscape. From there, you'll journey to Colares, known for its quality table wines, before heading to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. The day concludes with a brief visit to the coastal town of Cascais and a scenic drive back to Lisbon along the Estoril Coast. Accommodation will be at the Olissippo Marquês de Sá or similar.

Day two takes you north from Lisbon to the medieval town of Óbidos, where you'll explore its traditional whitewashed houses and wrought-iron balconies. Next, you'll visit the Monastery Church in Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first church built entirely in the Gothic style in Portugal. After a lunch break in the colorful fishing village of Nazaré, you'll visit the Batalha Monastery Church, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day concludes with a visit to the sacred Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a major Christian pilgrimage site. You'll return to Lisbon through a rich agricultural region. Accommodation will be at the Olissippo Marquês de Sá or similar.

On the final day, you'll depart from Lisbon to the historic town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll explore the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with its 'Chapel of Bones', and the University. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the local market and appreciate the richness of Portuguese gastronomy. In the afternoon, you'll head to Azeitão to visit one of Portugal's oldest and most important wine cellars, ending the visit with a tasting of the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal. The tour concludes with a return to Lisbon in the late afternoon.