5-Night Portugal Tour from Madrid Including Lisbon and Fátima

6 Days

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Overview

Explore the historic Portuguese city of Lisbon as well as some of the country's top nearby sights during this 6-day, 5-night trip from Madrid. Discover the top landmarks in the hilly capital of Lisbon, including the Belem Tower and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monastery of Saint Jerome (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos). Then head to Portugal's Estremadura region to wander the picturesque seaside town of Óbidos and nearby Alcobaça before making a pilgrimage to the religious center of Fátima. This multi-day experience in Portugal includes accommodations at 4-star hotels, guide, coach transport, entrance fees and meals as per the itinerary.

4-night tour of Portugal from Madrid including hotel accommodation in Lisbon and Fátima
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Lisbon and visit Monastery of St Jerome (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), a UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit the villages of Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazare and Batalha on a full-day tour of Estremadura
Make the most of a day of free time in Fátima, one of Portugal's famous Catholic pilgrimage towns
Pay a visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima and attend mass, if you wish
Explore the Spanish cities of Trujillo and Cáceres while traveling between Madrid and Lisbon

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Get a taste for the beautiful Portuguese capital of Lisbon, plus the region of Estremadura and the religious city of Fátima, during this 6-day, 5-night excursion departing from Madrid. This multi-day trip to Portugal is the perfect chance to discover some of the country's rich cultural traditions, UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions and unique scenery.Start your Portugal trip at 8:30am in Madrid, departing from the city's Plaza de EspaÃƒÂ±a on a 3.5-hour trip by coach to the Portuguese city of Trujillo, stopping to stretch your legs and admire the city's picturesque architecture. You'll finish the day by arriving in Lisbon, where you can check into your hotel and have time to wander the city or enjoy a performance of Fado, a typical Portuguese guitar music (at your own expense). Begin day two with a 3.5-hour sightseeing excursion through Lisbon, stopping to explore the city's many neighborhoods, plus famous attractions like the Statue of Prince Henry the Navigator (one of Portugal's most famous explorers) and the Monastery of Saint Jerome, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Head along Portugal's coast on day three to visit the Estremadura region, stopping in the walled seaside city of Óbidos and then visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça in the town of Alcobaça. You may also have time to explore the cliffside village of Sítio if time permits, then proceed on to the impressive monastery found in Batalha, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your fourth day exploring the religious center of Fátima, where you'll tour the city's many impressive spiritual sites, including the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, before heading back in Lisbon. During your fifth day, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, Belem Tower and many more attractions in Lisbon. You will reside in Lisbon for your last night and returning to Madrid the following day. For a full run-down of the tour stops and cities visited, please see below.Itinerary1st Day (Tue.) MADRID "“ AVILA "“ SALAMANCA - PORTODeparture from JULIÃƒÂ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 a.m. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.2nd Day (Wed.) PORTOBreakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine". Accommodation.3rd Day (Thu.) PORTO "“ COIMBRA "“ FATIMA Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.4th Day (Fri.) FATIMA "“ BATALHA - NAZARE "“ ALCOBAÃƒÂ‡A - LISBONBreakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazare. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Ines de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.5th Day (Sat.) LISBONBreakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting "Ruas" full of colour housing the genuine "tabernas" where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.6th Day (Sun.) LISBON "“ CACERES "“ MADRIDDeparture to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city's blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE.The hotels detailed are as a reference only and are subject to change.

5-Night Portugal Tour from Madrid Including Lisbon and Fátima

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