The Best Of Portugal

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5 Based on 3 Reviews
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 49
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33089
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
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  • Starts Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ends Lisbon, Portugal
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Lisbon: Portugal’s capital city is an adventure in itself, offering cultural gems such as fado, culinary treats like pasteis de Belem, and romantic city views.
  • Fatima: This fascinating religious pilgrimage spot welcomes up to six million visitors a year.
  • Sintra: The UNESCO World Heritage Site is perhaps one of the most stunning places in all of Europe. Explore its colourful castle, impressive architectural gems, and verdant surroundings.
  • Evora: Visit thisbeautiful medieval town offering centuries of history and charm.
  • Lagos: The perfect combination of history, magnificent beaches, and cliffs make Lagos a great destination for any type of tourism.
The "The Best Of Portugal" tour starts and ends in Lisbon. The "The Best Of Portugal" tour is an art and architecture tour that takes 11 days taking you through Lisbon, Bussaco, Coimbra, Nazare and 27 other destinations in Spain and Portugal. This is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Adventure into a memorable tour around picturesque Portugal and spend eleven days discovering its most important cities and authentic villages, natural beauty, and rich history. Begin the journey in Lisbon, drive through spectacular landscapes, and visit Portugal´s magnificent towns and villages. Admire Obidos, surrounded by medieval walls, Alcobaca with the first and largest gothic church in Portugal, and the inspiring Sanctuary of Fatima. Explore stunning Oporto, Portugal´s second city, famous for its meaningful history and tasty wine. Let lively Lisbon impress your eyes and visit the magnificent cities and world-famous landmarks that surround it. Discover Evora with its ancient traditions and finish the tour with a relaxing day in Algarve, followed by an unforgettable drive back to Lisbon.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lisbon – Obidos – Alcobaca – Nazare – Batalha – Fatima (195 Km- 3hrs)
  • Day 2: Fatima – Coimbra – Aveiro – Oporto (225km – 2.45 Hrs)
  • Day 3: Oporto – Guimaraes – Braga – Oporto (140km – 2hrs )
  • Day 4: Oporto
  • Day 5: Oporto – Amarante – Vila Real – Lamego – Urgeirica (235km – 3hrs )
  • Day 6: Urgeirica – Bussaco – Tomar – Lisbon (310km – 3.5hrs)
  • Day 7: Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo Da Roca – Cascais – Estoril – Lisbon (95km – 2hrs)
  • Day 8: Lisbon – Evora (135km – 1.5hrs)
  • Day 9: Evora – Beja – Silves – Lagos (245km – 3hrs)
  • Day 10: Lagos – Ponta Da Piedade – Sagres – Lagos (70km 1.5 Hrs)
  • Day 11: Lagos – Setubal – Serra Da Arrabida – Departure Lisbon (320 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 nights' hotel accommodation
  • ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Santa Maria or Lux Fatima or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Sheraton or Hotel Vila Gale Porto or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel da Urgeirica or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Sana Malhoa or Olissipo Marques de Sa or similar4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Vila Gale Evora or M'Ar de Ar Muralhas or Olive or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Marina Club or Vila Gale Lagos or similar 4*
Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
Transport
  • Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus during the activities
Guide
  • Operated with English, Spanish, French and Portuguese - speaking licensed guide on a shared basis.
Others
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Batalha Monastery, Coimbra University, Palacio da Bolsa in Oporto, Sao Francisco Church in Oporto, Gardens of Palacio Mateus, Convent of Christ in Tomar, Palace of Pena in Sintra, Capel of Bones in Evora, Sao Francisco Church in Evora, Evora Cathedral, Sao Vicente Fortress in Sagres
  • Oporto:
  • Lisbon:
  • 0 Lagos:
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Arrival airport transfer/departure airport transfer
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme, including drinks during meals
  • Tips and porterage
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the included items
  • Any charges not mentioned in the included items
  • International flights
  • All types of travel or personal insurance.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Alonso Henderson
  • On Jun 06 2023
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Great tour, great guide, as Pedro is the best tour guide yet! Small, sweet group. Punctual driver, Fabio. Saw so much of Portugal. Just wish we had more time at each location. Truly is the best of Portugal.
  • Immanuel Holland
  • On May 06 2023
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Just Joao Poiarez, the driver, guide and me! Got great information on the whole tour and was flexible. I will recommend him to all my friends.
  • Peyton Melendez
  • On May 03 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Very good tour......jam packed....beautiful country.....residents were very welcoming....tour was well organized
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Best Of Portugal tour. You can cancel the tour up to 7 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 6 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 03 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 03 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 6 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Best Of Portugal tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Best Of Portugal tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Pick-up at Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon, at 8:30 hrs. We recommend to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the indicated time. Drop-off at Marques de Pombal Square in Lisbon at 18:00 hrs. No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice. For the arrival transfer from the airport, clients will be met at the exit of the arrivals hall by an English speaking driver. The driver will be holding a board with clients’ name. In the event that they are unable to locate the driver, they should contact at once the emergency number before leaving the airport or making any alternative arrangements. For the departure transfers clients will be collected by the driver from the hotel reception area. Clients shall be ready in the reception 10 minutes prior to pick up. In the event that the driver has not arrived at the scheduled time, please contact the emergency number before making any alternative arrangements. Transfer takes 2hours and 30 minutes prior to clients’ flight departure time. We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons or Corona restrictions. 

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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