Excursion tour Classic Portugal - Center Exclusive Tour. Excursion tour Classical Portugal - Center Exclusive Tour Classical Portugal
PORTUGUESE CLASSIC
Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of the magnificent cities and unique attractions of Portugal! During the tour you will get acquainted with the most significant sights of Portugal - architectural, religious, historical and gastronomic. Magical Lisbon, commercial Porto, royal Sintra, fabulous Obidos, majestic Batalha await you. If you dreamed of an eventful trip that would be filled only with positive emotions, then this tour is just for you.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Races: on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Route: Lisbon - Óbidos - Porto - Braga - Guimarães - Ferreiro Borja - Alentejo - Évoro - Sintra - Cape Roca
Tour program for arrivals from 04/01/2018 to 10/19/2019
Tour program (arrivals on Thursdays):
1 day. ThursdayDay 2. Friday
Day 3. Saturday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Day 4 Sunday Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 5 Monday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Sightseeing tour of Porto.
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 6 Tuesday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 7 Wednesday Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Check out from the hotel and check out with luggage.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 8 Thursday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Airport transfer.
Tour program (arrivals on Fridays):
1 day. FridayArrival in Lisbon. Meeting at Lisbon airport. Transfer, hotel accommodation. Day 2. Saturday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
At 09:00 excursion: Sintra - Cape Roca - Riviera - Cascais - Estoril (4 hours).
Transfer to Sintra. Inspection of the Sintra park complex, a UNESCO monument. External inspection of the National Palace of Sintra, the oldest royal palace in Europe in the oriental style, where the dream of a maritime empire was born and the intrigues of the Restoration era were woven. A visit to the Regaleira Estate, a beautiful philosophical park surrounded by greenery with ominous and mysterious dungeons, in which the symbolism of Freemasons and alchemists is combined with the history of Portugal and the heraldry of the family. A visit to the westernmost point of Europe, Cape Roca, and a panoramic walk along the ocean coast.
At 14:00 sightseeing tour of Lisbon (3.5 hours).
The picturesque hills of old Lisbon from the solemn heights of the Eduardo VII Park; the heart of the city is Avenida Liberdade and Baixa, the majestic Church of St. Dominguez, which miraculously survived the fire, where the wedding of the Portuguese king Luis I and Donna Maria Piya took place; the oldest districts of Bairo Alto and Chiado with panoramic views of the city and the Rio Tejo river, antique shops and art galleries; the legend and pride of Portuguese history is the white-stone monastery of Jeronimites, where the greatest national hero, Vasco da Gama, rests; symbol of the city Belem Tower - a bastion, reception hall and prison in the 16th century.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon. Day 3. Sunday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Obidos - Alcubaza - Batalha - Fatima.
Transfer to the historical and cultural center of Obidos. The UNESCO monument city, surrounded by fortified walls, has been the possession of the queens of Portugal since time immemorial. Local shops in this town will delight you with an abundance of goods, ranging from the famous cherry liqueur and ceramics to Portuguese filigree jewelry. A visit to the church of the 13th century Alcubaça Monastery, a UNESCO masterpiece, where the ashes of the fatal pair of lovers - King Pedro I and the noble lady, the beauty Inesa de Castro - rest in the most beautiful carved Gothic tombs. Visit to the most beautiful cathedral in Portugal - the Dominican monastery of Batalha of the 15th century. A visit to Fatima - a place of worship for the entire Christian world, where in 1917 the apparitions of the Mother of God predicted the coming martyrdom of Russian Orthodoxy in the persecution of the faith and called for prayer for the salvation of Russia.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 4 Monday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Check out from the hotel and check out with luggage.
Sightseeing tour of Porto.
The main masterpieces of the Baroque of the north of Portugal: the tower and church of Clérigos, the Church of St. Francis, “clad in golden vestments”, decorated with original creations of local gold carvers, among whom the “Tree of Jesse” is famous, the genealogy of Christ with the image of the twelve kings of Israel. The Cathedral, a walk along the steep banks of the Douro, the oldest district of Pena Ventosa and the eternally moving Ribeira, where steel bridges designed by Eiffel and his student rise over the river, and numerous signs of port wine houses are reflected in the river. A Porto wine tasting that will amaze the discerning.
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 5 Tuesday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Guimaraes - Braga - Bon Jesus.
Visit to the Sanctuary of Bon Jesus with a majestic staircase, ascending which you are cleansed of all sins. There is also a unique hydrofunicular that leads to the mountain, built by Riggenheim in the 19th century and which became the prototype of all Lisbon ski lifts. Braga is the first episcopate of Portugal, an extraordinarily beautiful city, richly decorated with granite baroque sculpture, with numerous churches and fountains. Guimaraes is the first capital where the Portuguese nation is believed to have been born, as well as the first king, Afonso Henriques. Visit to the ancient castle and the medieval Palace of the Dukes of Braganza with interesting interiors in the medieval style, the legendary huge “Pastrana” trellises and a collection of knightly weapons.
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 6 Wednesday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Check out from the hotel and check out with luggage.
Sightseeing tour of Quimbra - Tomar.
A visit to the University, which is located right in the royal palace of the former capital, on the site of an ancient Moorish fortress, surrounded by the Almedina quarter. The Baroque Juanina Library, the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel, and the ancient halls of the 17th century. with portraits of all the kings, where unusual, academic ceremonies still take place today. Panorama of Mondego from the courtyard of the Renaissance Episcopal Palace. The most stately Romanesque cathedral in Portugal, Se Vella. Quebra Costas, gate, Almedina and Ferreiro Borja - old town. Visit to the cultural center of Fado, getting acquainted with the ancient Portuguese romance performed by the participants, the university ensemble. Church of the Holy Cross, where the ashes of the first kings of Portugal rest. Transfer to the city of Tomar. A visit to the mystical Monastery of the Order of Christ, a Manueline masterpiece, and the 12th-century Templar fortress, a world heritage site.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 7 Thursday Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Free day for walking and shopping.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon. Day 8 Friday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Almada - Statue of Christ - 25th of April Bridge - Azeitão (Wine Tasting) - Évora - Vasco da Gamma Bridge - New Lisbon (EXPO 98).
A full-day excursion through the expanses of the fabulous province of Alentejo begins with a crossing of the Lisbon Bridge of the 25th of April and a visit to the famous statue of Jesus Christ, installed on an observation deck on a pedestal 82 meters high, from where beautiful views of the city of Lisbon and the Tagus River open. The next stop is in the Azeitao area, with a visit to the Jose Maria de Fonseca wine cellar, where aromatic high-quality dessert wines “Moscatel” (Moscatel de, Setubal) are produced. Acquaintance with the history of production and visits to wine cellars with tasting. Then transfer to Evora, a UNESCO monument city, where we will take a walking tour with a visit to the Se Cathedral and the Chapel of St. Francis, built from human bones and skulls, as well as the most beautiful architectural ensembles of the city. Return to Lisbon via the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which overlooks the modern exhibition and entertainment complex Parc des Nations.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant.
Tour program (arrivals on Saturdays):
1 day. Saturday Arrival in Lisbon. Meeting at Lisbon airport. Transfer, hotel accommodation.
At 14:00 sightseeing tour of Lisbon.
The picturesque hills of old Lisbon from the solemn heights of the Eduardo VII Park; the heart of the city is Avenida Liberdade and Baixa, the majestic Church of St. Dominguez, which miraculously survived the fire, where the wedding of the Portuguese king Luis I and Donna Maria Piya took place; the oldest districts of Bairo Alto and Chiado with panoramic views of the city and the Rio Tejo river, antique shops and art galleries; the legend and pride of Portuguese history is the white-stone monastery of Jeronimites, where the greatest national hero, Vasco da Gama, rests; symbol of the city Belem Tower - a bastion, reception hall and prison in the 16th century.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon. Day 2. Sunday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Obidos - Alcubaza - Batalha - Fatima.
Transfer to the historical and cultural center of Obidos. The UNESCO monument city, surrounded by fortified walls, has been the possession of the queens of Portugal since time immemorial. Local shops in this town will delight you with an abundance of goods, ranging from the famous cherry liqueur and ceramics to Portuguese filigree jewelry. A visit to the church of the 13th century Alcubaça Monastery, a UNESCO masterpiece, where the ashes of the fatal pair of lovers - King Pedro I and the noble lady, the beauty Inesa de Castro - rest in the most beautiful carved Gothic tombs. Visit to the most beautiful cathedral in Portugal - the Dominican monastery of Batalha of the 15th century. A visit to Fatima - a place of worship for the entire Christian world, where in 1917 the apparitions of the Mother of God predicted the coming martyrdom of Russian Orthodoxy in the persecution of the faith and called for prayer for the salvation of Russia.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 3. Monday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Check out from the hotel and check out with luggage.
Sightseeing tour of Porto.
The main masterpieces of the Baroque of the north of Portugal: the tower and church of Clérigos, the Church of St. Francis, “clad in golden vestments”, decorated with original creations of local gold carvers, among whom the “Tree of Jesse” is famous, the genealogy of Christ with the image of the twelve kings of Israel. The Cathedral, a walk along the steep banks of the Douro, the oldest district of Pena Ventosa and the eternally moving Ribeira, where steel bridges designed by Eiffel and his student rise over the river, and numerous signs of port wine houses are reflected in the river. A Porto wine tasting that will amaze the discerning.
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 4 Tuesday Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Guimaraes - Braga - Bon Jesus.
Visit to the Sanctuary of Bon Jesus with a majestic staircase, ascending which you are cleansed of all sins. There is also a unique hydrofunicular that leads to the mountain, built by Riggenheim in the 19th century and which became the prototype of all Lisbon ski lifts. Braga is the first episcopate of Portugal, an extraordinarily beautiful city, richly decorated with granite baroque sculpture, with numerous churches and fountains. Guimaraes is the first capital where the Portuguese nation is believed to have been born, as well as the first king, Afonso Henriques. Visit to the ancient castle and the medieval Palace of the Dukes of Braganza with interesting interiors in the medieval style, the legendary huge “Pastrana” trellises and a collection of knightly weapons.
Accommodation at a hotel in Porto.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 5 Wednesday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Check out from the hotel and check out with luggage.
Sightseeing tour of Quimbra - Tomar.
A visit to the University, which is located right in the royal palace of the former capital, on the site of an ancient Moorish fortress, surrounded by the Almedina quarter. The Baroque Juanina Library, the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel, and the ancient halls of the 17th century. with portraits of all the kings, where unusual, academic ceremonies still take place today. Panorama of Mondego from the courtyard of the Renaissance Episcopal Palace. The most stately Romanesque cathedral in Portugal, Se Vella. Quebra Costas, gate, Almedina and Ferreiro Borja - old town. Visit to the cultural center of Fado, getting acquainted with the ancient Portuguese romance performed by the participants, the university ensemble. Church of the Holy Cross, where the ashes of the first kings of Portugal rest. Transfer to the city of Tomar. A visit to the mystical Monastery of the Order of Christ, a Manueline masterpiece, and the 12th-century Templar fortress, a world heritage site.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 6 Thursday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Free day for walking and shopping.
Accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon. Day 7 Friday Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
Excursion: Almada - Statue of Christ - 25th of April Bridge - Azeitão (Wine Tasting) - Évora - Vasco da Gamma Bridge - New Lisbon (EXPO 98).
A full-day excursion through the expanses of the fabulous province of Alentejo begins with a crossing of the Lisbon Bridge of the 25th of April and a visit to the famous statue of Jesus Christ, installed on an observation deck on a pedestal 82 meters high, from where beautiful views of the city of Lisbon and the Tagus River open. The next stop is in the Azeitao area, with a visit to the Jose Maria de Fonseca wine cellar, where aromatic high-quality dessert wines “Moscatel” (Moscatel de, Setubal) are produced. Acquaintance with the history of production and visits to wine cellars with tasting. Then transfer to Evora, a UNESCO monument city, where we will take a walking tour with a visit to the Se Cathedral and the Chapel of St. Francis, built from human bones and skulls, as well as the most beautiful architectural ensembles of the city. Return to Lisbon via the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which overlooks the modern exhibition and entertainment complex Parc des Nations.
When booking a tour based on BY PROGRAM, lunch at a national restaurant. Day 8 Saturday
Meals: breakfast at the hotel (buffet).
At 09:00 Excursion: Sintra - Cape Roca - Riviera - Cascais - Estoril (4 hours).
Transfer to Sintra. Inspection of the Sintra park complex, a UNESCO monument. External inspection of the National Palace of Sintra, the oldest royal palace in Europe in the oriental style, where the dream of a maritime empire was born and the intrigues of the Restoration era were woven. A visit to the Regaleira Estate, a beautiful philosophical park surrounded by greenery with ominous and mysterious dungeons, in which the symbolism of Freemasons and alchemists is combined with the history of Portugal and the heraldry of the family. A visit to the westernmost point of Europe, Cape Roca, and a panoramic walk along the ocean coast.
Airport transfer.
Programs for races on Wednesdays and Sundays - upon request!
The tour program includes:
- meals according to the program;
- transfers, excursions and escort to museums with a Russian-speaking guide;
- accommodation in hotels: Lisbon and Porto of the selected category;
- headphones-guide for all group members (mandatory additional payment on site - 10 euros per person per tour).
The price does not include:
- Tickets to museums and a cruise on the Douro River;
- Tasting at wine companies along the route - approximately price 10 euros.
Tours with arrival on Fridays for 8 days/7 nights only for flights with late departure from the holiday destination, because The tour ends at Lisbon airport at 18:00 - 18:30.
Tours with arrival on Saturdays for 8 days/7 nights only for flights with late departure from the holiday destination, because The tour ends at Lisbon airport at 13:00 - 13:30.
Group transfers are available for arrivals from 08:00 to 20:00 and departures from 11:00 to 22:00. If the arrival/departure does not fall within the specified schedule, an additional payment for the transfer is 12 euros/gross per person one way.
Excursion dates are subject to change without notice. Excursion schedule from 08:30 to 18:30.
EL Tour is not responsible for flight data for transfers that do not correspond to the excursion schedule in the purchased tour program.
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A rich program of major Portuguese cities and attractions
Tour route: Lisbon – Sintra (Regaleira Estate) – Cape Roca – Cascais – Estoril – Óbidos – Alcobaça – Batalia – Tomar – Porto – Braga – Bom Jesus – Guimarães – Quimbra – Fatima – Underground wealth of Portugal: Piggy Bank cave with coins – Mafra – Village of José Franco – Ericeira – Douro River Cruise
Races: daily (except Monday)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights (until 01.11.2016)
Accommodation along the route (for arrivals on Saturdays*): Lisbon (1 night at the hotel Vip Berna 3* or Altis Park 4*) – Porto (2 nights at the hotel Star Inn Porto 3* or Hotel Black Tulip 4*) – Lisbon (4 nights at the hotel Vip Berna 3* or Altis Park 4*)
*for other days, check with your travel agency for details
Description of the tour program by day
Description of the program for arrivals on Saturdays (check with travel agencies for the description of the program on other days)1st day
Transfer and hotel accommodation in Lisbon. Free time.2nd day
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel in Lisbon with things - transfer to Porto - accommodation at a hotel in PortoExcursion: 08:30 – 17:00: Porto with lunch. Visit to wine cellars - Port wine tasting. Cruise on the Douro River (payable locally 12.5 euros) Sightseeing tour of Porto.
Sightseeing tour of Porto: you will see the “railway palace” - the Sao Bento station, decorated with tile panels, the tallest tower of the city - the bell tower of the Clérigos Church - of the Baroque era, the cathedral, from which along medieval streets with granite houses of the 12th century. go down to the Douro embankment and take a boat ride under the outstanding Eiffel and Cardoso bridges, visit the Church of St. Francis, which has no equal in Europe for its gilded carvings, visit the famous Grahams wine cellars - learn the history of Portuguese port wine and the production process - tasting. Lunch at a national restaurant with drinks Cruise along the Douro River.
Check-in at a hotel in Porto. Free time.
3rd day
Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel in Porto.Excursion: 08:30 – 17:00 Braga + Guimaraes + Bom Jesus with lunch
Visit Guimarães - the cradle of the Portuguese kingdom, which won independence in the 12th century, breaking away from Castile. The excursion explores the 11th century Castelo de Guimarães fortress. Its observation towers offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Palace of the Dukes of Bragano is visible. Lunch at a national restaurant with drinks. Braga was founded more than 2.5 thousand years ago and has great historical significance for Portugal. The city was the capital of the Roman province of Galicia and served as an outpost of the Christian faith. Today, it has retained its great significance for Christians around the world. Braga has many architectural monuments, including the Cathedral, ancient churches, the Pelican Fountain on the Municipal Square, and the Arcade. Participants of the excursion have the opportunity to walk around the unique Bon Jesus complex. Until 1917, this place was the largest center of Catholic pilgrimage. Pilgrims climbed an impressive staircase (254 steps!) to the church at the top of the mountain. Many of them covered the path on their knees.
Return to the hotel in Porto.
4th day
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel with things - transfer to Lisbon - accommodation at a hotel in Lisbon.Excursion: Quimbra + Fatima + Caves (paid on the spot 6 euros) with lunch.
Coimbra - This is an old university town, thoroughly imbued with a unique student atmosphere. The university, built in 1290, is located on a mountain, so it is clearly visible from the embankment. The historical center of the city is a tangle of narrow ancient streets in which it is easy to get lost. However, the residents of the town are very friendly, and more than a third of them are associated with the university. It should be noted that the University of Coimbra is the oldest university in Europe, and it still operates to this day.
You'll see the magnificent Romanesque Cathedral of Se Vel and the Augustinian monastery of Santa Cruz, which dates back to the 12th century. King Alfonso Henriques I and his son Sancho I are buried there. If you go to Coimbra during the holiday, you are sure to meet many people in original cloaks with distinctive faculty ribbons.
Underground riches of Portugal: Piggy Bank cave with coins
Among the many attractions of Portugal there are rare objects, which include the GrutasdaMoeda cave. The name is translated into Russian as “piggy bank with coins.”
The legend of the GrutasdaMoeda cave
Local residents tell an old legend about the robbery and murder of a rich man by robbers, which was a common occurrence in those troubled times. However, that time the bandits chose the wrong place, or time, or object of their criminal enterprise. Be that as it may, the robbers did not manage to profit: they threw the lifeless body of their victim from the rocks and in their haste dropped the bag of gold, the coins scattered over the rocks, and the robbers left without any loot. Since then, the deep cave, supposedly strewn with gold, began to be called a “piggy bank with coins.”
A lucky fox hunter's find
It’s surprising that the legend about the rich cave has been around for a long time, but it was discovered only in 1971. This was done by two fox hunters, who looked into the hole behind a darting fox, and found a huge karst void. Out of curiosity, they entered the cave and found it interesting. On the very first day, the hunters discovered an amazingly beautiful hall with limestone formations. They called it the “pastor’s room” or “shepherd’s room.” For another two months, the newly minted researchers independently paved the way through the dungeon, making excavations in narrow places, finding more and more halls with outlandish figures, limestone stalactites and stalagmites, lakes and waterfalls. Each new room was more amazing than the previous one.
After two months of hard work, the friends turned to professional geologists for help, who determined what calcinites and clay deposits were present in the karst cave. We carried out almost hidden lighting, which allowed us to see the incredible beauty created by nature itself. In some places steps were cut down.
Soon the new cave was opened to tourists, taking measures to preserve the untouched natural beauty of the surrounding rocks and the cave itself. Many halls have been named by visitors: the Crib, the Red Dome, the Parsonage, Our Lady, the Waterfall, the Imperfect Chapel, the Fountain of Tears and even the Wedding Cake.
Information for tourists The length of the tourist route is 350 meters.
The maximum depth of descent is 50 meters.
The air temperature in the cave averages 18 degrees throughout the year, as it is warmed and cooled by water oozing from the rocks. It’s nice to wash your face with cool water from a thermal lake on a hot day.
In some places you can clearly see traces of bygone eras, for example, a fossilized chain of dinosaur tracks that walked in those places during the Jurassic period 175 million years ago.
The entrance and exit to the cave are in different places, so you should stay close to the guide.
Fatima
Fatima has been a famous religious center for almost a century. The events that took place in these places between 1915 and 1917 are called by the Catholic Church a true miracle. You will hear a story about how shepherd children met the Virgin Mary, who introduced herself to them as the Angel of Peace and told them about upcoming events. Every year, pilgrims from many countries come to Fatima to see with their own eyes the place where miracles happened.
5th day
Excursion: Mafra – Village of Jose Franco Ericeira – lunch – Sightseeing of Lisbon. The excursion ends at 18:00.
The province of Portugal can surprise and even amaze. Despite the fact that the state is located at the westernmost tip of Europe, and perhaps precisely because of this, many rare cultural and historical attractions are concentrated in Portugal. They all date back to different centuries, and different peoples contributed to their appearance.
Ericeira
The colorful fishing town of Ericeira, comfortably nestled on the beautiful ocean shore, has retained its originality to this day. For many centuries the village was the most important fishing center of the region. The excursion program includes an introduction to local life and a sightseeing tour along the embankment.
The village of Jose Franco
There are many settlements in Portugal that can be called open-air museums. The village of Jose Franco is one of them. This is a typical Portuguese village of the early 20th century. It was founded by potter Jose Franco around an ancient castle, church and mill. The town consists of small, cozy houses. In the village you can taste a traditional local lunch, consisting of delicious local bread and dried sausage, which is made according to an old recipe. It is customary to wash down simple peasant food with regional wine.
Mafra
The last point of the excursion is the town of Mafra, where a gigantic palace and monastery complex is located. He's great! And a grandiose structure appeared thanks to the project of King Joan V, who set out to eclipse the greatness of the Spanish Escorial itself.
The first part of the tour of Lisbon includes a visit to: Independence Avenue; Restorers Square, which is solemnly decorated with a granite obelisk (1886); Rossio Square with the famous statue of King Pedro IV, luxurious bronze fountains and the beautiful building of the National Theater of Dona Maria II; Commerce Square, where the palace of King Manuel was located in the 15th-17th centuries. The tour will continue with a trip along the embankment. You will see the grandiose April 25 Bridge.
In the next part of your Lisbon tour, you will visit the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.
It was built at the beginning of the 16th century to commemorate the era of great geographical discoveries. According to experts, this monastery is the most impressive architectural structure in Portugal in the ornate Manueline style. Another shock awaits you - acquaintance with the sophisticated monument of the 16th century - the Belem Tower, which resembles a fairy-tale castle.
In the final part of the tour, you will see the Monument to the Discoverers, which was made of noble granite at the time when the dictator Salazar was in power. The monument reflects the attitude towards the eventful past of the once great maritime Empire.
6th day
Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel in Lisbon.Excursion: Obidos - Batalia - Alcobaza - Tomar. The excursion ends at 18:00. Dinner with fado
At the beginning of the excursion there is a sightseeing tour of Obidos. The charming town makes a strong impression on visitors. The characteristic white houses are topped with red tiled roofs. The whole town is literally buried in luxurious, bright colors. Obidos is surrounded by high fortress walls built in the Middle Ages. There are many churches in the small town. This glorious settlement was called the “city of brides”, as the monarchs spent time there after their weddings. The excursion program includes a walk through the streets, acquaintance with the Chapel of Nossa Señera do Carmo in the central square, the ancient Church of St. Mary and the Arab fortress.
Acquaintance with the medieval abbey in Alcobas, built in the early Gothic style. Representatives of the Burgundy dynasty are buried in the monastery. The “Monastery of Silence” is distinguished by its sophistication, which is why the poet-king Dinis loved it so much. It was there that the most tragic and romantic royal couple, Ines de Castro and Pedro I, found rest.
The tour then continues to Batalha, where the Monastery of Santa Maria da Victoria is located. This monastery is a true masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture. It was built by King Joan I in honor of the victory over the Spaniards in 1385. Inspection of the tomb of representatives of the Avis royal dynasty, distinguished by a mixture of Manueline and English Gothic styles.
The last point of the trip is the town of Tomar on the banks of the Naban River. It is located 140 km from Lisbon. The settlement arose during the Reconquista and for a long time it was ruled by the Knights Templar. Inspection of the majestic Monastery of the Order of Christ from 1160. This is the most grandiose building in Portugal. It is possible that the mysterious Grail is hidden there. Return to your hotel in Lisbon.
7th day
Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel in Lisbon.Excursion: 08:30 – 14:30
Sintra visit to the Regaleira Estate, Cape Roca, the resorts of Cascais and Estoril. (dinner)
Sightseeing tour of Sintra. The fabulous medieval town has retained its charm to this day and has earned the name “Pearl of Portugal”. The town was founded in ancient times and changed its owners several times. The kings of Portugal loved to spend the hot summer months in Sintra. Sintra is home to romantic landscapes, exotic parks, beautiful palaces and mysterious castles. The program includes a tour of the town center and an excursion to the Quinta da Regaleira estate.
After an exciting adventure in a mysterious castle, a trip along a serpentine mountain road to the westernmost point of the European continent at Cape Roca. There you can buy a true Certificate of visiting the End of the Earth.
The excursion route passes through the famous resorts of Cascais and Estoril. The aristocracy from all over the world rests there. The resorts feature luxurious villas surrounded by eucalyptus groves, the best beaches in central Portugal, luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, world-class golf courses, one of the most famous casinos in Europe and, of course, the famous Formula 1 track.
8th day
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time. Hotel in Lisbon.For those interested and for an additional fee, an excursion (70 euros per person) - Evora - 25 April Bridge, Statue of Christ. Airport transfer.
Crossing the bridge on April 25 The famous bridge appeared in 1966 over the place where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Until 1974, the building was named in honor of dictator António Salazar. The 25 April Bridge is one of the twenty longest suspension bridges in the world. It resembles the bridge in San Francisco. Then you will see the Statue of Christ, which is a copy of the famous monument in Rio De Janeiro and was built in honor of God who saved Lisbon in World War II.
There are many ancient cities in Portugal, but Évora in the province of Alentejo (130 kilometers from Lisbon) occupies a special position. UNESCO has included the entire architectural ensemble of the old city on the World Heritage List.
The intriguing history of Evora began in 80-72 BC. The city was actively built and developed by the Romans, Moors, and Portuguese kings of the Middle Ages. Great events happened in the history of Évora, for example, it was there that the Aviz Order of Knights was founded, and in 1832 King Miguel capitulated.
Évora is famous for its architectural and historical attractions, including the central square of Don Geraldo with arcades, where some of the columns are of ancient origin. Here during the Middle Ages executions of heretics and witches were carried out. Participants of the excursion will see the Church of Santo Antonio of the 16th century, the Temple of Diana of the 2nd century AD, the only surviving Roman temple in all of Portugal.
The unprecedentedly beautiful Evora Cathedral in the Roman-Gothic style, built between 1186 and 1204, deserves special attention. The Church of St. Francis with its incredible chapel made of real human bones, which reminds every living person of the frailty of earthly existence, evokes reverent admiration.
Évora has become widely famous for its restaurants with a huge selection of delicious dishes of national Portuguese cuisine, as well as a rich assortment of wines.
The tour will end with a passage over the Vasco de Gamma cable-stayed bridge. This is the longest bridge in all of Europe. Its length, together with the viaduct into which it passes, is 17.2 km.
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Lisbon - Sintra (Regaleira Estate) - Pena Castle - Cape Roca - Cascais - Estoril - Obidos - Alcobaça - Batalia - Tomar - Porto - Braga - Bom Jesus - Guimarães - Coimbra - Fatima - Underground wealth of Portugal: Piggy Bank cave with coins - Mafra - The Village of Jose Franco - Ericeira - Évora - Douro River Cruise - Port Wine Tasting - Fado Dinner
Accommodation: Lisbon 5 nights – Porto 2 nights (8 days / 7 nights).
1 day
SPb-LISBON. Arrival in Lisbon.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time.
For those interested, for an additional fee: 15:00 – 18:00 – excursion Lisbon LUX. Walking tour 2 hours (35 euros per person) and cruise 1 hour 30 minutes (payable locally, 20 euros per person). The historical part of the magnificent Lisbon awaits you: Se Cathedral, St. George's Castle with an unforgettable view of Lisbon, Santa Justa, the main square of the capital of Portugal - Plaza do Commercio (Commerce Square), Rossio Station. A cruise along the Tagus River will show Lisbon from a new perspective, and you will take wonderful photos as a souvenir!
Day 2
LISBON. Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00 – 17:00 – excursion Sintra: visit to the Quinta da Regaleira Estate, Cape Roca, the resorts of Cascais and Estoril. Sightseeing tour of Sintra. The fabulous medieval town has retained its charm to this day and has earned the name “Pearl of Portugal”. In Sintra with his servants. Sintra is home to romantic landscapes, exotic parks, beautiful palaces and mysterious castles, where the kings of Portugal loved to spend the hot summer months. Next is a trip along the serpentine mountain road to the westernmost point of the European continent at Cape Roca. There you can buy a true Certificate of visiting the End of the Earth. Next, the excursion route passes through the famous resorts of Cascais and Estoril, favorite vacation spots of the aristocracy from all over the world. The resorts feature luxurious villas surrounded by eucalyptus groves, the best beaches in central Portugal, luxury hotels, gourmet restaurants, world-class golf courses, one of the most famous casinos in Europe and the famous Formula 1 track.
Day 3
LISBON-PORTO. Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00 departure from the hotel and transfer to Porto. Sightseeing tour of Porto, with lunch. You will see the “railway palace” - the Sao Bento station, decorated with tile panels, the tallest tower of the city - the bell tower of the Baroque Clerigos Church, the Cathedral, from which along medieval streets with granite houses of the 12th century. go down to the Douro embankment and take a boat ride under the outstanding Eiffel and Cardoso bridges, visit the Church of St. Francis, which has no equal in Europe for its gilded carvings, visit the famous Grahams Wine Cellars, where you will learn the production process and history of Portuguese port wine, and taste famous wines (tasting is paid on the spot, 6 euros). Cruise on the Douro River also payable on the spot, 15 euros. Lunch at a national restaurant with drinks. Check-in to a hotel in Porto. Free time.
4 day
PORTO. Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00-17:00 excursion Braga - Guimaraes - Bom Jesus, with lunch.
Guimarães- the cradle of the Portuguese kingdom. The 11th-century Castelo de Guimarães fortress awaits you, with its observation towers offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragano. Lunch at a national restaurant with drinks. Braga founded more than 2.5 thousand years ago, the city was the capital of the Roman province of Galicia and an outpost of the Christian faith. Today, it has retained its great significance for Christians around the world. Braga has many architectural monuments, including the Cathedral, ancient churches, the Pelican Fountain on the Municipal Square, and the Arcade. You will be able to walk around the unique complex Bom Jesus, this place was the largest center of Catholic pilgrimage. Pilgrims climbed an impressive staircase (254 steps!) to the church at the top of the mountain. Return to the hotel in Porto. Free time.
5 day
PORTO LISBON. Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel with things.
08:00-17:00 excursion Quimbra - Fatima - Caves of Grutas da Muede, with lunch.
Coimbra is an ancient town, and the University of Coimbra is the oldest in Europe, founded in 1290! You'll see the magnificent Romanesque Cathedral of Se Vel and the Augustinian monastery of Santa Cruz, which dates back to the 12th century. King Alfonso Henriques I and his son Sancho I are buried there. If you go to Coimbra during the festival, you are sure to meet many people in original cloaks with distinctive faculty ribbons. Grutas da Moeda translates to " Piggy bank with coins", this is a real underground treasure of Portugal - a complex of karst caves of incredible beauty, created by nature itself, with outlandish figures, limestone stalactites and stalagmites, lakes and waterfalls. Entrance ticket to the caves is paid on the spot, 6 euros. Fatima For almost a century it has been one of the main religious centers in Europe. Every year, pilgrims from many countries come to Fatima to see with their own eyes the place where miracles happened.
Arrival in Lisbon and hotel accommodation.
Day 6
LISBON. Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00-18:00 excursion “Provincial Portugal” (Mafra – Village of Jose Franco – Ericeira), with lunch.
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There are many settlements in Portugal that can be called open-air museums. Colorful fishing town Ericeira, comfortably nestled on the beautiful ocean shore, has retained its originality to this day. Jose Franco- a typical Portuguese village of the early 20th century. It was founded by potter Jose Franco around an ancient castle, church and mill. The town consists of small, cozy houses. In the village you can taste a traditional lunch consisting of delicious bread and dried sausages, which are made according to an old recipe. It is customary to wash down simple peasant food with local wine. The last point of the excursion is the town Mafra, where the gigantic palace and monastery complex is located, one of the most grandiose in Europe. He's great! The Baroque palace was built by King Joan V, who at that time was the richest king in Europe, and wanted to eclipse the greatness of Escorial himself with his creation.
Sightseeing tour of Lisbon will run from Independence Avenue through Rossio Square with the famous statue of King Pedro IV, luxurious bronze fountains and the beautiful building of the National Theater of Dom Maria II, to Plaza Commerce and further to the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, which is considered the most impressive building in Portugal in the ornate Manueline architectural style. At the end of the tour, you will get acquainted with the sophisticated monument of the 16th century - the Belem Tower, which resembles a fairy-tale castle, and the Monument to the Discoverers, which was made of noble granite at the time when the dictator Antonio de Salazar was in power..
Day 7
LISBON. Breakfast in the hotel. Free time.
20:00-23:00 Dinner with Fado. The urban romance of Fado is the musical symbol of Lisbon. You will have dinner at a restaurant with national flavor and a Fado performance.
For those interested, for an additional fee:
Excursion Évora – 25th of April Bridge – Christ Statue- 70 euros per person.
08:00-15:00 excursion Evora – 25th of April Bridge – Statue of Christ – Vasco de Gamma Bridge.
You will drive across the Bridge 25th of April(formerly named after António Salazar) - one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, like the famous bridge in San Francisco, to Cristo Rey– The statue of Christ is 113 meters high, which is a copy of the monument in Rio De Janeiro. Next, the path lies to the ancient city Evora, whose turbulent history began in 80 BC. The city was actively built and developed by the Romans, Moors and Portuguese kings of the Middle Ages, and now the entire architectural ensemble of the old city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Particularly noteworthy are the unprecedentedly beautiful Evora Cathedral in the Roman-Gothic style, built between 1186 and 1204, the Church of Santo Antonio, the Temple of Diana of the 2nd century, the Church of St. Francis with an amazing chapel made of real human bones, which was supposed to remind of the frailty of earthly existence. The tour will end with a passage over the cable-stayed Vasco de Gamma Bridge. This is the longest bridge in all of Europe, with a total length of 17.2 km.
Day 8
LISBON. Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00-17:00 excursion Obidos - Batalia - Alcobaza - Tomar, with lunch.
You will visit a charming town Obidos, the “city of brides” where Portuguese monarchs spent time after their weddings. Then - the medieval abbey in Alcobas in the early Gothic style, where representatives of the Burgundy dynasty are buried. Further - Batalha and the Monastery of Santa Maria da Victoria, a masterpiece of Portuguese Gothic architecture, with a visit to the Tomb of the Kings of the Avis Dynasty, a unique mixture of Manueline and English Gothic styles. At the end - the city of the Templars Tomar and a tour of the most grandiose building in Portugal - the Monastery of the Order of Christ. The Convento de Cristo was founded in 1160 and for centuries was the main stronghold of the Portuguese Templars and their successors, the Order of Christ. According to legend, this is where the mysterious Grail is hidden.
Return to Lisbon.
Transfer to the airport, flight to St. Petersburg.
After the excursion tour, we suggest relaxing in the Algarve, on the Lisbon Riviera, about. Madeira, Azores.
Cost of additional excursions (to be paid locally):
Cruise on the Douro River – 12.5 euros per person.
Cave “Piggy Bank with Coins” – 6 euros per person.
Cost of additional options:
Economy - “Comfort” additional payment per person to the tour price 3* - 4* hotel
150 euros - accommodation in a double room or extra. beds
250 euros - accommodation in a single room
- Hotel in the central area of Lisbon 5 nights - Marques Pombal area - central Avenida Liberdade
- Seats on the bus
- Headphones for all excursions
Premium - “Comfort” additional payment per person to the tour price 4* hotel
190 euros - accommodation in a double room or extra. beds
290 euros - accommodation in a single room
- Individual transfer a/p-hotel-a/p
- 4* hotel in the central area of Lisbon 5 nights - Marques Pombal area - central Avenida Liberdade
- Seats on the bus
- Headphones for all excursions
- Gift upon arrival 1 Bottle of Famous Portuguese Port per room
Note: the price is valid subject to the availability of a minimum airfare. Please check availability with our managers.
The tour program is valid upon arrival on Friday. Please check for changes in the order of excursions in the program when arriving on a different day of the week.
This is a story about the Classic Portugal tour (Lisbon - Porto) in late January - early February 2016.
In winter, from cold Moscow you want to go somewhere warmer. Therefore, this time Portugal was chosen quite unexpectedly. At this time it is already 12-15 degrees there, and most importantly the sun and blue sky! :)
There are almost no winter excursion tours around Europe now. We took a ready-made tour from DSBW from the Portuguese tour operator Lusitana Sol. Lisbon - Porto, 7 nights, 8 days. + one more day had to be added when it turned out that Portuguese Airlines had canceled the return flight on Thursdays. Just booked an extra night in the center of Lisbon.
The total length of all travel on the tour by bus is 1,315 km.
The tour is standard, but perhaps the story will be useful to those who are just about to undertake something similar. Yes, and I can answer questions, if necessary. And so - it’s just nice to remember it yourself with pictures :)
Day 1. 01/28/16 Thu (Moscow – Lisbon)
Flight by regular flight “TAR Portugal” TR1231 05:40 – 08:30 from Domodedovo (everything was on schedule). The flight, of course, although direct, is quite long - 6 hours, and the plane is a bit stuffy. We are approaching, and over the entire Iberian Peninsula there is continuous multilayer clouds. And only just before Lisbon the clouds thinned out somewhat and it became clear what was down there. And below is the OCEAN coast, Tagus, and finally Lisbon :)
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Everything went quite quickly, we went out, and we were met by a representative of Lusitana Sol. As it turned out later, this is our driver for the entire tour, Andrey. Apart from us, there is only one other girl, Maya, and we go to the minibus and go to hotels.
“Hotel of the selected category”, for us it is “Altis Park 4*”. Accommodation at the hotel is promised only after 14:00, but they can check in immediately without any problems. It immediately turns out that there is no swimming pool that I was counting on for relaxation - it is simply closed at this time of year. I asked for a “higher” room and was given a room on the 11th floor, but, as it turned out, on the back side overlooking the courtyard. The request to change to a frontal one, although with visible displeasure, was still granted. And we got a “view of the Tagus”, albeit from the level of the 9th floor. But, as it turned out, the numbers on the front side are larger and newer. Then, after returning from Porto, other members of our tour “fought” for such numbers. groups :) (and we haven’t even started).
We changed clothes, grabbed a small backpack and went to the center. The metro station to the left of the hotel exit is two steps away. This is "Olaias" - reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Lisbon.
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All inscriptions are in Portuguese. To be fair, then I learned to switch to English and figured out the details. I had to use the help of an aborigine who had just bought his ticket. He happily helped me buy two “Viva Viagem” tickets and “fill” each of them with 5E according to the “zapping” system – i.e. spending money as you use it on any type of Lisbon transport - metro, tram, bus, funiculars, ski lifts and even, it seems, a commuter train (I haven’t checked, see http://discoverportugal.ru/transport-portugalii/transport-lissabona).
We drove 5 stops with a change to the Martim Moniz station. We got up and walked around the square to the final stop of the famous 28th tram. The first one was already leaving and we didn’t get to it. But pretty soon the next yellow “doghouse” came up, as the Lisbon people themselves call them :)
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We settled down on the back platform - a convenient place for viewing and photographing.
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Very cool idea! There doesn't seem to be anything like it anywhere. Instead of the boring "Bus Tourist" there is a small, rattling yellow trailer. In addition, a real type of TRANSPORT. Lisbon residents use it with all their might, and not just “mad” tourists” :) Lisbon is truly a “city on hills”, so convenient ground transport is a very necessary thing. And the funiculars and the Santa Justa tram lift help on the steepest sections!
We drove straight along the avenue for a couple of stops before turning right into the Alfama neighborhoods. And then - this is the real Lisbon :).
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You can only get through some back streets with a tuk-tuk.
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By the way, they are all electric here, as far as I understand.
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Narrow streets, roller coasters, azuléjos, …
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This area is a must-visit - here is the part of the city that was not destroyed by the earthquake (1755), and the Cathedral of Sa and San Vicente de Fora and, of course, the St Gorge fortress on the mountain...
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We'll get there again...
We ran out to the mirador Santa Luzia, where many people go out - there are views of the Tagus and cafes. But we drive further past the Se Cathedral and “roll out” to Baisha past Commerce Square.
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And then we begin the climb to Chiado and Bairro Alto. The “slides” begin again and after one of them we decided to leave before reaching the Estrela Basilica - the second terminal station on the 28th.
... these are the passers-by
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And such
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And this is the Bika funicular
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Directly along the tram tracks in the opposite direction we descend again to the “literary” quarters of Chiado. At the restaurant “A Brasileira” we “check in” on a chair next to Fernando Pessoa.
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We went out to Commerce Square and looked around...
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And along Rua Augusta, it seems, we went up to Rossio Square.
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You can check out the seafood restaurant...
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Here comes Rossiu!
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And this is Rossio station
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From here you can see from below the ruined church of the Carmo monastery (Igreja do Carmo, we’ll definitely go again)
