This special private tour service will have a duration of 5 days, covering some of the most historical places in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Tomar, Aveiro, Nazare and Obidos. Although the itinerary can have minor adjustments, here is the suggested route/itinerary:
- DAY 1 – Best of Lisbon Highlights
Visit the highlights of Lisbon in one day, with our private tour guide. We will cover the most important places of Lisbon in one day, startng with Belem area in the morning, famous during the 15th and 16th century and the discoveries period, followed by a visit to Lisbon downtown in the afternoon. Overnight in Lisbon. Pick-up and drop-off included at your hotel in Lisbon.
-> Recommended hotel – Tivoli Lisboa – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/tvlisboalisboa.html
- DAY 2 – Tomar and Coimbra Highlights, heading to Porto
On this second day, we will depart Lisbon in the morning (9AM) towards Tomar, 1h from Lisbon. We will visit the village of Tomar, including a guided visit of the Christ Convent, one of the most important historical convents of Portugal. Stop for lunch and continue to Coimbra, for an afternoon highlights visit and overnight. Coimbra hosts the oldest University of Portugal, and one of the oldest in the world, known for it’s famous library. Overnight in Coimbra. Pick-up and drop-off included at your hotel in Coimbra.
-> Recommended hotel – Quinta Lagrimas Hotel – Small Luxury Hotel Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/quinta-das-lagrimas.en-gb.html
- DAY 3 – Porto – Arrival day
Depart to Porto from Coimbra at 10AM, located 1h north of the city. Visit the famous area of downtown along the Douro River, and stop for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a visit and port wine tasting to one of the local Port wine cellars, famous for producing Port wine. Check-in at your hotel around 4PM and free time the remaining afternoon. Overnight in Porto. Pick-up at your hotel in Coimbra and drop-off at your hotel in Porto included.
-> Recommended hotel – Intercontinental Porto – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/intercontinental.en-gb.html
- DAY 4 – Porto – Second Day
Visit the major highlights of Porto, the second most important city of Portugal. In the morning period visit historical places such as the Cathedral of Porto, Clerigos Tower and Lello Bookshop, among the best libraries in the world, where J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter Writer), inspired for her books. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and visit in the afternoon the coast of Porto (Foz), including also sightseeing along the west side of the city, passing by Casa da Musica, Porto Synagogue, and much more. Overnight in Porto. Pick-up and drop-off included at your hotel in Porto.
-> Recommended hotel – Intercontinental Porto – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/intercontinental.en-gb.html
- DAY 5 – Aveiro, Nazare and Obidos, returning to Lisbon
Return to Lisbon on this last day, leaving Porto by 9AM. Start the day with a visit to Aveiro, short distance from Porto, and considered the Portuguese Venice, due it’s famous boats and little canals. After Aveiro, head down Nazare, the famous fisherman village of Portugal, famous for it’s sanctuary and the biggest waves in the world. Stop for lunch at Nazare. After Nazare, enjoy free time at the Medieval Village of Obidos (1h), and stroll on the streets of Obidos, before returning to Lisbon for check-in at your hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in Lisbon. Pick-up at your hotel in Porto and drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon included.
-> Recommended hotel – Tivoli Lisboa – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/tvlisboalisboa.html
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since this tour is totally private, some stops may be skipped according to customer preferences.
* Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.
