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Lisbon, Oporto and Fatima

Name: Lisbon, Oporto and Fatima
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1359.48 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Spain

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

135889

Operator:

Destination Services Spain
Length:

6 days
Group size:

70 pax
Age:

10 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Spend six days exploring northern Portugal’s most enchanting cities, beginning with a memorable religious pilgrimage. See the first Portuguese Gothic-style church in Alcobaca, admire the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, and attend the candle-lit procession at the Marian Shrine in Fatima. Explore one of the world’s oldest universities in Coimbra, stroll through the alleys of Alveiro, and make a stopover in Oporto, an acclaimed UNESCO-listed World Heritage site

Tour program

Day 1

MADRID – SALAMANCA– PORTO (570 Km – 6 Hrs)

Join the group at the meeting point at 8:30 in the morning (Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information). From there drive to Salamanca. Here you can spend some free time wandering around this World Heritage University City of great architectural and artistic value. Afterwards, drive across the Portuguese border until reaching Porto, where you will check in to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Porto.

Start point

Madrid, Spain

08:30

Day 2

PORTO

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before stepping out into the UNESCO-listed city of Porto. Spend the morning enjoying a panoramic sightseeing tour of this iconic Portuguese destination. The tour takes you to some of its most iconic locations, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Porto.

Day 3

PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA (215 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then depart to your next destination: Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time wandering around the city, continue to Fatima, a world-renowned centre for the Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Contemplate its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, the legendary place where the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, contains the tombs of the three shepherds who witnessed the miracle, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night, conditions permitting, you have the option to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima.

Day 4

FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON (190 Km – 3 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, hit the road and drive to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of the Gothic and Manueline styles, listed as a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue then to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré, where you’ll spend some free time absorbing its quint atmosphere. Continue later to Alcobaça, yet another World Heritage site, and visit its famous 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro. Then one last drive takes you all the way to Lisbon, where you’ll check in and spend the night. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 5

LISBON

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, as Lisbon was known in Roman times. Drive through its main squares and avenues, and see renowned landmarks like the Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square and Liberty Avenue. Spend the afternoon at leisure wandering through the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to the city castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting ruas of coloured houses and genuine tabernas playing Fado late into the night. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 6

LISBON – MERIDA – MADRID (615 Km – 6,5 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel depart towards Merida, the capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Merida is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theater, the amphitheater, the Roman bridge, and more. Free time and then continue to Madrid, where the tour reaches its conclusion. Breakfast included.

End point

Madrid, Spain

19:00

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 21 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 17 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 9 days or less before the event or no show

Tour Details

Accommodation

5 nights' accommodation

Day 1, 2; Porto:

Superior Hotel Category = Yotel Porto or similar 4*

Day 3; Fatima:

Superior Hotel Category = Santa Maria or similar 4*

Day 4, 5; Lisbon:

Superior Hotel Category = Lutécia or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA (on request)

Pre/Post-Night in Madrid:

Superior Hotel Category = Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza or similar 4*

Transport

Motor-coach for the duration of the programme

Additional Services

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour in Porto, Boat trip along the river Douro and visit Port Wine Cellars with wine tasting (day 2), guided tour in Lisbon (day 5)

Travel Insurance

Additional Services

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme

National or International flights

All types of insurance except of mentioned Travel Insurance

Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable)

Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity not mentioned

Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel

Any other expenses not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The client must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure at meeting pointOne hand-luggage and one suitcase per person is allowed; in case of excess baggage, the supplement will be paid in cash at the beginning of the programme.Instructions for meeting point:Day 1: Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Day 6: The end point of the programme is the same as the meeting point and the tour will end at approximately 19 hrsPlease, in case you want to book optional transfers you must book your flights between 7 am and 8 pm (both inbound and outbound flights)For the optional transfer: At Madrid Airport, after collecting your luggage, a driver holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area.Terminal 1: the driver will be waiting at Post Office.Terminal 2: the driver will be waiting at AENA Information Office.Terminal 4: the driver will be waiting at Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid).

Meals

5 breakfasts

Guide

Operated by bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guides

Local English- and Spanish-speaking guides in Oporto and Lisbon

Good to know

Currency

€

Euro

Spain

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

4.3

Itinerary

4.2

Guide

4.4

Transport

4.6

Accommodation

4.2

Food

Operator

4.3

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.

Lisbon, Oporto and Fatima

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