Join us to discover the religious side of Portugal in this 6-day tour of Lisbon, Fatima, Porto, Alcobaça, and Batalha. We'll visit one of the most visited Christian sanctuaries in the world!
Lisbon, Porto & Fátima 6-Day Tour
Day 1: Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
We'll leave from Hotel Aloft Gran Via in Madrid at 8:30 am, heading to the Castilla-León region, where our first stop will be Salamanca, where we'll leave you to discover the beautiful historic center at your own pace. You'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we'll head over the border to Portugal and we'll spend the night in Porto.
Day 2: Porto
After breakfast at the hotel in Porto, we'll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, famous for its magnificent bridges over the Douro River. We'll also take a boat trip along part of the river and visit a wine cellar to taste the delicious Port wines. Finally, we'll end the day at accommodation in the city.
Day 3: Porto – Coímbra – Fátima
We'll leave Porto behind and head south to Coímbra, a picturesque Portuguese town famous for its traditional music, known as fado. We'll then make our way to the sanctuary of Fátima, one of the most important Catholic centers of worship in southern Europe, before spending the night in this sacred town.
Day 4: Fátima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon
After breakfast at the hotel in Fátima, we'll depart for the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style declared a World Heritage Site. Then, we'll continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré, where you'll have free time for lunch. Next, we'll head to Alcobaça, a beautiful World Heritage Site with a Gothic church and a Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century.
Finally, we'll head to Lisbon, where we'll spend the night.
Day 5: Lisbon
We'll spend the fifth day of our trip exploring the plazas and various avenues of the beautiful city of Lisbon, one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe. You'll have the afternoon free to continue discovering the city on your own or take an optional excursion to Sintra. We'll end the day at your accommodation.
Day 6: Lisbon – Cáceres – Madrid
On the last day, we'll leave Portugal behind and travel back to Madrid, stopping on the way in the historically rich Cáceres, packed with Renaissance palaces, Islamic architecture, and Medieval fortress-houses, earning its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover the old town, its Medieval neighborhood, and the Plaza Mayor. The tour will finish in Madrid at approximately 7:30 pm.
Accommodation
The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation in the following 4-star hotels, depending on the option you choose when booking:
Standard Hotels (4 Stars):
- Oporto (2 nights): Hotel AC Oporto or similar
- Fátima (1 night): Hotel Sao José or similar
- Lisboa (2 nights): Hotel Roma or similar
Superior Hotel (4 Star Superior):
- Oporto (2 nights): Bessa Hotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar.
- Fátima (1 night): Hotel Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
- Lisboa (2 nights): Hotel Lutécia, VIP Arts, VIP Entrecampos or similar
Pricing
The prices are per person staying in a double room. You'll be charged a supplement if you're travelling by yourself and want a single room.
Please note that children under 4 years of age board free when sharing a room with 2 adults. Only 1 child of this age per room. Children from 4 to 7 years old will pay the rate according to their age only if they share a room with 2 adults. In this case, there is also a maximum of 1 child per room.
