North vs South Itinerary

North vs South Itinerary

On these 8 days a private tourism driver will be with you all the time, explaining you the history of the monuments, of Portugal. He/she will recomend good tradicional restaurants, tell you how the portuguese live.
Overall you will understand better our country and the way people live always with a person that speaks a fluent english and is there to help you and your family the best way possible.

Itinerary

Day 1: Algarve tour

Stop At: Marina de Lagos, Edifício da Administração, Lagos 8600-315 Portugal
Where the exploration by the ocean started in Portugal. At this city we will see the slave market, the windy streets, the medieval walls.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse, Lagos Portugal
These are some of the most beautiful caves of Portugal, take a guided tour in a boat and be amazed by the beauty of these caves.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Benagil Caves tour

Stop At: Praia de Benagil, Estrada de Benagil, Lagoa 8400-427 Portugal
One of the main atrations of the region of Algarve. The Benagil caves are know world wide. We take a wonderful boat guided tour at these caves.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Algar Seco, Carvoeiro 8400 Portugal
We will take a walk through the amazing hills and discover "Boneca" a hidden jem of Carvoeiro.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Sao Teotonio, Odemira Portugal
On way back to Lisbon we will pass through one the wildst coast lines of Portugal. We will stop in a couple beaches felling the fresh air and the amazing landscape.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Sintra Enchanted tour

Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
We will see one the most beautiful palaces of Portugal. There is always the oportunity to choose wich one you will see. There are about 7 palaces to visit, we normally sugest the Pena Palace.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a beautiful landscape around it. And perched high in the mountain above the village you will find the Pena Palace, a 19th century mixture of architectural styles.

The former residence of Portuguese royal family is also famous because of its beautiful and romantic gardens and woods and it is called Village’s Palace. At the end of the tour, you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere at the old and narrow streets of Sintra’s old town
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cascais Marina, Avenida Rei Humberto II de Italia Casa de S. Bernardo, Cascais 2750-800 Portugal
Visit with us the coastal cities of Estoril and Cascais that once were the summer residences of aristocrats and now are attracting an international clientele to its elegant hotels, casino and shops.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Lisbon city tour

Pass By: Praca Marques do Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade Rotunda, Lisbon Portugal
We start our tour at your hotel and we will explore the history of Lisbon, towards the Liberdade Avenue, where do you will hear about the legendary Marquis of Pombal. Next you can enjoy the beautiful Restauradores square, Rossio square and know about the earthquake that destroyed the city in the 18 th century.

Along the way, you will see the Comercio Square (also known as Terreiro do Paço), formerly the entrance hall of the city, the Lisbon Cathedral, Lisbon´s oldest church, old cafés and boutiques.


Stop At: Castelo de S. Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon 1100-129 Portugal
An amazing X century castle built by the moorish that now offers one of the best landscpaes of Lisbon.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia - Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
XVI century fort built to protect the entrance of the river.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
Then we are going to Belem district to visit Belem Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, Geronimo’s Monastery and you can taste a typical Portuguese pastry in the famous Factory of Pastel de Belem.
Duration: 25 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Coimbra city of Knowledge Tour

Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-240 Portugal
Coimbra of knowledge, fado and history. One of the oldest and most prestigious universities of Europe definitely a starting point to meet Coimbra.

University (Joanina library, St. Miguel chapel and reitoria)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra Portugal
After seeing the university we will do a walking tour, passing by the oldest Cathedral of Coimbra, Sé Velha, then going to quebra-costas, and finishing at the main street where we will find the Santa Cruz monestary where the first and second king of Portugal arer buried.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Porto city tour

Stop At: Ponte de Dom Luis I, Pte. Luiz I, Porto Portugal
We start our city tour walking at the bridge Dom Luis I, built in 1886 by Théophile Seyrig, the business partner of Gustavo Eiffel.
Next we will see the Sé cathedral of Porto. Going down we will encounter the marvelous São Bento train station.
Next the Aliados avenue, where you will understand the brithish influence in Porto city.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Livraria Lello, Rua Carmelitas 144 Vitória, Porto 4050-161 Portugal
This was considered some of the most beautiful book stores on the planet. Where J.K. Rowling was inspired to write Harry Potter.

If you want to visit, we advise to purchase the tickets online, and to go there early in the morning.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
A XVIII century construction by Nicolau Nasoni an Italian arquitect.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pelourinho de Vila Nova de Gaia, Cais de Gaia, Av. de Ramos Pinto Roundabout, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-261 Portugal
Here we will stop a be delighted by the guided visit and tasting of port wines
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Douro valley tour

Stop At: Ponte de Sao Goncalo, Rua do Tamega 124 Em574, Amarante 4600-123 Portugal
Amarante, a city from the Minho region, where the green wine is produced.
Be amazed by the São Gonçalo bridge where the portuguese held the Napolean army for 15 days.
walk through the little village and discover some secrets.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua, Peso Da Regua Beside of N2 bridge Train, Peso Da Regua 5100-836 Portugal
After Amarante we will do one the most beautiful roads of portugal, passing in the Alto douro vinhateiro, Mesão Frio. The mountain and the river offer oustanding views until we find our destination, the Douro river.

Stop At: Quinta do Tedo, N-222, EM512 Folgosa, Armamar 5110-207 Portugal
A wine tasting at one the best wine producers of Douro valley.
Optional
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pinhao Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, 5085, Pinhao 5085-037 Portugal
Pinhão has an amazing road, that leads to the famous train station.
After that we will return to Porto

Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Aveiro and Òbidos tour

Stop At: Aveiro Portugal
Our first stop is in the beautiful city of Aveiro, known as the "Portuguese Venice"
In addition to its beautiful historic center, beautiful Art Deco mansions.
The city has a rich cuisine and tradicional sweets. Aveiro is a city cutted by a river, and famous
by their boats, the "moliceiros", boats that had the function to transport the seaweed moliço.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Obidos Village, Obidos Portugal
A beautiful medieval village. Surronded by walls reminds of a fairy tail.
After that return to Lisbon hotel
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.