Itinerary
- Day 1
Cascais
Your hotel pickup gets you to Pena Palace in Sintra, where you'll spend time walking through this fairy-tale castle that sits high above the town. The whitewashed streets of Sintra itself are worth exploring since it's a UNESCO site. From there, you head into the Colares wine region, then stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, which gives you a real sense of standing at the edge of the continent. The drive continues along the coast past Guincho Beach and Hell's Mouth before reaching Cascais, a seaside town with an elegant feel. You'll head back to Lisbon following the Estoril Coast, so the whole route keeps the Atlantic views going most of the day.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pena Palace
- Explore Sintra streets (free time)
- Travel through Colares wine region
- Visit Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of continental Europe)
- Drive past Guincho Beach and Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno)
- Visit Cascais
- Drive along Estoril Coast with views of Casino
Landmarks/POIs Pena Palace Sintra Colares Cabo da Roca Guincho Beach Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno) Cascais Estoril Casino - Day 2
Alcobaça - Nazaré - Batalha - Fátima - Lisbon
Starting north from Lisbon, you'll reach Óbidos, a medieval town that's completely enclosed by ancient walls with whitewashed houses throughout. Next, Alcobaça has a Gothic Monastery Church, and it's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch happens in Nazaré, a fishing village known for its colorful atmosphere, and if timing works out, you can head up to Sítio for views of both the beach and ocean. The afternoon takes you to Batalha Monastery, another UNESCO site with Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows throughout. You'll finish the day at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, one of the world's most important pilgrimage centers. The Basilica and Chapel of Apparitions are the main sites to see here, and you can attend mass if it fits your schedule before heading back to Lisbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Óbidos medieval town
- Visit Alcobaça Monastery Church
- Visit Nazaré fishing village
- Visit Sítio (when possible)
- Visit Batalha Monastery Cloisters
- Visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
- Visit Basilica at Fátima
- Visit Chapel of Apparitions at Fátima
- Attend mass at Fátima (when possible)
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos Alcobaça Monastery Nazaré Sítio Batalha Monastery Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima Basilica at Fátima Chapel of Apparitions - Day 3
Azeitão
After breakfast, you drive east toward Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Alentejo region. The route takes you across the Tagus River and through countryside where olive groves, cork oaks, and vineyards fill the landscape. Once there, the cobbled streets lead you to the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, and Saint Francis Church, which contains the famous Chapel of Bones. The University of Évora is also worth seeing as part of the town's history. Before lunch, check out the local market for traditional Portuguese items like cork goods, ceramics, and copper crafts. In the afternoon, you head to Azeitão to visit one of Portugal's oldest wine cellars and taste Moscatel de Setúbal, the region's signature dessert wine. You'll make it back to Lisbon by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Évora Roman Temple
- Visit Évora Cathedral
- Visit Saint Francis Church and Chapel of Bones
- Visit University of Évora
- Browse Évora local market
- Visit Azeitão wine cellar
- Moscatel de Setúbal wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Évora Roman Temple Évora Cathedral Saint Francis Church Chapel of Bones University of Évora Azeitão
