Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Start in Lisbon's historic quarters and walk through the old neighborhoods that hold the city's character. You'll head to Belem, where centuries of maritime history are on display through monuments and architecture. The Maritime Museum gives you insight into Portugal's seafaring past, and entry's included with the tour. Grab some traditional pastries while you're there, then make your way to see the Lisbon bridge, which rises dramatically across the Tagus River. The whole day combines history and local flavor without feeling rushed.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with options varying based on meal preferences or dietary restrictions)
Included Activities
- Maritime Museum entry in Belem
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon's historic quarters
- Visit Belem area monuments related to the discoveries
- View the Lisbon bridge
- Traditional Lisbon pastries tasting
Optional Activities
- Additional monument visits in Lisbon (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Maritime Museum Belem Lisbon Bridge - Day 2
Cascais
After heading to Sintra, you'll visit two of the five iconic palaces that draw people here. The exotic gardens are worth taking time to walk through, and the unique microclimate that made Sintra a royal retreat becomes clear once you're there. Later you'll travel along the coast toward Europe's westernmost point, then finish in Cascais, a coastal town that offers a different pace from the palace grounds. The varied terrain and views make this a day of transitions, each area bringing something different.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with options varying based on meal preferences or dietary restrictions)
Included Activities
- Entry to two of Sintra's five iconic palaces (choice of visitor)
- Exotic gardens exploration in Sintra
- Coastal area exploration
- Visit to Europe's westernmost point
- Local Sintra pastry tasting
Optional Activities
- Third palace visit (not included)
- Additional snacks or attractions
Landmarks/POIs Sintra Palaces Cascais Westernmost Point of Europe - Day 3
Evora
Begin at a cork factory to see how cork transforms from raw material into finished product, then head to Ervideira Winery for wine tasting with local reds and whites. The afternoon shifts to Evora, where you'll check out Praca do Giraldo, the Roman Temple, and the Chapel of Bones inside the Royal St. Francisco Church. That chapel has a particular historical weight to it, built with bones from centuries past. You'll get a mix of industrial heritage, wine country, and ancient history all in one day.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with options varying based on meal preferences or dietary restrictions)
Included Activities
- Cork factory visit with transformation process demonstration
- Guided wine tasting experience at Ervideira Winery (reds and whites from Alentejo region)
- Visit to Praca do Giraldo
- Roman Temple visit
- Chapel of Bones visit in Royal St. Francisco Church
- Guided sightseeing tour of Evora
Optional Activities
- Tickets to other monuments in Evora (not included)
- Additional snacks
Landmarks/POIs Corticarte Cork Factory Ervideira Winery Praca do Giraldo Roman Temple Chapel of Bones - Day 4
Batalha - Nazare - Obidos
Visit Fatima, one of the world's most important Marian Sanctuaries, then move on to the Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 14th century with impressive stonework. From there, head to Nazare to see the famous giant waves that draw surfers and viewers year-round, then climb up to Sitio da Nazare for the clifftop viewpoint and the Chapel of D. Fuas Roupinho. On the return route, you'll stop at Obidos castle and try ginginha liqueur served in a chocolate cup, a local tradition that wraps up the day nicely.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with options varying based on meal preferences or dietary restrictions)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatima Sanctuary
- Monastery of Batalha visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Entry to either Batalha Monastery or Nazare Lighthouse and Fortress (visitor choice)
- Visit to Sitio da Nazare rock peak viewpoint
- Chapel of D. Fuas Roupinho visit
- Obidos castle visit
- Traditional cherry liqueur (ginginha) in chocolate cup at Obidos Castle
Optional Activities
- Both Batalha Monastery and Nazare Lighthouse and Fortress (only one included; second available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Fatima Sanctuary Monastery of Batalha Nazare Sitio da Nazare Chapel of D. Fuas Roupinho Nazare Lighthouse and Fortress Obidos Castle
