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Best of Portugal with Algarve

ptPortugal
3 cities
9 days, 8 nights

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Day 1 Lisbon

Arrival in Lisbon
Today you arrive in the glorious capital of Portugal - Lisbon! Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your downtown hotel for check-in.

Please note:  The Hotel is not reachable by car and you need to walk 3-5 min 

The rest of the day is free for you to relax or start exploring the abundant heritage left here almost intact from one of the world's greatest kingdoms in history!

Breakfast included
Hotel da Baixa
Hotel da Baixa
231 Rua da Prata, Lisbon, PT, 1100-170
Classic Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
20 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Lisbon

Exploring the Highlights of Lisbon
After breakfast, you meet your guide and enjoy a panoramic walking sightseeing tour of Lisbon.

During the tour, you see the most famous attractions, including Restauradores Square with the Obelisk commemorating the Restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640.

You take a funicular up to the Bairro Alto and admire the view of the Mouraria district and the Sao Jorge Castle, the charming neighborhood of Chiado abundant in old cafés, shops, and theaters.

Then you proceed to Baixa including Rossio Square, where you learn how the city was destroyed in 1755 by a massive earthquake, and then totally rebuilt to become the city of today. Continue to Alfama Lisbon’s oldest district to admire Se Cathedral - the city’s oldest church and Commerce Square.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have some time for rest. In the evening you gather together with your fellow travellers to enjoy Fado Show with welcome dinner. The musical form of Fado was adopted as a part of Portuguese culture and is now a symbol of the nation. Show venue is located within walking distance from hotel.

Half day
Highlights of Lisbon
Highlights of Lisbon
Half day
Fado Show with Dinner
Fado Show with Dinner
Day 3 Lisbon

Trip to Sintra & Visit to the Belem Quarter
Following breakfast you meet your driver-guide and start your journey on an exciting day-trip to one of Portugal's most beautiful destinations - UNESCO-listed Cultural Landscape of Sintra, that is famous for its fairy-tale castles and beautiful scenery. Upon arrival, you visit the Pena Palace (from the outside) with a round trip shuttle bus (up to the Pena Palace). Here you have some free time to admire the beauty of the Palace and take some amazing photos.

Then you have some free time for lunch (not included) before your driver-guide takes you back to Lisbon. Upon arrival, you visit the Belem Quarter, where you admire the Jerónimos Monastery (from the outside). You also make photo stops at the ancient Belem Tower and Monument to the Discoverers.

After the tour you are transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

*Please, note: instead of Pena Palace,you can choose to visit the Queluz Palace & Gardens or the Ajuda Palace.

6h
The Belem Quarter & Sintra Tour
The Belem Quarter & Sintra Tour
Day 4 Lisbon

Departure
In the morning following breakfast, you check-out from your hotel and have a transfer to the train station. 

Hotel da Baixa
Address
231 Rua da Prata, Lisbon, PT, 1100-170
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Lisbon to Porto
Departure
3 h 18 min
Arrival
Day 4 Porto

Arrival & Port Wine Tasting
Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the train station and transfers you to the hotel. You drop off your luggage and together with a guide start a welcome walking tour from Palacio da Bolsa to Luis I Bridge. As a highlight of your introduction to Porto, you walk to a winery for port wine tasting.

After the introductory walk, you return to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast included
PortoBay Teatro
PortoBay Teatro
Rua Sa da Bandeira, 84, Porto, PT, 4000-427
Gallery Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
19.5 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
4h
Port Wine Tasting with Guide
Port Wine Tasting with Guide
Day 5 Porto

Exploring the Highlights of Porto
After breakfast, you meet your guide who takes you on an exhilarating walking tour of Porto's main landmarks.

Located along the Douro river estuary in northern Portugal, Porto encompasses one of the oldest European town centers which is in fact registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first stop of your tour is the iconic Lello Bookshop, the oldest bookshop in Portugal. This bookshop was often visited by J.K.Rowling when she taught English in Porto. During the tour, you also admire the most iconic city monuments, including the railway station of Sao Bento, the Porto Cathedral, and San Francisco Church.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

4h
Porto Walking City Tour
Porto Walking City Tour
Day 6 Porto

Braga & Guimaraes Old Town Sightseeing Tours
After breakfast your guide and driver take you to Minho - the greenest region of Portugal, famous for its amazing landscapes, wonderful cultural heritage, and authentic handicrafts, which make Minho a region with a very unique personality full of traditions.

Upon arrival in the capital of the region - the ancient city of Braga, you visit its 11th century Braga Cathedral (entrance tickets are included) and admire the impressive Sanctuary of Bom Jesus.

You then take a trip to the cradle of Portugal - the medieval city of Guimaraes, where you explore its UNESCO-listed Old Town and visit its famous Palace of the Dukes (entrance tickets are included). After the tour you are transferred to your hotel in Porto. The rest of the day is free.

6h
Braga and Guimaraes
Braga and Guimaraes
Day 7 Porto

Departure from Porto
In the morning following breakfast, you check-out from your hotel and have a transfer to the train station. 

PortoBay Teatro
Address
Rua Sa da Bandeira, 84, Porto, PT, 4000-427
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Porto to Albufeira, Algarve
Departure
5 h
Arrival
Day 7 Albufeira, Algarve

Arrival
Upon arrival in Algarve, you are transferred to your hotel and have some free time to explore the surrounding area. 

Breakfast included
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, PT, 8200-210
Double Room (M)
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
22 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 8 Albufeira, Algarve

Short tour of Albufeira
After breakfast, together with a local guide you enjoy a 3-hour walking tour in Albufeira with a visit to Albufeira Church and local Museum.After the tour you return to the hotel to continue enjoying this day how you want it!

Albufeira has beautiful beaches with golden sand and cliffs, you can spend your day on the beach and do some water sport activities. 

3h
Half Day Private Walking Tour
Half Day Private Walking Tour
Day 9 Albufeira, Algarve

Departure
After breakfast in your hotel, you check-out and depart from Albufeira. 

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Address
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro, PT, 8200-210
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Restauradores Square, Alfama District and more
Entrances to Restauradores Square, Alfama District and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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