Highlights

• Self drive eight days Medieval Villages and Towns
• Historical centres Coimbra, Evora, Guimaraes. Braga and Porto
• Douro Valley and vineyards
• Tour Code: POOS 421

You will be dazzled as you travel through a collection of cultural attraction to stunning landscapes with sweeping panoramic views over the old-town streets.  Fascinating Portuguese medieval towns such as Tomar, Marvao and Viseu steeped in history.  Coastal Portugal’s larger communities such as Lisbon stunning capital, Sintra a resort town and Quelez the 18th century pleasure palace of the Portuguese Royal Family. The centro towns and villages  offer  many attractions. Evora a beautiful town located in the heart of the Alentejo  and known as the city of bones.  Coimbra the city of students. Viseu once a walled a walled town still today retains a medieval feel. Heading north discover Braga the third largest city. Guimaraes city in northern Portugal known for well-preserved medieval building.  Porto an adventure to be discovered. The Douro Valley rich with extensive vineyards that produce the renowned Port Wine that has brought fame to this area of Portugal.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1:   Lisbon, Queluz
  Arrival at Lisbon airport and pick-up your rented vehicle. Short drive  to Queluz.
  Overnight in Queluz.

  Day 2:  Queluz, Sintra, Estoril, qQueluz
  Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra. Discover its charms and history, exploring the historic center, and taste the local sweet delicacies: travesseiros and queijadas. Then, drive to the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca. On the way to Cascais along the coast, appreciate the seascape. In Estoril, place where Ian Fleming got the idea for the character of James Bond, we highlight the gardens of the largest Casino in Europe.
  Overnight in Queluz.

  Day 3:  Queluz, Evora, Estremoz, Castelo De Vide, Marvao
  Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Drive to Évora, standing in the middle of the beautiful plains of the Alentejo. This walled city was declared World Heritage by UNESCO. We highlight the Roman Temple and the curious Chapel of Bones. In the afternoon, visit Estremoz, a town dominated by its Medieval Castle. Then, Castelo de Vide and its winding streets with old white houses. Climb a few meters in altitude to reach the walled city of Marvão, at the top of São Mamede Mountain.
  Overnight in Marvão.

  Day 4:  Marvaro, Tomar, Coimbra, Viseu
  Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Trip to Tomar, city of the Templar Knights, with its Convent of Christ, a city ex-libris. Continue to Coimbra, the city of students, so called to host one of the first universities in Europe and the most important of the country. Stroll in the oldest part of Coimbra, made of narrow streets that lead to the top of the hill. Departure to Viseu, an ancient city, built of grey stone but at the same time green, lively and welcoming,
  Overnight in Viseu.

  Day 5:  Viseu, Lamego, Reso Da Regua, Amarante, Amares
  Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure to Lamego, an episcopal city known by the Baroque Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Milagres. To the north, located on the banks of the Douro River, Peso da Régua played a preponderant role in the production and marketing of Port Wine, since it was from this city that the wine barrels were transported by special boats equipped with a long rudder to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the wine was aging in the cellars. Departure to the charming town of Amarante, stands on both sides of the Tâmega River.
  Overnight in Amares.

  Day 6:  Amares, Braga, Viana Do Castelo, Ponte De Lima, Amares
  Breakfast at the hotel. Direction Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world with a vast religious heritage, as are the sanctuaries that make up the triangle of faith: the Cathedral and the Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus and Sameiro. Continue to Viana do Castelo, a seaside town at the mouth of the Lima River, famous for its craftsmanship and the colors of its regional costumes. Above, overlooking the city, stands the shrine of Santa Luzia. Before heading back to the hotel, drive to Ponte de Lima, sitting in the region, where is produced the famous vinho verde (green wine).
  Overnight in Amares.

  Day 7:  Amares, Guimaraes, Porto
  Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Set off to Guimarães, considered as the cradle of Portugal, because it was born Alphonse Henriques who will become the first king of this country. Associated with the formation and the identity of Portugal, the historical center of Guimarães located within the enclosure of the walls was classified world inheritance by UNESCO. Departure to Porto, capital and gateway to the northern region, Porto is an ancient city that gave its name to Portugal and wine known around the world: the Port wine. With a magnificent location near the mouth of the Douro River and an architectonic ensemble of exceptional value, the historic center of Porto has been a World Heritage Site since 1996.
  Overnight in Porto.

  Day 8:  Porto
  Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Rental car drop off at Porto airport. *** end of services***

Inclusions

• Seven nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfast
• Seven Day manual car rental (Ford Focus or similar)
• Vat Taxes

• Vehicle Rental Details - click for more

  Car Rental Includes:

  • Unlimited Mileage
  • CDW (Collision Damage Waiver),
  • TP (Theft Protection)
  • Tax

Not Included

• City Tourist Tax paid locally
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the inclusions;
• Entrance to monuments and archaeological sites not listed in Itinerary
• Porterage service
• Gratuities and extra items of personal nature and Items not listed in the inclusions

Hotels or Similar

• Quelez: Pousada Palácio de Queluz
• Marvao: Pousada de Marvão
• Viseu: Pousada de Viseu
• Amares: Pousada Mosteiro de Amares
• Porto: Pestana Palácio do Freixo

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