Grand Tour of PORTUGAL • Lisbon – Sintra – Cascais – Coimbra – Porto
Highlights
Featuring: LISBON – SINTRA – CASCAIS – COIMBRA – PORTO
- Discover Lisbon, the city of the seven hills
- Let yourself be involved my the mystical Sintra
- Discover Porto and its picturesque harbour
- Admire the beautiful Douro River
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 560
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1: LISBON Arrival, transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 2: LISBON Breakfast and enjoy a special day tour of Lisbon with your Tour Guide. Start with the treasured 16th century Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, the city’s most prominent monument, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the monastery serves as a reminder of Portugal’s wealth and power during the Age of Discovery. Then, to the dramatic Monument of Discoveries, built in honor of Henry the Navigator, instrumental in the success of Portuguese explorations during the 15th century. His monument, stands majestically at the marina in Belem, starting point for many of the country’s explorers. After the tour enjoy the tasting of the worldwide known Pasteis de Nata or de Belém, typical Portuguese sweets. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon free time to discover more about Lisbon. Admire S. Pedro de Alcântara to enjoy a breathtaking panorama over the S. George Castle and Alfama. Reach the traditional district, Bairro Alto, XVI c. quarter with typical restaurants, and bars. Reach then Chiado district, an elegant and artsy area, beloved by many poets and writers. Place of theaters, old bookshops and fancy restaurants, you can find a real-sized statue of Fernando Pessoa in A Brasileira, one of Chiado’s century-old cafés. Take a ride on one of Lisbon’s most iconic lifts, Elevador de Santa Justa one of the city’s most famous sights. Its unique structure and the amazing view from the top, make it one of the city’s busiest tourist attractions. Enjoy the view of Lisbon from the platform. Finally reach Baixa, the quarter built after the earthquake in 1755, a lively area, the most popular shopping quarter of Lisbon and a district with majestic buildings and consistent architecture. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 3: LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – ESTORIL – CASCAIS – LISBON Breakfast and departure to the medieval village of Sintra (a UNESCO world heritage site) famous by its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas. Once arrived, lunch on your own. Then start the visit by the enchanted Park and National Palace Of Pena, which is the most complete and notable example of Portuguese architecture in the Romantic period. It stands on one of the rocky peaks of the Serra de Sintra, and blends in a surprisingly fortunate manner with its natural background of greenery and crags. Afterwards visit Quinta da Regaleira. The gardens of the Quinta da Regaleira were styled to represent ancient secret orders, with hidden tunnels and concealed symbolism. Lunch on your own. Don’t leave Sintra village without tasting the local gastronomic speciality “queijada” in one of the most ancient and famous pastry shop. On the way back to Lisbon, we will stop at Cabo da Roca cliff, which is the most westerly point of continental Europe. We’ll also discover the “Sunny Coast “and its beaches: the cosmopolitan Estoril and the colourful Bay of Cascais. This is both a traditional fishing village and a dynamic resort with bars, nightclubs and good restaurants. Back to Lisbon and free time. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 4: LISBON – ARRÁBIDA – SETÚBAL – PALMELA – LISBON Breakfast and departure the beautiful Arrábida Mountains, and arriving in Setúbal, where you can have lunch on your own. Visit the Fort of St. Philip and then continue towards Palmela to visit Palmela Castle, ending the tour crossing Vasco da Gama Bridge, enjoying the view of the Tagus River. Back to Lisbon and free time. Dinner on your own and free night for party. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 5: LISBON – OBIDOS – NAZARÉ – COIMBRA Breakfast and be ready to enjoy a a guided tour in the beautifully preserved and fortified town Óbidos, dating from the Middle Ages. Founded in 208 BC, Óbidos is commonly known in Portugal as the ‘wedding present town’, as it was a gift from King Dinis to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282. Explore the village’s medieval fortress, narrow streets, colourful houses and Gothic doorways and windows decorated with flowerpots and dazzling tiles. Try a «Ginginha”, a cherry liqueur, a local and famous speciality. Continue the tour to Nazaré, the most typical and colourful fishing villages of Portugal. Visit to the Sítio to have a wonderful view over the town and the beach. Lunch on your own to taste delicious fish specialities with a fantastic view. After lunch continue to Coimbra. Arrival and accommodation. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 6: COIMBRA – PORTO Breakfast and enjoy a special visit of the city of Coimbra. The city is nowadays the center of fine arts and letters. Known for her twisting streets and terraced houses. You’ll have the possibility to visit the 13th-century University (upon availabilty) A centre of learning, par excellence, the University of Coimbra was founded in 1290 and is one of the oldest in Europe, and was classified World heritage site by UNESCO. Lunch on your own. Then proceed to Porto, the second largest city of the country. Arrival and accommodation. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 7: PORTO Breakfast and admire the precious and picturesque city of Porto with a Guide. With a history stretching back to pre-Roman times, Porto has a dearth of history to explore. It was occupied by the Moors, the heart of Portuguese ship building, and invaded by Napoleon’s forces. Nowadays, Porto is home to many of Portugal’s largest corporations of various industries. The city gave the name not only to the whole country, but also to the famous Port Wine. Visit to the gothic church of São Francisco (the triumph of baroque ornamentation) and to the Palácio da Bolsa and its famous Arabian Hall. Lunch on your own in the typical “Zona Ribeira” right next to the Douro River. You’ll have the opportunity to taste the famous and original Port wine. Afterwards free time for individual visits and shopping. We suggest you to visit the famous Lello Bookstore, also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão and Livraria Chardron, famous also for have being frequented by JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, when she taught English in Porto and is reported to be an inspiration for her writing. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 8: PORTO – BRAGA – GUIMARÃES – PORTO Breakfast and departure to Braga, the Portuguese Rome, where you can admire of the most outstanding Portuguese architecture: The “Bom Jesus” church and its spectacular stairway. Free time in the city center. Lunch on your own. Then, continue to Guimarães, considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here ad therefor is associated with the formation and identity of Portugal, and was classified a World Heritage site based on the originality and authenticity applied in its restoration. The city still has a harmonious, well-preserved heritage that is evident in the graceful iron verandas, granite balconies and porticos, mansions, arches connecting the narrow streets, paving slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters. For a moment you might imagine yourself to be in a medieval setting, where the nobility built their houses over time. Visit also the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Back to Porto. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 9: PORTO After breakfast transfer to Porto Airport. Meals: B |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s selected Hotels
- Itinerary Car, Minibus or Bus for the Itinerary (all included)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Lisbon (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Belem Tower & Jeronimos Monastery (closed on Mondays)
- Entrance Fee – Park & National Palace of Pena
- Entrance Fee – Quinta da Regaleira
- Entrance Fee – Fort of St. Philip (closed on Mondays)
- Full Day Tour Guide in Obidos & Nazaré (3h + 3h)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Coimbra (3h)
- Entrance Fee – University of Coimbra (upon availability)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Porto (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Palácio da Bolsa
- Entrance Fee – Ducal Palace & Guimarães Castle
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| DAY | BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | ||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Lisbon | Holiday Inn Express Lisbon-Oeiras *** | Amazónia Lisboa Hotel *** | Ramada Lisbon **** | Hotel Marquês de Pombal **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Lisbon | Holiday Inn Express Lisbon-Oeiras *** | Amazónia Lisboa Hotel *** | Ramada Lisbon **** | Hotel Marquês de Pombal **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Lisbon | Holiday Inn Express Lisbon-Oeiras *** | Amazónia Lisboa Hotel *** | Ramada Lisbon **** | Hotel Marquês de Pombal **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Lisbon | Holiday Inn Express Lisbon-Oeiras *** | Amazónia Lisboa Hotel *** | Ramada Lisbon **** | Hotel Marquês de Pombal **** | or Similar |
| Day 5 | Coimbra | Hotel Dona Ines Coimbra *** | Hotel Bragança *** | HD | Duecitânia Design Hotel**** | Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro **** | or Similar |
| Day 6 | Porto | Park Hotel Porto Valongo *** | HF Tuela Porto *** | Hotel Tryp Porto Expo**** | Hotel Vila Galé Porto**** | or Similar |
| Day 7 | Porto | Park Hotel Porto Valongo *** | HF Tuela Porto *** | Hotel Tryp Porto Expo**** | Hotel Vila Galé Porto**** | or Similar |
| Day 8 | Porto | Park Hotel Porto Valongo *** | HF Tuela Porto *** | Hotel Tryp Porto Expo**** | Hotel Vila Galé Porto**** | or Similar |
| Day 9 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Low Season: Jan – Jul – Aug – Dec | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 560,00 | € 640,00 | € 740,00 | € 1.150,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 585,00 | € 660,00 | € 760,00 | € 1.170,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 615,00 | € 690,00 | € 795,00 | € 1.205,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 685,00 | € 760,00 | € 865,00 | € 1.275,00 | + € 270,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| Mid Season: Feb – Mar – Oct – Nov | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 605,00 | € 680,00 | € 785,00 | € 1.195,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 625,00 | € 700,00 | € 805,00 | € 1.215,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 655,00 | € 730,00 | € 835,00 | € 1.245,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 790,00 | € 860,00 | € 965,00 | € 1.375,00 | + € 270,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| High Season: Apr – May – Jun – Sep | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 630,00 | € 700,00 | € 805,00 | € 1.215,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 645,00 | € 720,00 | € 825,00 | € 1.235,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 695,00 | € 770,00 | € 875,00 | € 1.285,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 820,00 | € 890,00 | € 995,00 | € 1.410,00 | + € 270,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option