Madrid Trip Overview
Discover the delights of Lisbon and the surrounding area on a comprehensive 5-night Portugal tour from Madrid! The experience includes 4-star superior hotel accommodation in central Lisbon and Fátima as well as sightseeing tours, day trips and ample free time. Visit UNESCO-listed monuments including Monastery of St Jerome (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), and explore the gorgeous villages of Estremadura such as Óbidos and Alcobaça. The tour also includes a full-day of free time in Fátima, an important Catholic pilgrimage town with impressive churches and religious sights.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Discover the delights of Lisbon and the surrounding area on a comprehensive 5-night Portugal tour from Madrid! The experience includes 4-star superior hotel accommodation in central Lisbon and Fátima as well as sightseeing tours, day trips and ample free time. Visit UNESCO-listed monuments including Monastery of St Jerome (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), and explore the gorgeous villages of Estremadura such as Óbidos and Alcobaça. The tour also includes a full-day of free time in Fátima, an important Catholic pilgrimage town with impressive churches and religious sights.
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid – Avila – Salamanca – Porto
Stop At: Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and Leon
Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon
Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Day 2: Porto
Pass By: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), S/N0 Terreiro Se 3 Centro Histórico, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
Cathedral of Porto
Pass By: Church of Santa Clara, Largo Primeiro de Dezembro, Porto 4000-404 Portugal
Church of Santa Clara
Stop At: Douro River, Porto Portugal
Enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Day 3: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
Stop At: Coimbra, Coimbra, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fatima, Fatima, Santarem District, Central Portugal
Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Aurea Fátima/Estrela de Fatima/Regina
Day 4: Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaça – Lisbon
Stop At: 2440 Batalha, Portugal
Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nazare, Nazare, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré where you will have free time.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Continue to Alcobaça considered a World Heritage town with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lutécia/Vila Gale Opera
Day 5: Lisbon
Pass By: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
Belem Tower
Pass By: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Praca do Imperio Belém, Lisbon 1400-206 Portugal
Jeronimos Monastery
Pass By: National Coach Museum, Av. da Índia 136, 1300-300 Lisboa, Portugal
Coach Museum
Pass By: Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Monument to the Discoverers
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Lutécia/Vila Gale Opera
Day 6: Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid
Stop At: Caceres, Caceres, Province of Caceres, Extremadura
Departure to Caceres, declared UNDESCO World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICE.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
