Northern Portugal and Santiago!

Embark on a journey through northern Portugal and discover cities full of history, tradition, and beauty. The itinerary combines Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro, and Fátima with an international experience in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Throughout the trip, you will visit historical monuments, centuries-old universities, sanctuaries, historic centers, traditional wineries, and enjoy a tasting of the famous Port wine. All this includes bus transportation , a bilingual tour guide , guided tours, and accommodation with breakfast.

Duration: 8 days
Mode : Regular
Cities: Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro and Fátima

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Monday - Lisbon:

Arrival at São Paulo airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
At 7:30 PM, meet the guide at the hotel reception, where we will meet the other participants.
In the evening, we optionally suggest participating in a traditional dinner with fado music.

Day 2 - Tuesday - Lisbon > Sintra > Lisbon:

Have breakfast and then leave for Sintra.
Free time followed by a scenic drive along the Costa do Sol, passing through Cascais and Estoril, returning to Lisbon via the Portuguese Riviera. Arrival and panoramic view of the city, observing the exterior of the main monuments, such as the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, with time to sample Pastéis de Belém (optional).
Return to the hotel.
Accommodation.

Day 3 - Wednesday - Lisbon > Óbidos > Coimbra > Braga:

Have breakfast and then head out to visit Óbidos, a charming walled medieval village.
Continuing our journey to the historic and monumental city of Coimbra, we will enjoy a scenic drive to admire the Mondego River, the Convent of Santa Clara, the Old Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz, and many other tourist attractions.
Visit your old and prestigious university.
We continued on to Braga, the city of archbishops and capital of Minho.
Accommodation.

Day 4 - Thursday - Braga > Santiago de Compostela > Braga:

Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela.
Guided tour of the historic, tourist and religious center, highlighting the exterior of the cathedral located in Praça do Obradoiro, where numerous pilgrims arrive daily on the famous Camino de Santiago.
Return to Portugal passing through the typical village of Ponte de Lima, where we will have free time for shopping.
Arrival in Braga.
Accommodation.

Day 5 - Friday - Braga > Guimarães > Porto:

Breakfast.
Panoramic tour of the city of Braga, highlighting the exterior of the Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, and a visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary.
Head to Guimarães to visit the interior of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and then take a walking tour of the historic center.
Time to go shopping and head to Porto, visiting some famous wineries along the way, including a tasting of the famous Port wine.
Arrival in Porto.
Accommodation.

Day 6 - Saturday - Porto:

Breakfast.
A day dedicated to the second largest city in Portugal.
Panoramic tour of Gaia and the Douro River.
A visit to the Stock Exchange Palace, highlighting its magnificent Arab Hall, and a tourist boat trip on the Douro River.
Free afternoon in the city for sightseeing or shopping.
Accommodation.
In the evening, we suggest, as an optional service, a traditional dinner with popular Portuguese music.

Day 7 - Sunday - Porto > Aveiro > Fátima > Lisbon:

Breakfast.
Departure for Aveiro, the city of canals and delicious "ovos moles," a much-loved regional sweet.
Continuing on to Fatima, we will visit the Sanctuary, the small Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica, where the tombs of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta are located.
Free time for religious commitments and shopping.
Return to Lisbon.
Accommodation.

Day 8 - Monday - Lisbon > City of origin:

Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport.
End of our services.