Best of Northern Portugal

Depart Lisbon towards Óbidos for a short stop, surrounded by medieval walls to admire the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous liquor called “Ginginha”. Continue to Alcobaca, dominated by the imposing church, considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Continue to Nazara, a typical fishing village with its traditions and legends. Next stop the Batalha Monastery considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Proceed to Fatima, local of the world-famous Marian Shrine. Overnight in Fátima.

First stop Coimbra to visit one of the most ancient University sites in the world with its Baroque library. In the afternoon, continue to Aveiro, city of the canals, known as the “Portuguese Venice”, where you shall have time to taste the local sweets “Ovos Moles”. Drive to Porto. Overnight in Porto. (B)

Visit the city of Porto in the morning, the 2nd biggest city in Portugal. Discover its avenues, monuments and characteristic places including Exchange Palace, Church of São Francisco and the Ribeira neighbourhood. Visit one of the most traditional Port Wine Cellars where you will have a wine tasting of Port Wine. Continue to the Minho region, where history, religion and legends blend with magnificent monuments, stunning views, delicious cuisine and unique wines. After, visit Guimaraes, the cradle of nationality. Then visit Braga, known as the “Rome of Portugal” where you can visit the oldest cathedral in the country and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Return to Porto for overnight. (B, WT)

Scenic drive from Porto toward Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and the destination of the pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago. During the day, you have complete freedom to discover this fascinating city. You can stroll through the historic streets, get to know the extraordinary monuments, taste the traditional dishes and visit the imposing Santiago Cathedral. Return to Porto. (B)

Depart to Amarante, a small town located at the banks of the Tâmega river, with its houses with colourful porches and its candy shops with delicious monastic sweets. After, drive to Vila Real where you will visit the gardens of the Manor of Mateus. Then enter in the Port Wine Region. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines, Our Lady of Remedies. You may try some of the local delicacies such as the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Overnight in Urgeiriça. (B)

Drive through the heart of Portugal after breakfast until Bussaco, where the romantic Palace Hotel and its luxuriant forest stands out. Continue to Tomar which is closely linked to the Order of the Templars. Visit the Convent of Christ, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. 1983. Continue the journey to Lisbon and end the tour (B)