Starts and ends
Lisbon to Porto
Travel periods
Guaranteed Departures: Fridays. Various dates from January 2025 to March 2026.
Experience
Travel style
Enjoy a relaxing experience through Portugal and Northern Spain
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the famous Santiago Cathedral
- Visit the iconic monuments and taste traditional Pastel de Nata at Belem
- See the unique and historic village of Sintra
- Visit the tombs of Pedro and Inês, the protagonists of Portugal's most famous love story
- Witness the enormous waves at Nazaré
- Enjoy free time and explore the iconic city of Lisbon
- Visit Batalha's iconic Monastery
Overview
Suited for travellers who wish to know the best of Portugal and Santiago de Compostela at a relaxed pace. You will witness amazing scenery, taste some incredible local cuisine, and partake in unforgettable cultural experience.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Transportation by a selected driver with tourism expertise, for trips in vehicles accommodating from 2 to 8 passengers.
- Guided visits at destinations such as Sintra, Cabo De Roca, Cascais and Estoril
- English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
- Food and Liqeuer Tasting
- Private transfers to and from airport as per itinerary
- 24-Hour support for emergencies during your stay in Portugal.
Itinerary
Arrival at Lisbon Airport, followed by a private transfer to the hotel. Check-in available from 3:00 PM onwards. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Breakfast and departure at 9:00 AM to visit Belém and its monuments, representative of the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. Highlights include the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior visit, no entrance to the church) and the Belém Tower, both classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Next, visit the authentic Pastel de Belém factory, with a tasting included.
The journey continues along the scenic coastal road to Cascais, where there will be free time for lunch and sightseeing. Then, visit Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and arrive in the romantic village of Sintra, with free time for visits. Return to Lisbon, accommodation, and free evening.
Breakfast. Enjoy the day at your own pace with personal activities. To enrich your trip, consider joining one of the available tour to explore other regions or adding exclusive experiences in Lisbon. Check available options.
Breakfast. At 9:00 AM, departure for Óbidos, a picturesque village with narrow streets and white houses adorned with flowers. Free time to explore its medieval streets and taste the traditional ginja liqueur, served in a chocolate cup. Continue to Nazaré, a fishing village famous for giant waves and its long beach. Free time for lunch.
Visit Alcobaça, a city that immortalized the love story of Pedro and Inês de Castro, with their beautiful tombs located in the church of the Alcobaça Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of conventual sweets, whose recipes originate from the Cistercian monks who once lived in this region.
Arrival in Fátima, accommodation, and free time. From April to October, there is the possibility of participating in the Candlelight Procession.
Breakfast. At 9:00 AM, departure for Coimbra, with a stop in Aljustrel, where the three shepherd children lived. There will be an opportunity to visit Sister Lúcia’s house. In Coimbra, visit the University of Coimbra, the oldest in Portugal, and its famous library, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Free time to explore the city centre and have lunch. At the scheduled time, transfer to Coimbra train station and board the train to Porto (Campanhã station). Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Important: At Porto station, the driver will be waiting at the main exit with an identifying sign. If using another exit, you must look for them in the main hall.
Breakfast and a day at your leisure. We recommend downloading the Small Groups Travel Club Traveler’s Guide or selecting one of the available tours and experiences to make the most of your stay. Check available options. Accommodation in Porto.
After breakfast, departure at 9:00 AM for Santiago de Compostela, the pilgrimage destination of the famous Camino de Santiago. Visit its impressive Cathedral, where, according to tradition, the remains of the Apostle James are buried. The cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, enriched with Gothic and Baroque elements. The city, full of medieval squares and centuries-old traditions, is a spiritual centre for pilgrims and a true cultural treasure for visitors worldwide.
There will be an opportunity to visit the cathedral at your own pace and explore the historic centre, a labyrinth of narrow streets, historic buildings, and emblematic squares, such as Plaza de Quintana and Plaza de Cervantes. It is recommended to have lunch in a local restaurant or one of the many tapas bars and try the traditional Pulpo a la Gallega.
Additionally, a visit to the Museum of Pilgrimage, which showcases the history and cultural significance of the Camino de Santiago, is highly recommended. Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela.
After breakfast and check-out, departure at 11:00 AM for Porto, with a stop in Combarro, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, where you can admire the traditional Galician architecture and the famous hórreos (granaries elevated on stone pillars) lined along the seafront. Free time for lunch.
Combarro is renowned for its fresh seafood, especially mussels. It is recommended to taste these delicacies in one of the many waterfront restaurants. Continue the journey to Porto. Accommodation in Porto.
After breakfast, check-out until 11:00 AM. Private transfer to Porto Airport, scheduled 3 hours and 30 minutes before flight time to ensure a smooth departure.
End of services. Safe travels and see you on your next adventure!