Minimum 10 people are required. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Lisbon. Jerónimos Monastery and Belem Tower (WH). Commerce Square (Terreiro do Paço) and Rossio Square. Lunch at a typical Lisbon restaurant. Cathedral and Carmo convent. National Museum of Ancient Art.
Day 2: Cascais, Cabo da Roca, Sintra and Mafra. Cascais village and Marina. Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca), the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Almoço em restaurante regional de Sintra. Cultural Landscape of Sintra (WH). Pena Palace. Convent of Mafra.
Day 3: Alentejo. Évora. Cathedral and Diana Temple (PM). S. Francisco Church and Bone Chapel. Lunch at a regional restaurant (local cuisine). Redondo and Vila Viçosa. Ducal Palace and Castle.
Day 4: Alcobaça, Batalha, Fátima and Tomar. Alcobaça and Batalha Monasteries (WH). Lunch at a regional restaurant. Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima Sanctuary. Convent of Cristo (World Heritage) at Tomar.
Day 5: Porto. Porto Historical centre (WH). Port wine cellars with wine tasting. Lunch at a Ribeira traditional restaurant. 6 Bridges Douro cruise. Boavista and Foz.
Day 6: Douro Valley (WH). Solar da Rede Pousada. Vintage House and Cais do Pinhão. Lunch at Quinta Nova (Best of Wine Tourism Award 2007). Vineyard visit and wine tasting. Visit to Quinta do Seixo (Sandeman).
Day 7: Foz Côa – Marialva. Douro cruise with lunch from Régua to Barca D’Alva. Prehistoric cave paintings of Foz Côa (WH). Quinta da Ervamoira Museum (Best of Wine Tourism 2006). Historical village of Marialva.
Day 8: Douro Internacional - Porto. International Douro Natural Park. Birdwatching. Lunch at a regional restaurant with wine tasting. Azibo’s Lagoon Protected Landscape.
Day 9: Guimarães and Braga. Guimarães castle and Paço dos Duques. Guimarães Historical centre (World Heritage). Lunch at Quinta Vinho Verde Route. Wine tasting. Braga Historical centre and Bom Jesus do Monte.
Notes:
- Accommodation:
* Nights 1, 2 and 3: Hotel 4* Lisbon
* Nights 4 and 5: Hotel 4* Porto
* Night 6: Quinta Nova
* Nights 7 and 8: Manor Houses.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transport
- Official Guide
- Lunches
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance in the visited monuments and personal accidents insurance.
Notes: Dinners are optional. Guided visits in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, German or Italian. Our programs can be adjusted according to customer’s dates and other requirements.
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