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Religion and History

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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5 day(s)
Group Size: 10 - 20 people
Destination(s): Portugal  
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey   Pilgrimage/Spirituality  
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 700 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 900 Euro (EUR)

Note: Minimum 10 people required.

The catholic religion is deeply rooted in the costumes and traditions, as we can find an endless number of monasteries, churches and chapels. Portugal’s artistic heritage includes Roman ruins, medieval walled towns and venerable castles, rustic churches and sumptuous cathedrals.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Lisbon:
- Jerónimos Monastery and Belem Tower (World Heritage).
- 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: Alcobaça, Batalha, Fátima and Tomar:
- Alcobaça and Batalha Monasteries (World Heritage).
- Lunch at a regional restaurant.
- Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima Sanctuary.
- Convent of Cristo (World Heritage) at Tomar.

Day 3: Porto:
- Porto Historical centre (World Heritage).
- Port wine cellars with wine tasting.
- Lunch at a Ribeira traditional restaurant.
- 6 Bridges Douro cruise. Boavista and Foz.

Day 4: 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.

Day 5: Santiago de Compostela:
- Santiago de Compostela Historical centre and Cathedral.
- Lunch at a Tapas restaurant.
- Stª Luzia Basilica.
- Viana do Castelo historical centre.

Accommodation:
- Night 1: Hotel 4* Lisbon
- Night 2, 3 and 4: Hotel 4* Porto

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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