This 6-day escorted journey by way of northern Portugal, staying in 4 star accommodations, departs Lisbon taking you on a journey that balances the historical past and native attraction of this nook of Europe.
Set out from Lisbon sure for the medieval metropolis of Obidos, the place you’ll be able to pattern the well-known cherry liquor, and Alcobaca, dwelling to the biggest gothic church in Portugal. Cease at Batalha to go to the tomb and monastery of Henry the Navigator earlier than staying in a single day in Fatima. Your subsequent cease is Coimbra, famed for having one of many world’s oldest universities, with an impressive baroque library and an important reverence for its traditions and tradition. Go on to go to Aveiro, a metropolis of channels often known as ‘Portugal’s Venice,’ earlier than overnighting in Oporto.
Featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage record, Oporto boasts a wealthy heritage of wine, faith and discovery, all yours to discover over a full day’s sightseeing that features its most picturesque church buildings and monuments. Spend one other evening right here earlier than setting out for the Minho area. Go to the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, strive a number of the area’s well-known ‘inexperienced wine,’ and be awed by the varied non secular structure of Braga, dwelling to the oldest cathedral in Portugal. And when you’ve got ever questioned why the rooster or Galo is such a well-known Portuguese image, the charming city of Barcelos has your reply.
Your subsequent day is dedicated to the romance of on a regular basis life, beginning with the house city of Sao Doncalo, famed promoter of affection and marriage. The native monastery homes his tomb, and his native market continues to be a preferred place to search out contemporary produce, poultry and clothes. Afterwards, you’ll wander the gardens of Mateus, earlier than going seeking samples within the Port wine areas of the Douro Valley. Your remaining day takes you again to Lisbon, passing by way of the unique bushes and crops of Bussaco. Uncover the hidden Templar historical past of Tomar, not that you simply’ll must look too arduous. A lot of the unique twelfth century structure stays, and is one other UNESCO World Heritage website.
