Portuguese Traditions
$3981
per person
Experience the culture on this 8-day & 7-night circuit!
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Included
BreakfastDinnerEntry FeesRental Car
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Not Included
Airport TransfersAlcoholic BeveragesAll InclusiveAmerican breakfastDay ToursDeparture TaxesHotelLunchMealsPersonal GuideTip and Gratuity
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Arrival, Lisbon
Day at leisure to explore the city of Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Escaroupim & Golegã
Trip to the village of Escaroupim. Boat trip on the Tagus River, a tour of the villages of Avieiras da Palhota and Escaroupim. Visit the Escaroupim Avieiro Museum. Then a trip to Santarém for a brief visit. Finally a trip to Golegã.
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Golegã, Tomar, Golegã
Visit Tomar, UNESCO World Heritage city and full of history and mysticism for being Templar headquarters. Visit the Convent of Christ, the Synagogue and the Church of St. John the Baptist. After lunch, return to Golegã and visit Carlos Relvas House-Studio, a trip to the beginnings of photography in Europe. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
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Golegã, Aveiro & Guimarães
Journey to Coimbra, City of Knowledge, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Visit the University, an incredible 16th-century library and classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the afternoon, visit a unique place, the Aliança Underground Museum. Aliança is one of the leading wine producers in Portugal and has created an art exhibition from around the world inside its cellars that will amaze its visitors.
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Curia, Aveiro & Guimarães
We will travel to Aveiro, where we offer you a nice ride on one of the typical boats of Aveiro (the Moliceiros), where you can get to know the urban canals of Aveiro and see places from a different perspective. During your trip taste the traditional regional famous “Ovos-moles”. After lunch, we head to Guimarães.
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Guimarães & Braga
Enjoy the morning with a walk in the center of Guimarães. Visit the Castle, Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure to explore a little more of the city of Guimarães. Travel to Braga.
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Braga & Porto
Start the day with a visit to Braga, the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Visit the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, classified in 2019 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a magnificent place that combines the work of Nature and Man. Visit the Braga Cathedral and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Santa Barbara and finally visit Praça da República. In the afternoon, trip to Porto.
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Porto, Gondomar, Porto
Travel to Gondomar, territory known for its Jewelry, which holds the title of Jewelry Capital in Portugal. Here you can learn the artisanal techniques employed in traditional Filigree Art. Travel to Porto after lunch and a panoramic visit where you can see the Clérigos Tower, Aliados Avenue, the Cathedral, São Bento Train Station and Ribeira district. Visit the famous Port wine cellars with wine tasting included. End of the program.