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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating self-drive adventure through Portugal and Spain with the "Portugal Meets Spain" tour. Begin your journey in the historic city of Porto, renowned for its stunning hills and vibrant architecture. Explore the medieval charm of Guimarães and the religious significance of Santiago de Compostela. Discover the academic legacy of Coimbra and the enchanting palaces of Sintra. This 12-day itinerary offers a blend of cultural exploration and scenic drives, with accommodations in superior hotels and a rental car included. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, from the lush Douro Valley to the vibrant streets of Lisbon. With daily breakfasts and a comprehensive car hire package, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Iberian treasures. ...more ...less
Highlights
Porto: Explore one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its stunning hills, blue rivers, and UNESCO World Heritage architecture.
Guimarães: Discover the medieval atmosphere of this historic city, often recognized as the cradle of Portugal.
Santiago de Compostela: Visit this pilgrimage center, steeped in legends and myths, and home to the famous Camino de Santiago.
Coimbra: Experience the historic University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library.
Sintra: Explore the magical and enchanted UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its mysterious palaces and castles.
Viana do Castelo: Enjoy the beautiful city with a strong connection to the sea and renowned for its gold filigree works.
Lisbon: Discover the historic Belem area, home to iconic monuments like Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, symbols of the Age of Discovery.
Itinerary
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Accommodation Name: Hotel Axis Porto or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at Porto International Airport, pick up the car and drive to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can rest or get to know beautiful Porto, an enchanting city and UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with historic buildings and outstanding monuments. Stroll the beautiful streets of Porto, admire its architecture, and indulge in mouth-watering local food.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 2
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PORTO
Location: Porto, San Francisco Church, Porto, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto, Port Wine Cellar, Porto, Santa Catarina Street, Porto
Accommodation Name: Hotel Axis Porto or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore charming Porto and its beautiful surroundings. Wander around its lovely neighbourhoods and, perhaps, visit the fascinating San Francisco Church, the best example of baroque in the north. Then, catch a glimpse of the Stock Exchange Palace with its famous Moorish Hall, and see one of the famous Port Wine Cellar where you can enjoy a memorable wine tasting session. Catch sight of the city centre and if you are a shopping aficionado, check out Santa Catarina street, a beautiful pedestrian area great for walking and perfect for shopping.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 3
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PORTO – GUIMARAES – BRAGA – VIANA DO CASTELO (144km – 2hrs)
Location: Guimaraes, Braga, Viana do Castelo
Accommodation Name: Hotel Axis Viana or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your next destination. Drive to Guimaraes – the cradle of the nation and birthplace of the first king of Portugal, were walking through the historic centre, one is plunged for moments back into medieval times. Visit the Sacred Hill, crowned by the Castle, as well as the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança with its original buildings dating back to the 15th century. Drive to Braga known as the “Portuguese Rome” for its concentration of religious architecture, including the oldest cathedral in the country and the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, with its famous baroque stairway and gardens. Arrive at Viana do Castelo and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Viana do Castelo.
Day 4
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VIANA DO CASTELO – VIGO – PONTEVEDRA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/SPAIN (194km – 2.5hr)
Location: Viana do Castelo
Accommodation Name: Hotel Virxe da Cerca or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel explore Viana do Castelo, one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal. This city has a strong connection to the sea – Portuguese Discoveries and cod fishing industry – and is well known for the amazing filigree works made of gold. Next drive to Vigo in Spain, the largest city of Galicia, located on the edge of the estuary that bears his name. It is considered the main fishing port in Europe. Continue to Pontevedra, the capital of the homonymous province in Galicia, northwestern Spain. It is considered by the United Nations as one of the best European cities to live in and is the Galician city that has the most pedestrian streets and green spaces per inhabitant. Arrive at Santiago de Compostela and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 5
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation Name: Hotel Virxe da Cerca or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend your day discovering Santiago de Compostela, world heritage since 1985 this city attracts visitors and pilgrims from all over the world. Walk around the city centre, visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro, and its Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Santiago. In front of the Cathedral, the world-known Camino de Santiago ends.
Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 6
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – OURENSE – TELOES (300km – 3hrs)
Location: Ourense, Fonte d'Burgas, Telões
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miracorgo or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before continuing your journey. Discover Ourense, the city of water. Here you can find thermal waters all over the city and some are free, like the thermal springs of A Chavasqueira. Don’t miss the Fonte d’Burgas, one of the symbols of the city, where the water sprout out at 65 degrees. Arrive at Teloes village and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Teloes.
Day 7
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TELOES – PESO DA RÉGUA – LAMEGO – S. PEDRO DO SUL – VISEU (170km – 2hrs)
Location: Vila Real, Solar de Mateus, Peso da Régua, Lamego, Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, São Pedro do Sul, Viseu
Accommodation Name: Hotel do Parque or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and drive to Vila Real. Visit the gardens of the Solar de Mateus, whose façade is depicted on the well-known Portuguese rosé wine bottles. Then enter the demarcated port region and travel through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Start in Peso da Régua a municipality that belongs to the district of Vila Real, located next to the Douro River, considered the Capital of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Here, you can sample some of the local delicacies, including the local ham and the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to São Pedro do Sul which is worldwide famous for the thermal baths dating back from the time of pre-Roman. The unique richness of its natural mineral water emerges naturally on the surface at a temperature of 68 C and is distributed by two spas, Rainha D. Amélia and D. Afonso Henriques, which operate all year round. Drive to Viseu and check in to your hotel.
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Coimbra or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel explore Viseu, the centre of the Dão vineyards and a city connected to Portugal’s oldest hero, Viriato, a Lusitanian chief. Next, drive to Luso, one of Portugal’s most important spa towns located at the bottom of Bussaco forest. The healing quality of its mineral water is well known and thousands of bottles of “Água do Luso” are daily consumed. Drive through the heart of Portugal to Bussaco well known for its luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of rare trees and plants of exotic beauty, and hosting a charming and romantic hotel, formerly a royal hunting lodge. Continue to Coimbra for check in.
Overnight in Coimbra.
Day 9
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COIMBRA – FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – BATALHA - FÁTIMA (146km – 2hrs)
Location: Coimbra, Figueira da Foz, Batalha, Fátima
Accommodation Name: Hotel Santa Maria or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In Coimbra visit the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs such as the black student capes and the melancholic Fado music. Stop at St. Clara Church where the tomb of Queen Santa Isabel, the protagonist of the “miracle of the roses” lies. Then drive to Figueira da Foz located in the center of the country, a seaside resort with 34 kilometers of magnificent beaches to discover. Continue to Batalha where you can visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, a masterpiece of gothic architecture in Portugal where we also encounter the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the mastermind behind Portugal’s era of maritime discoveries. Next, drive to Fatima and check in to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel explore Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima's fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children. Through a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees, arrive at Óbidos, surrounded by medieval walls where you can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur). Continue to Sintra, a magical and enchanted place, where time stood still. Set on top of mountains and surrounded by a luxuriant forest that grows in this microclimatic region, you will find the most mysterious palaces and castles, hidden in a typical mist that often surprises the visitors. Just enjoy a walk in the narrow streets that surround the National Palace of Sintra – where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months. Then, drive to Lisbon and check in to your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day in Lisbon downtown, known as Baixa, the area reconstructed by Marquis of Pombal after the 18th-century earthquake. Nearby is Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon, dating its foundation by the time of the Arabs. Visit Lisbon's most monumental and historical area - Belem. It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Today it is a spacious green suburb with many gardens, parks and monuments; Belem Tower is the city's icon. Jeronimos Monastery is a symbol of the Age of Discovery, both World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with the original Manueline style, influenced by the theme of the discoveries.
Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 12
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DEPARTURE LISBON / CAR DROP-OFF
Location: Lisbon
Spend your last morning in Lisbon. Then, drive to Lisbon Airport, return the rental car and prepare for your return flight.
What's Included
Car Hire
12 days car rental with pick-up at Porto Airport and drop-off at Lisbon Airport, including unlimited mileage, Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), Theft Protection (TP), Vehicle License Fee (VLF), Airport Service Charge (ASC), and tax.
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet service included.
What's Not Included
Visa Fees
Visa fees are not included.
Flights
International or domestic flights are not included.
Optional Tours
Optional tours, if any, are not included.
City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
Porterage and Gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
Entrance or Tour Fees
The package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees.
Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
Drinks and Camera Fees
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc., is not included.
Car Hire Exclusions
Cross border supplement, airport service charge, fuel, fines, tolls, parking, Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Super Damage Waiver (SDW), damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving, loss or damage to vehicle components, damage to the engine through negligence, theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition, damage caused through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fines due to breaking traffic laws, costs for leaving the car outside of designated areas, each additional driver, and any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat etc) are not included. ...more ...less
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Portugal. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s license for a minimum of one year)
Pick-up hours are Monday through Sunday, 07:00 to 22:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times is subject to a surcharge.
Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s license together with the original from their country of origin.
If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of the incident
In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided
Return procedure and the exact designated area will be advised by the rental car company when you pick up the car on arrival day
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Day 1, 2 Porto
Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Porto or similar 4*
Day 3 Viana do Castelo
Superior Hotel Category = Axis Viana or similar 4*
Day 4, 5 Santiago de Compostela
Superior Hotel Category = Gran Hotel Los Abetos or similar 4*
Day 6 Vila Real
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Miragorgo or similar 4*
Day 7 Viseu
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Grao Vasco or similar 4*
Day 8 Coimbra
Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Coimbra or similar 4*
Day 9 Fatima
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Cinquentenario or similar 4*
Day 10, 11 Lisbon
Superior Hotel Category = Turim Iberia or similar 4*
CAR HIRE OPTIONS
Car Group C = Car type Seat Ibiza AC or similar
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Porto
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Axis Porto or similar 4*
Day 3 Viana do Castelo
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Axis Viana or similar 4*
Day 4-5 Santiago de Compostela
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Virxe da Cerca or similar 3*
Day 6 Teloes
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Miracorgo or similar 4*
Day 7 Viseu
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel do Parque or similar 4*
Day 8 Coimbra
Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Coimbra or similar 4*
Day 9 Fatima
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Santa Maria or similar 4*
Day 10-11 Lisbon
Superior Hotel Category = Turim Iberia or similar 4*
CAR HIRE OPTIONS
Car Group A = Fiat 500 or similar
Car Group C = Renault Clio or similar
Mode of Transport
This self-drive tour includes a 12-day car rental with options like a Fiat 500 or Renault Clio, offering unlimited mileage, SCDW, TP, VLF, and ASC. Pick-up is at Porto Airport and drop-off at Lisbon Airport, providing flexibility and convenience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 11 nights of superior accommodation in 4-star hotels, including Hotel Axis Porto, Hotel Axis Viana, Hotel Virxe da Cerca, Hotel Miracorgo, Hotel do Parque, Vila Gale Coimbra, Hotel Santa Maria, and Turim Iberia, ensuring comfort and quality throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 11 nights of accommodation in superior hotel categories, typically 4-star hotels, such as Hotel Axis Porto, Hotel Axis Viana, Hotel Virxe da Cerca, Hotel Miracorgo, Hotel do Parque, Vila Gale Coimbra, Hotel Santa Maria, and Turim Iberia or similar.
What is included in the car hire for the tour?
The car hire includes 12 days of car rental with pick-up at Porto Airport and drop-off at Lisbon Airport. It comes with unlimited mileage, Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), Theft Protection (TP), Vehicle License Fee (VLF), Airport Service Charge (ASC), and tax.
Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 11 breakfasts.
What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include visiting Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exploring the medieval atmosphere of Guimarães, experiencing the pilgrimage center of Santiago de Compostela, visiting Coimbra's historic university, and exploring the stunning palaces and castles of Sintra.
What are the requirements for drivers on this tour?
Drivers must be between 26 to 75 years old and have had their driver's license for a minimum of one year. Non-EU citizens must present an international driver's license along with the original from their country of origin.
What is not included in the car hire?
The car hire does not include cross border supplement, airport service charge (payable on the spot), fuel, fines, tolls, parking, Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Super Damage Waiver (SDW), damage due to negligence, theft with keys left in the ignition, and any extra equipment like GPS or baby seats.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Reviews from travellers on this tour
Joy Francis
Would book with them again.
15-Mar-2023
We had a great time! The hotels picked for us were so great. The breakfast must have been awesome because when i came home weighed the same as when i left and we walked lots. The location of the hotels put us in the middle of the best areas. Very helpful with all our needs. Would book with them again.
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12 Days Starting in Porto, Portugal and ending in Lisbon, Portugal
Visiting:
Porto, San Francisco Church, Porto, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto, Port Wine Cellar, Porto, Santa Catarina Street, Porto, Guimaraes, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Santiago de Compostela, Ourense, Fonte d'Burgas, Telões, Vila Real, Solar de Mateus, Peso da Régua, Lamego, Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, São Pedro do Sul, Viseu, Luso, Bussaco, Coimbra, Figueira da Foz, Batalha, Fátima, Óbidos, Sintra, Lisbon, Baixa, Lisbon, Alfama, Lisbon, Belem, Lisbon, Belem Tower, Lisbon, Jeronimos Monastery Lisbon
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Continue to São Pedro do Sul which is worldwide famous for the thermal baths dating back from the time of pre-Roman. The unique richness of its natural mineral water emerges naturally on the surface at a temperature of 68 C and is distributed by two spas, Rainha D. Amélia and D. Afonso Henriques, which operate all year round. Drive to Viseu and check in to your hotel.</p><p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><strong>Overnight in Viseu.</strong></p>","lat":"41.163547","lng":"-7.779705"},{"title":"Day 7: TELOES – PESO DA RÉGUA – LAMEGO – S. PEDRO DO SUL – VISEU (170km – 2hrs)","name":"Lamego","description":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\">Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and drive to Vila Real. Visit the gardens of the Solar de Mateus, whose façade is depicted on the well-known Portuguese rosé wine bottles. Then enter the demarcated port region and travel through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Start in Peso da Régua a municipality that belongs to the district of Vila Real, located next to the Douro River, considered the Capital of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Here, you can sample some of the local delicacies, including the local ham and the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to São Pedro do Sul which is worldwide famous for the thermal baths dating back from the time of pre-Roman. The unique richness of its natural mineral water emerges naturally on the surface at a temperature of 68 C and is distributed by two spas, Rainha D. Amélia and D. Afonso Henriques, which operate all year round. Drive to Viseu and check in to your hotel.</p><p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><strong>Overnight in Viseu.</strong></p>","lat":"41.095375","lng":"-7.812381"},{"title":"Day 7: TELOES – PESO DA RÉGUA – LAMEGO – S. PEDRO DO SUL – VISEU (170km – 2hrs)","name":"São Pedro do Sul","description":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\">Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and drive to Vila Real. Visit the gardens of the Solar de Mateus, whose façade is depicted on the well-known Portuguese rosé wine bottles. Then enter the demarcated port region and travel through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Start in Peso da Régua a municipality that belongs to the district of Vila Real, located next to the Douro River, considered the Capital of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Here, you can sample some of the local delicacies, including the local ham and the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to São Pedro do Sul which is worldwide famous for the thermal baths dating back from the time of pre-Roman. The unique richness of its natural mineral water emerges naturally on the surface at a temperature of 68 C and is distributed by two spas, Rainha D. Amélia and D. Afonso Henriques, which operate all year round. Drive to Viseu and check in to your hotel.</p><p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><strong>Overnight in Viseu.</strong></p>","lat":"40.759793","lng":"-8.064076"},{"title":"Day 7: TELOES – PESO DA RÉGUA – LAMEGO – S. PEDRO DO SUL – VISEU (170km – 2hrs)","name":"Viseu","description":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\">Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and drive to Vila Real. Visit the gardens of the Solar de Mateus, whose façade is depicted on the well-known Portuguese rosé wine bottles. Then enter the demarcated port region and travel through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Start in Peso da Régua a municipality that belongs to the district of Vila Real, located next to the Douro River, considered the Capital of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines Nossa Senhora dos Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Here, you can sample some of the local delicacies, including the local ham and the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to São Pedro do Sul which is worldwide famous for the thermal baths dating back from the time of pre-Roman. The unique richness of its natural mineral water emerges naturally on the surface at a temperature of 68 C and is distributed by two spas, Rainha D. Amélia and D. Afonso Henriques, which operate all year round. Drive to Viseu and check in to your hotel.</p><p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #57646f; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><strong>Overnight in Viseu.</strong></p>","lat":"40.656586","lng":"-7.912471"},{"title":"Day 8: VISEU – LUSO - BUSSACO – COIMBRA (94km – 1hr)","name":"Viseu","description":"<p>After breakfast at the hotel explore Viseu, the centre of the Dão vineyards and a city connected to Portugal’s oldest hero, Viriato, a Lusitanian chief. Next, drive to Luso, one of Portugal’s most important spa towns located at the bottom of Bussaco forest. The healing quality of its mineral water is well known and thousands of bottles of “Água do Luso” are daily consumed. Drive through the heart of Portugal to Bussaco well known for its luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of rare trees and plants of exotic beauty, and hosting a charming and romantic hotel, formerly a royal hunting lodge. Continue to Coimbra for check in.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Coimbra.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"40.656586","lng":"-7.912471"},{"title":"Day 8: VISEU – LUSO - BUSSACO – COIMBRA (94km – 1hr)","name":"Luso","description":"<p>After breakfast at the hotel explore Viseu, the centre of the Dão vineyards and a city connected to Portugal’s oldest hero, Viriato, a Lusitanian chief. Next, drive to Luso, one of Portugal’s most important spa towns located at the bottom of Bussaco forest. The healing quality of its mineral water is well known and thousands of bottles of “Água do Luso” are daily consumed. Drive through the heart of Portugal to Bussaco well known for its luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of rare trees and plants of exotic beauty, and hosting a charming and romantic hotel, formerly a royal hunting lodge. Continue to Coimbra for check in.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Coimbra.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"40.385241","lng":"-8.377178"},{"title":"Day 8: VISEU – LUSO - BUSSACO – COIMBRA (94km – 1hr)","name":"Coimbra","description":"<p>After breakfast at the hotel explore Viseu, the centre of the Dão vineyards and a city connected to Portugal’s oldest hero, Viriato, a Lusitanian chief. Next, drive to Luso, one of Portugal’s most important spa towns located at the bottom of Bussaco forest. The healing quality of its mineral water is well known and thousands of bottles of “Água do Luso” are daily consumed. Drive through the heart of Portugal to Bussaco well known for its luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of rare trees and plants of exotic beauty, and hosting a charming and romantic hotel, formerly a royal hunting lodge. Continue to Coimbra for check in.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Coimbra.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"40.203315","lng":"-8.410257"},{"title":"Day 9: COIMBRA – FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – BATALHA - FÁTIMA (146km – 2hrs)","name":"Figueira da Foz","description":"<p>Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In Coimbra visit the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs such as the black student capes and the melancholic Fado music. Stop at St. Clara Church where the tomb of Queen Santa Isabel, the protagonist of the “miracle of the roses” lies. Then drive to Figueira da Foz located in the center of the country, a seaside resort with 34 kilometers of magnificent beaches to discover. Continue to Batalha where you can visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, a masterpiece of gothic architecture in Portugal where we also encounter the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the mastermind behind Portugal’s era of maritime discoveries. Next, drive to Fatima and check in to your hotel.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Fatima.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"40.15214","lng":"-8.857583"},{"title":"Day 9: COIMBRA – FIGUEIRA DA FOZ – BATALHA - FÁTIMA (146km – 2hrs)","name":"Fátima","description":"<p>Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In Coimbra visit the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs such as the black student capes and the melancholic Fado music. Stop at St. Clara Church where the tomb of Queen Santa Isabel, the protagonist of the “miracle of the roses” lies. Then drive to Figueira da Foz located in the center of the country, a seaside resort with 34 kilometers of magnificent beaches to discover. Continue to Batalha where you can visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, a masterpiece of gothic architecture in Portugal where we also encounter the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the mastermind behind Portugal’s era of maritime discoveries. Next, drive to Fatima and check in to your hotel.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Fatima.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"39.617206","lng":"-8.652142"},{"title":"Day 10: FÁTIMA – ÓBIDOS – SINTRA - LISBON (207km – 3hrs)","name":"Óbidos","description":"<p>After breakfast at the hotel explore Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima's fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children. Through a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees, arrive at Óbidos, surrounded by medieval walls where you can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur). Continue to Sintra, a magical and enchanted place, where time stood still. Set on top of mountains and surrounded by a luxuriant forest that grows in this microclimatic region, you will find the most mysterious palaces and castles, hidden in a typical mist that often surprises the visitors. Just enjoy a walk in the narrow streets that surround the National Palace of Sintra – where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months. Then, drive to Lisbon and check in to your hotel.</p><br/><p></p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"39.35724","lng":"-9.157861"},{"title":"Day 10: FÁTIMA – ÓBIDOS – SINTRA - LISBON (207km – 3hrs)","name":"Lisbon","description":"<p>After breakfast at the hotel explore Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima's fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children. Through a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees, arrive at Óbidos, surrounded by medieval walls where you can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur). Continue to Sintra, a magical and enchanted place, where time stood still. Set on top of mountains and surrounded by a luxuriant forest that grows in this microclimatic region, you will find the most mysterious palaces and castles, hidden in a typical mist that often surprises the visitors. Just enjoy a walk in the narrow streets that surround the National Palace of Sintra – where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months. Then, drive to Lisbon and check in to your hotel.</p><br/><p></p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"38.722252","lng":"-9.139337"},{"title":"Day 11: LISBON","name":"Lisbon","description":"<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day in Lisbon downtown, known as Baixa, the area reconstructed by Marquis of Pombal after the 18th-century earthquake. Nearby is Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon, dating its foundation by the time of the Arabs. Visit Lisbon's most monumental and historical area - Belem. It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Today it is a spacious green suburb with many gardens, parks and monuments; Belem Tower is the city's icon. Jeronimos Monastery is a symbol of the Age of Discovery, both World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with the original Manueline style, influenced by the theme of the discoveries.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"38.722252","lng":"-9.139337"},{"title":"Day 11: LISBON","name":"Baixa, Lisbon","description":"<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day in Lisbon downtown, known as Baixa, the area reconstructed by Marquis of Pombal after the 18th-century earthquake. Nearby is Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon, dating its foundation by the time of the Arabs. Visit Lisbon's most monumental and historical area - Belem. It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Today it is a spacious green suburb with many gardens, parks and monuments; Belem Tower is the city's icon. Jeronimos Monastery is a symbol of the Age of Discovery, both World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with the original Manueline style, influenced by the theme of the discoveries.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"38.712364","lng":"-9.138343"},{"title":"Day 11: LISBON","name":"Alfama, Lisbon","description":"<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day in Lisbon downtown, known as Baixa, the area reconstructed by Marquis of Pombal after the 18th-century earthquake. Nearby is Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon, dating its foundation by the time of the Arabs. Visit Lisbon's most monumental and historical area - Belem. It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Today it is a spacious green suburb with many gardens, parks and monuments; Belem Tower is the city's icon. Jeronimos Monastery is a symbol of the Age of Discovery, both World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with the original Manueline style, influenced by the theme of the discoveries.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"38.712498","lng":"-9.130324"},{"title":"Day 11: LISBON","name":"Belem, Lisbon","description":"<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Start your day in Lisbon downtown, known as Baixa, the area reconstructed by Marquis of Pombal after the 18th-century earthquake. Nearby is Alfama, the oldest section of Lisbon, dating its foundation by the time of the Arabs. Visit Lisbon's most monumental and historical area - Belem. It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Today it is a spacious green suburb with many gardens, parks and monuments; Belem Tower is the city's icon. Jeronimos Monastery is a symbol of the Age of Discovery, both World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, with the original Manueline style, influenced by the theme of the discoveries.</p><br/><p><strong>Overnight in Lisbon.</strong></p><br/>","lat":"38.699169","lng":"-9.220369"},{"title":"Day 12: DEPARTURE LISBON / CAR DROP-OFF","name":"Lisbon","description":"<p>Spend your last morning in Lisbon. Then, drive to Lisbon Airport, return the rental car and prepare for your return flight.</p><br/>","lat":"38.722252","lng":"-9.139337"}]