This 2-week Portugal tour immerses you in the country’s cultural delights and storied past. While Portugal is not as widely known as Greece is for it’s history, Portugal is a country that is home to thousands of years of history and is often overlooked by travelers. Uncover the historical treasures of Obidos, follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar, and attend an authentic fado performance.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon – Introductory Tour
When you arrive in Lisbon, a private driver will be waiting to greet and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, you will have some time to settle in and relax after the long flight before meeting your guide for a private tour of the city. Your tour will focus on the historical gems of the city, such as the Alfama district, Castelo de São Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and Torre de Belém. After your tour, you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.
What's Included:
Day 2
Sintra – The World of Sintra
Day 3
Cascais – Morning in Estoril
Day 4
Cascais – The Queluz National Palace
Day 5
Obidos – Visit Mafra’s Palace
Day 6
Obidos – Alcobaca & Batalha
Day 7
Nazare – A Charming Fishing Village
Day 8
Nazare – Morning Yoga Session
Day 9
Fatima – The Chapel of the Apparitions
Day 10
Tomar – The Knights Templar
Day 11
Coimbra – The Origins of Coimbra
Day 12
Porto – Attend a Fado Performance
Day 13
Porto – Enjoy a Dinner Cruise
Day 14
Porto – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Take a private tour of Lisbon’s historical highlights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and the Torre de Belém
- Spend a day in the land of Sintra, perusing the Pena Palace and Sintra town
- Marvel at the treasures of Obidos, which is Portugal’s iconic medieval village
- Marvel at the Batalha Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória and appreciate its impressive cloisters
- Visit Nazare and explore Portugal’s most charming fishing village
- Delve into the fascinating stories that surround the Virgin Mary and her past ties to the pilgrimage site of Fatima
- Follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar on an exciting visit to Tomar
- Venture into Porto’s past on a private tour of its historical sites and attend an authentic fado performance
- Explore Coimbra and its wealth of history during a private tour
- Embark on a dinner cruise during a delightful evening in Porto
Detailed Description
This 14-day Portugal tour begins in Lisbon. Here, you will spend your first evening on a private tour of the city’s highlights, such as the Belem Tower. You will then make your way to Sintra, where you will have the opportunity to explore Pena Palace and Sintra town. Cascais will beckon to you on day three, and after spending the morning in Estoril, you will spend the evening along Cascais’ lovely streets. You will then journey to the Queluz National Palace for a private tour.
The following day, you will embark on a tour of Mafra, during which you will be afforded visits to its resident palace and medieval village of Obidos. The historical enclaves of Alcobaca and Batalha will host you the following day. Here, you can visit the Mosteiro de Santa Maria and the Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória. You will then venture to Nazare, which is Portugal’s most famous fishing village. From Nazare, you will travel to the religious pilgrimage site of Fatima, where you will learn about the city’s ties to the Virgin Mary.
Tomar will be your next stop, and here, you will follow in the footsteps of the Knights Templar. You will then travel to Coimbra before continuing to Porto. In Porto, you will spend a day exploring the city’s iconic sites before attending an authentic fado performance. Your final full day in Portugal will be spent visiting Braga and Guimaraes.
Starting Price
$4,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
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The planning experience was wonderful overall. From the initial conversation about what my family was looking for to the final touches to the itinerary, Zicasso's travel expert was engaging, responsive, and helpful.
The accommodations he selected for us exceeded expectations; they were spacious, beautiful, and well-located. The tours/activities suggested were really fun and gave us a sense of the locale in a unique and memorable way that fit our family well. Once we were in-country, communications were easy and helpful. We felt very well cared for.
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Reviewed By Michael D.
Our trip to Portugal was wonderful. The itinerary was well planned. Our Zicasso coordinator was in contact with us throughout and listened to our goals for the trip. We feel like we saw all the highlights, while getting to do a deep dive on selected items, for example, the Douro Valley and wine tours.
The hotels were perfect for our family; welcoming, spacious, and centrally located.
Our guides were premium! A wealth of knowledge. They were flexible to our schedule/needs and ensured we had all of the necessary experiences (best pastry shops and other unique culinary delights).
Thank you for a wonderful trip.
Reviewed By Amy V.
Zicasso's travel agent was very easy to work with. She put together a great itinerary for our family vacation. She listened to our interests and also included some unique experiences for us that we would never have been able to set up on our own. She was also very quick to take care of some miscommunication at one of our hotels when we got to Lisbon and quickly got it resolved for us. Her communication was great and she took good care of us.
Reviewed By Julie H.
Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Planning was easy and our Zicasso agent was extremely communicative and available when we needed him. The trip itself was perfect. He listened to our likes/desires/etc., and booked excursions that were a great fit—every day was a great adventure.
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