Jewels Of Portugal | Explore Portugal for 7 nights

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BRUNO

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Explore Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Aveiro and Porto, in depth: 🛣️ Wander the hilly streets of coastal LISBON, where you can munch on a custard tart while gazing at sun-dappled architecture. 🛣️ Get your fill of history and culture at UNESCO World Heritage Sites like COIMBRA University. You´ll have the chance to visit AVEIRO, known for its canals twisting in and out of the city center, and experience a “Moliceiros” ride (Portuguese gondola ride) through the city similar to Venice. End the trip in PORTO, where the majestic Douro Valley which has been named "European Wine Destination 2023" begs for you to lounge back with a glass of port wine in hand. ➡️ Description: 📸7 days Trip: Explore Portugal for a week, the sun is bright, the food is delicious, and living is easy. 🚶‍♂️Physical Grading: light walking and hiking are suitable for most fitness levels, but nothing too challenging. Trip Type: Small Group Max 16, avg 10-12. ✅ Start/Finish City: Lisbon to Porto w stops in Coimbra and Aveiro. Service Level: Standard (comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; a mix of public and private transport and Uber) 🍽️Meals Included 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner 🚉Transport - Walking, private vehicle, train, tram, taxi. About our Transportation Intercity transport on this trip will be mainly by public bus and train. The bus and train systems in Portugal are generally very good, most offer seat reservations, some buses have toilet facilities and others don't, but drivers often stop en route for service station breaks. What is included in the price? - Accommodation (Shared / Private rooms) - Transportation About me: My name is Bruno: your Portuguese local buddy :), born and raised in Portugal - I love the “tailored made local and genuine experiences” concept. Any questions feel free to let me know! Looking forward on meeting you.
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Trip Itinerary
1

Castelo de S. Jorge

Day 1-3
Day 1 🧳Arrival day- arrive and check at any time. Welcome Moment: meet your Group. Your opportunity to meet your guide and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Spots to Explore: ✅ São Jorge Castle Let´s climb up to this Moorish castle for a wander around the impressive grounds on a guided tour, and a great view over Lisbon and Tagus River ✅ Santa Justa Lift Take a ride up 147ft from the lowest to the highest points of Portugal. Sit back and enjoy the views. Explore Lisbon’s past in Alfama, one of the city’s oldest quarters - wander along narrow medieval streets lined with typical tile-covered façades and take a step back in time; the area largely survived the great earthquake of 1755 and still retains much of its original layout. ✅ Visit to Mercado da Ribeira Market (aka Time Out Market) Take a wander through this traditional food market. The stalls selling fresh produce are open between 6 am and 2 pm. 🛏️ Accommodation Below is an example of the hotel we may use in Lisbon. Residencial Florescente (or similar)
2

A Baiuca

Day 3
Day 2: Morning: enjoy a guided Lisbon walking tour and the rest of the day is free for exploration. In the evening enjoy a Fado performance and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods. Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to SINTRA. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel-coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens, and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this (optional- additional cost). Night: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal. Best Fado in Lisbon! A wonderful little restaurant with, friendly and hospitable staff, the best singers in an authentic little hole-in the wall, and affordable prices!
3

Batalha Monastery

Day 3-5
Day 3 - Lisbon/Coimbra. Leave Lisbon behind and head north to the small hill town of Batalha, best known for its ornate gothic monastery built to commemorate Portugal's victory in the infamous battle of Aljubarrota. Visit the historic Monastery of Batalha with free time to wander the grounds. Continue to the medieval capital of Portugal, Coimbra. 🚗Transportation: Private Vehicle Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
4

University of Coimbra

Day 5
Day 4 📸 Joanina Library Located in Coimbra University, the Joanina Library (Biblioteca Joanina) is a must see and one of the most ornate libraries in the world with it's breathtaking frescoes, intricate carvings and gold-leaf touches. 📸 University of Coimbra VisitCoimbra Portugal's most prestigious university, the University of Coimbra is a must-see landmark. Explore the World Heritage Site as you enter through the Porta Férra, the old entrance to the citadel of Coimbra constructed in the 10th century. Walk through the campus along mosaic cobblestone paths, explore it's botanical gardens and Chapel of S. Miguel, and opt to visit the ornate Joanina Library. 📸 Old Cathedral Coimbra’s first cathedral is called “Old” (“Velha”) because a newer church was made the city’s second cathedral in the 18th century. It dates from 1117 and was designed by Portuguese and French architects. It preserves much of the original Romanesque architecture, which is rather rare in major churches of the time around Portugal and Europe.
5

Aveiro Lagoon

Day 5
Day 5 📸 Best of Aveiro Private Walking Tour with Personal Cooking Class. Avoid the crowds with this unique experience as only you and your party will be participating! Immerse in Aveiro local life, by visiting this enchanting coastal city and enjoy a personal cooking class at your guide's private kitchen paired with the nationally famous "vinho spumante" (sparkling wine) and red or white wines from Bairrada Wine Region! Costa Nova. If you are in Aveiro, you can't miss out on this walking tour of Costa Nova, the most special beach in Northern Portugal. Colorful houses and beautiful sea views await you. We'll meet at José Estevão Avenue to start our tour of Costa Nova, one of the most charming beaches in the area.
6

Cais da Ribeira

Day 5-7
Day 6 🚉 Get to Porto early morning by train - 45m ➡️ Half Day Walking Tour - Genuine Porto Visit to the historic and vibrant coastal town of Porto in the morning, and take an orientation walk upon arrival. 📸 Ribeira Square Take some time to walk around this charming square and get in with the local hustle and bustle. 📸Sao Bento Railway Station The blue painted tiles on the inside of São Bento railway station makes it one of the most beautiful train stations in the world. See for yourself. 📸 Porto Cathedral The Porto Cathedral (called Sé do Porto in Portuguese) is a National Monument and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Adorned with high ceilings, an exquisite courtyard and light-filled cloisters, the Sé has held deep religious and cultural significance for the people of Lisbon for centuries.
7

WOW Porto - The Cultural District

Day 7
Day 6: After lunch enjoy the "WOW Experince" The acronym—WOW—is not a coincidence. Porto’s World of Wine is massive in scale, broad in ambition, and opulent in design.
8

Luís I Bridge

Day 7
Day 6 🕘 18h00 (optional) ⛴️ SUNSET DOURO RIVER BOAT Where you can set sail aboard a boat originally used to transport Port wine barrels and admire views of the historic center of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, and the mouth of the Douro River while cruising through the only city in Europe with 6 bridges. ➡️Full Description Board the original boats used to transport the Port Wine barrels from the Douro Region to Gaia and Porto. The boats have been adapted with the most modern navigation equipment to transport passengers with maximum comfort. Enjoy a journey that stretches from the historic center of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, upstream to Freixo and then downstream toward the mouth of the Douro. Take the opportunity to admire the rich and breathtaking landscape while you learn the history of the 6 bridges that unite Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto.
9

Taylor's Port

Day 7
(Day 7) 🕘 Time: 9.00 -14h00 🍷🧀 Enjoy your morning including lunch at Mercado Bolhão Market + Shopping @Rua Santa Catarina ➡️The Bolhão Market Is a jewel of Porto: the building, one of the city's most iconic, is municipal heritage and a monument of public interest and preserves the memories and stories of the great fresh produce market, which beats in the heart of the city, of the people of Porto. Bolhão is more than just the city's favourite fresh produce market. Besides being a place to visit on fine-dining guides, there are many shops to discover outside, with a variety of products. Enjoy! ➡️Rua Santa Catarina Is Porto’s principal shopping street and social hub. The 1-mile (1.5-kilometer thoroughfare is lined with Art Nouveau buildings and serves as a perfect place for you to buy local souvenirs. 15.00 - 17h00🍷Taylor Wine Tasting Taylor Fladgate, accepted by most wine authorities to be the greatest of all port shippers invites you to an exciting and informative tour of its famous port wine cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia.
10

Sao Bento station

Day 7
Day 8 10.00 - Check-out and time to say goodbye :( Dear friends, It´s never easy to say goodbye. It´s been a pleasure being your travel buddy - such a long journey with such great moments and unique experiences as promised that I´ll never forget. I like the feeling of finding it difficult to say goodbye to someone because it only means that I have found true friends. Bon voyage; though the miles may come between us, you'll never be far from my heart. All the best and take care.
Trip Summary
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Hotel & Bed & Breakfast & Apartments & Hostel & Other
7 days trip
Castelo de S. Jorge, A Baiuca & 8 more
Transportation
Car, Trekking
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