Program

Day 1: LARNACA - LISBON
Gathering at Larnaca airport and departure for the capital of Portugal with a stopover. Arrival, pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2: LISBON - TOUR
Breakfast. On today's tour we will get to know the capital of Portugal, which is built on the banks of the Tagus River and owes its name to Ulysses. Our first stop will be at the top of Edward VII Park, which offers a spectacular view of the city. The bus ride will continue along the impressive Eleftherias Avenue and the bustling Rossio Square to reach the heart of the city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, proceeding along the river, we will reach the Belém area where we will see the tower of the same name, which was the starting point for the 15th and 16th century seafarers, and the Monument to the Discoveries. We will visit the Museum of the Royal Carriages and the Gothic-style Jerónimos Monastery. The rest of the day is free. Overnight.

Day 3: LISBON - SINDRA - CASCAIS - ESTORIL - CABO DA ROCA - LISBON
After breakfast, we will depart for the famous city of Sintra, which Lord Byron called "Little Eden". The city was the center of romantic architecture in the 19th century, during which beautiful castles and palaces were built, which is why today it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Portugal. On the way back along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, we will pass by the westernmost cape of continental Europe, as well as the cosmopolitan Estoril and the resort of Cascais. This picturesque former fishing village was once a vacation center for kings and monarchs from all over Europe. Return to Lisbon. In the evening we recommend an optional dinner at a local restaurant with traditional "fado" music. Overnight.

Day 4: LISBON - ÓBIDOS - NAZARE - FATIMA - COIBRA
Breakfast. On our journey today, we will proceed north with the final destination being Coimbra. Our first stop will be the picturesque town of Óbidos with its medieval walls, whitewashed houses with flower-filled balconies and beautiful churches. The town will enchant you with its authenticity and rich history. We will continue to Fatima, a place of worship for thousands of pilgrims where we will see the place where the miraculous Virgin Mary first appeared to three shepherd children at the beginning of the last century, specifically on May 13, 1917. Time for pilgrimage. Then we will visit Nazaré, the most famous and picturesque fishing village in Portugal for lunch. Arrival in Coimbra, one of the oldest university campuses in Europe and a city rich in works of art, monuments and historical buildings. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Overnight.

Day 5: COIBRA - PORTO
After breakfast, we will take a tour of the ancient University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe. Then we will depart for beautiful Porto. Lisbon, as the capital, may "steal" the impressions, but Porto is the right city to feel the authentic Portugal. The city is located along the Douro River, with beautiful traditional buildings in various colors and flowers on the balconies that compose a "painting". During our tour, we will discover the historic bridges, the Baroque buildings, the tasteful bookstores and cafes and we will visit the impressive palace of the "Bolsa" Stock Exchange, a great building with elements of Gothic and Moorish architecture that was built between 1842 and 1850 to house the city's stock exchange. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight.

Day 6: PORTO - GUIMARÍES - BRAGA - PORTO
Breakfast. Today's excursion will take us to the most beautiful province of Portugal, Minho. We will visit the city of Guimarães, birthplace of the first Portuguese king, where our walk through the narrow medieval streets and the well-preserved historic center will impress you. We will continue to the stately city of Braga, capital of the Portuguese Baroque and a city with a long history as a religious and commercial center. The city's cathedral from the 12th century is perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Then we will visit the church of the good Jesus with its beautiful gardens located on the hill of the same name. Return to Porto and dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening we recommend you take a stroll by the river and enjoy a refreshing "portonic" (one of the most popular cocktails in the country) in the famous Ribeira area or cross the famous Ponte de Dom Luis bridge, which was designed by Theophile Seyring, a student of Eiffel, enjoying the panoramic view of Porto at night. Overnight stay.

Day 7-8: PORTO - AVEIRO - LISBON - LARNACA
After breakfast, departure for Lisbon. On the way, we will visit the charming city of Aveiro, where we will admire the wonderful Art Nouveau buildings decorated with colorful “azulejos” tiles, as well as the colorful moliceiros boats that cross the city’s canals and resemble gondolas. Upon our arrival in Lisbon, we will visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe, the Oceanarium, and the Vasco da Gama shopping center for the last-minute shopping. Then, we will depart for Lisbon airport to take the return flight. Arrival in Larnaca on the morning of the 8th day, impressed by the charming Portugal, the paradise of the Iberian Peninsula.