Holidays in Portugal From Porto to Lisbon

Groups accepted with a minimum of 6 pax.   This Tour will give the best of the two major cities of Portugal, both steeped in history, yet vibrant and modern at the same time, and visit less touristic regions with secrets little known. There is much to see but there will be plenty of time to relax as well. Our intention is that you will have the experience of a lifetime. Art deco facade Porto will take you back in time to understand the impact of the Belle Époque. Porto Porto, dramatically perched at the mouth of the Rio Douro has a wonderful atmosphere. It is packed with ancient and great monuments rubbing shoulders with everyday Portuguese life. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of historic buildings and outstanding monuments as well as quaint medieval streets. Porto offers a compelling synthesis of ancient and contemporary attractions and it is a delight to stroll gently through its diverse landscape. Coimbra, home to one of the oldest Universities in the world Coimbra Home to one of the world’s oldest universities, Coimbra is a timeless destination that has inspired the works of acclaimed poets and writers, a long-standing tradition of soulful Fado serenades, and a truly unique legacy of high-spirited academic rituals. UNESCO World Heritage Batalha Monastery Portugal Batalha Abbey & Alcobaça Abbey We will visit two important and World Heritage sites, the Batalha Abbey, one of Europe's greatest Gothic masterpieces and the 12th century Abbey of Alcobaça, originally given to St Bernard of Clairvaux, the founder of the Knights Templar, and the burial site of Portugal’s most famous royal lovers. Belem Tower, Lisbon. Constructed on the northern bank of the Tagus River, this tower was used to defend the city. Lisbon Lisbon is so many special things; it’s the sound of vintage trams rambling up and down cobblestone streets, a medley of heartfelt Fado songs, an open-air gallery of historic heritage, a haven for free spirits, a surprise for fashionable shoppers, and Portugal’s ‘coolest city. Steeped in history and culture, this enchanting ‘city of light’ boasts a natural luminosity and effortless charm unlike any other in the country and has become a popular European destination for its exciting diversity, beautiful sites, and enviable, sunny climate. Sintra fairytale scenery. Sintra, known by many as one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal, Sintra Sintra is all about scenic splendor, a realm of romance where majestic fairytale-like palaces, a grandiose castle, regal estates, and charming red-tiled houses stand amidst a landscape of luxuriant, semi-tropical forests and hilltops. https://youtu.be/OYjQ46JX_us?list=PLKtnBPNE6c0GWNw9bzwPC-eNr8EUpXvKw https://youtu.be/Ip-ybLFbvCQ