Explore Lisbon and around / Highlights of the Lisbon region

Day 1

Lisbon
Arrival at Lisbon airport. Transfer to your hotel and accommodation. 

Day 2

Lisbon
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Lisbon’s highlights. Your first stop is in the historic quarter where you will see the Torre de Belém, symbol of the capital, dedicated to the rich age of the great maritime discoveries. Visit the famous Jerónimos Monastery, a World Heritage Site, the best example of Portuguese Manueline style and Vasco da Gama’s resting place. Continue to the Avenue of Liberdade, see the city’s central park Eduardo XII, and reach the Baixa district with the Sé Cathedral and Rossio square. Pass through the elegant Chiado and Estrela streets and reach the impressive Comercio Square. Later, explore the medieval Alfama quarter and visit the Castle of St. George to enjoy the most breathtaking views of the city. 

Day 3

Lisbon - Sintra (30 km/1h) - Estoril - Cascais (30 km/30min) - Lisbon (40 km/1h)
Today experience a day trip to one of the most beautiful places around the capital. Start the tour with the visit of Romantic Sintra, a fairytale town with extravagant villas. Admire the most beautiful and colorful palaces - Palacio da Pena and Palacio Nacional, and feel like Portuguese royalty when entering inside. Don’t miss the 8th century Moorish Castle, standing on top of Sintra's highest hill. Snaking along the mountain ridge, it offers breathtaking views of the area.  Proceed for a walk in Estoril, famous for having Europe’s largest casino and amazing golf courses. Last stop is Cascais, formerly a fishing village, today it is one of the favorite holiday spots. Return to Lisbon for overnight. 

Day 4

Lisbon - Évora (140 km/2,30h) - Azeitão (120 km/ 2h) - Lisbon (40 km/1h)
Enjoy a full day trip to Évora, known as the museum-city and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Drive northeast and admire the natural beauty of the Alentejo region. Discover the city by a walk along the most important monuments: The Roman Temple of Diana, dating from 2nd century, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with the Chapel of Bones and the University. See the local market and understand why Évora has one of the best gastronomies in Portugal. In the afternoon, optional tour of Azeitão, where you can visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and taste the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal.

Day 5

Lisbon - Fátima (130 km/2h) - Alcobaçaor Batalha (60 km/1h) - Nazaré (30km/30min) - Óbidos (40 km/1h) - Lisbon (90 km/2h)
In the morning travel t north to visit Fátima, one of the most important pilgrimage places in the world, famous for the apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in 1917. You will be surprised by the size of the main square, capable of holding up to million people. Later, proceed to Batalha and Alcobaça and choose to visit one of these amazing World Heritage Sites. The Monastery of Batalha was built by King João I in 1388 and is one of the greatest Gothic masterpieces in Europe. Alcobaça’s main attraction, the Abbey of Santa Maria, founded in 1153, is Portugal’s largest church and commemorates the victory against the Moors. Afterwards, make a short stop at the traditional fishing village of Nazaré and visit Óbidos, very romantic medieval town, encircled by the walls of 12th century castle. Return to Lisbon for overnight. 

Day 6

Lisbon
Have a free day in Lisbon and the possibility to explore by yourself this amazing city. If you are a museum lover, we suggest that you visit Gulbenkian Museum with one of the world's finest private art collections from East and West, or Berardo modern art museum. In the afternoon you can have a cruise on Tagus River with spectacular views of the city and 25th of April Bridge and Vasco da Gama Bridge. In the evening enjoy a traditional fado show with dinner in the old quarter Alfama, which is one of the best Portuguese experiences. 

Day 7

Lisbon
Departure to Lisbon airport. 

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