From Faro: 8-Day Tour of Portugal
ID: GYG2689-19912
类别:
Sight Seeing
国家: Brazil
持续时间:
8 天
描述
Enjoy a fascinating and varied 8-day tour from Faro through seven cities in Portugal. Discover Portuguese culture, cuisine, and architecture, admire the spectacular scenery.
Experience the diversity of Portugal on this 8-day roundtrip from Faro.
Your program:
Day 1: Arrival in Faro
Pick up at the airport. You can spend the rest of the day as you wish. For example, you can enjoy a stroll through Faro, explore the city or try local cuisine at a restaurant.
Day 2: Faro – Lisbon
Your journey begins on Thursday as you head to your first destination: Lisbon. Drive through the mountain range in the Algarve and the plains of Alentejo to the bridge over the Tagus River. From there you can admire the magnificent view over Lisbon.
Upon arrival in Lisbon you will enjoy a panoramic tour through the historic part of the city and Alfama, the oldest district in Lisbon. Here you will visit the Jerónimos Monastery, famous for one of the most valuable cloisters in the world and a monument to the heyday of Portuguese history.
Afterwards you will drive to Belém Tower, as well as the Monument to the Discoveries. This was built in 1960 in memory of the Age of Discovery as well as the world map and the marble Compass Rose, a gift from the Republic of South Africa.
Day 3 :Lisbon – Coimbra
You will leave the capital city and drive to the quaint town of Óbidos, also known as the “Town of Queens”. Here you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town. Drive to the traditional fishing town of Nazaré, where you will visit the famous Monastery of Batalha. Drive to Fátima, the largest place of pilgrimage in Portugal.
Day 4 : Coimbra – Porto
In the historical university city of Coimbra you will visit the Baroque library, the center of the traditional university, with approximately 300,000 books and prints. Another must is St Michael's Chapel at the oldest university in Portugal.
Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, is your next destination. After a scenic drive through the city to the cathedral you will see the magnificent Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace).
Day 5 : Porto – Guarda
Drive north to the green province of Minho. Guimarães, where you can explore the wonderful old town and the Douro Valley both UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the heart of the Port wine region. A short stop in the historical town of Lamego gives you the chance to admire the pilgrimage site Senhora dos Remédios with its monumental staircase. You will then head through the beautiful mountainous landscapes of inland Portugal to reach Guarda, at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level.
Day 6 : Guarda – Évora
Today’s destination is the unspoiled landscape of the province of Alentejo. Stroll through the beautiful town of Castelo de Vide and visit the medieval synagogue. Afterwards you will drive to the town of Estremoz, the marble capital of Portugal.
Day 7 : Évora – Faro
Explore the city of Évora, the Roman Temple, the cathedral, Praça do Giraldo and the Church of St. Francis with the Chapel of Bones. Back to Faro, stop along the way in Beja, where you can visit the castle.
Day 8 : Departure from Faro
亮点
- Discover the city of Lisbon, admire the library of Coimbra, and explore Porto.
- Experience a mix of scenic highlights, historical monuments, and traditions.
- Visit the Monastery of Batalha in Nazaré, explore the museum city of Évora.
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重要信息
Please note: Tours must be booked at least 7 days in advance.
Persons over the age of 65 receive a 50% discount on the entrance fee at most monuments and museums. Please bring your ID card or passport.
This is an exclusive tour with a personal tour guide/driver. Additional participants will not join the tour.
The program is just a suggestion. All trips and tours can be customized to suit your interests.
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