Northern Portugal Discovery: Fatima to the Douro

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Journey north from Lisbon through Óbidos’ medieval streets, Alcobaça’s Gothic abbey and Nazare’s seaside charm.
Visit the Batalha Monastery and Fatima’s sacred sanctuary, where devotion and history meet.
Explore Coimbra’s ancient university and canals of Aveiro before reaching vibrant Porto.
Discover Guimarães’ medieval heart, Braga’s baroque Bom Jesus sanctuary and Porto’s riverfront heritage.
Travel through the Douro Valley’s vineyards, the forests of Bussaco and the Templar stronghold of Tomar en route back to Lisbon.

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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Trip Features

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Escorted Tours

Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Iconic Landmarks

Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Escorted Tours

Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Lisboa to Obidos, Alcobaca, Nazare, Batalha & Fatima

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Fatima to Coimbra, Aveiro & Porto

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Full Day Excursion to Porto, Guimaraes & Braga

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Day at Leisure in Porto

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Porto to Amarante, Vila Real, Vale do Douro, Lamego & Urgeirica

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Urgeirica to Bussaco, Tomar & Lisboa

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

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Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

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Lisboa to Obidos, Alcobaca, Nazare, Batalha & Fatima

Multi Day Tour

Lisboa - Obidos - Alcobaca - Nazare - Batalha - Fatima

Departing from Lisboa through a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees, we arrive in Obidos surrounded by medieval walls where we can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur). Visit Alcobaca with the first and largest gothic church in Portugal with the tombs of the doomed lovers Pedro and Ines de Castro. Stopping in Nazare, a typical fishing village and seaside resort immersed in tradition and legend. We continue to Batalha - visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, a masterpiece of the Gothic architecture in Portugal where we also encounter the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the mastermind behind Portugal's era of maritime discoveries. After we arrive in Fatima, the famous Marian Shrine, there is the opportunity to attend the candle-lit procession.

Your Accommodation

Aurea Fatima Hotel Congress & Spa

Located in the main street of the city, Aurea Fátima Hotel has 4 stars and an excellent close proximity to the Sanctuary. It relies on an author's decoration, elegant and exquisite, visible in every room and in all the public areas. All rooms were designed to make guests feel cozy and comfortable and they all have a balcony. Guests can benefit from a gymnasium and relax at the Spa, enjoying Sauna, Turkish bath, Whirlpool Tub or a peaceful and soothing therapeutic massage. The restaurant is open daily and serves a variety of typical Portuguese dishes in addition to delicacies inspired in other cultures. The hotel is suitable for families, who can make use of the Kid's Club provided, and for cooperate guests we have at their disposal a Business Center and equipped rooms for meetings and congresses.

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Fatima to Coimbra, Aveiro & Porto

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Fatima - Coimbra - Aveiro - Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Coimbra - visit to the University, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and its unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs such as the black student capes and the melancholic fado music. Stop at St Clara Church, where lies the tomb of Queen St. Isabel, the protagonist of the "miracle of the roses". In the city centre, there is a chance to admire Coimbra's exclusive ceramics. In the afternoon, we continue to Aveiro, a city of canals and known as the "Venice of Portugal", where you shall have time to see the graceful "moliceiro" vessels and taste the local sweet delicacy "ovos moles".

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hotel Vila Gale Porto

Located in the heart of Porto, a 10 minute walk from the famous Rua de Santa Catarina. The metro station Campo 24 de Agosto, located just outside the hotel, also allows you easy access to anywhere in the city. The hotel offers standard rooms and executive rooms with a privileged service, a restaurant, two bars, multipurpose rooms for events and meetings. On the top floor, the hotel offers an indoor pool, gym, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms, with amazing views over the city. The hotel offers free WIFI access in all areas.

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Full Day Excursion to Porto, Guimaraes & Braga

Multi Day Tour

Porto - Guimaraes - Braga - Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Porto, the 2nd city of Portugal and a UNESCO classified world heritage site - a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces and churches that history has made eternal and served up with a glass of the world-famous port. We continue to Minho, region of Portugal that offers natural green sceneries and sparkling "green wine". Starting in Guimaraes - the cradle of the nation and birthplace of the first king of Portugal where, walking through the historic centre, one is plunged for moments back into medieval times. Visit the Sacred Hill, crowned by the Castle, as well the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança with its original buildings dating back to the 15th century. Drive to Braga known as the "Portuguese Rome" for its concentration of religious architecture, including the oldest cathedral in the country and the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary with its famous baroque stairway and gardens. Return to Porto.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hotel Vila Gale Porto

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Day at Leisure in Porto

Multi Day Tour

Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. During the day, you will have complete freedom to discover this fascinating city. You can stroll through the historic streets, visit the extraordinary monuments and taste the typical dishes.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hotel Vila Gale Porto

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Porto to Amarante, Vila Real, Vale do Douro, Lamego & Urgeirica

Multi Day Tour

Porto - Amarante - Vila Real - Vale do Douro - Lamego - Urgeirica

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Amarante, a pretty town proud of São Gonçalo, the patron Saint of Amarante, known for the promotion of love and marriage and where the river facing monastery houses his tomb and with a lively, bustling market where you can find fruit, vegetables, chickens, cloths and an immense variety of other popular items. After, drive to Vila Real - visiting the gardens of the manor of Mateus, which façade is still depicted on the well- known Portuguese rosé wine bottles. Then, we enter in the port wine region, travelling through the vineyards and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Stop in Lamego, overlooked by one of Portugal’s most important shrines N. S. Remédios with its magnificent baroque style staircase. Maybe you will try some of the local delicacies such as the local ham or the famous “Bola de Lamego” (a loaf baked in the oven with smoked ham). Continue to the mountainous hinterland to Viseu, center of the Dão Vineyards and a city connected with Portugal’s oldest hero, Viriato, the Lusitanian chief. In the shadow of the cathedral, narrow streets and doorways with coats of arms carved in granite make up the ancient town of Viseu. Along the centre we find a busy commercial area. Arrival to Urgeiriça.

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Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hotel Urgeirica

Hotel Urgeirica is situated in Canas de Senhorim about 25km from Viseu and Estrela mountains. For a long time it's been a privileged place for some Portuguese people. In the hear t of Beira Alta, in the region Dao Lafoes, offering you the quality of one of the best hotels in the country.

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Urgeirica to Bussaco, Tomar & Lisboa

Multi Day Tour

Urgeirica - Bussaco - Tomar - Lisboa

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the heart of Portugal till Bussaco well known for its luxuriant forest, made up of a selection of rare trees and plants of exotic beauty, where was built a charming and romantic hotel, formerly a royal hunting lodge. We continue to Tomar, a city whose development is closely linked with the Order of the Templars, which received these lands in 1159 as a reward for the assistance they gave to Dom Afonso Henriques (the first King of Portugal) in the Christian reconquest of the territory. It was Dom Gualdim Pais, the first Grand Master of the Order in Portugal, who founded the castle and the remarkable Convent of Christ inside. Enlarged and altered over the centuries, this retains the influences of various architectural styles; it is the centrepiece of the city and classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. We continue our journey until Lisbon.

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Breakfast

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Porto

Fatima, Portugal

The Douro River Valley

The Belem Tower, Lisbon

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Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

PortoOccasional Showers

28°C / 82°F

79mm / 3.1"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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