Southern Dream ( 7 day tour )

Day 1
After arriving in Lisbon International Airport, you will meet our representative at the airport, and be transferred to your hotel. After a brief informational about your tour, you will have the afternoon free to relax or discover the city on your own.

Day 2
After breakfast, you will go to Rossio, the very heart of Lisbon. Alfama, the oldest and most picturesque quarter ( with a stop for wine tasting in a handicraft store). You then will drive along the river to admire Black Horse Square, crossing the bridge over Tagus River. There will be stops at Belém Tower and at the Monument to the Discoveries. Next is Jerónimos Monastery (guided tour of the church, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe) and the Coach Museum (the world's largest collection of coaches). (If the tour is on a Monday, these two sights are closed , and will be replaced by Ajuda Palace or Fundação Medeiros).

Day 3
After breakfast enjoy a mini-cruise to enjoy Lisbon, a city overlooking the river and the ocean. Centuries of history will emerge from monuments scattered along the river as well as the castles on the hills. Enjoy a panoramic view of Parque das Nações where the Expo
98 was held.

Day 4
After breakfast journey northward to Obidos, a medieval town of narrow streets and surrounding walls. Further on, look out to sea at the typical fishing village of Nazare, before admiring the harmonious lines of the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. See the pilgrimage site of Fatima, where faith is rekindled today. Dinner and overnight stay in
Abrantes.

Day 5
After breakfast see the beautiful Castelo de Vide, which is proud of its Jewish quarter with whitewashed houses and Marvão keeping watch over the plain from the top of its castle. Travel on to Estremoz, an ancient town with marble quarries. Finally see Evora in a walking tour. This "living museum" is an UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner and overnight stay in Evora.

Day 6
Free morning in Evora. In the afternoon, return to Lisbon passing by Setubal, a fishing village. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 7

According to your flight time we can provide a transfer to the international airport. For the cost and departure details, please contact us. We can also add more options to this program and customize it to suit your needs.

Tour ends.

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