Tour Detail
ROUTE: PORTO (2) – LISBON (2)
DURATION: 4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS
Tour Detail
ROUTE: PORTO (2) – LISBON (2)
DURATION: 4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS
What to know
Tour Program
DAY 1: ISTANBUL(IST) – PORTO
Meeting with your guide at Istanbul Airport's International Terminal. After luggage and passport procedures, we depart for Porto on Turkish Airlines. Upon arrival in Porto, we leave the airport and start our city tour. The sights to be seen include the historical buildings of the Ribeira district overlooking the Douro River, Bolsa Palace, the Cathedral (Porto Cathedral), House Of The Prince, Sao Francisco Church, Sao Bento train station, Ponte de Luis I Bridge, and we complete our panoramic city tour along the Douro River. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Guests who wish can participate in the Porto Boat Tour (50 Euro) organized by our guide. We conclude the tour after having the opportunity to see this magnificent city from the river and proceeding to the Atlantic Ocean. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay...
DAY 2: PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can participate in the extra tour of Portuguese Masterpieces Braga & Guimaraes (70 Euro). Our first stop is Braga, one of Portugal's important cities. We will see the 'Bom Jesus do Monte' (Jesus on the Mountains) Church, one of the important sacred places in Braga. This magnificent structure, reached by ascending 650 steps, is one of the finest examples of granite architecture in Northern Portugal. Devout individuals climb these steps on their knees to reach the sacred site on holy days. After Braga, we head to Guimaraes, the old capital of Portugal. Guimaraes, with its typical houses and squares, is a charming city protected by UNESCO. After visiting Guimaraes, we return to Porto via the scenic coastal route. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 3: LISBON
After breakfast, we set off for Lisbon. On the way, we will have a tour of Fatima & Nazare & Obidos. We head towards Fatima, our first stop, known as one of the largest pilgrimage and worship centers in Christianity, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three little shepherds in 1917 and revealed three secrets. After Fatima, we make our way to the famous fishing town of Nazare, known for its beach. It is impossible not to be affected by the cliffs of Nazare, where the famous explorer Vasco de Gama came to pray before embarking on long sea voyages. Next, we visit the historical Obidos city, which has preserved its historical texture with intact 12th-century walls, before moving on to Lisbon. Upon arrival, a panoramic city tour of Lisbon will be conducted. During our tour, we will visit VII Eduardo Park, Rossio Street (the heart of the city), the famous Libardede Square, the Tejo River, São Jorge Castle, the Alfama and Alcantara districts, as well as Belem Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Jeronimos Monastery. Then we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can participate in the extra Sintra & Cascais & Estoril & Cabo de Roca Tour (100 Euro). In this tour, we first visit Sintra, about a 40-minute drive, to see the “Palacio de Vila” (City Palace), famous for its chimney pots and tiles, which is a synthesis of various styles. Afterward, you will have free time to explore the narrow streets in the city center for lunch. In the afternoon, we will set foot at Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. As we progress along the coastal cliffs, we first visit Guincho Point and then head to the "Boca de Inferno" rock formation near Cascais. We will explore the fishing harbor in Cascais before passing through the famous casino area of the affluent Estoril district on our return journey to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: LISBON – ISTANBUL(IST)
After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport. After ticket and customs procedures, we will board our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. After arriving in Istanbul, our tour comes to an end.
What's Included
Not Included