Wonders of Portugal 3-day trip
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Wonders of Portugal 3-day trip

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Discover the best Portugal has to offer in the romantic villages of Sintra, Batalha and Alcobaça on a 3-day trip from Lisbon.

Day 1:

Leave Lisbon in the direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale castle, located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra mountain range.

At the end of the morning you will have free time to walk in the streets of the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO) that enchanted Kings and inspired poets. Appreciate the several handcraft shops and tea-rooms to taste the delicious local sweets like the "queijadas" or the “travesseiros”.

Then journey to Colares, a region demarcated and recognized for its table wines. Travel to Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing the beaches of Guincho until Boca do Inferno. Enjoy the sea views and landscapes during your drive to Cascais where you will admire the picturesque fishing port village.

You will return to Lisbon by Estoril Coast where you'll have panoramic views of the Casino and its gardens.

Day 2:

Leaving Lisbon you will head north to your first stop at Óbidos. A small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo.

Then you'll travel to Alcobaça to visit the church of the Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where you can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro.

Your lunch will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing village. In the afternoon you will visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with its beautiful stained-glass windows.

Then arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fátima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. Visit; the Basilica with the tombs of: Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta; the Apparition Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, you will have time to attend mass.

You will return at night to Lisbon following a road through a rich agricultural region.

Day 3:

Spend your final day discovering the town of Évora's mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards to arrive Évora a World Heritage site of UNESCO.

Walk along the narrow streets of Évora, visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University.

At the market see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal.

Along the visit you will also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects, before breaking for lunch. In the afternoon depart for Azeitão where you will visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and end your 3-day adventure with a tasting of the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal.

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