Lisbon and Porto with Fatima from Madrid
Lisbon and Porto with Fatima from Madrid
Lisbon and Porto with Fatima from Madrid
6 Days Starting and ending in 40.418878,-3.712131
Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
178
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 2
Age range:
4-100
Special diets catered:
Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Tour Overview
Discover the unique country of Portugal that will welcome you with open arms on this complete 6-day bus tour departing from central Madrid. Admire all the facets of this beautiful country where Celtics, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians have left their print. Delight yourself with the colorful "ruas" of Lisbon, the Christian devotion of Fátima, the beautiful views from a cruise on the Douro and a tasting of the famous Port wine, among many other surprises that await you
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto.
Day 2 : Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 3 : Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
Location: Coimbra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles.
Day 4 : Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaça – Lisbon
Location: Fátima
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.
Day 5 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past.
Day 6 : Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure to Caceres, declared UNDESCO World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid.
What's Included
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Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
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Guided city tour with local guides in Porto and Lisbon
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Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
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Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
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Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
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5-night accommodation at selected hotel class
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Daily breakfast
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Travel insurance
What's Not Included
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Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
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Any other services not specified
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Passengers from another country will participate in the tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Our tours are Air conditioned included
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Company Instant Book
The tour is instant booking
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
You will have free time to explore places during the tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Our local guides are english speaking
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included in this tour
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is no suplement for solo travellers
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included in this tour.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
The tour will be escort during the whole trip
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
easy level
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
hotels 4 star
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can assist with pre or post accomodation
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted to take part in the tour
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees detailed in the itinerary are inlcuded
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
You will know the hotels and details of the accomodation before start the tour
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 45
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.