T o u r c r a f t e r s
PORTUGAL & HIS ISLANDS Portugal by Car
Discover Azores by Car 6 Days /5 Nights
from $ 940
DAY 1: PONTA DELGADA-FURNAS. Arrival at Ponta Delgada airport and pick-up of the rental. Overnight in Furnas. DAY 2: FURNAS-LAGOA DAS SETE CIDADES-PONTA DELGADA- FURNAS. Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the western part of the island, where the mountains and the Lagoa das Sete Cidades (Lake of the Seven Cities) are located. From Vista do Rei look-out you will enjoy a panoramic view of the lake, asleep inside a huge volcanic crater. Descent to the village of Sete Cidades, a faithful image of the rural life of the Azores. Overlooking a natural bay, the city of Ponta Delgada has a rich history and architectural heritage. The Portas da Cidade (City Gates) are the perfect starting point for exploring the city. They are quickly identified by their three arches that link the sea front area and the Praça da República. In São Miguel island, we suggest you enjoy a whale watching experience. Overnight. DAY 3: FURNAS-LAGOA DO FOGO-LAGOA DAS FURNAS- FURNAS. Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Lagoa do Fogo. On the way, we will be able to appreciate the beauty of the lagoon, with its crystalline waters that reflect the surrounding landscape. We continue the visit, but this time on the north coast to Ribeira Grande where the baroque architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries characterizes this city. From the viewpoint of Pico do Ferro we will see the breath-taking landscapes of the oldest and largest volcanic crater on the island, in which lies the Lagoa das Furnas. Overnight. DAY 4: FURNAS-PONTA DELGADA-ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Delivery of the rental car at Ponta Delgada airport. Embark on the flight to Angra do Heroísmo (not included). Arrival at Terceira airport and pick-up of the rental car. Overnight in Angra do Heroísmo. DAY 5: ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO-PRAIA DA VITÓRIA-BISCOITOS- ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO. Breakfast at the hotel. What makes the island of Terceira so special is the magnificent contrast between the natural beauty of this volcanic island and the admirable work that man has done in the historical center of Angra do Heroísmo, his capital city founded in 1534, the first town in the Azores to enjoy the status of city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Angra is an ideal starting point for exploring the coastal area of the island. Take a drive to Praia da Vitória, with the Ilhéus das Cabras (islets) in the background, through the bay of Salga and the black sand beaches surrounded by cliffs such as Porto Novo. Continue to Biscoitos, home of the famous Verdelho wine, where you can visit the Wine Museum and the seaside area with natural pools, such as Ponta do Queimado. Overnight in Angra do Heroísmo. DAY 6:ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO-PONTA DELGADA. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Delivery of the rental car at Terceira airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.
Inclusions: • 5 night accommodation in B&B • 5 day car rental
9 Days /8 Nights E
Portugal Highlights by Car from $ 1.100
DAY 1: PORTO. Arrival at Porto airport and pick-up of the rental car. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight . DAY 2: PORTO. Breakfast at the hotel. With a magnificent location near the mouth of the Douro and an architectonic ensemble of excep- tional value, the historic center of Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also discover other important places, such as the Lello Book- store, the Majestic Café and the magnificent São Bento Station. Free time for lunch. We leave in the direction of the Serralves Park which extends, from the House of Serralves, on 18 hectares which include gardens, forests, a rose garden and a romantic lake which are a real refuge for who wants to flee the confusion of the city. The day ends with a visit to a Port Wine Cellar to taste this fortified wine and with a 50- minutes boat trip on the Douro river. Return to the hotel. Overnight . DAY 3: PORTO-VIANA DO CASTELO-BRAGA-GUIMARÃES- PORTO. After breakfast departure to Viana do Castelo, famous for its craftsmanship and for the colors of its regional costumes. Direction Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world with a vast reli- gious heritage. Continuation to Guimarães, considered as the cradle of Portugal, because it was born Afonso Henriques who will become the first king of this country. Return to Porto. Overnight. DAY 4: PORTO-COIMBRA-FÁTIMA-LISBON. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. We descend to Coimbra. Stroll in the oldest part, made of narrow and steep streets that lead to the top of the hill. Continuation to Fátima, place of faith and a pilgrimage world center. Overnight in Lisbon. DAY 5: LISBON. After breakfast visit of the Castle of São Jorge, located on the highest hill of Lisbon. Then we will descend the old district of Alfama, characterized by its white houses, labyrinthine streets, inner courtyards and dead ends. Free time for lunch. We leave to Belém, where monuments referring to the Maritime Discovery era in the 15th and 16th centuries were erected, such as the Belém Tower, the Monu- ment to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery. Visit to the Na- tional Coaches Museum. Return to the hotel. Overnight. DAY 6: LISBON-SINTRA-CASCAIS-ESTORIL-LISBON. After break- fast departure from the hotel towards Sintra, a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit to the romantic National Pena Palace. If weather permits, we will then stop at the westernmost point of main- land Europe, Cabo da Roca. On the way to Cascais along the coast, be dazzled by the seascape. In Estoril, place where Ian Fleming got the idea for the James Bond character, we highlight the gardens of one of the largest Casinos in Europe. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Lisbon. DAY 7: LISBON-ÓBIDOS-ALCOBAÇA-NAZARÉ-BATALHA-LISBON. After breakfast departure to Óbidos and admire its Gothic churches and narrow, winding streets. We continue to Alcobaça, to visit the church of the monastery of Santa Maria, known for its medieval architecture. The lunch break will be at the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré, where we can enjoy the beautiful bay. We will resume our visit with a trip to Batalha, to visit the church of the Dominican monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. Return to Lisbon. Overnight. DAY 8: LISBON-ÉVORA-ESTREMOZ-LISBON. After breakfast de - par ture to Évora, a World Heritage Site: it houses a superb monu - mental complex including the Roman Temple of Diana, the imposing Cathedral, the Church of São Francisco and its mysterious Chapel of Bones. Visit to a wine estate with wine tasting. Departure to Estremoz, knowned as "the white city" due to its block of houses of this color, but also to be one of the largest exporters of white marble in the world. Return to Lisbon. Overnight. DAY 9: LISBON. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Rental car drop off at Lisbon airport. END OF OUR SERVICES
Inclusions: • 8-night accommodation in B&B • Guided visit to a port wine cellar with wine tasting • Guided visit to a wine estate with wine tasting • 50-minute boat trip on the Douro River • 8 day car rental.
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