LIGHTS OF TWO CAPITALS (LISBON & PORTO)

8 days / 7 nights

Every week on Saturdays

Saturday - Arriving in Lisbon. Group transfer. Accommodation in hotel in Lisbon, the selected category.

Sunday – Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the historic area of Belém where you will see some of the major attractions of Lisbon - Belém Tower, the Monastery Jerónimos. Travel along the main avenue of Lisbon - the Freedom square, exploring old historic district of Alfama, Baixa and a beautiful area Rossio. A trip along the Atlantic coast, Cascais and Estoril-famous resorts of the Riviera Lisbon. Lunch is free. The excursion continues to the "Edge of the earth" - Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe. Excursion to Sintra, a visit to the Royal National Palace of XIV century, which for 500 years served as the summer royal residence. The historic city center with its tiny streets and picturesque houses. Return to Lisbon.

Monday - Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. At the request of tour to Fatima - one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world, where in 1917 there was a phenomenon of the Virgin Mary. Moving to the city of Batalha with a visit monastery of Santa Maria de Batalha - Portuguese Gothic masterpiece epic. Nazare - a picturesque fishing village on the shore of one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Lunch on the coast, in one of the nation's restaurants serving freshly caught fish cooked according to traditional recipes of the region and where you can freshen up a glass of "VINEUIL Verde" (vinho verde - green wine) - a unique product that does not make any country in the world except in the north-western region of Portugal. A trip to the city-museum under the open sky Obidos - A beautiful fortress town with white houses. One of the most striking example of medieval Portuguese culture, where you only chance to try a regional cherry liqueur - from miniature chocolate Zhinzha cups. Return to hotel.

Tuesday – Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. At the request of tour, "The Palace of Sintra" (90.00 + 24.00 eur entry / tickets per person.). A trip to the town of Sintra. On a high cliff above the Sintra is one of the most amazing palaces, the Palace of Pena Portugal. The interior of the palace remained full transmitting lifestyle Portuguese kings of the 19th century. Visit the Palace Park Regaleyra one of the most mysterious and romantic places in Europe. Amazing landscape park captures the spirit of the nature reserve of Sintra. Lunch at local restaurant where you can sample baked in the oven lamb s in the original recipe of local chefs. In the center is the National Sintra Royal Palace. Gothic palace 14-16c. the royal residence for 500 years. Free time for shopping trips and gifts in the historic center. Return to Lisbon.

Wednesday - Breakfast at the hotel. 14:00 Meeting at the Square "Rossio", a monument to Pedro IV, the National Theatre. Descent of the oldest district of Alfama, the ​​Commerces square. Stroll through the pedestrian zone of Baixa, which was completely destroyed during the earthquake and rebuilt by the Marquis de Pombal to the new model. Inspection Funicular "Art. Jousten. "Go to the area of Restorers. The rise of the cable car "Gloria" of the XIX century. to the panoramic platform S. Pedro de Alcantara, with a wonderful view of the bottom located old Lisbon. Descent to Plaza Kamoesh. Nearby is an old cafe "Brasileiro" which haunted the Lisbon intellectuals of the early 20th century. Walking through the area, "Chiado" with architectural buildings late XIX - early XX century. At the end of the concert tour visit Fado. / Duration 50 minutes.

Thursday – Transfer from the hotel at the train station. Moving to Porto on a fast, comfortable train. Transfer luggage to your hotel in Porto. 4-hour walking tour of the city. Inspection of the old Cathedral (XII century) and the Church of St. Francis (XIV). Immerse yourself in the bustle of the city harbor quarter of Ribeira. Enjoy the Clerics Tower, a magnificent bridge of Don Luis, rich decoration of historic buildings. Meet with fine examples of architecture of different styles. Visit one of the most famous wine cellars and tasting of port. Cruise on the Douro River. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time.

Friday – Time at leisure  

Sutarday  - Transfer to the  train station. Moving to Lisbon on a fast, comfortable train. Transfer to your hotel in Lisbon or Lisbon airport.