Please be advised that this tour may require participants to walk significant distances
Essence of Portugal Tour
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
FLIGHT TO LISBON
At 12.45 pm we will meet our Tour Leader at the Malta International Airport to check in for your Ryan Air Flight FR 9654 to Lisbon, Portugal scheduled to depart at 2.50 pm local time. Upon arrival, a private coach will take us to our hotel in Lisbon, Hotel 3K Barcelona 4* (or similar).
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries.
Evening is free to explore Lisbon and get acquainted with the area.
Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 2
LISBON
After breakfast, we will set off to explore Lisbon with a local guide. We will visit Belem Tower, Jernonimos Monastery, Alfama District and San Jorge Castle. Belém’s most famous feature is its tower, Torre de Belém, whose image is much used by Lisbon’s tourist board. The tower was built as a fortified lighthouse. Belém’s other major historical building is the Jerónimos Monastery (entrance extra), which the Torre de Belém was built partly to defend.
Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, spreads down the southern slope from the Castle of São Jorge (entrance extra) to the River Tagus. Its name, derived from the Arabic Al-hamma, means fountains or baths. São Jorge Castle is a historic castle which has been continuously occupied for the last 3,000 years. Pastel de Nata tasting on this day included.
Optional – Evening Traditional Good Friday procession.
Overnight in Hotel in Lisbon
DAY 3
SINTRA, CABO DA ROCA, CASCAIS & ESTORIL
After breakfast, once again we will head for another adventure, visiting beautiful areas in Portugal.
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular attractions in Portugal. Sintra’s landmarks include the medieval Castle of the Moors, the romanticist Pena National Palace and the Portuguese Renaissance Sintra National Palace (entrance extra).
Afterwards we visit Cabo da Roca which is the most western point in Portugal and all of Europe, most often referred to as “the edge of the world”. It is a rugged coastline adorned with rocky cliffs overlooking the roaring Atlantic Ocean; and one of the best views in Portugal.
Then we head towards Cascais a town and municipality in the Lisbon District of Portugal, located on the Estoril Coast. Nowadays, Cascais and its surroundings are a popular vacation spot for the Portuguese as well as for the international jet set and regular foreign tourists, all of them drawn by its fine beaches.
Overnight in Hotel in Lisbon
DAY 4
DEPARTURE TO PORTO WITH A STOP TO FATIMA
After breakfast, you can join the Easter Mass at the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima (venue might change). Afterwards, departure to Porto, with a stop, at Fátima, on the way.
Fátima is a city in the municipality of Ourém. The civil parish has been permanently associated with Our Lady of Fátima, a series of 1917 Marian apparitions that were purportedly witnessed by three local shepherd children at the Cova da Iria.
Arriving with a panoramic view of Porto and stop to visit its historical centre. Visit to a wine cellar for Port wine tasting (included in price). Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula’s major urban area.
Accommodation at the Hotel Vila Galé Porto 4* (or similar)
DAY 5
GUIMARAES & BRAGA
After breakfast, we will visit Guimarães and Braga. Guimarães is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal, in the district of Braga. Its historic town centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, in recognition for being an “exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town” in Europe.
Braga is the host to the oldest Portuguese archdiocese, the Archdiocese of Braga of the Catholic Church and it is the seat of the Primacy of the Spains.
Return to Porto to continue the visit the city centre with the Stock Palace (entrance extra), the Cathedral, São Francisco Church (entrance extra), São Bento train station, walking in Santa Catarina street and Bolhão market.
Overnight in Porto
DAY 6
DURO CRUISE & RETURN FLIGHT TO MALTA
After breakfast, we set off for a mini cruise along the Douro River (des Portes) included in price
Early afternoon transfer to Porto Airport to check in for our Ryanair flight to Malta departing at 4.40pm (FR 1510)
Price and details
Price € per person
Price includes All Excursions and Transfers according to Program*
- Adult Single: €1751 per adult
- Adult Twin: €1410 per adult
- Child price: €1064 per child
Limited number of Single Rooms and Family Rooms available for this tour
Price Includes
- 5 nights in 4* hotels on BB basis.
- Flights €462pp- Ryan Air direct return flights to FR9654 / FR1510
Airline taxes, fuel surcharge and service charge 20kg luggage and backpack - Coach and an English-Speaking guide for the entire duration of the trip including bus parking and check point.
- Service of an Experience Hamilton Travel Tour Manager
- Easter Mass
- Pastel de Nata tasting in Lisbon
- Mini cruise Das Pontes
- Visit to a wine cellar with Port wine tasting in Porto
- Insolvency Fund
Not included in price
- Anything not specified under “price includes”
- City Tax payable at the office
- *Optional entrances & excursions:
- Lisbon Jerónimos Monastery €18pp
- Good Friday Procession €25pp
- Coach Museum €15pp
- St. Jorge Castle €15pp
- Royal Treasure Museum €10pp
- Sintra National Palace €13.50pp
- Porto Stock-Exchange Palace €14pp
- St. Francis Church €7.50pp
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.