Northern and Southern Portugal end Lisbon

Northern and Southern Portugal end Lisbon

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Northern and Southern Portugal end Lisbon

7 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Lisbon, Portugal

Visiting: Madrid, Fátima, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

31339

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English
From: $838 $754 (USD) Operator discount: -$84

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Northern and Southern Portugal, starting in Madrid and culminating in the vibrant city of Lisbon. This cultural tour invites you to explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of Spain and Portugal. Discover the ancient Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida, wander the whitewashed streets of Évora, and marvel at the panoramic views from the walled town of Marvão. Visit the Convent of Christ in Tomar, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porto's historic center, including a visit to one of its renowned wineries. Ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga, cruise along the Douro River, and explore the charming streets of Coimbra. Conclude your adventure with a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, experiencing its iconic neighborhoods and vibrant culture. This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of history, architecture, and breathtaking scenery.

Highlights

  • Explore the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida.

  • Discover the whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and majestic cathedral of Évora.

  • Visit the picturesque walled town of Marvão with its fantastic panoramic views.

  • Explore the Convent of Christ in Tomar, a former castle-convent of the Order of the Templars.

  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porto's historic center and visit one of its old wineries.

  • Ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus on the world's oldest cable car in Braga.

  • Take a one-hour cruise along the Douro River in Pinhão.

  • Stroll through the charming, steep streets of Coimbra and visit the Batalha Monastery.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid, Merida, Evora

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll leave Madrid and journey to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. Admission is included to the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, which features a Roman Theater and Amphitheater. This site is renowned for its excellent preservation and its designation as a World Heritage Site. We’ll enjoy lunch in the charming pedestrian historic center, filled with life and diverse restaurants. Our adventure will continue to Portugal, arriving in Évora, another city declared a World Heritage Site, renowned for its whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and majestic cathedral. You’ll have free time to explore this enchanting city at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Chapel of Bones, built with 5000 skeletons!

Day 2 : Evora, Marvao, Castelo De Vide, Tomar, Fatima

Location: Fátima

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Today we´ll travel amidst the beautiful landscapes of Alentejo. We´ll stop in Marvão, a very picturesque walled town that offers a fantastic panoramic view of the region. After that, we´ll get to know Castelo de Vide with its impressive castle. We´ll also have time to walk through its old Jewish quarter, where we can visit the medieval synagogue (now a museum) or explore the winding streets of the town. After lunch, we´ll continue to Tomar, a city renowned for the Convent of Christ, a former castle-convent that belonged to the Order of the Templars (admission included). Before arriving in Fátima, we´ll stop in Aljustrel, the village where the three young shepherds who witnessed Virgin Mary´s apparitions were born. We´ll have the opportunity to see Lucia´s house. Upon arrival in Fátima, you´ll have free time at the Sanctuary of Fátima, where you can watch the candlelight procession if you wish (not held in winter). Dinner will be included.

Day 3 : Fatima, Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: hotel

We’ll travel to the north of Portugal. Arriving around 11:00 a.m. in Porto, the country’s second-largest city, we’ll begin with a sightseeing tour (included) of the historic center situated on the banks of the Douro River. We’ll also visit one of its old wineries (included). You’ll have free time to explore the city at your leisure.

Day 4 : Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Bom Jesus, Pinhao, Coimbra

Location: Coimbra

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Today, we´ll experience the stunning landscapes of northern Portugal. We´ll begin with a stroll through Braga, known as the religious capital of Portugal, with its historic cathedral. Next, we´ll ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus on the world´s oldest cable car, enjoying beautiful views. Afterward, we recommend you descend via the impressive staircase. Guimarães, Portugal´s first capital, awaits with its magnificent Palace of the Dukes. After lunch amidst picturesque vineyards, we´ll descend into the Douro Valley, passing by Sabrosa, the birthplace of Magellan. In Pinhão, we´ll explore its charming train station adorned with traditional tiles and enjoy a one-hour cruise along the Douro River, showcasing the region´s beauty (from November to March, the cruise is not available, so it will be replaced with a scenic drive with stops at viewpoints along the Douro River). Finally, we´ll continue to Coimbra, arriving at the end of the day. Dinner will be included.

Day 5 : Coimbra, Batalha, Nazare, Óbidos, Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: hotel

We´ll spend time in Coimbra, the third largest city in Portugal known for its old University and charming, steep streets. Continuing southward, we´ll stop at the Batalha Monastery (entrance fee included), an impressive medieval mausoleum of kings. There will be time for lunch and a stroll in Nazaré, a town of fishermen and a seaside resort. We´ll take the elevator that ascends to the old city (tickets included), offering impressive views of the ocean. As we travel towards Lisbon, we´ll make a stop in Óbidos, one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal, with its picturesque white streets adorned with flowers. We´ll arrive in Lisbon at approximately 07:30 p.m.

Day 6 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: hotel

In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.

Day 7 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

What's Included

  • Archaeological Complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre

    Tickets included for the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida.

  • Convent of Christ in Tomar

    Admission included to the Convent of Christ, a former castle-convent that belonged to the Order of the Templars.

  • Sightseeing Tour of Porto

    A sightseeing tour of the historic center of Porto is included.

  • Visit to an Old Winery in Porto

    Visit to one of Porto's old wineries is included.

  • Sanctuary of Bom Jesus

    Ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus on the world's oldest cable car.

  • Douro River Cruise

    A one-hour cruise along the Douro River is included (from November to March, the cruise is replaced with a scenic drive with stops at viewpoints along the Douro River).

  • Batalha Monastery

    Entrance fee included to the Batalha Monastery, an impressive medieval mausoleum of kings.

  • Elevator in Nazaré

    Tickets included for the elevator that ascends to the old city of Nazaré, offering impressive views of the ocean.

  • Sightseeing Tour of Lisbon

    A sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, is included.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril

    The optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril is not included.

  • Candlelight Procession in Fátima

    The candlelight procession in Fátima is not held in winter.

Mode of Transport

Travel by coach from Madrid to Lisbon, with scenic stops and guided tours along the way, including a cable car ride and a river cruise.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experience is offered in Braga during the tour?

    In Braga, you will ascend to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus on the world's oldest cable car, enjoying beautiful views.

  • Is there an opportunity to explore any historic wine locations on this tour?

    Yes, during the tour in Porto, you will visit one of its old wineries.

  • What happens if the Douro River cruise is not available?

    From November to March, if the Douro River cruise is not available, it will be replaced with a scenic drive with stops at viewpoints along the Douro River.

  • Are there any activities related to the Order of the Templars on this tour?

    Yes, you will visit the Convent of Christ in Tomar, a former castle-convent that belonged to the Order of the Templars.

  • What can I expect to see in the town of Marvão?

    In Marvão, you can expect to see a very picturesque walled town that offers fantastic panoramic views of the region.

  • Is there any free time during the tour to explore on my own?

    Yes, there is free time allocated in Évora, Porto, and at the Sanctuary of Fátima for you to explore at your own pace.

  • What is included in the sightseeing tour of Lisbon?

    The sightseeing tour of Lisbon includes exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, and the Belem neighborhood.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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