Highlights of Portugal – Lisbon, Porto, Fatima and Évora

Experience the highlights of this  warm and inviting country as you follow the sounds of Fado from lively Lisbon to Baroque Porto, religious Fátima and medieval Évora. And maybe enjoy a pasteis de nata …or two along the way! Cruise to your own rhythm through Portugal’s beautiful sights and see charming villages, incredible monuments and much more.

If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Drive your way through the experience of discovering parts of Portugal one kilometre at a time. The car rental and hotel stays are included in the package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.

Travel: 9 days, 7 nights
Flights: Includes flights from Canada
Accommodations: 7 nights
Meals: 7 Breakfasts
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Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Lisbon (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
  • 7 nights of accommodation
  • 7-day car rental in selected category
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points

Travel highlights

  • Lisbon
  • Porto
  • Fatima
  • Évora
  • Breakfast daily
  • Optional Experiences

Itinerary

Fly to Lisbon.

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car, then head to your hotel to check in.

Depart Lisbon for the beautiful walled village of Óbidos, then continue to Alcobaça to visit the stunning Monastery of Alcobaça. Drive through the fishing village of Nazaré before stopping in Batalha, home of the Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória. Arrive in Porto and settle in for 2 nights.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Spend the morning meandering through Porto, then head to Barcelos, the birthplace of Portugal’s iconic colourful ceramic cockerel. Stop off in Guimarães to see where Portugal’s first king was born, and finish the day in Braga. Return to your Porto hotel for the night.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

After breakfast, head to Aveiro, known as Portuguese Venice, the city of the river channels. After lunch at a local restaurant ($), proceed to Coimbra. Continue to Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimage sites in Europe. Spend the night in Fátima.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT:

In Coimbra, visit the university, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and unique atmosphere. Enjoy the beautiful scenery – ancient buildings clinging to the hillside that line the Mondego River. See the 12th-century fortified cathedral and the Igreja de Santa Cruz, known for its Manueline-style main portico.

In Fátima, visit the world-famous Shrine of Fátima and other sacred sites like the Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the Igreja da Santíssima Trinidade.You can see the candlelight procession every night from May 13 to October 13.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

In the morning, depart Fátima for Tomar. Stop at the beautiful Convent of Christ, then continue to Castelo de Vide to see the oldest synagogue in the country. Hop over to Marvão, a fortified medieval village, before stopping in Estremoz to view the town’s marbleworks. Spend the night in Évora.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT:Explore the charming Portuguese town of Tomar on the banks of the Nabão River. Best discovered on foot, wander the picturesque cobblestone streets and admire the architecture of this town that was founded by the Knights Templar.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Wake up in Évora and explore the town’s remarkable Roman origins. Then, head to Lisbon and settle in for 2 nights.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT:The capital of Portugal’s Alentejo region, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting remarkable Roman origins. Take your time to explore this enchanting town. See the Roman Temple of Diana, the Silver Water Roman Aqueduct and be sure to stop by the fascinating Chapel of Bones, where the walls are decorated with skulls and bones!
 Meal(s): Breakfast

This morning, explore Lisbon at your leisure.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Stroll through the city’s vibrant downtown and view its magnificent monuments. Don’t forget snacks! No trip to Portugal is complete without a taste of the country’s delicious pasteis de nata. Take a scenic drive up the coast through Sintra, Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon.
 Meal(s): Breakfast

Head to the airport to return your rental car and board your flight home.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Parking
  • Gratuities
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Personal expenses and insurance

The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.

Kilometres are estimated, depending on the routes that drivers decide to navigate (main roads vs. scenic roads).

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