UNMISSABLE PORTUGAL – PT55 Ends in Lisbon - Low Season
Lisbon,Portugal
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights TripTour Code
TP4380Description
Suited for travelers who wish to know the best of Portugal at a relaxed pace. Including: Lisbon and Porto, Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Fátima, Coimbra, Douro Valley and Guimarães. 10 Days | 9 Nights (B) – Ends in Lisbon Overnight Stays: Lisbon 3 nights, Fátima 1 night, Douro Valley 2 nights, Porto 2 nights, Lisbon 1 night. Effort level: Low – Easy pace with minimal walking, mostly flat terrain, and rare inclines or declines. Suitable for all travelers seeking a relaxed experience. Dates Available : November 7 and 21; December 12; January 16, February 6 and 20; March 6 and 20.
Highlights
- Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais - Estoril
- Douro Valley – Pinhão – Wine Estate in Douro – Lamego – Peso da Régua
- Scenic tour of Porto
- Tombs of Pedro and Inês on Alcobaça’s monastery church
- Shepperd’s village and Lúcia´s house, in Fátima
- University and Library, in Coimbra
- Douro scenic ride in a traditional Rabelo boat
- Douro wine estate
- Castle and Paço dos Duques de Bragança Palace, in Guimarães
- Aveiro boat ride in traditional Moliceiro boat
- Tastings: Belém tart (Pastel de Belém), Ginja de Óbidos (cherry liquor), convent pastry in Alcobaça, and Port wine in Douro Valley.
Included
- Schultz Assurance: Departures guaranteed with a minimum of 2 travelers. Schultz Operational Manager (GOS): A selected driver with tourism expertise, operating under the Schultz Small Groups concept, for trips in vehicles accommodating from 2 to 8 passengers. Transfer: Airport - Hotel - Airport. Accommodation: 8 or 9 nights, depending on the selected category, in the mentioned hotels or similar, with breakfast included. Tours from your hotel: • Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais - Estoril • Douro Valley – Pinhão – Wine Estate in Douro – Lamego – Peso da Régua • Scenic tour of Porto Tastings: Belém tart (Pastel de Belém), Ginja de Óbidos (cherry liquor), convent pastry in Alcobaça, and Port wine in Douro Valley. Visits: • Tombs of Pedro and Inês on Alcobaça’s monastery church • Shepperd’s village and Lúcia´s house, in Fátima • University and Library, in Coimbra • Douro scenic ride in a traditional Rabelo boat • Douro wine estate • Castle and Paço dos Duques de Bragança Palace, in Guimarães • Aveiro boat ride in traditional Moliceiro boat Luggage: One medium suitcase per person is allowed during the tour. Assistance: 24-hour support for emergencies during your stay in Portugal
Not Included
- Airfare, local tourism taxes, and other services not mentioned as included.
Itinerary
Day 1
- FRIDAY: Lisbon Arrival at Lisbon airport, private transfer to your hotel.
- Accommodation from 15h00 on.
- Afternoon at leisure.
Day 2
- SATURDAY: Lisbon - Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais - Estoril - Lisbon | 90 Km Breakfast.
- At 9:00h, leaving to Belém, where you will be able to appreciate the monuments that represent the age of Portuguese Discoveries and taste the famous tart “pastel de Belém”.
- We will proceed to Cascais on a scenic route, by the sea.
- Lunch and free time in Cascais.
- Visit to Cabo da Roca, continental Europe’s most western point, after which we proceed to Sintra, where you will have time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic village World Heritage by UNESCO.
- Return to Lisbon, accommodation, and free time for the rest of the day.
Day 3
- SUNDAY: Lisbon | Free day Breakfast.
- Day at leisure.
- Complete your trip with one of the optional tours that will take you to know other surrounding regions, or with one of our activities and experiences to enjoy the best of Lisbon.
- Check out our day tours
Day 4
- MONDAY: Lisbon - Óbidos – Nazaré - Alcobaça - Fátima l 180 Km Breakfast.
- At 9h00, departure to Óbidos, a quaint village within a medieval wall.
- Free time to walk around and taste the typical cherry liquor, which may be served in a chocolate cup.
- We continue to Nazaré, famous for its giant waves and an enormous beach.
- Free time for lunch.
- After lunch, visit to Alcobaça, World Heritage by UNESCO, and its convent church, that houses the tombs of Pedro and Inês, protagonists of Portugal's most famous love story.
- Next to it, you will taste some of the local convent pastries, with origins dating back to the Císter monks that settled here in the 12th century.
- After arriving in Fátima, accommodation and free time (from April to October you can join in the Candle's procession).
Day 5
- TUESDAY: Fátima - Coimbra - Douro Valley | 240Km Breakfast.
- At 9h00, departure to Coimbra, stopping over in Aljustrel, the village where the three Fátima shepherds were born, where you can visit Sister Lucia's house.
- In Coimbra, visit to Portugal's oldest university and its famous library, UNESCO World Heritage.
- Afterwords, free time to visit the city centre and have lunch.
- Continuation to the magnificently beautiful Douro Valley, with its stepped hills full of vines, almost down to the river's edge.
- World Heritage, this is Port Wine region, the first demarcated wine region in the world, since
- Accommodation and free time.
Day 6
- WEDNESDAY: Discovering Douro Valley Breakfast.
- Departure at 9h00 to explore the Douro Valley region.
- All along the river and, through wine country, we will arrive in the Pinhão village, with a very picturesque train station decorated with tile paintings depicting the region and its work traditions.
- In Pinhão you will also enjoy a marvellous boat ride in Douro valley, in one the traditional “rabelo” boats (from December to February, depending on weather conditions, the boat trip can be replaced by a visit to the Douro Museum).
- After this, a visit to a winery, where you will taste some Port wines.
- Visit to Lamego and to the Senhora dos Remédios sanctuary, overlooking the city from the top of the 686 steps of its baroque stairway.
- Free time in the city center to stroll and lunch.
- Accommodation and free time.
Day 7
- THURSDAY: Douro Valley - Guimarães - Porto l 180 Km Breakfast.
- At 9h00, departure to Guimarães, known as Portugal's cradle, where the Portuguese county was founded, and its first capital.
- Its wonderful historic center, with well-preserved buildings and granite streets, is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In Guimarães you will visit the first Castle of Portugal and the Paço dos Duques Palace, from where you will have access to the city's historic center in a short walk, free time for lunch and strolling.
- Continuation to Porto.
- Accommodation and free time.
Day 8
- FRIDAY: Porto Breakfast.
- At 09h00 we will start a scenic tour of Porto, to know its most important locations.
- The tour ends in Serra do Pilar viewpoint, where you will enjoy the best view of Porto, with its beautiful 19th century bridges, the traditional “rabelo” boats, the wine cellars, and the beautiful “Ribeira” riverfront.
- Return to the hotel or, if you prefer, stay in the city center to really get to know Porto and go back to hotel anytime you wish, by your own.
- Afternoon at leisure.
Day 9
- SATURDAY: Porto - Aveiro - Lisbon l 330 Km Breakfast and check-out.
- At 9h00, departure to Aveiro, one of the most interesting cities in the Portuguese coast, run by canals along which the traditional “moliceiro” boats ride, a great way to know Aveiro.
- The city is also known for its Art Nouveau buildings, visible along the boat ride we have included for you.
- Free time to lunch and stroll.
- (Between December and February, depending on weather conditions, the boat ride is replaced by a visit to the Vista Alegre porcelain factory and museum).
- Continuation to Lisbon, accommodation, and free time.
Day 10
- SUNDAY: Lisbon | End of our services Breakfast and check-out.
- Transfer to Lisbon airport, 3h30 before your intercontinental flight departure.
Faq's
November 7 and 21; December 12; January 16, February 6 and 20; March 6 and 20.
This tour starts on Fridays and has programme dates. If you want to take the tour on another date than the ones indicated, it will have to be done privately, price on request.
a) When making a reservation request, Schultz requires the following information:
•General passport details, such as number, name, and date of birth.
•Flight details for transfer arrangements.
b) Children under 3 years old can only travel on private tours. If an accessible service for children is needed, please contact Schultz Portugal for customized solutions.
c) Travelers in wheelchairs are not accepted on regular small-group excursions. If an accessible option is required, Schultz Portugal can offer customized alternatives.
d) Pets are not allowed on Schultz Portugal excursions.
e) Incorrect information that results in additional costs will be charged to the client.
Available for a minimum of 4 travelers, with a surcharge of €165 per person for tours up to 10 days and €200 per person for tours over 10 days.
•All hotels in the Small Groups program have been carefully selected.
•Triple rooms may include a double bed or two twin beds, with the third bed being a sofa bed or rollaway bed. Not recommended for three adults due to reduced comfort.
•Check-in is available from 3:00 PM and check-out until 11:00 AM.
•During fairs or special events, accommodation may be arranged in city outskirts. Excursions and visits will not be affected.
•An upgrade to a higher category may be requested at an additional cost and subject to availability.
LISBON - Hotel Olissipo Marques de Sá | Vila Galé Opera | Fénix Música.
FATIMA – Hotel São José | Hotel Coração de Fátima.
DUERO – Hotel Régua Douro | Hotel Douro Castelo.
OPORTO - Hotel Porto Trindade | Hotel Vila Galé Porto | Hotel Tryp Porto Centro.
PONTE DE LIMA – Imperio Norte.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – Hotel Gelmírez | Lux Santiago.
ÉVORA – Mar de Ar Muralhas.
ALGARVE – Tivoli Lagos | Marina Rio.
IMPORTANT:
The listed hotels are our preferred accommodations. However, we reserve the right to select other partner hotels within the same contracted category. On rare occasions, particularly during trade fairs, holidays, and major events—when guaranteeing a departure—we may provide accommodations outside the designated city.
LISBON - Hotel Olissipo Saldanha | Vila Galé Opera | Hotel Marquês de Pombal.
FATIMA - Hotel Santa Maria | Hotel Estrela de Fátima | Hotel Regina.
DOURO - Hotel Régua Douro | Vila Galé Douro | Hotel Douro Castelo.
PORTO - Hotel Vila Galé Porto | Hotel da Música | Turim Porto.
PONTE DE LIMA - Inlima Hotel & Spa.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Compostela Hotel | NH Compostela.
ÉVORA – Vila Galé Évora.
ALGARVE - Tivoli Lagos | Lagos Avenida.
IMPORTANT:
The listed hotels are our preferred accommodations. However, we reserve the right to select other partner hotels within the same contracted category. On rare occasions, particularly during trade fairs, holidays, and major events—when guaranteeing a departure—we may provide accommodations outside the designated city.
•Excursions are conducted in vans with a capacity of up to 8 passengers.
•If necessary, transportation may be provided by cars.
•Tours include drivers with knowledge of the region, but they are not official tour guides.
Arrival and departure transfers are included in all our tours.
If an additional night is requested at the beginning or end of the tour, we guarantee that the transfers will be adjusted to the new dates.
•Each passenger is allowed one medium-sized piece of luggage up to 23 kg.
•Extra luggage is subject to space availability and may incur an additional charge.
•Schultz Portugal is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage.
•Passengers must carry their own luggage between vehicles, hotels, and airports.
Cancellations must be requested in writing. The following fees apply:
•Up to 30 days before arrival: no charge.
•29 to 20 days before arrival: 10%.
•19 to 10 days before arrival: 30%.
•9 to 6 days before arrival: 50%.
•Less than 5 days before arrival: 100%.
Our tours require a minimum of 2 people.
Bearing this in mind, if you are a solo traveller, you will need to buy the SGL package and ask if there are any other travellers on the requested date. If there are, we can confirm the trip at the price indicated. If there are no other clients on the desired date, we can confirm the trip with a supplement.
For children aged 1 to 2, the tour must be made on a private basis. Cot request subject to availability.
For children aged 3 to 11, only sharing the room with 2 adults is permitted (maximum 1 child per room).
Tours can be offered in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
There is no mixing of languages on the same tour, each tour is organised in a single language.
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