Get a taste for the beautiful Portuguese capital of Lisbon, plus the region of Estremadura and the religious city of Fátima, during this 6-day, 5-night excursion departing from Madrid. This multi-day trip to Portugal is the perfect chance to discover some of the country's rich cultural traditions, UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions and unique scenery.
Start your Portugal trip at 8:30am in Madrid, departing from the city's Plaza de España on a 3.5-hour trip by coach to the Portuguese city of Trujillo, stopping to stretch your legs and admire the city's picturesque architecture. You'll finish the day by arriving in Lisbon, where you can check into your hotel and have time to wander the city or enjoy a performance of Fado, a typical Portuguese guitar music (at your own expense). Begin day two with a 3.5-hour sightseeing excursion through Lisbon, stopping to explore the city's many neighborhoods, plus famous attractions like the Statue of Prince Henry the Navigator (one of Portugal's most famous explorers) and the Monastery of Saint Jerome, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Head along Portugal's coast on day three to visit the Estremadura region, stopping in the walled seaside city of Óbidos and then visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça in the town of Alcobaça. You may also have time to explore the cliffside village of Sítio if time permits, then proceed on to the impressive monastery found in Batalha, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your fourth day exploring the religious center of Fátima, where you'll tour the city's many impressive spiritual sites, including the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, before heading back in Lisbon. During your fifth day, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, Belem Tower and many more attractions in Lisbon. You will reside in Lisbon for your last night and returning to Madrid the following day. For a full run-down of the tour stops and cities visited, please see below.
