From Portugal to Salamanca and Santiago Compostela
10 day Tour
1 DAY - Private Sintra tour, with Cascais 9am-5pm
2 DAY - Private Tour Ericeira, Mafra and Peniche 9am-5pm
On this fantastic 8 hour private tour, we take care of everything!
Here we visit the palace Quinta da Regaleira and have an amazing culinary surprise.
In a personalized way our drivers / guides will present the palaces so that you know not only the physical space, but also all their history and myths.
After a traditional lunch, relax and get in our luxury cars, comfortably to Cascais and Estoril, where we will have a panoramic view of Lisbon.
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On this day we will go to Óbidos, the beautiful medieval city. Our first stop will be Ericeira, on the beautiful westcoast of Lisbon. KNown for the outstanding views and some of the freshess seafood of the reagion.
Next stop, Mafra is in the west of Portugal, close to some beautiful beach área as Ericeira or Santa Cruz. Known for the Convent and Palace, with its amazing church holding 6 organs, and its amazing library. This is a monument that tell’s how wealthy the portuguese where in the 18th century.
On our third stop, we head towards Peniche, charming village that still maintains some traditions from the fisherman. And the beauty of the hills and beach are something to admire. Next stop Óbidos city
3 DAY - Private Tour Nazaré and Batalha monastery 9am-5pm
On this tour we will star tour day in Nazaré. We head towards Nazaré, known for the biggest waves in the world and for the seven skirts, traditional Nazarene costume.
Then we will go to Batalha, there we will visit the Monastery (14th Century), an imposing monastery that reflects the time and the battles fought between Portuguese and Spanish.
Ending our day in the city of Tomar.
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4 DAY - Private Tour Knights Templar Castle and Talasnal historical village
9am-5pm
5 DAY - Private Tour Coimbra 9am-2pm and
Coimbra Fado- 6pm (optional)
In Tomar, we have a village that saw its growth starting when the Knights Templar made its own headquarters in Portugal in the 12th century! Here they build the first Templar castle from the begining to end.
On that castle it was build, what i tis now, one of the most well keep churches (charola) from the 12 century.
After seeing this beautiful castle and convent of Tomar immerse yourself in the magical world of Talasnal, one of Portugal’s best kept secret.
Talasnal is a magnificent mountain village, located in the Lousã mountain range. Feel surrounded by untouched forests where deer, wild boars and water springs lurk, feel complete peace and quiet. In this village, many of the schist houses are decorated with vine branches. As you walk up the main street, there are several streets and alleys that you will want to discover.
We will visit one of the oldest universities in Europe. The University of Coimbra, with its fabulous Joanina Library.
We will walk through the historical center discovering the charms of the city passing Arco do Almedina the main gate of entrance, and visit the Santa Cruz Monastery, where the tomb of the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques is.
Descending to the lower part of town we will dazzle you with beautiful squares and with the view on the Mondego river.
The rest of the day is for you to relax and enjoy a little bit of the city of Coimbra.
At 6pm we will pick you up to watch a fado show - optional
6 DAY - Private Tour Belmonte and transfer to Salamanca
9am-5pm
7 DAY - Private Tour Salamanca 9am-5pm
Pick up at 9 am in the hotel.
We will visit the village of Belmonte, with breathtaking landscapes and a fabulous historical richness. We will see its fantastic medieval Castle, related to the era of Portuguese discoveries, declared a national monument in 1927.
Belmonte is considered a land of tolerance and different faiths, preserving the practices, uses and customs of the Jewish religion alive.
After visiting this beautiful village we will start our ride to Salamanca-Spain.
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We will walk through the historical center of Salamanca, which has plenty of monuments (the plaza mayor, old university and the cathedral), that has hosted many prominent people throughout history, while enjoying the atmosphere of the golden city.
We will see Salamanca Central market, the oldest food market in the city, some interesting curiosities of the university and palaces that where made with the intention of Honoring the order of Santiago a really important order from the 12 century
Explore Salamanca from an insiders perspective, with a flexible schedule and a relaxed atmosphere, see how the locals live.
8 DAY - Private Tour from Salamanca to Sanabria 9am-5pm
9 DAY - Private Tour from Sanabria to Santiago de Compostela - 9am-16pm
Our second day in Spain, starts with a beautiful ride, from Salamanca to Pueblo de Sanabria. This is a charming medieval village, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, and one of the oldest Spanish "pueblos".
We'll visit its historic center, which is very well preserved. There we will walk through its steep streets, with numerous palaces, emblazoned mansions and its magnificent Castle with walls that are still very well preserved. In 1994 it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest
In addition to its beautiful historic center, the village enjoys privileged surroundings, being close to the Sanabria lake natural park, which we will visit later.
Leaving Pueblo de Sanabria we will hit the road towards Santiago de Compostela. We will get to know Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Plaza del Obradoiro (Obradoiro Square)
Obradoiro Square is the main and most famous square, where the city's most emblematic buildings are located
The Way of St. James, often known as Camiño de Santiago, is a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century that crisscrosses Europe and ends at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela.
You will see the beautiful catedral where Santiago’s remains are, and feel the energy and faith of one the most ancient and well known pilgrimage paths of Europe.
We will also explore the food market - Mercado de Abastos, the second place most visited in Santiago that has been held every week since 1873.
10 DAY - Private Tour Santiago de Compostela 9am-3pm and private transfer to Porto
Pick up at 9 am in the hotel in Porto.
On the way to Lisbon, we will visit one of the oldest universities in Europe. The University of Coimbra, with its fabulous Joanina Library. Stroll through the historic center, discovering the Arco do Almedina and visiting the Santa Cruz Monastery, where the tomb of the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques is located.
Going down to the lower part of town we will dazzle ourselves with beautiful squares and with the view on the Mondego River.
Return to the hotel at 6 pm in Lisbon.
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Tour Includes
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Free WiFi and bottled water
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Exclusive and specialized guide/driver
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Personalized transport in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, in safe & comfortable conditions
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All taxes
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Public liability and personal accidents insurance
Cultural and Gastronomic Tour
Start and End in Lisbon
From 1 to 7 People
10 days of pure joy, relaxation and adventure