Discover in three days the centre south of Portugal, driving by a landscape with windmills, fruit trees, vineyards, cork and olive trees, and the relaxing vast plains. Experience the flavours and smells of the creative cuisine and the shapes and colours of its handicraft. Plunge into the past, visiting the roman heritage, medieval castles, and splendorous churches. Walk through the charming whitewashed villages and towns.
Day 1
Lisbon /Óbidos/Alcobaça/Nazaré/Batalha/Abrantes (+/-250Km/155.3 miles)
By a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees we arrive to Óbidos(stop), surrounded by medieval walls where we can admire the harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur).Visit Alcobaça(stop) with the first and largest gothic church in Portugal with the tombs of D.Pedro and Inês de Castro, known by it’s love story. Stopping in Nazaré(stop), a typical fishing village and seaside resort, with its traditions and legends. We continue to Batalha(stop) - visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, a masterpiece of the gothic in Portugal where we can find the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the promoter of the maritime discoveries. After we arrive to Fátima(stop), the famous Marian Shrine. Today’s journey ends in Abrantes - Dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Abrantes /Castelo de Vide/Marvão/Estremoz/Évora(+/-230km/143 miles)
Breakfast in hotel. Crossing the River Tejo we drive to the beautiful Castelo De Vide(stop), proud of its Jewish quarter. Then the medieval town of Marvão(stop), one of the “white villages of Portugal”, dominated by its castle on the mountain watching over the plain and over Spain. Continue to Estremoz(stop), a beautiful town surrounded by walls with a medieval castle, the heart of a region well known for its remarkable marble quarries and “bonecos” (figurines) of ceramic. Continue to Évora(stop), a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy – on the walking tour we not only visit the Roman Temple, the Cathedral, the Giraldo square, St Francis Church with its unique Bones Chapel but also we can see handicraft streets with hand painted pottery, cork work, copper items and colorful furniture. In Évora we can also feel the perfume and taste of the one of the most rich gastronomies of Portugal with excellent wines. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 3
Évora/Lisboa (+/-130km/80.7 miles)
Morning at leisure so that you have time to discover other spots in Évora region. In the afternoon return to Lisbon.
PRICE P/PAX - DOUBLE - SINGLE
ABR - OUT - 387 € - 454 €
NOV - MAR - 371 € - 439 €
NOV-MAR - Thursday

























