DAY1 Lisbon - Obidos - Alcobaca - Nazare - Batalha - Abrantes
By a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees we arrive to
Obidos(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
Alcobaca(stop) with the first and largest gothic church in Portugal with the tombs of D.Pedro and Ines de Castro, known by it's love story. Stopping in
Nazare(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
Fatima(stop), the famous Marian Shrine. Today’s journey ends in Abrantes - Dinner and overnight.
DAY2 Abrantes - Castelo de Vide - Marvao - Estremoz - Evora
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
Marvao(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
Evora(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 Evora we can also feel the perfume and taste of the one of the most rich gastronomies of Portugal with excellent wines. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY3 Evora - Lisboa
Morning at leisure so that you have time to discover other spots in Evora region. In the afternoon return to Lisbon.