Portugal DMC & Tours



The Wonders of Portugal


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Day 1 — Lisbon → Mafra → Óbidos → Alcobaça → Nazaré → Batalha — overnight near Fátima area Morning • Depart Lisbon early (07:30). First stop Palácio Nacional de Mafra (guided group visit, 60–75 min). (coach parking / easy group entry). Late morning → lunch in Óbidos (set menu at a typical taverna inside the walls — cod dishes, regional soups). Short walk through the walled town (30–45 min). Afternoon → Alcobaça Monastery (guided visit, 45–60 min) then Nazaré viewpoint & seafront (seafood tasting group seafood menu). Late afternoon visit Mosteiro da Batalha (guided). Evening → Overnight in Fátima / Batalha area


Day 2 — Fátima → Tomar → Coimbra — overnight Coimbra Morning • Fátima shrine visit (outdoor processional areas + Basilica). Short reflection time and group photo. Mid-morning → drive to Tomar: Convent of Christ (UNESCO) guided visit — important for medieval Templar history. Lunch in Tomar: typical bacalhau or regional meat dishes at a restaurant set up for groups. Afternoon → Drive to Coimbra guided visit to University of Coimbra (Joanina Library) + Sé Velha. Evening → Overnight in Coimbra at a large hotel with group dining


Day 3 — Coimbra → Porto (via Aveiro short stop) — overnight Porto Morning • Short stop in Aveiro (moliceiro boats & soft egg-based sweets). Late morning arrival in Porto: walking tour Ribeira, São Bento, Clerigos (group pace). Lunch: riverside restaurant with a group menu (grilled fish, northern stews, francesinha option for brave eaters). Afternoon → cross to Vila Nova de Gaia for a Port wine lodge visit & tasting (group tasting at a large lodge / cellar). For the Douro section I recommend a full winery visit later (see Day 6). Evening → Overnight in Porto


Day 4 — Porto → Minho (Braga, Guimarães, Viana do Castelo) — overnight Braga/Guimarães area Morning • Braga: Bom Jesus do Monte staircase (funicular/steps) + Braga Cathedral. Lunch: traditional northern cuisine (bacalhau à Braga, roast kid, local pastries) at a group-friendly restaurant. Afternoon → Guimarães (medieval centre & Guimarães Castle / Ducal Palace) short guided tour. If time, Viana do Castelo viewpoint on the coast. Evening → Overnight in Braga / Guimarães


Day 5 — Minho → Douro (Régua / Pinhão) — overnight Douro (Pinhão or Peso da Régua) Morning • Drive into the Douro Valley (scenic). Stop at viewpoints (miradouros) en route. Lunch & tasting at a Douro quinta that accepts groups — Quinta do Seixo (Sandeman) is an excellent example that offers winery tours + lunch + tasting (they run group bookings and lunches). Book the 3-hour visit + lunch package for the whole group. Sogrape+1 Afternoon → optional short river cruise (if available for groups) or relax at the quinta. Evening → Overnight at a large Douro hotel or quinta-hotel (quintas with many rooms or hotels in Peso da Régua that cater to groups). Dinner at hotel/quinta.


Day 6 — Douro → Trás-os-Montes (Vila Real → Bragança area) — overnight Trás-os-Montes region Morning • Short scenic transfer across Douro Superior towards Trás-os-Montes. Visit local viewpoints, small villages and typical smoke-cured meats tasting (regional fumeiro). Lunch in a traditional taberna with group set menu (wild game or regional smoked meats). Afternoon → arrival to your base in Trás-os-Montes (Vila Real / Bragança) — short castle/old town visits. Evening → Overnight in a group-friendly hotel in the region (many district hotels handle coach groups). Dinner at hotel.


Day 7 — Trás-os-Montes → Serra da Estrela (mountain landscapes) — overnight Serra da Estrela Morning • Drive to Serra da Estrela (stunning mountain landscapes). Stop in mountain villages (Manteigas / Torre viewpoint). Lunch: mountain cuisine (cheeses — Queijo da Serra, lamb/stew) at a mountain hotel/restaurant capable of handling groups. Afternoon → short scenic walks, visit viewpoints. Evening → Overnight at a large mountain hotel or Pousada


Day 8 — Serra da Estrela → Évora (Alentejo) — overnight Évora Long transfer south (breaks en route). Midday arrival in Évora (UNESCO): Roman Temple, Cathedral, Chapel of Bones. Lunch: typical Alentejo menu (açorda, porco preto, migas) in a restaurant with group menus in Évora’s historic centre. Afternoon → guided walk of Évora. Evening → Overnight at a large hotel / pousada in Évora


Day 9 — Évora → Algarve (Lagos → Sagres → Cabo de São Vicente) — overnight Lagos / Sagres Morning • Drive south to Lagos: short town & coastline visit. Lunch: seaside group lunch with typical Algarve seafood (grilled fish cataplana) at a large Lagos hotel restaurant (Vila Galé Lagos is built to serve groups). Vila Galé Afternoon → Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente (dramatic cliffs and lighthouse). Photos and short walk. Evening → Overnight in Sagres or Lagos


Day 10 — Lagos/Sagres → Arrábida → Azeitão → Lisbon (finish) Morning • Early departure north to Arrábida Natural Park: stop at the scenic viewpoints and a short coastal walk (Sesimbra/Portinho da Arrábida). Lunch in Azeitão: visit José Maria da Fonseca wine house / Casa Museu for a group tasting and guided visit — followed by a typical Setúbal/Azeitão lunch (cheese, fish, local wines). José Maria da Fonseca offers group visits and tastings at the Casa Museu. jmf.pt+1 Afternoon → short stop if time in the vineyards / return to Lisbon (expected arrival Lisbon late afternoon / early evening). Tour ends in Lisbon



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Day tours
The ticket for a tour entitles the holder to the transportation, entrance fees, services specified in the program and an official guide interpreter. Extras are not included. Children under 4 years of age are carried free (meals to be paid by the adult in charge) between 5 and 10 years of age will pay 50% of the normal price. If the number of participants falls below 7 passengers the tour operator reserves the right to use minibuses or private car.

Private tours
Private tours with guide/drivers (4 and 8 seater vehicles) don't include entrances and guide services inside monuments, meals or other extras. Unless required by clients, these private tours with guide/drivers will not have an official guide interpreter but an official guide driver (explains monuments inside the vehicle and suggests free time for visits). Private tours with guide interpreters (in buses with guide interpreter + driver) don't include entrance fees, meals or other extras but may include guide services inside monuments. According to Portuguese law, guided services inside monuments or on any other tourist attraction can only be provided by official guide interpreters.

Cancellation fees
Day tours and private tours: up to 3 labour days before departure - 25% of total price afterwards no refund is granted. Long and short range tours: up to 7 labour days before departure: 25% of total price afterwards no refund is granted. In the case of No Shows on services or on tours, starting at the airport, harbour, train or bus station, hotel, etc, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

General conditions
Insurance required by Portuguese Law. All tours are subject to alteration without notice. National Monuments close on public holidays and special occasions without notice. Luggage is carried at client's risk, these being advised to watch the loading and unloading of their belongings.

Complaints
These will only be accepted in written once directed to the agency where the reservation and payment were done, within the limit of 15 days after the service has been rendered. In agreement with the EC directive, complaints can only be accepted after details have been communicated to the respective suppliers (hotels, guides, local agents, etc.), during the trip or stay, demanding the respective documents to confirm the incident.

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