Lisbon - Cascais - Costa Azul - Evora - Fatima - Nazare - Coimbra - Porto (Self Drive)

Trip Summary

• Lisbon

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Lisbon, a dazzling city stretching along Tagus river, makes an enchanting European capital. Its nucleus, an ancient fortress, is now circled by neighborhoods drenched with medieval charm. Handcrafts - from embroidery to leatherwork - are peddled right on the streets. At night, yellow electric tramcars continue to wind their way up and down the hills in the sound of traditional Fado songs. Ample opportunities exist for seeing popular celebrations, for shopping, and for enjoying the nightlife along the riverbank.
  
  Visit Alfama, Baixa and Chiado, Se de Lisboa, Sao Roque Church, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Torre de Belem, Discoveries Monument, Museu Nacional dos Coches, Parque das Nacos, Elevador de Santa Justa, Tram 28 and so much more!
  

• Cascais

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Former fishing village, Cascais is a cosmopolitan suburb of Lisbon and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. Due to the favourable weather and to the excellent beaches, Cascais become a very popular vacation spot. It is a gateway for those who wish to visit Lisbon and its environments. With more than 10 golf courses Cascais is also an important golf destination. International tennis and motorcycling events take place here each year.

• Costa Azul

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 1 nights

  The Costa Azul is located less than an hour from Lisbon, Portugal`s capital, but the geographic diversity of this region will leave you feeling as if you have traveled a world away. Driving toward Setubal, the provincial capital, the first town in the region you will pass is Palmela. Semi-rural and built on the foothills of the Arrabida Mountains, Palmela is one of the more beautiful and luxurious hillside villages in Portugal. Setubal is located on Setubal Bay and the estuary of the Sado River, and throughout modern history it has been an important regional fishing and trading center. Forty minutes southwest of Setubal, also on Setubal Bay, is the resort town of Sesimbra. Sesimbra is well-known for its beaches and also for its delicious seafood restaurants.
  
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  Palmela, Palmela Castle, Setubal, Port of Setubal, Monastery of Jesus, Igreja de Sao Juliao, Castelo de Sao Filipe, Convento de Arrabida, Arrabida Natural Park, Sesimbra, Praia da California, Praia de Ouro, and so much more!
  

• Evora

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Evora is the main city in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Boasting a rich history which spans 5,000 years, Evora is known for its agricultural importance as well, as olive groves and wineries thrive just outside the city center. Evora`s long and storied history was recognized by UNESCO in 1986, when the organization named the entire historic center of Evora a World Heritage Site. Evora is also a key academic city in Portugal: It is home to one of the country`s most famous universities.
  
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  University of Evora, Cathedral of Evora, Roman Temple, Roman Baths, Praca do Giraldo, Royal Palace, Igreja de Santo Antao, Igreja da Misericordia, Chapel of Bones, and so much more!
  

• Fatima

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 1 nights

  Fatima has welcomed Catholic pilgrims and visitors of all faiths for 100 years. The legend of Fatima began in 1917, when three shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, witnessed a series of Marian apparitions, culminating in a spectacle witnessed by 70,000 people that many labeled `a miracle`. The area where the children saw the Virgin Mary is now called the Sanctuary, and many chapels and basilicas are located here.
  
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Fatima High Cross, Chapel of the Apparitions, Cova da Iria, The Great Holmoak, Sanctuary of Fatima, Grutas da Moeda, Valinhos, Loca do Anjo, Lucia`s House, Francisco and Jacinta`s House, and so much more!
  

• Nazare

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Perhaps the most famous fishing village on the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, Nazare earned its place in history over 800 years ago, when the story of the `Miracle of Nazare` was first told. A small chapel was built where the Miracle occurred, which still stands today. The sea is very integral to the culture and history of Nazare. Nazare Beach and the beaches to the north and south offer a multitude of vacation options, in particular some of the best surfing and bodyboarding in all of Portugal. Let all of your cares melt away in scenic Nazare.
  
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  Ermida da Memoria, Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Nazare, Nazare Beach, Ascensor da Nazare, Mercado Municipal da Nazare, Igreja da Misericordia da Pederneira, Igreja de Sao Giao, Monte de Sao Bartolomeu, and so much more!
  

• Coimbra

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Coimbra is one of Portugal`s crown jewels: not only is it a city known for romance, but it is also known for innovation and academia. The University of Coimbra is the focal point of the city; since its beginnings in the 12th century it has become the most prestigious university in the Portuguese-speaking world, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People also come for the vibrant nightlife, as well as the historic cathedrals and monasteries.
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  Se Velha, Se Nova, Praca do Comercio, University of Coimbra, Torre de Anto, Porta de Almedina, Mosteiro de Santa-Clara-a-Velha, Mosteiro de Santa-Clara-a-Nova, Quinta das Lagrimas, Portugal dos Pequenitos, and so much more!
  

• Porto

  
  Recommended Stay: at least 2 nights

  Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don`t miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
  Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!