5-Day Private Itinerary in Portugal

A day dedicated completely to Lisbon, a city that was devastated by the 1755 earthquake, the largest ever recorded in Europe, which is why it was necessary to design a new city with the first anti-seismic buildings, made up of a set of straight and perpendicular streets, organized in around an axis starting from the central part of Rua Augusta. The streets were named after different artists and artisans from that time.

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"Baixa de Lisboa" is also known for its monuments and buildings, which represent a new social order that values commerce and the financial class. During their construction, to test the resistance of these buildings to a new earthquake, troops were used marching inside buildings.

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In Belém, the region that embodies the great Portuguese discoveries with several monuments classified by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity, such as the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower, with Manueline style in an urban setting unique in the world and also, more monuments Modern buildings, such as the Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Praça do Império, complete the feeling of grandeur of the times of the Great Portuguese Empire. Walk through the elements that tell the story.

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All this in a pleasant place next to the Tagus River with green spaces and a unique atmosphere with marinas and sailing clubs and even a cycle path where the fresh sea air competes with the beauty of the view. You won't want to miss Pastéis de Belém, this secret and magical recipe that leaves us wanting more.

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The second day of our five-day private tour of Portugal will take us to Sintra, the paradise of the Portuguese Aristocracy. We will discover the charm of the narrow alleys and the shops selling typical and regional products, heading to the Periquita confectionery, with its famous “Travesseiros de Sintra” sweets and also the “Queijadas de Sintra” waiting for you.

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The choice of which palace (or palaces) to visit is yours, the guide will suggest which are the best to visit among: "Quinta da Regaleira", a 19th century palace. although it has an older appearance, with an impressive decoration, rich in Masonic symbolism, the Castle of the Moors, a testimony to the Islamic presence in the region, built between the 8th and 9th centuries, and expanded after the reconquest, and because not the Pena Palace, a fantastic and vitalizing reconstruction, to prove the romanticism of the 19th century, which received the passion and imagination of the "artist" D. Fernando, consort of D. Maria II.

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The geological formation of “Cabo da Roca”, some prefer to call it “Promontory of the Moon”, a more poetic name, which fits the imaginable beauty of the place. With thousands of visitors every year, Cabo da Roca was mentioned by the Portuguese poet Camões in "Os Lusíadas", in his words, this is the place "where the land ends and the sea begins", it is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, it is also the Westernmost Point of the European Continent

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Now it's time to explore Cascais, this former fishing village transformed into a beautiful and cosmopolitan beach resort, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, with a small beach, and a center full of charm that invites us to explore its streets.

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Estoril is known worldwide for its location during the 2nd World War, it was considered a safe location, where Royal families, aristocrats and everyone who had the means to escape the war converged, it still has the largest casino in Europe.

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On the third day of our private five-day itinerary in Portugal, we will depart from Lisbon and visit Fátima, we will find three places of interest where you can attend a mass (optional), visit the Chapel of Apparitions, the first Chapel to be built immediately after the apparitions occupying a prominent place, not because of their size or grandeur, but rather because of the location, practically in the center of the Sanctuary. And also a quick visit to Casa dos Pastorinhos in Valinhos

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1928 in neo-baroque style, today houses the tombs of the children, but also the tomb of Sister Lúcia who died in 2005, and also the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, built in 2007 with more than 8,000 seats and 40,000 m² of area were designed by Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, a modern and very imposing church.

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Stop for a quick visit to Casa dos Pastorinhos, where the two brothers, Francisca and Jacinta, lived, with the possibility of also visiting Sister Lúcia's house.

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The time has come to go to Coimbra, where we will begin our visit to the University of Coimbra (the oldest in Europe), with its highlights, such as the Joanina library, built in the 18th century in the university's former prison, it is simply one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, its decoration was completed only close to the 18th century and the frescoes were painted by Masters António Ribeiro and Vicente Nunes, and the portrait of Dom João V was made by the Italian Domenico Dupra. After visiting the library, we will continue visiting the University of Coimbra and other interesting places, such as

the Chapel of São Miguel, "sala dos Capelos", the "cabra" tower, among others.

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Center of Coimbra, situated between the river Mondego and the University, a charming sidewalk where you can relax and admire this beautiful city, with its narrow streets, alleys and beautiful squares, and you will find countless cafes, sweet shops and restaurants. Rich in culture and cuisine, this area has been the commercial center of the city for hundreds, if not thousands of years, maintaining its genuine atmosphere and unique personality. Afterwards, we will continue our trip to Porto.

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Day to visit Porto, where we will start at Avenida dos Aliados, the focal point of the city, where everything happens, from demonstrations to celebrations, on this road there is the imposing building of the Porto City Council

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The Lello bookstore is perfect for lovers of literature and architecture, especially fans of "Harry Potter". Its staircase is a great attraction that served as inspiration for JK Rowling who, despite never having spoken openly about the period she was in Portugal, married a Portuguese man and lived in Porto when she began writing “Harry Potter and the Philosophical stone".

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Interesting City Market, one of the most emblematic points of the city, where we can get in touch with the lifestyle of the people of Porto, this being the most important shopping point in Porto, together with Rua de Santa Catarina

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Another attraction that cannot be missed on a visit to Porto

Another attraction that cannot be missed on a visit to Porto is the São Bento train station, where 20 thousand tiles by Portuguese artist Jorge Colaço will take you on a virtual journey through Portugal, the north in general, with a special emphasis on the different civilizations that passed through here and different occupations.

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Porto Cathedral, a church with a Roman-Gothic structure that began to be built in the 12th century, but with several renovations in the 17th and 18th centuries, stands the medieval rose window from the 12th century and, outside, the highlight is the side gallery, work by Nicolau Nasoni in 1736, decorated with tiles.

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The Church of São Francisco, built in the 12th century, initially with Romanesque architecture, was transformed into a Gothic and then Baroque style, three naves covered in gilded carvings, in which it is believed that more than 300 kilos of gold dust were used, another of the Curiosities of the Church is the Tree of Jesse, a polychrome wooden sculpture considered one of the best in the world of its type.

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Free time to visit Gaia, where Port wine

Free time to visit Gaia, where Port wine is aged in hundreds of different cellars, visit one of the cellars, enjoy its atmosphere and taste this unique wine, learning about the entire process, from harvest to the final product.

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For those who like to appreciate ancient architecture, in Amarante, especially in the historic center, there are several examples of Romanesque-style buildings and many from the Middle Ages, along the S. Gonçalo bridge (named after the Dominican friar who commissioned it). As we walk around the convent area, especially at the end of the week, we will be able to observe the stalls selling the delicious S. Gonçalo sweets which, due to their phallic appearance, are always a source of curiosity and laughter.

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The Pinhão railway station is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places in the Douro region, built in the 19th century, its tiles represent the landscape and the life of the people in this region, with images of the production of port wine from the harvest, the peculiar treading of the grapes with your feet, and the transport of wine in rabelo boats, typical boats that transport wine from there to the city of Porto or, more precisely, Gaia.

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It would be strange to take a walk to the world's oldest wine region without paying at least one visit to a local winery, where you will learn about the different aspects of wine production and also taste some of the best wines in the world, according to the world-famous Wine Spectator, in the end you will understand the methods and different types of grapes and wines made here

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