Private 7-day itinerary in Portugal

A day dedicated completely to Lisbon, a city that was devastated by the 1755 earthquake, the largest ever recorded in Europe, so it was necessary to design a new city with the first anti-seismic buildings, consisting of a set of straight and perpendicular streets, organized 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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Alfama, the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon,

Alfama, the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon, is an old Medina with small rows and alleys, a perfect defense system during the Arab period in Portugal from the 8th to the 12th century, after the Christian reconquest, the Arab civilization that lived here, if moved to Bairro da Mouraria to discover that Alfama is steeped in Portuguese authenticity. Do you already know Fado, the most typical and charismatic Portuguese music? Fado was born here in this poor neighborhood amidst this melancholy of the Portuguese that they called saudade.

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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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No less important will be a visit to the Pastéis de Belém factory, this century-old sweet that has not changed its success formula, with the desire of the first members of the family to keep these wonderful Portuguese sweets for sale in one place. Possibility of visiting monuments in the area.

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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 Piriquita 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 quite imposing church.

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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 places

interesting, 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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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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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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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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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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Viewpoint over the valley on the way to Pinhão, stops for spectacular photos

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On our seventh day we will return to Lisbon, but along the way we will pay a visit to other cities such as

Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice, where we will suggest a boat trip on a "moliceiro" boat to discover and understand the 3 kilometers of canals that served as the city's own livelihood, whether with moliceiro (a seaweed used in agriculture and for pharmaceutical purposes), as well as salt.

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Another curiosity will be visiting the Aveiro market, a construction in wrought iron and glass in the style of Gustavo Eiffel and the countless Art Nouveau style buildings, all revealing the importance and even the wealth of this city.

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Nazaré is a pictorial village, transformed into a tourist site with an intense past, well portrayed in its architectural heritage, with many churches and traditional houses that bring a very picturesque atmosphere, being the first place of worship in Portugal. In the recent past, the phenomenon of Canhão da Nazaré, phenomenal waves that made Nazaré famous throughout the world, and in 2013 the American surfer McNamara broke the world record by surfing a wave about 30 meters high. Another curious thing are the “seven skirts” of the wives of Nazareth, which they proudly show to visitors.

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Óbidos (a UNESCO world heritage site), we will go back in time as we walk through the beautiful, narrow streets full of traditional shops, along the old white-painted houses, passing by their walls and imagining what the medieval period was like there. Óbidos was used as a wedding gift from D. Dinis to his wife D. Isabel. The village became part of the Casa das Rainhas, which only became extinct in 1834, and most of the Portuguese queens passed through there, leaving great benefits. D. Catarina ordered the construction of the aqueduct and fountains

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We will leave Lisbon towards Évora, the residence of some of the Portuguese kings, a point of convergence for world-famous artists, supported by the patronage and dynasty that reign in Portugal. The period of discoveries was one of glory for Évora, creating particularly favorable conditions for the construction of numerous aristocratic mansions in the city, such as the Jesuit university. From the ancient “Temple of Diana” next to the Évora Cathedral, built in the Roman period, we can see the magnificent “Água da Prata” aqueduct, outside the city walls and which extends from the outskirts of the city. Some of its arches are still visible within the city, built in the 16th century to transport water.

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However, the ex-libris will be the Church of São Francisco, especially the Capela dos Ossos, lined with skulls and bones of 500 monks, attracting thousands of people every year and with the famous warning at the entrance, “We bones who are here We wait for you.”

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Alentejo wine has a unique profile, something that seems impossible to happen in a region with a hot and dry climate, making it essential to add water to the vineyard, a very sunny area with soils and reliefs that allow the grapes to ripen perfectly. It is a practically flat region that produces white wines that are generally smooth, slightly acidic and with aromas of tropical fruits, the red wines are full-bodied, rich in tannins and with aromas of wild and red fruits. Our tour includes a visit to one of these wineries and tastings. Ervideira Winery, Visit and Tasting of 5 Wines accompanied by tasting of regional products

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Another option for our day will be a visit to a cork processing factory, cork is the bark of a Cork Oak, with excellent characteristics, light, elastic and fire resistant, among others. Each year the bark grows, however, only every nine years should it be removed from the tree, definitely an excellent protection for the tree against heat, cold and fires. Once removed from the tree, new bark will form. Portugal is responsible for 55% of the world's cork production, valued worldwide in decorative cork coverings on walls and floors, being the ideal material for the manufacture of sporting goods, such as baseballs or handles for fishing rods. However, cork is best known for being the raw material for cork stoppers, as it allows very small amounts of oxygen to come into contact with the wine, without harming the aging process.

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