Grand Tour Portugal
From the colorful streets of Lisbon, to the historic town of Albufeira, to ancient streets of Evora, and the small town charm and lovely nature of Tomar, explore Portugal from bottom to top on this grand tour getaway.
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Night Life
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Great Food
Historic Places
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Trip itinerary
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Albufeira, Portugal
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Evora, Portugal
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Tomar, Portugal
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Viseu, Portugal
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Porto, Portugal
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Things to do in and around Lisbon
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The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a lively city filled with restaurants, shops, buzzing nightlife, and historical sites.
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Wander through the lively streets of Lisbon and discover beautiful architecture, historical sites, and stunning viewpoints.
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A 16C architectural gem of Manueline art, the UNESCO World Heritage Site monastery features an ornate facade and a peaceful courtyard.
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These winding cobbled streets are where you’ll find the city's trendiest restaurants, bars and shops.
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A 17C palace, formerly used as hunting pavilion, it boasts a 16C chapel and beautiful artwork decorating the different rooms.
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A picturesque town set at the foot of a mountain range, home to numerous historical monuments recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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A series of remarkable grottoes, home to elaborate limestone formations and a neat exhibition of minerals and fossils.
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A museum dedicated to the history of carriages in Portugal, it displays an exquisite collection of 16C-20C carriages.
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An art museum displaying a vast collection of ancient Oriental and Classical art, as well as 11C-20C European art.
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A 5C hillside castle that has been modified throughout the centuries. It boasts beautiful scenic views of the surrounding area.
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An art museum set in a 17C palace dedicated to presenting the history of Portugal through collections of 12C-19C art.
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An impressive and majestic 17C Baroque palace and monastery, containing a basilica, two main towers, a convent and a library.
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Surrounded by lush gardens, this 19C villa is famed for a superb mixture of Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural elements.
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Lisbon’s oldest church was built in the 12C. Its continuous reconstruction resulted in an intriguing mix of architectural styles.
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A wide pedestrian avenue, lined with architectural gems, it is the perfect spot for enjoying a shopping trip and a pleasant meal.
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This 16C garden is the ideal spot for enjoying a peaceful afternoon in the sun or a short walk in the woods.
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A cultural center dedicated to Portugal’s relationship with the Orient, it houses a collection of intricate pieces from the Far East.
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A majestic 19C Romanticist hilltop palace, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Its structures melt into the wild natural surroundings, this 16C convent embodies the spirit of the minimalism its order practiced.
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A 16C Romanesque-Gothic tower, originally built to serve as a lighthouse. It offers beautiful views of the river and the city.
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A beautiful scenic viewpoint set in front of a small chapel offering views of the Sao Jorge castle and Lisbon’s historic center.
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Climb to the top of this historical stone monument to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the old town, castle and river.
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Set in a charming garden, this is one of Lisbon’s most beautiful belvederes, offering spectacular views of the city and the river.
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A scenic viewpoint at 500m above sea level in a natural park, home to a large cross and spectacular panoramic views.
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Home to a wealth of beautiful flora and fauna, this park is especially popular due to its proximity to the city of Lisbon.
3 nights
The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a lively city filled with restaurants, shops, buzzing nightlife, and historical sites.
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Things to do in and around Albufeira
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Once a fishing village, Albufeira is now a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, buzzing nightlife and a charming old town.
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Certainly Albufeira's best beach, this strip is easily accessible from the Old Town, and is lined with quaint seafood restaurants.
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Stroll through the cobbled streets of Albufeira’s historic center and enjoy the ocean views as you visit restaurants and shops.
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Set amidst the cobbled streets of the Old Town, this 15C chapel features interesting decorations and a gorgeous wooden altarpiece.
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A small museum exhibiting historically significant regional artifacts from Prehistorical, Roman, Moorish, and Modern periods.
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A resort area in the south of Portugal, popular for its beaches, buzzing nightlife, excellent golf courses and beautiful marina.
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Where the Aljezur River meets the sea, you will find this quiet northern beach, featuring golden sand and shallow pools for kids.
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Formerly part of a medieval castle, this operational clock tower boasts an iron crown and offers spectacular views of the region.
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A collection of large rocks reaching up to 20m high, set on the clear waters of the Atlantic. The rocks form grottoes that can be explored.
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A popular yet quiet beach, flanked by protective cliffs, with easy access to the nearby Burgau town.
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A small yet highly recommended beach, famous for its golden sands, azure water, and remarkable limestone formations.
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A natural spring that flows all year long, the banks of the stream boast lush vegetation, surrounded by a drier brown landscape.
2 nights
Once a fishing village, Albufeira is now a popular resort town with beautiful beaches, buzzing nightlife and a charming old town.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Evora
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This beautiful city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved palaces, Roman ruins and Moorish remnants.
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A fairly small yet eerily powerful chapel, meticulously decorated with human bones and skulls that signify the transience of life.
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Take a pleasant stroll through the cobbled streets of Evora and discover shops, restaurants and several historical sites.
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An impressive 13C Gothic cathedral with a rose granite facade and two massive towers, home to cloisters, a museum and a chapel.
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Exhibiting over 20,000 pieces of archaeological findings, art, and statuary, this museum is a rare monument to Portuguese history.
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Wander through a megalithic construction dating to 3,000 BC and located on a hillside, which offers wonderful views of the region.
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A scenic road leading from Setubal up a mountain range. It offers spectacular views of the ocean and the surrounding mountains.
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The 17C palace retains remnants of 14C architecture, and houses a fair collection of art, documents, and ecclesiastical relics.
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A 16C university built by the Jesuits in the Renaissance style, whose buildings form a peaceful inner courtyard.
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A beautiful 15C convent with a white facade and Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Its rich interior is covered in azulejos.
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A tremendous stone aqueduct, stretching 9km and exemplifying the ingenuousness of 16C engineering.
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A picturesque town set at the foot of a mountain range, home to numerous historical monuments recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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A cape west of Sesimbra, popular for its impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean, an active chapel, and a picturesque lighthouse.
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A 16C fountain expertly made of pink marble, located in the heart of the historic center, and surrounded by architectural curios.
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An impressive perimeter of city walls, featuring Roman remnants, Visigoth ruins, medieval remains and 17C fortifications.
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A little-known museum set in former stables, showcasing the history and use of carriages and coaches in the 18C-19C period.
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A majestic 2C Corinthian-style Roman temple, dedicated to the goddess Diana. It is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Explore this ruined hilltop castle and imagine what life was like in 13C Portugal.
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Surrounded by lush gardens, this 19C villa is famed for a superb mixture of Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural elements.
2 nights
This beautiful city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved palaces, Roman ruins and Moorish remnants.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Tomar
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A historical town set on the banks of the River Tagus, home to a number of exquisite Templars, churches, and scenic viewpoints.
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One of Portugal's most prominent landmarks, this 12C Templar castle offers architectural variety and houses the Convent of Christ.
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Wander through the charming streets of Tomar and discover the beauty of this incredibly historical Portuguese town.
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Erected in the 12C as a Templar fortress, the convent retains much of its original architecture, blending Gothic and Romanesque motifs.
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Collections of 20C Surrealist and Abstract paintings, sculptures, and drawings are on display at this excellent modern art museum.
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A series of remarkable grottoes, home to elaborate limestone formations and a neat exhibition of minerals and fossils.
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A picturesque city set on a hill, which offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, monuments and nightclubs.
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Casa dos Cubos is the result of award-winning restoration work of a former warehouse. It hosts regular exhibitions.
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The 58 arches of this aqueduct run for 6km across the countryside, and are a truly impressive sight to behold.
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A 15C architectural treasure of the Manueline style. Inside there are many panels painted by Portuguese Renaissance artists.
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A 12C church featuring a Gothic stone facade with a rose window and several spectacular 16C chapels.
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A picturesque town set at the foot of a mountain range, home to numerous historical monuments recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Two mountain ranges connected by a deep valley, this park is known for its beautiful caves and breathtaking scenery.
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The best preserved medieval synagogue in Portugal, this beautiful religious monument also houses a Jewish museum.
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Surrounded by lush gardens, this 19C villa is famed for a superb mixture of Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural elements.
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A majestic 19C Romanticist hilltop palace, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 nights
A historical town set on the banks of the River Tagus, home to a number of exquisite Templars, churches, and scenic viewpoints.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Viseu
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A charming city in the north of Portugal, home to several parks, gardens, and a medieval old town.
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Set in a 16C palace, this unique museum is dedicated to Renaissance painted altarpieces, completed for the local cathedral.
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Feel history come alive as you wander through the medieval streets of Viseu, discover churches, museums and monuments.
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Due to its numerous renovations over the centuries, this 12C Romanesque church features a unique combination of architectural styles.
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An 18C church, boasting a marvelous facade of Neoclassical and Rococo lines, and noted for its three polychrome altarpieces.
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A beautiful river, perfect for sightseeing cruises, bird watching, and enjoying a peaceful sunny afternoon in the sand.
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Over 7,000 ha of mountainous land, this park is home to waterfalls, granite rock formations, and an abundance of flora and fauna.
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A fabulous tiled panel depicting local costumes and daily life, as well as allegorical scenes significant to regional folklore.
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Day trip to National Forest of Bussaco
A mountainous forest replete with a large variety of greenery, and home to a 17C monastery and a Neo-Manueline summer palace.
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A picturesque city set on a hill, which offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, monuments and nightclubs.
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A lively town on the banks of the River Douro, the perfect starting place for exploring the Port Wine Route and the Douro Valley.
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A series of remarkable grottoes, home to elaborate limestone formations and a neat exhibition of minerals and fossils.
2 nights
A charming city in the north of Portugal, home to several parks, gardens, and a medieval old town.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Porto
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Famous for its wine, Portugal's second largest city boasts a lovely waterfront and several historical sites and monuments.
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A wine cellar owned by one of Porto’s most historic and famous wine producers, it houses a museum and a port tasting room.
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Wander through the cobbled streets of Porto and discover one of Portugal’s historic cities; wine and dine in exquisite venues.
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One of Porto's most significant landmarks, this 12C cathedral is an architectural collage of striking beauty and historical value.
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A cultural institution, set on an 18ha estate, featuring a park, a contemporary art museum, and a villa.
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This unique natural park was created to preserve and maintain the dunes and the wildlife in the area, especially birds and fish.
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The country’s first capital in the 12C, this historic city features a very well preserved medieval town.
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A 14C Gothic church, it boasts an impressive Baroque facade, rich interiors of gilded wood paneling, as well as hidden underground catacombs.
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This 18C church is a breathtaking sight with its lush Rococo facade, a magnificently tiled exterior wall, and seven gilt altars.
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The commercial hub of Porto can be found along this wide pedestrian avenue, lined with shops and beautiful architectural gems.
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A beauty of Baroque design, this 18C church boasts extraordinary ornaments and a monumental bell-tower which is a local icon.
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A seaside resort town in the north of Portugal, home to a charming medieval center and a long stretch of sandy beaches.
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Over 7,000 ha of mountainous land, this park is home to waterfalls, granite rock formations, and an abundance of flora and fauna.
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Be sure to visit Porto's former stock exchange, a superb example of Neoclassic palatial architecture, with many hidden gems within.
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Covered with nearly 16,000 exquisitely painted ceramic tiles, this 18C chapel exudes an irresistible storybook charm.
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Stretching along the Douro River, this quay is home to many restaurants and bars that are sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
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Built in 1900, this historic station is known for the 20,000 azjuelos that decorate its walls, depicting the history of Portugal.
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A picturesque city set on a hill, which offers a wide range of restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, monuments and nightclubs.
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A stunning 18C hilltop Baroque sanctuary, boasting an impressive staircase as well as spectacular scenic views.
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This 100 year old bookstore is unlike any other, with its picturesque facade, winding staircase and wrap-around Gothic shelves.
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A 19C museum set in an old convent, home to exhibitions of Portuguese artwork and decorative arts.
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A single-track funicular, running up the cliff of Batalha, it offers great views of the river, as well as the Dom Luís I Bridge.
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A 15C Renaissance church boasting a rich interior of stunning gilded wood carvings in Baroque style.
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Day trip to National Forest of Bussaco
A mountainous forest replete with a large variety of greenery, and home to a 17C monastery and a Neo-Manueline summer palace.
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A series of remarkable grottoes, home to elaborate limestone formations and a neat exhibition of minerals and fossils.
3 nights
Famous for its wine, Portugal's second largest city boasts a lovely waterfront and several historical sites and monuments.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia