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Tour highlights:
Day 1 - Lisbon: Historic Spot
Explore Portugal's stunning capital city, filled with historic and architectural masterpieces. Visit the 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos with its 100-foot façade featuring St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. See Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortress that served as sailors' last sight of land before their voyages. View the Monument to the Discoverie, honoring Portuguese explorers with its carved ancient ship prow design
Day 2 - Alcobaça: Legendary Lives
Tour the monastery of Alcobaça, a masterpiece of Gothic Cistercian art. Visit the tombs of King Pedro I and his lover Ines de Castro, positioned to face each other. Learn the tragic love story of these ill-fated lovers and the king's enduring devotion even after her murder
Day 3 - Coimbra: Culture & Tradition
Explore the University of Coimbra, Portugal's oldest university and one of the world's oldest. Discover over seven centuries of academic history dating back to 1290. See students wearing traditional black capes with colored ribbons, maintaining centuries-old traditions
Day 4 - Porto: Local Tastes
Experience port wine tasting at local cellars in the city that gave the wine its name. Learn about grapes from Douro Valley vineyards that create this world-renowned fortified wine. Taste centuries of winemaking tradition in authentic Porto wine cellars
Day 5 - Quinta da Aveleda: History & Heritage
Visit a centuries-old family estate preserving Portuguese winemaking traditions. Explore the architectural heritage of the Guedes family legacy. Tour the world's largest Vinho Verde exporter and family-owned winery
Day 6 - Evora: Local Crafts
Discover Portugal as the "cork capital of the world" and leading cork producer. Learn about cork's versatility beyond wine bottles, including fashion and NASA insulation. Visit a traditional cork factory to understand this important Portuguese craft.
Day 7 - Evora: Culture & Tradition
Step back to Roman-era Evora with 16th-century royal heritage. Admire white houses, architectural tiles, and embellished balconies. Tour Gothic sites, including the cathedral, church, and chapel.