The splendor of Portugal and Madeira (2025)

Tour start date(s):	20-10-2024, 20-04-2025, 18-05-2025, 15-06-2025, 13-07-2025, 10-08-2025, 07-09-2025, 05-10-2025
Duration:	13 Days/12 Nights
Location:	Lisbon (Arrival, 4 nights) - Porto (2 nights) - Fatima (1 night) - Madeira (5 nights, Departure)
Price (including tax):	DBL 2140/ SNGL on request (without the cost of the flight)

Dates: 20-04-2025, 18-05-2025, 15-06-2025, 13-07-2025, 10-08-2025, 07-09-2025, 05-10-2025

 

In this tour, you'll explore the island of eternal spring—Madeira, as well as the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, and its charming provincial towns. You'll visit the treasure trove of royal palaces and castles in Sintra.

Porto, the capital of Portuguese port wine, will offer city sightseeing, a visit to wine cellars, and a cruise on the Douro River.

You'll discover the northern towns of Braga and Guimarães, where Portugal was born.

Coimbra, known as the student city, and Fátima, a global pilgrimage center, are also on the itinerary. And don’t miss Nazaré, famous for its gigantic waves!

Day 1 - Lisbon
Arrive in Lisbon. Meet the company representative at the airport with a sign.

Transfer from the airport to your chosen hotel in Lisbon.

Check into the hotel and receive your vouchers with the schedule for upcoming excursions.

Free time to explore the city.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2 - Lisbon - Coimbra - Tomar - Porto
Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out from the hotel with your luggage and head to Porto.

Excursions in Coimbra and Tomar.
Arrival in Porto and check-in at the hotel.

Free time to explore the city.

Overnight in Porto.

For those interested, there’s an optional Fado dinner for an additional fee.

Day 3 - Porto
Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour of Porto, including:

Visit to the wine cellars with Port wine tasting (payment on-site).
Cruise on the Douro River (payment on-site).
Overnight at the hotel in Porto.

Free time to explore Porto.

Day 4 - Porto - Braga - Guimarães - Bom Jesus - Fátima
Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure from the hotel with your luggage for Fátima.

Excursion to the towns of Braga, Guimarães, and Bom Jesus.

Visit to the Grutas de Moeda caves.
Check-in at the hotel in Fátima.

Overnight in Fátima.

Day 5 - Fátima - Batalha - Alcobaça - Nazaré - Óbidos - Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure from the hotel with your luggage for the journey to Lisbon.

Excursions to provincial towns or the Golden Ring, including visits to:

Batalha
Alcobaça
Nazaré
Óbidos
Arrival in Lisbon and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 6 - Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, including:

Crossing the 25th of April Bridge and visiting the Christ the King statue.
Exploring the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries.
A tour of the historic center of Lisbon.
The tour ends in the city center, where those interested can continue exploring Lisbon independently. The remaining participants will be taken back to the hotel by bus.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 7 - Lisbon: Quinta da Regaleira and Cape Roca
Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for an excursion:

Visit to the Pena Palace in Queluz, known as the "Portuguese Versailles."
Explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira, a fascinating estate with rich symbolism.
Visit Cape Roca, the westernmost point of Europe.
Stop in the coastal resort town of Cascais.
Return to Lisbon.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 8 - Lisbon to Madeira
Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time in the morning.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Madeira (FLIGHT TICKET NOT INCLUDED).

Upon arrival in Madeira, you will have a transfer to your hotel.

Free time to explore.

Overnight in Madeira.

Day 9 - Madeira
Breakfast at the hotel.

From 09:00 to 18:00 – Full-day excursion "From Lunar Landscapes to Mountain Peaks."

Overnight in Madeira.

Day 10 - Madeira
Breakfast at the hotel.

From 09:00 to 13:00 – Walking tour "For a Glass of Madeira" (includes transfer to the starting point of the excursion and tasting of the famous Madeira wine).

Free time for the rest of the day.

Overnight in Madeira

Day 11 - Madeira
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time.

From 15:00 to 20:00 – Optional excursion "Wolf's Den and the Nuns' Refuge."

Participants can enjoy tastings of traditional cocktails, liqueurs, roasted chestnuts, and chestnut desserts (tastings are self-paid and optional).

Cost of the excursion:

€60 per person (guaranteed confirmation for a minimum of 4 people)
€90 per person (guaranteed confirmation for a minimum of 2 people)
Overnight in Madeira.

Day 12 – Madeira
Breakfast at the hotel.

From 09:00 to 18:00 – Excursion "Relict Forests and Lava Beaches": Explore the best views of Madeira's northern coastline, mystical forests of the mountain plains, and swim in the lava pools of Porto Moniz (swimming is optional and depends on weather and ocean conditions).

Overnight stay in Madeira.

Day 13 – Madeira Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Madeira Airport.

3-Star Hotels
Lisbon: Nacional 3*
Porto: Star Inn Porto 3*
Madeira: Jardins D'Ajuda 4* or similar category
Meals: Breakfast included at the hotel

DBL: $2140.00
SGL: Available upon request
3rd Adult: Available upon request

4-Star Hotels
Lisbon: Acores Lisboa 4*
Porto: Hotel Black Tulip 4*
Madeira: The Views Monumental 4* or similar category
Meals: Breakfast included at the hotel

DBL: $2410.00
SGL: Available upon request
3rd Adult: Available upon request

Additional Night in Lisbon (with Breakfast, Non-Commission)
3-Star Hotels:

DBL: $90.00;   SGL: $170.00;  3rd Adult: $85.00

4-Star Hotels:

DBL: $105.00;  SGL: $190.00;  3rd Adult: $95.00

Additional Night in Madeira: Available Upon Request
Supplement for 5-Star Accommodation in Madeira:

Savoy Palace 5 (Most Popular Hotel in Madeira):* $840.00 per person for 5 nights

Supplement for Accommodation in Lisbon:

4 Nights in Historical Center (Vip Edem 4 / Heritage Avenida Liberdade 4):** $540.00 per person

Supplement for Accommodation in Porto:

2 Nights in Historical Center: $230.00 per person

Tour Inclusions:
Accommodation: Stay in selected category hotels (4* or 3*).
Meals: Breakfasts included (first day breakfast not included).
Transportation and Excursions: All transfers and guided tours with a Russian-speaking guide as per the itinerary.
Airport Transfers:
Transfers to/from the airport (if booking additional nights in Lisbon, transfer moves to the last day).
Arrival transfer: Meeting for all flights from 08:00 to 21:00. Extra charge applies for individual transfer between 21:00 and 07:55.
Departure transfer: After the last excursion to the airport. If there are no excursions on that day, transfer details will be confirmed upon booking.
City Tours:
Lisbon Tour: Visit Christ the Redeemer Statue, Jerónimos Monastery (4 hours).
Sintra Tour: Visit the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira, Royal Palace of Queluz (often called the "Portuguese Versailles"), and Cabo da Roca (6 hours).
Tomar and Coimbra Tour: Visit the Templar Castle in Tomar and the University in Coimbra (6 hours).
Porto City Tour: Includes a Douro River cruise and optional visit to wine cellars for Port wine tasting (4 hours).
Northern Towns Tour: Braga, Guimarães, and Bom Jesus (6 hours).
Golden Ring of Portugal Tour: Visit Fátima, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Batalha, and Tomar with entry to Grutas de Moeda caves (6 hours).
Madeira Full-Day Tour: "From Moon Landscapes to Mountain Peaks" (09:00 – 18:00).
Madeira Half-Day Tour: Walking tour "For a Glass of Madeira" (09:00 – 13:00).
Madeira Tour: "Relict Forests and Lava Beaches."
Entrance Fees:
Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra
Royal Palace of Queluz
Templar Castle in Tomar
One-hour Douro River cruise in Porto
Grotas de Moeda caves in Fátima
Audio Guides: Provided for all excursions.

Additional Options (Payable On-Site)
Fado Dinner: €95

Includes: transfer from hotel to restaurant and back, dinner with drinks, Fado show.
Time: Evening, after the main excursion of the day.
Fado Dinner in Lisbon: Thursdays and Sundays; in Porto: Mondays.

Visit to Wine Cellars and Port Wine Tasting:

€22 when booked at least 7 days in advance; €27 for bookings made less than 7 days before the service.
Excursion (6 hours) to Sintra:

Visit Pena Palace, the fairy-tale village of Azenhas do Mar, and the beaches of Guincho.
Price: €100 per person (Pena Palace tickets included).
Days: Thursdays and Fridays.
Excursion (4 hours) to Mafra, José Franco Village, and Ericeira:

Price: €70 per person.
Includes: tickets to Mafra Palace and a rustic lunch (bread with sausage baked in the oven and homemade red wine).

This excursion takes place in the afternoon, after the Lisbon tour.
3 Lunches with Drinks: €81.

Bus Seating Prices:
1st Row: $65
2nd Row: $45
3rd Row: $45
4th Row: $35
5th/6th Row: $18
Note: Those who do not purchase specific seats will occupy available seats on the bus.

Not Included in the Tour Price:
Airfare
Tourist Tax: €4 per day in Lisbon, €3 per day in Porto (children under 12 do not pay)
All personal expenses