Portugal from A to Z – flight from Sofia

Breakfast. Free time or additional excursion Estoril - Cascais - Cabo da Roca - Sintra. We start the day with Sintra- called the "Garden of Eden of Portugal" or "the most beautiful place in Portugal" in the words of Hans Christian Andersen. Depart for Cabo da Roca, the westernmost continental point of Europe, where land meets ocean. From here the great Portuguese navigators set sail in search of new horizons and riches. Cascais - an ancient fishing village, which became in the 19th century a suburb preferred by the aristocrats, and to this day there can be seen some of the most expensive and beautiful residences in Portugal, sightseeing in the marina / panoramic from the bus /. Photo break at Estoril Casino. Ginshu Beach, popular with surfers for its huge waves, is also located here. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure to Obidos - a small, picturesque town, tucked away among fortified walls and picturesque streets. Known as the City of Queens, as well as the Portuguese capital of chocolate, here you can taste cherry liqueur and handmade chocolates. Departure to Batalha. Visit the impressive monastery of Batalha (under UNESCO protection), a magnificent monument of national architecture and one of the greatest Gothic masterpieces in Europe, built in 1388 to commemorate the oath made by King João I to the Holy Virgin that he would build a magnificent monastery if he defeated the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarote. Accommodation in Hotel D. Luis or similar in Coimbra. Dinner. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure to Porto.
Tour of Porto (included) - the second largest city in Portugal, located on both banks of the Doro River. From the square in front of the Courthouse, we head to the main sights-the old station decorated with ceramic tiles (azulejos), the Torre dos Clerigues (Tower of the Clerics)-the tallest tower in Portugal, erected in one of the central areas of the city; Porto Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings, rising above a rocky hillside, with a magnificent panoramic view of the old quarter of Ribeira. The medieval streets with granite houses from the 12th century lead to the coastal boulevard - the place at the mouth of the river where the city was born. We will also see the Don Luis I bridge, the most attractive of the 6 bridges on the river. Doro Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel Tower. Free time. Dinner. Overnight in the Porto area.

Breakfast. Free time or optional excursion to Santiago de Compostela, the main city of the region of Galicia and the third holiest place for Christians after Jerusalem and Rome. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the final destination on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, setting off from the south of France. For centuries the relics of St. James have acted as a magnet for pilgrims from all over Europe who have come this long way. The city tour continues past Helmires Palace, the old Royal Hospital building and the city squares. Free time. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

Free time or optional additional excursion to Guimaraes - Bon Jeuz do Monte - Braga. Portugal's first capital, Guimaraes is where Alfonso Enriquez proclaimed himself King of Portugal in 1139. The city is popular for its well-preserved early medieval historic centre /UNESCO/ and small streets that invite you to stroll along them. The Baroque Basilica of Bon Jesús de Monte is located on a hilltop not far from Braga. The sanctuary is reached by an impressive double baroque staircase - the "Via Sacra" with a 116m drop. The plazas of the Via Sacra impress with interesting gardens, small chapels, sculptures, and allegorical fountains. The first fountain symbolizes the wounds of Christ, the next the five senses, and the last the three virtues. Explore medieval Braga, often called the "religious capital" of Portugal because of its large number of churches and cathedrals. The city was founded in 300 BC by the Celts, was an administrative centre under the Roman Empire and an episcopal centre in the Middle Ages. Explore the historic centre: the Cathedral in different architectural styles from the 12th century /UNESCO/, the Bishop's Palace, the Praça de Republica, the Municipality building. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight in the Fatima area

Breakfast. Explore Fatima, a centre of the Catholic faith and a destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Visit the Basilica and its square. Here you will have the opportunity to feel like true pilgrims as you walk along the Caminho dos Pastorinhos, part of the Way of the Cross, with stop signs that identify and represent the different steps that make up the way of Jesus carrying the cross.