LISBON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Circuito 7 Noites Standard — A guided sweep from Lisbon’s Alfama to the north
A six-day guided circuit through Portugal visiting Lisbon, Sintra, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto and coastal towns, with accommodation in comfortable 4-star hotels — this guide explains the daily flow, highlights and practicalities.
Circuito 7 Noites Standard — A guided sweep from Lisbon’s Alfama to the north.
This guided route threads Portugal’s cultural spine: beginning in Lisbon’s layered neighborhoods and monuments, sweeping west to Sintra’s palaces and Cabo da Roca, following the coast through Nazaré and historic Óbidos, pausing at the pilgrimage center of Fátima, then east to the Templar legacy in Tomar and the university city of Coimbra before reaching Porto and the Douro — finishing with a return and a canal-side pause in Aveiro. Accommodations are in comfortable 4-star hotels and the program is structured as a multi-day escorted circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Monastic orders, maritime tombs and university streets
The itinerary brings you to monuments that define Portugal’s past: Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery and Belém, the Convent of Christ in Tomar with a guided visit included, and Coimbra’s historic university precinct — all threaded into a single, coherent circuit.
Atlantic vantage points and fishing-town drama
From Sintra’s Cape Roca — the westernmost point of continental Europe — to Nazaré’s dramatic surf and the painted lanes of Óbidos, the route punctuates inland history with striking coastal panoramas and traditional seaside culture.
Pilgrimage, port cellars and local flavours
Spiritual stops in Fátima, a Douro boat ride and a visit to a Port wine cellar in Porto, plus tasting Pastéis de Belém and Aveiro’s ovos moles, give the tour an immediate sensory thread alongside its historical narrative.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
Days are structured around morning breakfasts at the hotel and guided tours: walking Lisbon’s Alfama and Belém, a full day in Sintra with Quinta da Regaleira and Cabo da Roca, coastal detours through Óbidos and Nazaré before the solemn pause at Fátima, then Templar Tomar and historic Coimbra en route to Porto for a half-day city tour and a Douro boat ride. The final day returns toward Lisbon with a stop in Aveiro and time to explore its canals before ending at the hotel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this circuit suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The circuit is structured over six days with daily breakfasts at the hotel; exact start times for some mornings (e.g., Sintra, Porto) will be provided by the guide the day before. Optional activities such as boat rides and tastings are often offered but not included.
Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and viewpoints, light layers for coastal winds, and a small daypack for daily essentials; optional activities (boat rides, evening dinners) may have separate booking or cost.
Accommodations are in 4-star hotels; the itinerary includes guided visits and some entrances (Quinta da Regaleira, Convent of Christ). Meals listed as included are breakfasts at the hotels; optional dinners, tastings and boat rides are noted as not included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the circuit?
The program runs over six days.
What towns and highlights are included?
Stops include Lisbon (Alfama, Belém), Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Cabo da Roca), Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto (panoramic tour and Douro boat ride) and Aveiro.
Are any entrances included?
Entrances included in the itinerary are Quinta da Regaleira and the Convent of Christ in Tomar.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfasts at the hotels are included; optional dinners and tastings (such as Fado dinners or Port wine tastings) are not included.
Where will we stay in Fátima?
The hotel in Fátima is located about a five-minute walk from the Sanctuary, with free time to explore the site after arrival.
Are optional activities like boat rides included?
No — optional activities such as the Douro boat ride, Port tastings and the moliceiro boat in Aveiro are offered but not included in the standard package.