Portugal and the Atlantic Coast

Based in the coastal town of Praia da Vieira, our modern 3 star hotel is located within an easy stroll of the centre and overlooks the beach. This tour is ideally located to visit three of the most important and beautiful cities in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra.

Lisbon • Coimbra • Porto • Douro River Cruise

Day 1 Board the Brittany Ferries cruise ferry service to Santander. Relax and enjoy a night on board ship.

Day 2 Arrive Santander and proceed to the wonderful old city of Burgos for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Continue westwards into Portugal to the coastal town of Praia da Viera for a 5 night stay.

Day 4 A guided excursion to Lisbon, one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Visit the historic Alfama, Chiado and Belém districts with an included visit to the stunning Jeronimos Monastery. Lunch is included in the city.

Day 5 A guided excursion to medieval Coimbra. Admission is included to the university, one of the world's oldest. Lunch is included followed by free time to explore.

Day 6 A guided excursion to the coastal city of Porto. Admission to the Cathedral is included, before a short Douro River cruise. The day ends with a Port Wine cellar visit and tasting. Lunch is included in the city.

Day 7 A full day at leisure to discover this traditional town and enjoy its beach and promenade.

Day 8 Leave Portugal and travel into Spain and on to Palencia for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 9 To Santander to board the afternoon cruise-ferry crossing back to the UK.

Day 10 Arrive back on the south coast and travel home.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Hotel Cristal, Praia da Vieira

A modern 3 star hotel, a short stroll from the centre of Praia da Vieira and the beachfront promenade. It has comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant, lounge and bar, as well as a spa area. There is also an outdoor terrace and regular entertainment in the summer months.

• 3 star • 97 bedrooms

• Lift • Parking nearby

Your tour includes:

• Return overnight ferry crossings as shown in inside cabins with private facilities

• 1 night half board in the Burgos area

• 5 nights half board in Praia da Vieira with: Buffet breakfast
Buffet evening meals
Water and wine with dinner each night

• Local coach on Day 4

• Guides and lunch on days 4, 5 and 6

• Admission to Coimbra University

• In Porto: admission to the cathedral, cruise in the Douro River and wine tasting

• 1 night half board in the Palencia area

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