Excursion to Portugal

Day 1: Sofia-Lisbon
Departure from Sofia airport with a flight of the airline "Wizz Air" on the route Sofia - Lisbon. Arrival at Lisbon airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2: Lisbon
Breakfast. Bus and walking tour among the most famous sights of Lisbon. We start with a stop at the symbol of the city - the Belem Tower. Following the course of the Tagus River, we head to the monument to the Discoverers and the masterpiece of Portuguese art - the Jeronimus Monastery (outside), built with funds earned by Vasco da Gama during his travels in India. Short stop at the most famous pastry shop in Lisbon - Pasteis de Belem, Boulevard Liberdade, Rossio Square, the biggest square in the city - Plaza de Comercio with the statue of the Reformer King José I. Free time to walk around the old quarter of Alfama.
Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Day 3: Sintra-Estoril-Cascais-Cabo da Roca
Breakfast. Free time or additional excursion Estoril-Cascais-Cabo da Roca-Sintra.
We start the day with Sintra - called the "Paradise Garden of Portugal" or "the most beautiful place in Portugal" in the words of Hans Christian Andersen. Departure to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost continental point of Europe, where the land meets the ocean. The great Portuguese navigators left here in search of new horizons and riches. Cascais - an ancient fishing village that became in the 19th century in a suburb favored by aristocrats, and to this day one can see there some of the most expensive and beautiful residences in Portugal, viewing the marina /panoramic from the bus/. Photo break at Casino Estoril. Ginshu Beach is also located here, popular with surfers for its huge waves.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 4: Obidos-Battaglia-Coimbra
Breakfast. Departure for Óbidos - a small, picturesque town, hidden among fortress walls and picturesque streets. Known as the city of queens as well as the Portuguese capital of chocolate, here you can try cherry liqueur and handmade chocolates. Departure for Batalia. Visit the impressive Batalha Monastery (under the protection of UNESCO) - a magnificent monument of national architecture and one of the greatest Gothic masterpieces in Europe, built in 1388. in honor of 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 at Hotel D. Luis or similar in Coimbra. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Porto
Breakfast. Departure for Porto.
Tourist program in Porto (included in the price) – the second largest city in Portugal, located on both banks of the Doro River. From the square in front of the Palace of Justice, we head to the main attractions - the old station, decorated with ceramic azulejo tiles, the Bell Tower "Torre dos Clerigos" (Tower of the Clerics) - the highest tower in Portugal, erected in one of the central areas of the city; Porto Cathedral - one of the oldest buildings, rising above a rocky slope, with a wonderful panoramic view of the old quarter of Ribeira. Along the medieval streets with granite houses from the XII century. you get 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, built according to the design of the creator of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel.
Free time. Dinner. Overnight in the Porto area.

Day 6: Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast. Free time or optional excursion to Santiago de Compostela – the main city of the Galicia region and the third holiest place for Christians after Jerusalem and Rome. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route from southern France. For centuries, the relics of St. kept in the cathedral Jacob act as a magnet for pilgrims from all over Europe who have taken this long journey. The city tour continues past the Helmires Palace, the old Royal Hospital building and the city squares.
Free time. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Day 7: Guimarães and Braga
Free time or as desired additional excursion to Guimarães-Bon Jesús do Monte-Braga.
The first Portuguese capital - Guimarães is the place where Alfonso Henriques proclaimed himself king of Portugal in 1139. The city is popular for its well-preserved early-medieval historic center /UNESCO/ and small streets that invite you to walk along them. The Baroque Basilica of Bon Jesus de Monte is located on top of a hill not far from Braga. The sanctuary is reached by an impressive double baroque staircase - "Via Sacra" with an elevation of 116 m. The squares 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 three the virtues. Explore medieval Braga - often called the "religious capital" of Portugal, due to the large number of churches and cathedrals. The city was founded in 300 BC by the Celts, was an administrative center under the Roman Empire and an episcopal center in the Middle Ages. Visiting the historical center: the Cathedral in various architectural styles from the 12th century /UNESCO/, the Bishop's Palace, Praça de Repubblica, the Municipality building.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight in the Fatima area.

8th day: Fatima-Lisbon
Breakfast.
Visiting Fatima - a center of the Catholic faith and a destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Visit to the Basilica and its square.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Sofia.

• Flight ticket Sofia-Lisbon-Sofia of Bulgaria Air airline;
• Airport taxes and 1 piece of small hand luggage (40x30x20 cm) and 1 piece of checked baggage up to 20 kg.;
• Transfer airport-hotel-airport;
• Transportation along the route with a comfortable tourist bus;
• 3 nights in a standard room with breakfast at Tryp Caparica Mar 4* hotel or similar in Lisbon.
• 1 night in a standard room with breakfast and dinner at Hotel Dom Luís 3* or similar in Coimbra;
• 2 nights in a standard room with breakfast and dinner at the Axis Ofir 4* hotel or similar in the Porto area;
• 1 night in a standard room with breakfast and dinner at Hotel S. José 4* or similar in Fátima;
• Lisbon Half Day Sightseeing Tour;
• Half-day sightseeing tour of Porto with a licensed tour guide;
• Sightseeing of Obidos and Batalha with a tour guide in Bulgarian;
• Visiting Fatima with a tour guide in Bulgarian;
• On-site representative during the entire stay;
• Medical insurance Travel assistance from Euroins with a coverage of 10,000 euros (Traveller Variant A);
• BONUS package MAXIMUM SECURITY - refund of the amount paid, in case of travel ban for medical reasons (proved with a medical document).

• Headphones during the tours - about 14 euros per person for the entire stay (must be paid on the spot to the tour guide; children under 6 years old do not use headphones and are not charged);
• Supplement for a package of 3 nights in a hotel in the Lisbon area: BGN 240;
• Optional excursion to Sintra, Estoril, Cascais and Cabo da Roca: BGN 150 for an adult / BGN 90 for a child up to 11 years old.
• Optional excursion to Guimarães and Braga: BGN 100 for an adult / BGN 65 for a child up to 11 years old;
• Full day excursion to Santiago de Compostela: BGN 150 adult / BGN 90 child 2-11 years;
• Mini cruise on the Doro River (payable on the spot - about 20 euros, under suitable weather conditions);
• Entrance fees and tickets for the sites during the additional excursions, as well as for other museums, sites and events visited on request;
• Tip for the driver (2 euros per tourist per day - must be paid on the spot)
• Resort tax - 2.50 euros/day/person, payable on the spot at the reception
• Fuel charges - charged 21 days before departure

Booking conditions:
30% deposit paid within 24 hours of booking
Additional payment 21 days before departure
Issuance of travel documents 7 days before the flight

Cancellation terms:
Up to 24 hours after booking with no cancellation fee
Up to 30 days before departure BGN 50 cancellation fee per person.
Up to 21 days before departure 30% of the value as a cancellation fee
Under 21 days 100% as cancellation fee

IMPORTANT:

Minimum number of tourists: 40 people;
Notification period for uncollected minimum – 21 days;
Bulgarian citizens must have a valid identity document, valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Bulgaria;
The trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility;

BONUS package MAXIMUM SECURITY
In case of early termination of the contract at the initiative of the TRAVELER, the amount paid by him or on his behalf is refunded through the travel agent who concluded the contract for a travel package with the TRAVELER on behalf and at the expense of the tour operator, when the TRAVELER cannot start and complete the trip due to any for the following reasons, which was unforeseeable at the time of the conclusion of the travel package contract and occurred before the date of departure regardless of the will of the traveler:
1.1. Accident, acute illness or sudden aggravation of a chronic illness of a TRAVELER under the travel package contract, with the exception of illness from COVID 19, provided that at the start date of the trip, hospital or home treatment is being carried out and there is a risk of health deterioration his condition from the trip.
1.2. Sudden illness or accident of a relative of the TRAVELER (spouse), a direct relative - without organ or silver line - up to the second degree inclusive), provided that at the start date of the trip, hospital or home treatment is being carried out and the traveler must take care of the sick.
1.3. Death of the traveler
1.4. Death of a relative of the traveler (spouse), relative by direct line – without organized or by collateral line – up to the second degree incl.)
The traveler is obliged to provide valid written evidence of the occurrence of the above circumstances.

Flight schedule (valid as of today, subject to reconfirmation):
(Bulgaria Air reserves the right to change flight times)
Sofia-Lisbon: 17:45–20:15 h.
Lisbon-Sofia: 21:45-03:40 h. /+1

Transfer airport-hotel-airport:
Duration: about 40 minutes in one direction by 3/4* bus.

Additional excursions

Lisbon Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Included in the price
Bus and walking tour among the most famous sights of Lisbon. We start with a stop at the symbol of the city - the Belem Tower. Following the course of the Tagus River, we head to the monument to the Discoverers and the masterpiece of Portuguese art - the Jerónimos Monastery, built with funds earned by Vasco da Gama during his travels in India. Short stop at the most famous pastry shop in Lisbon - Pasteis de Belem. Boulevard Liberdade, Rossio Square, the biggest square in the city - Plaza de Comercio with the statue of the King-Reformer Jose I. Free time to walk around the old quarter of Alfama
Price includes – transport with tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – entrance fees to the sites visited at leisure.

Full day excursion to Sintra-Estoril-Cascais and Cabo da Roca
Price for an adult BGN 150
Price per child BGN 90
Sintra - called "Portugal's Garden of Eden" or "the most beautiful place in Portugal" in the words of Hans Christian Andersen. Departure to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost continental point of Europe, where the land meets the ocean. The great Portuguese navigators left here in search of new horizons and riches.
Price includes – transport along the route with tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – expenses of a personal nature.

Visits to Óbidos and Batalla
Included in the price
Nazare - a popular tourist attraction due to its picturesque beaches. The town is divided into three parts: A Praia – the part along the beach, O Sítio – the old town on the cliff above the sea and Pederneira – the old town on the hill. An interesting landmark in the old town is the baroque church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré. There is also the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
Óbidos - the "Royal City", which proudly stands out with its authentic aesthetics and uniqueness. Over time, it has become one of the must-see destinations for lovers of history, beauty, chocolate and cherry liqueur. Óbidos and is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in all of Europe.
Price includes – transport with tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses.

Porto Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Included in the price
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 attractions - the old train station decorated with ceramic tiles (azulejo), the Bell Tower "Torre dos Clerigos" (Tower of the Clerics) - the highest tower in Portugal, erected in one of the central areas of the city; Porto Cathedral - one of the oldest buildings, rising above a rocky slope, with a wonderful panoramic view of the old quarter of Ribeira. Along the medieval streets with granite houses from the XII century. you get 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, built according to the design of the creator of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel.
Price includes – tansport with tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses.

Full day excursion to Santiago de Compostela
Price for an adult BGN 150
Price per child BGN 90
Santiago de Compostela - the main city of the Galicia region and the third holiest place for Christians after Jerusalem and Rome. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, starting from the south of France. For centuries, the relics of St. kept in the cathedral Jacob act as a magnet for pilgrims from all over Europe who have taken this long journey. The city tour continues past the Helmires Palace, the old Royal Hospital building and the city squares.
The price includes – transfer and tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – expenses of a personal nature.

Optional excursion to Guimarães and Braga
Price for an adult BGN 100
Price per child BGN 65
The first Portuguese capital – Guimarães is where Alfonso Henriques proclaimed himself King of Portugal in 1139. The city is popular for its well-preserved early-medieval historic center /UNESCO/ and small streets that invite you to walk along them. The Baroque Basilica of Bon Jesus de Monte is located on top of a hill not far from Braga. The sanctuary is reached by an impressive double baroque staircase - "Via Sacra" with an elevation of 116m. The squares 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 three the virtues. Explore medieval Braga - often called the "religious capital" of Portugal, due to the large number of churches and cathedrals. The city was founded in 300 BC by the Celts, was an administrative center under the Roman Empire and an episcopal center in the Middle Ages.
Visiting the historical center: the Cathedral in various architectural styles from the 12th century /UNESCO/, the Bishop's Palace, Praça de Repubblica, the Municipality building.
Price includes – transport costs of a personal nature.
The price does not include – personal expenses.

Visitations of Fatima
Included in the price
Fatima - a center of the Catholic faith and a destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Visit to the Basilica and its square. Here you will have the opportunity to feel like a true pilgrim as you walk along the Caminho dos Pastorinhos - part of the Way of the Cross, with stops that identify and represent the different steps that make up the path of Jesus carrying the cross.
Price includes – transport with tour guide service in Bulgarian.
The price does not include – personal expenses.