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Overview
- Duration:8 days 7 nights
- Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Lisbon, Fátima, Queluz, Cascais, Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha, Coimbra, Porto
Itinerary
Fly to LisbonDay 1
DAY 1: HOME - LISBON
Board your flight and begin your journey to Lisbon.
Welcome to LisbonDay 2
DAY 2: LISBON - FÁTIMA - LISBON
- Welcome: Welcome to Portugal! Your Prometour Tour Director will meet you in the arrivals area of Lisbon Airport.
- Fátima: From the airport, head to Fátima, one of the world's most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations, known for its Sanctuary and deep religious significance.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Azulejos Tile Workshop: Get creative during a tile workshop, where you will learn about Portugal's traditional painted ceramic tiles and create your own piece inspired by this art form.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Lisbon History and CultureDay 3
DAY 3: LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Tour of Lisbon: Discover the highlights of Portugal's capital on a guided sightseeing tour, exploring the city's history, landmarks, and architecture.
- Belém Tower: Visit the Tower of Belém, a riverside fortress that once guarded Lisbon's harbour and played an important role during Portugal's Age of Discoveries.
- Monument to the Discoveries: Admire this tribute to the Portuguese explorers who helped shape the country's maritime history.
- Jerónimos Monastery: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a leading example of Manueline architecture that reflects Portugal's golden age of exploration.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Alfama District: Explore Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, known for its winding cobblestone streets, colourful buildings, and traditional Portuguese character.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Queluz and CascaisDay 4
DAY 4: LISBON - QUELUZ - CASCAIS - LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Excursion: Set out on a guided excursion to Queluz and Cascais, discovering villages, coastal scenery, and some of Portugal's best-known landmarks.
- Queluz National Palace: Visit one of Portugal's finest royal residences, known for its elegant architecture, lavish interiors, and gardens inspired by the great European royal courts (guided).
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Boca do Inferno: Stop for photos at this dramatic coastal rock formation, where Atlantic waves crash against the cliffs.
- Cascais: Enjoy exploration time in Cascais, a seaside town with beaches, cafés, and picturesque streets.
- Lisbon: Return to Lisbon after a day exploring Portugal's countryside and coastline.
- Dinner and Fado: Dinner with a fado show in Lisbon.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Central PortugalDay 5
DAY 5: LISBON - ÓBIDOS - NAZARÉ - BATALHA - COIMBRA
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Central Portugal: Travel through central Portugal, taking in the countryside on the way to the region's historic towns and cultural landmarks.
- Óbidos: Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Óbidos, a walled village known for its cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and medieval atmosphere.
- Nazaré: Stop in Nazaré, a historic fishing town known for its traditional culture, beaches, and dramatic coastline. Take time to wander its streets, enjoy the ocean views, and discover its maritime heritage.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Batalha Monastery: Discover the Dominican Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its Gothic architecture and intricate stonework.
- Coimbra: Continue to Coimbra, a historic university city known for its cultural heritage, architecture, and lively atmosphere.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Coimbra.
Coimbra and PortoDay 6
DAY 6: COIMBRA - PORTO
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Coimbra Walking Tour: Discover the historic charm of Coimbra on a walking tour, exploring its streets, cultural heritage, and long-standing academic traditions.
- University of Coimbra: Visit one of Europe's oldest universities, known for its academic heritage, historic architecture, and the Joanina Library, a symbol of Portugal's intellectual and cultural legacy (subject to availability).
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Porto: Travel to Porto, Portugal's riverside city, known for its colourful architecture, historic neighbourhoods, and port wine heritage.
- Free Time: Explore Porto at your own pace. Wander the streets, browse local shops, admire the riverside buildings, or stop at a café.
- (Optional): Embark on a Douro River Cruise, with views of Porto's historic waterfront, iconic bridges, and colourful buildings from the water.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Porto.
PortoDay 7
DAY 7: PORTO - LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Tour of Porto: Discover the highlights of Portugal's northern capital on a guided tour, exploring its historic streets, architecture, and cultural atmosphere.
- Torre dos Clérigos: Visit one of Porto's most recognizable landmarks, admired for its Baroque architecture and panoramic views of the city.
- Palácio da Bolsa: Visit the Stock Exchange Palace, a 19th-century landmark celebrated for its grand halls, ornate interiors, and Arabian Room.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Vila Nova de Gaia: Explore this district across the Douro River, known for its port wine cellars and views of Porto's historic waterfront.
- Teleférico de Gaia: Enjoy a scenic cable car ride with sweeping views of the Douro River, Porto's colourful rooftops, and the city's iconic bridges.
- Lisbon: Board your motor coach and return to Lisbon.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Fly Back HomeDay 8
DAY 8: LISBON - HOME
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Transfer: Continue to Lisbon Airport for your departure, bringing your Portuguese adventure to a close.
- Departure: Board your flight and begin your journey back home.
Overview
- Duration:8 days 7 nights
- Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Lisbon, Fátima, Queluz, Cascais, Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha, Coimbra, Porto
Itinerary
Fly to LisbonDay 1
DAY 1: HOME - LISBON
Board your flight and begin your journey to Lisbon.
Welcome to LisbonDay 2
DAY 2: LISBON - FÁTIMA - LISBON
- Welcome: Welcome to Portugal! Your Prometour Tour Director will meet you in the arrivals area of Lisbon Airport.
- Fátima: From the airport, head to Fátima, one of the world's most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations, known for its Sanctuary and deep religious significance.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Azulejos Tile Workshop: Get creative during a tile workshop, where you will learn about Portugal's traditional painted ceramic tiles and create your own piece inspired by this art form.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Lisbon History and CultureDay 3
DAY 3: LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Tour of Lisbon: Discover the highlights of Portugal's capital on a guided sightseeing tour, exploring the city's history, landmarks, and architecture.
- Belém Tower: Visit the Tower of Belém, a riverside fortress that once guarded Lisbon's harbour and played an important role during Portugal's Age of Discoveries.
- Monument to the Discoveries: Admire this tribute to the Portuguese explorers who helped shape the country's maritime history.
- Jerónimos Monastery: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a leading example of Manueline architecture that reflects Portugal's golden age of exploration.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Alfama District: Explore Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, known for its winding cobblestone streets, colourful buildings, and traditional Portuguese character.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Queluz and CascaisDay 4
DAY 4: LISBON - QUELUZ - CASCAIS - LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Excursion: Set out on a guided excursion to Queluz and Cascais, discovering villages, coastal scenery, and some of Portugal's best-known landmarks.
- Queluz National Palace: Visit one of Portugal's finest royal residences, known for its elegant architecture, lavish interiors, and gardens inspired by the great European royal courts (guided).
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Boca do Inferno: Stop for photos at this dramatic coastal rock formation, where Atlantic waves crash against the cliffs.
- Cascais: Enjoy exploration time in Cascais, a seaside town with beaches, cafés, and picturesque streets.
- Lisbon: Return to Lisbon after a day exploring Portugal's countryside and coastline.
- Dinner and Fado: Dinner with a fado show in Lisbon.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Central PortugalDay 5
DAY 5: LISBON - ÓBIDOS - NAZARÉ - BATALHA - COIMBRA
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Central Portugal: Travel through central Portugal, taking in the countryside on the way to the region's historic towns and cultural landmarks.
- Óbidos: Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Óbidos, a walled village known for its cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and medieval atmosphere.
- Nazaré: Stop in Nazaré, a historic fishing town known for its traditional culture, beaches, and dramatic coastline. Take time to wander its streets, enjoy the ocean views, and discover its maritime heritage.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Batalha Monastery: Discover the Dominican Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its Gothic architecture and intricate stonework.
- Coimbra: Continue to Coimbra, a historic university city known for its cultural heritage, architecture, and lively atmosphere.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Coimbra.
Coimbra and PortoDay 6
DAY 6: COIMBRA - PORTO
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Coimbra Walking Tour: Discover the historic charm of Coimbra on a walking tour, exploring its streets, cultural heritage, and long-standing academic traditions.
- University of Coimbra: Visit one of Europe's oldest universities, known for its academic heritage, historic architecture, and the Joanina Library, a symbol of Portugal's intellectual and cultural legacy (subject to availability).
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Porto: Travel to Porto, Portugal's riverside city, known for its colourful architecture, historic neighbourhoods, and port wine heritage.
- Free Time: Explore Porto at your own pace. Wander the streets, browse local shops, admire the riverside buildings, or stop at a café.
- (Optional): Embark on a Douro River Cruise, with views of Porto's historic waterfront, iconic bridges, and colourful buildings from the water.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Porto.
PortoDay 7
DAY 7: PORTO - LISBON
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Guided Tour of Porto: Discover the highlights of Portugal's northern capital on a guided tour, exploring its historic streets, architecture, and cultural atmosphere.
- Torre dos Clérigos: Visit one of Porto's most recognizable landmarks, admired for its Baroque architecture and panoramic views of the city.
- Palácio da Bolsa: Visit the Stock Exchange Palace, a 19th-century landmark celebrated for its grand halls, ornate interiors, and Arabian Room.
- Lunch: On your own. Time and location to be determined by your Tour Director and Group Leader.
- Vila Nova de Gaia: Explore this district across the Douro River, known for its port wine cellars and views of Porto's historic waterfront.
- Teleférico de Gaia: Enjoy a scenic cable car ride with sweeping views of the Douro River, Porto's colourful rooftops, and the city's iconic bridges.
- Lisbon: Board your motor coach and return to Lisbon.
- Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: Lisbon.
Fly Back HomeDay 8
DAY 8: LISBON - HOME
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast with your group at the hotel.
- Transfer: Continue to Lisbon Airport for your departure, bringing your Portuguese adventure to a close.
- Departure: Board your flight and begin your journey back home.
Learning Objectives
Explain Portugal’s role in the Age of Discoveries through Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery.
Compare architectural styles across Portugal, from Manueline Jerónimos and Gothic Batalha to Rococo Queluz and Baroque Torre dos Clérigos.
Examine the place of faith in Portuguese culture through the Sanctuary of Fátima and the country’s great monasteries.
Analyze how geography and the Atlantic shaped Portuguese life, from the fishing traditions of Nazaré to the river trade and port wine heritage of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Describe the academic traditions of the University of Coimbra, one of Europe’s oldest universities, and the significance of the Joanina Library.
Create a hand-painted azulejo tile while learning the history of this Portuguese art form.
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Landmark Highlights
- Lisbon: A guided city tour, the Alfama District, an azulejo tile workshop, and dinner with a fado show.
- Belém: Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Fátima: The Sanctuary of Fátima, one of the world's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.
- Queluz and Cascais: The guided Queluz National Palace, the Boca do Inferno cliffs, and time in seaside Cascais.
- Central Portugal: A walking tour of medieval Óbidos, the fishing town of Nazaré, and the Gothic Batalha Monastery.
- Coimbra: A walking tour and a visit to the historic University of Coimbra and its Joanina Library.
- Porto: A guided city tour, Torre dos Clérigos, the Palácio da Bolsa, Vila Nova de Gaia, and the Teleférico de Gaia.
Frequently asked questions
Will my group be combined with another school group?
No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.
Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.
Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.
How does Prométour support teachers with planning?
We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.
Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.
Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.
Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
When will our travel dates be confirmed?
Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.
How does Prométour support our group during the trip?
With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.
What are Prométour's cancellation fees?
When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.
Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.
In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.
In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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