Direct Flight from Izmir: Portugal Tour Route, the Land of History and Discovery

Tour details

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is operated with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

VISA and PASSPORT

Ordinary Passport  Visa required

Green Passport  Visa not required

Service Passport  Visa not required

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.

For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you. In order to avoid any problems with customs police at the border crossing of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if it is a country that applies a visa to T.R. citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. Since our guests under 18 may be asked by the police officer on duty at the country entry/exit points for a document showing the joint consent of the parents when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be careful about this matter.

*Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for the destination/passport requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country will be granted. Passport control has the authority to refuse you entry into the country. Our agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.

Sample Hotels:

LISBON Accommodation:
1st Tour – 27 July: 4*Ramada by Wyndham Lisbonv.b
2nd Tour – 21 September: 4* Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon v.b
3rd Tour – 5 October: 4* VIP Executive Art's v.b
4th Tour – 19 October: 4* Radisson Blu Lisbon v.b
COIMBRA Accommodation:
1st Tour – 28 July:  4* Hotel Coimbra Aeminium affiliated by Melia v.b
2nd Tour – 22 September: 4* NH Coimbra Dona Ines v.b
3rd Tour – 6 October:  4* Hotel Coimbra Aeminium affiliated by Melia v.b
4th Tour – 20 October:  4* Hotel Coimbra Aeminium affiliated by Melia v.b
PORTO Accommodation:
1st Tour – 29 July: 4* Hf Ipanema Portov.b
2nd Tour – 23 September: 4*Holiday Inn Porto Gaia v.b
3rd Tour – 7 October: 4* Novotel Porto Gaia v.b
4th Tour – 21 October: 4* AC Porto by Marriott v.b
LISBON Accommodation:
1st Tour – 30 July: 4* Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon v.b
2nd Tour – 24 September: 4* VIP Executive Art's v.b
3rd Tour – 8 October: 4* Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon v.b
4th Tour – 22 October: 4* VIP Executive Art's v.b

CURRENCY
The official currency in Portugal is the Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE
Portugal uses Western European Time (WET) and is 3 hours behind Turkey.

CUISINE
Portuguese cuisine; due to Brazil’s indigenous peoples, African peoples, and former colonies in Asia, the Portuguese have encountered many flavors from different cultures and have gradually adapted these tastes into their own cuisine. With the strong influence of its maritime past, seafood is at the center of the cuisine; fish, potatoes, rice, bread, and olive oil are among the most commonly used basic ingredients. Bacalhau (salted cod), Caldo Verde (kale soup), and Sardinhas Assadas (grilled sardines) are among the standout flavors of Portuguese cuisine. Among desserts, Pastel de Nata (Belém tart) has become the country’s symbol.

POWER OUTLETS
The electrical outlets used in Portugal are compatible with Turkey. Therefore, no additional plug adapter is required for your electronic devices.

SHOPPING
Shopping opportunities are available in shopping centers located in city centers and from small stalls selling souvenirs.

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Culture Tours written in the program are included in the price.

*If optional tours and activities or program options such as boat rides are expressly stated in the program, they are operated with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people and there is no obligation to participate. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours / activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours / activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums, ruins, or venues at the places to be visited and according to weather conditions.

*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.

*Excursions or tours that are not permitted by local authorities or for other reasons to be visited or entered for any reason will not be carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such excursions or tours.

ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.

*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds or coach beds, participants making 3rd person and/or child reservations are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the type of bed.

*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts taken at the hotel from the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country where you are staying.

*In the event of possible disruptions, our agency, due to technical problems reported to us by hotel management, reserves the right to change hotels provided that their category remains the same.

CLOTHING and NECESSARY ITEMS
For the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket for the evenings, and a thin sweater. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards, and chargers. For the autumn and winter periods, we recommend clothing that will keep you warm and allow you to move comfortably, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Before the tour date, flight times and the reservation number information for the airline tickets are shared by our agency. Since it is a group reservation, you can have your baggage and customs procedures completed at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket. Our agency handles the check-in procedures.

*At the time of registration, the name, date of birth, passport and ID number as shown in the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change fees for airline tickets resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as a no-show fee.

*In cases where you are unable to participate due to being late for the flight or not being able to catch the plane for reasons related to your own circumstances, our agency is not responsible for the losses arising from payments made to hotels and airline companies.

*Our agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. On scheduled and special flights, there may be a risk of delay, or times may change before the current tour and flight. Routes may vary depending on the city where the aircraft lands. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.

*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.

FLIGHT TIMES

Izmir ✈︎ Lisbon ⏱︎ 4 hr 50 min

Lisbon ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 4 hr 15 min

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICESİ
*It is mandatory to fasten your seat belts during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “child car seat” for the vehicle. If the rules are not followed, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties to be applied.

*All vehicles offered by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service as long as they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of their model and age.

*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where on the day and time of the tour local authorities do not permit visits or entry, or where the tour becomes impossible due to closed roads because of any event or due to weather conditions, our agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the mentioned tours. Some tours may, where possible, be carried out by public transportation or on foot in places with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.

*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the order of reservation. Even if the assigned seat numbers are the same in numbering, they may differ in direction, position, or location. Placement is made according to the vehicle conditions of the country concerned.

LOSS, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure you have taken all your belongings with you. In the event that forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person shall be borne by the owner of the item.
*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, since our Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency; they should know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all arrangements related to passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurs. Our agency does not accept responsibility for any difficulties or problems arising in this regard.
*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour

HEALTH
*We do not think that you will encounter any problems threatening your health with meals taken at the region’s good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and eat fruits whose skins can be peeled, such as bananas and pineapples.

We strongly recommend that, in the event of health problems or injuries that may occur for reasons beyond your control, you obtain a report and invoice from the health facilities where you receive treatment. This will be beneficial if you need it for insurance-related procedures.

TRAVEL HEALTH and CANCELLATION COVER
*The insurance arranged by our Agency for your said Trip covers you within the scope of the Professional Liability Insurance made mandatory for agencies by the Turkish Association of Travel Agencies and travel health. Travel Health coverage is valid for ages 0-65. Our guests over 65 must obtain insurance by paying a surcharge. We recommend that you always obtain Travel and Health Insurance for every trip to ensure your protection.

*However, it should be known that this insurance does not cover unconditional cancellations; in the event of force majeure, non-chronic and sudden illnesses, accidents, and in the case of such adverse events affecting first-degree relatives, the reports to be obtained are submitted to the relevant insurance company and are considered within the cancellation coverage after evaluation. These evaluations are carried out by the relevant Health and Insurance Company’s health institutions and are outside the scope of our agency’s responsibility.

PAYMENT METHOD
*You may make your payments in cash to the extent permitted by law, or by transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, and if necessary, you may also make them with your Credit Card.
*Regardless of the currency and amount used at the time of tour registration, in the event of cancellation/refund, the refund will be made in the same currency and amounts.

ABOUT THE CONTRACT and CANCELLATIONS
*For tours with flights, there is an unconditional right to cancel up to 30 days before the tour departure date. For cancellations exceeding 30 days (25 days before the tour departure date), the remaining amount will be refunded after deduction of the airline ticket and non-refundable operational expenses. Cancellations made less than 25 days before the tour departure date are not refundable. It shall be paid as compensation by the consumer.

*All guests are deemed to have purchased the tour by accepting to comply with the conditions and rules separately stated under the headings above. It is an integral part of the Tour Registration contract.

 

What's included
  • Pegasus Airlines round-trip flights from IZMIR to LISBON and back, along with airport taxes and check-in fees
  • All city and cultural tours explicitly stated in the program
  • 4 nights of accommodation with breakfast included at selected 4-star hotels
  • Sintra Pena Palace private vehicle and entrance tickets
  • Bom Jesus funicular fee
  • Traditional Moliceiro gondola ride
  • Belem tart tasting
  • All travel stated in the program by luxury coach
  • All accommodation tourist taxes
  • All city entrance fees and customs taxes
  • All highway and parking fees
  • Turkish and local guiding services
  • Mandatory TÜRSAB professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance; an additional surcharge applies for guests over 65 years old
Not included
  • Exit tax fee (Can be obtained by guests via Mobile APP, relevant banks, and the Revenue Administration).*Lunches and
  • Dinners, beverages taken with meals*All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
  • All Museum - Ruins - Palaces - Churches - Cathedral - National Park entrance fees not specified in the program
  • All kinds of hotel extras and personal expenses
  • Guide and Driver Tips (Daily 2 Euros per person)
Tour Program
Izmir - Lisbon
In the afternoon, we meet at İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal, complete our passport and baggage procedures, and take our non-stop (direct) Pegasus Airlines flight to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a perfect blend of history and modern life, where every corner is worth exploring. Upon arrival at our local time, we board our waiting vehicle and head to our hotel, where we check into our rooms. Accommodation is at our hotel in Lisbon.
Lisbon – Cape Roca (Cabo da Roca) – Sintra – Pena Palace – Coimbra
We begin this first morning in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital where historical and modern architecture embrace, with breakfast at our hotel; then we head to Cabo da Roca, defined as the westernmost point of Europe and the place where the continent ends, to admire the endless view of the Atlantic Ocean and take a photo break. After this pleasant stop, where we can also see the lighthouse built in 1772, one of the region’s most important symbols and still in active service, we continue to Sintra, famous for its fairytale-like atmosphere and its colorful, enchanting palaces. This town, which is at the top of the list of must-see places especially for history lovers, is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. For our visit to Palácio da Pena (Pena Palace), one of Sintra’s most iconic landmarks, which captivates visitors with its colorful architecture and romantic style and is located atop the Sintra Mountains, we board the private vehicles that will take us to the palace; with our guide’s commentary, we begin touring the palace, whose entrance is built on a hillside. (Entrance and private vehicle transfer fees are included in the price.) After listening to the palace’s fascinating stories and photographing its colorful structure from this panoramic spot overlooking Lisbon, we return to the center of Sintra town. Then we see the Sintra Royal Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, famous for its mysterious underground tunnels, spiral Initiation Well, and enchanting gardens, full of alchemical themes and mythological elements, and enjoy free time in Sintra’s historic center. After regrouping, we set off for the city of Coimbra, located on the banks of the Mondego River; one of the country’s richest cities in historical and cultural terms, and which served as Portugal’s capital between 1139 and 1260. Known for the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290, the city is also famous for hosting Portugal’s oldest university. This university has been the heart of Coimbra for centuries and still forms the center of the city’s cultural and academic life today. During our tour of the city, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013, we walk along the Mondego River toward Largo da Portagem Square. After the tour, we have the opportunity to shop on Rua Ferreira Borges, a pedestrian street whose medieval layout has remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages. Then we visit Arco Almedina (Almedina Arch), one of the city’s most visited tourist attractions. Finally, in the city, we tour Jardim da Manga, also known as Manga Cloister, located around Santa Cruz Monastery, and then free time is given for dinner. After regrouping, we check in to our hotel. Accommodation is at our hotel in Coimbra.
Braga - Porto
After having our breakfast at the hotel, we head north of Portugal to Braga, an old city known as the “Rome of Portugal” and a religious center. In Braga, which stands out with its historical structures, religious works, and being one of the oldest cities in the country, we begin our tour as if we were inside scenes from historical films. After seeing the Arco da Nova, Braga Cathedral built in the 11th century, Braga City Hall and Gardens, we take a short coffee break on Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city’s liveliest streets. Following our short coffee break, one of the city’s most admired and famous symbols, Bom Jesus do Monte (Bom Jesus Funicular fee included in the price), becomes our next unforgettable stop. As we ascend to this area, famous for its dazzling gardens and stairways and known to almost everyone in the world, we enjoy a unique experience by using one of Europe’s oldest water-powered funiculars. At the end of our pleasant time in Braga, we head to Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, situated on the banks of the Douro River. With its colorful houses, historic streets, and vibrant atmosphere, the city captivates its visitors. We begin exploring this city, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996, with all its beauty. During our walking tour in the city, the places to be seen include Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto), São Bento Railway Station, an artistic feast decorated with more than 20,000 blue-and-white ceramic tiles depicting the history of Portugal on its interior walls, Clérigos Tower, one of Porto’s most famous symbols with its 76-meter height, Livraria Lello, with its spiral staircase and wooden details that hold special meaning for Harry Potter fans, and Palácio da Bolsa. In the continuation of our program, we see the Dom Luís I Bridge, designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel. Thanks to this bridge, the two banks are connected, and you will have the opportunity to cross to the other side on foot and take photos of unique views. At the end of our tour, you may spend free time in the restaurants of the Ribeira district and taste the famous Porto wines. After a lovely evening, we settle into our hotel in Porto.
Porto - Aveiro - Fatima - Nazaré - Óbidos - Lisbon
After our breakfast at our hotel in Porto, we check out of our rooms and begin a new, beautiful day. Before starting our program, in a region close to the Atlantic Ocean where we will tour the city by colorful and elegant boats decorated with patterns called Moliceiros, we head to Rossio Square. The Aveiro Cathedral, built in the 15th century and notable for its interior and exterior architecture, the Historic Train Station, and the Art Nouveau Buildings are among the places we will see in the square. After completing our Gondola tour (Moliceiro Gondola Ride is included in the price), we bid farewell to this romantic city. We then head to Fatima, where three shepherd children claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary. Christians from all over the world visit this holy site for pilgrimage. In the 12th century, during raids on the cities of the Moors living in the region, a young knight named Don Gonçalo Hermigues kidnaps Fatima, the daughter of a Muslim prince. Over time, Fatima falls in love with the knight and converts to Christianity before marrying him; her baptismal name is Ourem. Shortly afterward, Ourem falls ill and dies; his wife, deeply saddened, devotes herself to religion, builds a new monastery, and gives the settlement the name Fatima. With our guide’s explanations, we visit the Sanctuary of Fatima, the Basilica of Our Lady, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, and the Chapel of the Saints. After our visit in Fatima, we panoramically see the Nazare coast, famous for its giant waves and known worldwide among surfers, where waves can sometimes reach up to 30 meters, and then we go to the town of Obidos, which dates back to Roman times, is surrounded by walls, and is famous for its typical whitewashed houses, balconies decorated with colorful flowers, and cobblestone streets. Also known as the “Chocolate Village,” we explore this beautiful historic place and enjoy a delightful time in a medieval atmosphere. At the end of our free time, we meet our guide again and continue on our way to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Upon our arrival in the capital in the late afternoon, after free time for dinner in the city center, we check in to our hotel.
Lisbon - Cascais - Lisbon - Izmir
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Cascais, one of the most popular seaside towns on the Atlantic coast, known for its natural beauty and historic landmarks. We begin our tour by visiting the Cascais Castle, a reflection of the town’s history, the Marina, and Boca de Inferno (Mouth of Hell), a natural rock formation that offers an impressive view as the waves crash against the rocks. After strolling through the historic center of the town, with its narrow stone streets, houses adorned with traditional Portuguese architecture, boutique shops, and cafes, we will have some free time. After meeting again, we take our seats in the vehicle and return to the capital. In the evening, before returning to our country, we begin our tour to discover the captivating sides of Lisbon, a city where we can see all its beauty. Built on seven hills like Istanbul, the city is famous for its historic trams, yellow-toned buildings, azulejo-covered facades, and narrow streets. Our first stop in the capital is the iconic Belém Tower, one of Lisbon’s most famous symbols, representing the city’s Golden Age, the Age of Discovery, and built in the 16th century on the banks of the Tagus. After seeing the tower’s unique view, we take a break at the famous Pastéis de Belém bakery to taste one of the region’s special desserts, the pastéis de Belém (the tasting is included in the price). Then we visit the Vasco da Gama Bridge and Tower, famous as the longest bridge in Europe. After taking wonderful photos of the majesty and unique views of the Tagus River from this point, we turn toward the Monument to the Discoveries and begin our walking tour from there. Listening to our guide’s explanations about maritime history, we pass through the gardens of the Praça do Império (Imperial Square) and see the Jerónimos Monastery. Afterwards, we continue by vehicle to the Praça do Comércio area, where the Rua Augusta Arch is located, and continue our walking tour through this historic part of the city. In order, we see Lisbon Cathedral, built in 1147 and having survived major earthquakes to reach the present day as a blend of various architectural styles; then, as we proceed through the historic stone streets, we pass St. George’s Castle and Restauradores Square, where many historic buildings are located, and enjoy free time on Avenida da Liberdade, one of Lisbon’s most famous avenues. Those who wish to buy souvenirs, browse stores of famous brands, or spend time in cafes can enjoy their time to the fullest. After meeting again with our guide, we take our seats in the vehicle and transfer to the airport. After completing passport and customs procedures to board our Pegasus Airlines flight that will take us to Adnan Menderes Airport, we depart on our return journey. Upon arrival, we bid farewell until we meet again on another travel program.