Super Promo Portugal Tour Discovery Routes

Tour details

Advantageous Event Package

285 Euros instead of 315 Euros

– Guimarães & Braga & Bom Jesus do Monte Tour worth 75 Euros

History • Culture • Northern cities

– Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Cabo da Roca Tour worth 75 Euros

Seaside towns • The edge of Europe • Sunset

– Aveiro & Obidos & Nazare & Batalha & Fatima Tour worth 95 Euros

Medieval town • Giant waves • Mystical stops

– Fado Night worth 70 Euros

Portuguese music • Authentic evening • Fado melodies

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 40 people.  If sufficient participation is not reached, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA

Regular 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.

HEALTH

There is no vaccination requirement upon entry to Portugal. We do not think you will encounter any health-threatening issues with meals taken at the region’s good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend being careful about food and drink, definitely consuming bottled water, avoiding ice, milk and dairy products, eating meat and fish that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, choosing fruits that can be peeled such as bananas and pineapples.

FLIGHT TIMES

Istanbul -  Porto 5 h 40 min

Lisbon - Istanbul  4 h 00 min

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive service from with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the tours cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicles to be used for the optional tour/activity may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, ruins, or venues at the destinations and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance 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 foldable and 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 bed type. 

Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally with a limited menu, known as continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of Portugal is Euro (EUR). It is useful to have Euros (EUR) with you.

TIME ZONE

Portugal is 4 hours behind Turkey in summer time and 3 hours behind in winter time. For example, when it is 18:30 in Turkey in summer, it is 14:30 in Portugal.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If you are going in 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 and a light sweater for the evenings.  In addition, you may bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. In winter, we recommend clothes that allow comfortable movement and keep you warm.

FOOD CULTURE

The Portuguese, who have learned many flavors from the indigenous peoples of Brazil, Africa, and their colonies in Europe and Asia, have adapted these flavors to their own cuisine. Rice, potatoes, bread, meat, and seafood form the basis of the cuisine.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to refuse entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.  

The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current tour and flight. The 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 tax and airport service fees. 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours organized for the general introduction of cities and conducted panoramically from the vehicle with guide commentary, excluding museum and site entrance fees. The agency is not responsible for the failure to carry out panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, on the day and time of the tour if local authorities do not allow visits or entry, or if they do not take place due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at points where roads are closed or vehicle entry is not permitted.

What's included
  • Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines on the round-trip route Istanbul (IST) - Porto (OPO) / Lisbon (LIS) - Istanbul (IST)
  • Airport taxes
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers
  • Panoramic Porto city tour
  • Panoramic Lisbon city tour
  • Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services
  • Hotel and tourist city taxes (25-30 Euro)
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for those over 65 years old)
Not included
  • Visa fee, service fee
  • Exit tax fee
  • Domestic connecting flight ticket
  • Lunch and dinner
  • All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • Optional excursions/activities
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees not specified in the services included in the price
  • Driver tips and gratuities are excluded.
Tour Program
Istanbul - Porto
After meeting our guide at Istanbul Airport International Terminal, we complete our baggage check-in and ticket procedures at the Turkish Airlines counter. Following the formalities, we depart for Porto on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. Upon arrival, we will take part in a panoramic city tour of Porto, where we will see the Porto Cathedral, Historic Wine Cellars, Liberty Square, Batalha Square, Torre dos Clérigos, the Ribeira District, Arrábida Bridge, Boavista, Dom Luís Bridge, São Francisco Church, the Stock Exchange Palace, and São Bento Train Station. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Afterwards, there will be free time to relax or explore the surroundings. Overnight at our hotel.
Porto
After breakfast at our hotel, for those who wish, we depart for the optional Guimarães & Braga & Bom Jesus do Monte Tour in Northern Portugal, organized by our guide (75 Euro). Our first stop is Guimarães, known as the “birthplace of Portugal.” In this historic city, known as the birthplace of the country’s first king, Afonso I Henriques, we stroll through the medieval stone streets and visit Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. We then head to Braga, one of the country’s most important religious centers. In this city, notable for its rich religious heritage and magnificent structures, we have the opportunity to see Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga), the oldest cathedral in Portugal. After spending the day exploring these special cities where history, culture, and architecture come together, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Porto - Lisbon
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Lisbon. Upon arrival in the city, we check into our hotel and have free time. Later, for those who wish, we depart on an optional Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, and Cabo da Roca tour (75 Euro) organized by our guide, offering unique scenery intertwined with nature and history. Our first stop is the fairytale town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once hosted the summer palaces of the Portuguese royal family. In Sintra, with its colorful palaces, lush green hills, and captivating historical atmosphere, we take a pleasant walk. We then arrive at Cabo da Roca, known as the westernmost point of mainland Europe and described as “where the land ends and the sea begins.” Here, we enjoy a photo break with stunning views of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Afterwards, we visit Cascais, a charming seaside town on the Atlantic coast famous for its elegant streets and lively waterfront. In this lovely fishing-town-turned-resort, we have free time to enjoy the sea air. Finally, we complete our tour by passing through Estoril, long known as a favorite holiday destination of aristocrats and the wealthy, famous for its casinos and luxury buildings. We then continue with our panoramic Lisbon city tour. Among the sights to be seen are Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, Rossio and Praça do Comércio squares, Avenida da Liberdade, Marquês de Pombal Square, and São Jorge Castle on the hill overlooking the city. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Lisbon
After breakfast at our hotel, we will have free time. Then, for those who wish, we depart for the optional Aveiro & Óbidos & Nazaré & Batalha & Fátima Tour (95 Euros), which covers some of Portugal’s most impressive historical and cultural sites. Our first stop is Aveiro, known as the “Venice of Portugal” for its canals, colorful gondolas (moliceiro), and Art Nouveau architecture. Next, we continue to Óbidos, a town that looks like a medieval fairytale with its cobbled streets, walled structure, and white houses decorated with flowers. In this city, which King gave to his queen as a wedding gift, you will also have the chance to taste the traditional cherry liqueur “Ginja.” We then set off for Nazaré, a traditional fishing village on the Atlantic coast, famous for its giant waves, endless ocean views, and cultural heritage. After that, we visit Batalha Monastery, one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and notable for its captivating stonework. Our next stop is the sacred city of Fátima, visited by millions of pilgrims every year and famous for the miracle of the “Three Secrets of Fátima,” believed to have occurred in 1917 when the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children. We complete the day and transfer back to our hotel, where we will have free time. Those who wish may join the optional Fado Night (70 Euros) organized by our guide. Overnight at our hotel.
Lisbon - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out of our rooms, enjoy free time until the time determined by our guide, and make the most of the city. Then we transfer to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and customs procedures, we fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled service. Upon our arrival, our tour and services come to an end.