Private Pickup in the Douro Valley Start the day with private pickup in the Douro Valley, typically in Régua, Pinhão or a nearby accommodation. Your luggage travels with you in the vehicle, making this a practical and comfortable city-to-city journey with sightseeing built in. Departure South from the Douro Valley Begin the southbound route from the Douro Valley toward central Portugal. The drive starts with river and vineyard landscapes before gradually shifting into inland or coastal heritage territory.

Choose Your Route Style Before or after booking, choose the route style that best matches your interests and timing. Inland Heritage Route: Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima or Tomar Coastal Heritage Route: Aveiro, Nazaré, Alcobaça or Óbidos Guests should choose 2 or 3 stops maximum to preserve a realistic and enjoyable day.

Inland Route Options 4A. Aveiro — Canal and Tile Atmosphere Choose Aveiro if you want a lighter and visually attractive stop. The visit can include canal-side atmosphere, tiled façades, Art Nouveau details and a quick sense of the city’s lagoon identity.

4B. Coimbra — Historic University City Choose Coimbra if you want academic heritage, historic streets and cultural depth. This stop can focus on the city’s university identity, old-town atmosphere and layered history above the Mondego River.

4C. Fátima — Sanctuary Visit Choose Fátima if you want a reflective, spiritual or religious stop. The visit can include orientation around the sanctuary square, the Chapel of the Apparitions area and the main basilicas, with time for observation or prayer.

4D. Tomar — Templar Heritage Choose Tomar if you want one of Portugal’s strongest historical monuments. The Convent of Christ is closely connected to the Knights Templar and the Order of Christ, combining fortress, monastery, cloisters and Manueline heritage

Coastal Route Options 5A. Nazaré — Atlantic Coast and Clifftop Views Choose Nazaré if you want dramatic Atlantic scenery and coastal identity. The visit can focus on the beach, the Sítio viewpoint and the relationship between fishing-town heritage and big-wave fame.

5B. Alcobaça — Monastic Heritage Choose Alcobaça if you want Cistercian architecture and one of Portugal’s great monastic landmarks. The Monastery of Alcobaça adds historical weight and architectural clarity to the journey.

5C. Óbidos — Medieval Town Choose Óbidos if you want a compact and picturesque medieval stop before Lisbon. Its walls, whitewashed streets, castle atmosphere and small scale make it a memorable final heritage town.

6. Flexible Lunch Lunch is intentionally flexible and not included in the base price. Depending on your selected route, lunch may take place in one of the chosen towns or later in the day according to timing and preference.