Hi all - I have a trip coming up to Portugal very soon - in less than 3 weeks! Here's my itinerary
Sintra - one night, 1.5 days
Lisbon - 3 nights, 2 days
Pick up a car at Lisbon airport, stopping in Obidos and Alcobaca on the way to Nazare
Nazare - 1 day, 2 nights.
Drive Nazare to Coimbra
Coimbra - 1 night, 1 day
Drive Coimbra to Porto, stopping at Tomar and Aviero along the way
Porto - 2 nights, 2 days
Feels like a lot but we are constrained by how much time we have...there are also 5 of us, all with opinions, although I do most of the planning :-) we're also a pretty easy-going group, so anything you would leave out, or that we definitely should not miss?
Tomar is a last minute add to the original agenda. A couple of questions - is Tomar a good place to visit? - I was surprised that Rick's books don't mention it at all. I am also considering a tour conducted by Templar Knights eu group, apparently headquartered in the UK. http://www.templarknights.eu/about-tomar/ Anyone have experience with this tour provider? We have an option of a 2 hour tour (cathedral and convent) or 4 hour (which adds the aqueduct and walk/tour of the town)
Appreciate any thoughts - thank you!