Sunny Portugal Estoril Coast & Algarve

Explore sunny Portugal, with its miles of dramatic shoreline and legacy of global discovery. Travel to the Algarve, Portugal's "Silver Coast," dotted with charming villages, castles and miles of scenery. Enjoy a four night stay in the beautiful resort town, Estoril, with time to meander the narrow cobblestone streets and soft sand beaches. Find a wealth of Portuguese hand-made crafts, like azulejos, hand painted tiles. Indulge in Portugal's fresh cuisine and be swept away by Fado tunes.

Highlights
Estoril, Sintra, Cascais, Fado Dinner Show, Obidos, Nazare, Fatima, Lisbon, Jeronimo's Monastery, Evora, Algarve, Cape St. Vincente, Lagos, Azeitao

Collette Experience

  • Discover the narrow cobblestone streets and soft sand beaches in chic Estoril with a 4-night stay on "The Portuguese Riviera."
  • Experience an entertaining evening featuring Portuguese cuisine, local wine and the moving sounds of Fado.
  • Enjoy time on Portugal's beautiful "Silver Coast," dotted with charming villages, magical castles and mile after mile of pastoral scenery.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Lisbon, a thriving and diverse city rich in maritime history and captivating architecture.
  • Spend three nights in the Algarve, the sunny coast that has been attracting travelers since the Phoenicians.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2009
    Duration
    10 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Air 1Overnight Flight Overnight Flight : Portugal - a historic land of great explorers - is waiting for your own exploration. Discover ancient castles, Roman ruins, groves of lemon and almond trees, quiet whitewashed villages, and kind, gentle people.
    Day 2Estoril Estoril, Portugal : Your tour begins today in Estoril, a beautiful resort town on the "Portuguese Riviera." The mansions scattered about Monte Estoril hint at its history as a haven for exiled European royals and nobility. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.
    Day 3Estoril Estoril - Sintra - Cascais - Estoril : Begin your day exploring the picturesque towns surrounding Estoril. First, visit the magnificent Baroque Palacio de Mafra, a palace, basilica and monastery. It was from here that the last king of Portugal escaped in 1910. Next, visit the town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the favorite summer residence of Portuguese kings for six centuries. Hugging the beautiful shoreline, continue on to Cascais. While in Cascais - a scenic resort with coastal villas on a sheltered bay - enjoy a stroll amongst the many specialty shops filled with Portuguese handmade crafts. An entertaining evening awaits you beginning with dinner at Adega Machado's where you'll savor excellent Portuguese cuisine and delicious local wine. Popular local artists will perform Fado, plaintive songs of longing accompanied by the viola, a Portuguese string instrument shaped like a mandolin, and by the guitarra, an acoustic guitar.
    Day 4Estoril Estoril - Obidos - Nazare - Fatima - Estoril : Travel to Portugal's beautiful "Silver Coast," a spectacular region filled with sleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-old castles. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of Portuguese and teach you some key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Stop in picture-perfect Obidos, where white washed houses are held snug by medieval city walls. Continue to Nazare, a beautiful coastal fishing village, where local fishermen may be seen mending their fishing nets. Later, visit Fatima, the world-famous Marian pilgrimage site.
    Day 5Estoril Estoril - Lisbon - Estoril : This morning, enjoy a city tour of Lisbon highlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter. See Jeronimo's Monastery, built in the 16th century with wealth from Portugal's global trade, and the Monument to the Discoveries, which honors intrepid Portuguese explorers and their patrons. The impressive Belem Tower with its carved rope and balconies stands watch where great navigators once set forth. Later today, enjoy leisure time in Estoril. Stroll its narrow cobblestone streets, walk the wide beach promenade or shop for ceramics, lace, filigree, hand woven works and tapestries.
    Day 6Algarve Estoril - Evora - Algarve : Travel through beautiful Portuguese countryside and stop in historic Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the "Museum City of Portugal." Inside this medieval walled city lies a 2nd century Roman temple to Diana. Then, journey south to the famous Algarve on the pristine Atlantic coast.
    Day 7Algarve Algarve : The entire day is yours to experience the beautiful Algarve. Geraniums, camellias and oleanders grow alongside cotton, rice and sugar cane. This is a paradise where fig, orange and almond trees abound and brightly colored fishing boats bob on the seas. Protected by hills to the north and warmed by the sea, the Algarve enjoys a pleasant climate and its beautiful beaches attract vacationers from all over Europe. You may choose to take an optional tour along the coast of the Algarve aboard a refurbished caravel and return later to dine ashore.
    Day 8Silves Algarve - Cape of St. Vincente - Lagos - Silves : In beautiful Cape of St. Vincente, 200 foot cliffs plunge into the Atlantic at the most southwesterly point of Europe. View its quaint landscape as you travel to the historic resort town of Lagos. The light and maneuverable Portuguese caravels once bravely filled their sails and began early voyages of exploration from Lagos. Here, you can find the palace of the famous voyager, Prince Henry the Navigator. Explore this historic town on your own during free time here. Later, visit Silves, a hilltop town surrounded by lemon and orange orchards. Known until the 19th century as the "Kingdom of the Algarve," Silves boasts an interesting Moorish and Roman history. Visit the cork museum where you will learn about this local craft and its many uses. Relax over dinner in the renovated cork storage house.
    Day 9Lisbon Algarve - Azeitao - Lisbon : Return to Lisbon, Portugal's capital set on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Stop en route to visit Azeitao, a charming agricultural village known for red wine, olive trees and beautiful country estates. Visit a charming family-run shop that will show you how the Portuguese make their famous hand-painted tiles known as "azulejos." Then, enjoy a tour and tasting of local wines when you visit a centuries-old wine maker. Later, bid "adeus" to your fellow travelers at a dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful tour.
    Day 10Tour ends Lisbon - Tour Ends :
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    February 19, 2010$1,249.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    February 26, 2010$1,249.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    March 19, 2010$1,249.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 09, 2010$1,349.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    May 21, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    September 24, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    October 08, 2010$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    November 05, 2010$1,199.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    February 11, 2011$1,199.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    February 25, 2011$1,199.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    March 11, 2011$1,199.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    April 29, 2011$1,399.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    Lodging
    Estoril Hotel
    Dom Joao II
    Hotel Delfim
    Marriott
    Disclaimer
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    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your Travel Agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.

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