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Best of Portugal 2010
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 The varied sights of this fair country include the Ossuary Chapel, the Palacio de Mateus, the pilgrimage site of Fatima, and the intricate details of the Hieronymite Monastery. Taste local Port wine and enjoy lunch in a traditional quinta. Highlights Algarve
Lagos
Evora
Castelo de Vide
Belmonte
Viseu
Palacio de Mateus
Guimaraes
Oporto
Coimbra
Conimbriga
Tomar
Fatima
Batalha
Nazare
Obidos
Lisbon Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Algarve: Magnificent coastal scenery on a drive along the Algarve to the Sagres Peninsula.Lagos: Visit this resort.Evora: Visit the cathedral, Ossuary Chapel and the Roman Temple.Castelo de Vide: Visit this spa town.Belmonte: See the Roman tower.Viseu: Visit the old town. Palacio de Mateus: Visit the gardens of this palace. Guimaraes: See the cafestle.Oporto: Port wine tasting. See the Cathedral and Church of St. Francis.Coimbra: Orientation including a visit to the university library (or ceremonial hall when closed). Conimbriga: Visit the Roman Ceramics Museum. Tomar: Visit the Convent of Christ.Fatima: Visit the celebrated religious shrine.Batalha: Visit the monastery.Nazare Visit this fishing village.Obidos: Visit this medieval city.Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery and views of Belem Tower.Dining Highlights
10 hot buffet breakfasts2 three-course dinners in hotelsLocal highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Vilamoura"Be My Guest" local speciality lunch with wine in a 'quinta'Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon 15 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel HIghlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Evora, Oporto and Lisbon. Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 12, conditions apply.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. |
| Call (781) 837-1111 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8692898 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Lisbon. | | Day 2 | Lisbon | Arrive Lisbon :
Welcome to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal! After check in there is time to relax or perhaps explore before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Corinthia | | Day 3 | Vilamoura | Lisbon - Vilamoura (2 nights) :
This morning we cross the River Tagus and head towards the Serra de Arrabida Mountains. We drive via the port of Setubal and then continue on the road to the Algarve coastal region and Vilamoura for our two night relaxing stay. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Vila Sol Algarve | | Day 4 | Algarve | Algarve excursion :
We drive to the Sagres peninsula where we admire the view across the wild beauty of Baleeira Beach and continue to Cape St. Vincent. Later we return to our hotel via the pretty resort of Lagos where Henry the Navigator set sail to discover the New World. Later we enjoy a special Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner) | | Day 5 | Evora | Vilamoura - Evora :
This morning we journey across the Serra de Caldeirao and the towns of Castro Verde and Beja. Then to Evora, Portugal's most important town in the Renaissance period. We visit the cathedral, the macabre Ossuary Chapel and the Roman temple. Later time to explore this unique walled town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Albergaria Vitoria | | Day 6 | Viseu | Evora - Castelo de Vide - Belmonte - Viseu :
First we drive to Castelo de Vide with time to wander through the narrow alleys and explore the Jewish quarter. Then across the valley of the River Tagus and towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and Belmonte with its old Roman tower. We continue to Viseu in the region of the famous Dao vineyards, where we stay tonight. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Grao Vasco | | Day 7 | Oporto | Viseu - Mateus - Guimaraes - Oporto (2 nights) :
Today our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure to us all! We travel to the Douro Valley where the world famous port wines are produced. Then we visit the gardens of the Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles, before enjoying lunch in a traditional "quinta". Later we travel via Guimares with its impressive cafestle and continue on to Oporto. (Buffet breakfast / 'Be My Guest' dinner)
Hotel: Vila Gale Porto | | Day 8 | Oporto | Oporto sightseeing & at leisure :
Our morning sightseeing shows us the remarkable bridges across the Douro River plus the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores. We also see the baroque Church of St. Francis and visit the Stock Exchange with its Arabian Hall and then continue to a port cellar for wine tasting. This afternoon is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 9 | Fatima | Oporto - Coimbra - Conimbriga - Fatima :
We travel through the Bucaco National Park en route to Coimbra, where we see the ancient streets and squares and visit the Old University with an ornate baroque library. Next the old Roman town of Conimbriga and Tomar where we visit the Convent of Christ before arriving in the pilgrimage city of Fatima. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: De Fatima | | Day 10 | Lisbon | Fatima - Lisbon (2 nights) :
First we visit the Basilica at the pilgrimage site where the three young shepherds saw the apparition of the Virgin. Then to the monastery at Batalha and the fishing village of Nazare on the coast. Finally, on to Lisbon pausing en route to visit medieval Obidos. This evening there is a chance to dine on local specialities. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Corinthia | | Day 11 | Lisbon | Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure :
This morning on our guided tour we will see Vasco da Gama's tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery and admire views of the Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoverers. Later time at leisure to relax or maybe take an excursion to nearby pretty Cascais where you can find attractive ceramics and traditional fisherman's sweaters. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine with your Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 12 | Return USA | Lisbon - USA :
This morning, after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director as your Portuguese tour comes to an end. There are airport transfers available to Lisbon Airport this morning at 07.00 and 09.30. (Buffet breakfast) |
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