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Best of Portugal
11 day tour from US$2500./pax
Day 1
ARRIVE LISBON (2 nights)
Welcome to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal! After check in there is time to relax or explore before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Corinthia Lisbon (SF)
Day 2
LISBON SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
This morning on your expert guided tour, you 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 take an excursion to pretty Cascais where you can find attractive ceramics and traditional fisherman's sweaters.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 3
LISBON - VILAMOURA (2 nights)
This morning cross the River Tagus and head towards the Serra de Arrabida Mountains. Drive via the port of Setubal and then continue on the road to the Algarve coastal region and Vilamoura for your two night relaxing stay.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Vila Sol Algarve Spa & Golf Resort (MD)
Day 4
ALGARVE EXCURSION
Today drive to the Sagres peninsula where you can admire the view across the wild beauty of Baleeira Beach before continuing on to Cape St. Vincent. Later return to your hotel via the pretty resort of Lagos where Henry the Navigator set sail to discover the New World. You will enjoy a special Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant this evening.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 5
VILAMOURA - EVORA
This morning 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. Visit the Cathedral, the macabre Ossuary Chapel and the Roman temple. Later time to explore this unique walled town.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: M'ar De Ar Muralhas (SF)
Day 6
EVORA - CASTELO DE VIDE - BELMONTE - VISEU
First drive to Castelo de Vide with freedom to wander through the narrow alleys and explore the Jewish quarter. Then across the valley of the River Tagus towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and Belmonte with its old Roman tower. Continue to Viseu in the region of the famous Dao vineyards, where you stay tonight.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Grao Vasco (F)
Day 7
VISEU - MATEUS - GUIMARAES - OPORTO (2 nights)
Today travel to the Douro Valley where the world famous port wines are produced. Then visit the gardens of the Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles, before enjoying a 'Be My Guest' lunch in a traditional 'quinta'. Later travel via Guimarães with its impressive castle and continue on to Oporto.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Vila Gale Porto (F)
Day 8
OPORTO SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your morning sightseeing shows you the remarkable bridges across the Douro River as well as the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores. See the Baroque Church of St. Francis and visit the Stock Exchange with its Arabian Hall before continuing on to a port cellar for wine tasting. This afternoon is at leisure.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9
OPORTO - COIMBRA - CONIMBRIGA - FATIMA
Travel through the Buçaco National Park en route to Coimbra, where you 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 you visit the Convent of Christ before arriving in the pilgrimage city of Fatima.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel de Fatima (F)
Day 10
FATIMA - LISBON
First 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 Nazaré on the coast. Finally, on to Lisbon pausing en route to visit medieval Obidos. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Corinthia Lisbon (SF)
Day 11
DEPART LISBON
This morning, after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director as your Portuguese tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights - Lisbon Visit the Hieronymite Monastery and enjoy views of Belem Tower.
- 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 castle.
- 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.
Dining Highlights - Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Lisbon.
- 10 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners with local wine.
- Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Vilamoura.
- ‘Be My Guest’ local speciality lunch with wine in a 'quinta'.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Lisbon.
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 included.
- 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.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 11, see departure panel below.
- IN EVORA
MONSARAZ THE DEEP ALENTEJO DRIVE
Our local guide takes us through vineyards and groves of cork oaks to charming Monsaraz, one of the most famous & beautiful 'white villages' of the Alentejo, inhabited since prehistory. See the castle which overlooks Spain, guarding the ancient borderlands, and views of the largest artificial lake in Europe. A break where typical local refreshments will be served is included. Code: EVOT11
Adult Price: 30 EURO
- IN LISBON
SINTRA CASCAIS THE ESTORIL COAST
We leave Lisbon for the slopes of the Sierra de Sintra, an area studded with palaces. After visiting an impressive palace, we see the fashionable resort of Estoril before returning to Lisbon by way of the quaint fishing village of Cascais. Code: LIST01
Adult Price: 41 EURO
FADO WITH DINNER
An evening’s entertainment Portuguese style. Savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and wines. Then relish the opportunity of watching the Portuguese demonstrate their folk dancing before listening to the unequalled ‘Fado’ singing. Code: LIST02
Adult Price: 59 EURO
SEAFOOD DINNER BY THE TAGUS RIVER
Take a ferry across the mighty Tagus River and enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialities at a local restaurant. After dinner cross the impressive Suspension Bridge for a sweeping view over the Portuguese capital. Code: LIST07
Adult Price: 46 EURO
- IN OPORTO
DOURO CRUISE DINNER
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Douro River with its five bridges and its Port wine warehouses. Then savour a typical meal in the Ribeira Quarter. Code: OPTT01
Adult Price: 46 EURO
- IN VILAMOURA
REGIONAL DINNER
Taste the unique feature of Algarve cuisine - The Cataplana. Simply delicious, authentic local dinner with other specialities. Code: VIMT03
Adult Price: 42 EURO
FARO ALMANSIL EXCURSION
We leave our hotel for Faro, the historical capital of the Algarve, to visit the old walled town and to have some time for souvenir shopping. Then, on to Almansil, for one of the Algarve's best kept secrets – the Chapel of St. Lawrence. Code: VIMT09
Adult Price: 31 EURO
- IN VISEU
INSUA MANOR FOOD WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE
Ínsua is in the heart of the famous Dão wine region. A short drive will take us to the spectacular Casa da Ínsua, an 18th century manor house and estate, for a gourmet experience matching local food with the different types of local wine. Code: VIST01
Adult Price: 41 EURO
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
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