Best of Portugal

ARRIVE LISBON Location Information Description

Lisbon, Portugal

Bem-vindo a Lisboa. A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues dot the seven hills of the romantic Portuguese capital, which you will have an opportunity to explore today before meeting your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past the city's most iconic sights.

Dinner

Olissippo Marquês de Sá

LISBON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Lisbon, Portugal

Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover the 'New World'. You'll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus and Belém Tower, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition.

join a 'Local Specialist' for a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16th-century Manueline architecture and art. There's time today to purchase and join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, haunting sounds of the fado.

Breakfast

Olissippo Marquês de Sá

LISBON - ALGARVE REGION Location Information Description

Alentejo, Portugal

You'll journey across the Tagus this morning and drive south towards the Serra da Arrábida Mountains and to the green pastures of the Alentejo. The hearty aroma of Portuguese chicken fills the air as you 'Connect With Locals' over a 'Be My Guest' lunch at a stud ranch, where Lusitano horses were once reared at the pleasure of King João VI in the 18th century.

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Algarve, Portugal

Your journey continues further south, bound for the holiday paradise that is the Algarve - your home for the next two nights.

Breakfast, Lunch

Aqua Riverside

ALGARVE EXCURSION Location Information Description

Algarve, Portugal

The dramatic landscapes of the Sagres Peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for your morning drive. Admire spectacular views before continuing to Cape St. Vincent, the site of many sea battles centuries ago. End this excursion with a visit to the resort town of Lagos - once the home of Henry the Navigator.

Breakfast

Aqua Riverside

ALGARVE REGION – ÉVORA Location Information Description

Évora, Portugal

Journeying north, travel across the Serra do Caldeirão to the ancient Alentejo city of Évora. Join your 'Local Specialist' for a visit to the elaborate cathedral, Roman temple and the Chapel of Bones.

Spend the rest of your day delving into the medieval history of this enchanting city. Trace centuries of history along its city walls, kick back with a bica and bolo in Praça do Giraldo or perhaps purchase an Optional Experience to the village of Monsaraz. This evening you'll dine at your hotel in Évora.

Breakfast, Dinner

M’ar de Ar Muralhas

ÉVORA – CASTELO DE VIDE - VISEU Location Information Description

Viseu, Portugal

Your first stop today is in the quaint hilltop town of Castelo de Vide with its charming white façades, narrow alleys and fascinating Jewish Quarter. Travel north towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and arrive later in Viseu, set high on a plateau near the famous Dão vineyards. Explore the city's rich art and architectural history, seeing the 12th-century Sé, standing imposingly on a hill overlooking much of the city.

Breakfast

Grão Vasco

VISEU – MATEUS – GUIMARAES – PORTO Location Information Description

Mateus Palace, Portugal

Vineyard-clad hills provide an enchanting backdrop for your journey today through the Douro Valley, where Port wine is produced. Explore the magnificent gardens at the Baroque-style Palácio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles.

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Porto, Portugal

Continue via Guimarães for views of its impressive 10th-century castle, before arriving in the coastal town of Porto, where you will spend the next two nights.

Breakfast

Carrís Ribeira

PORTO - SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Porto, Portugal

Join a 'Local Specialist' today for a sightseeing tour in Porto, which takes you past Baroque churches and along the winding cobblestone lanes that tumble down towards the Douro River. See the remarkable bridges that span the river and the Gothic Church of St. Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Alhambra.

Then 'Dive Into Culture' and into the centuries-old tradition of local port production at a tasting in a port cellar. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic center of Porto and admiring the azulejo-clad façades, or visit Livraria Lello, the city's oldest bookstore with its iconic red staircase.

Breakfast

Carrís Ribeira

PORTO – COIMBRA – TOMAR – FATIMA Location Information Description

Coimbra, Portugal

Soak up the grand atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest and oldest universities and stroll through the ancient streets and squares of Coimbra, before journeying to the Templar city of Tomar to visit the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold in the 12th century.

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Fatima, Portugal

Later, arrive in the pilgrimage center of Fátima, where you'll rub shoulders with millions of Catholic pilgrims who have journeyed to this pilgrimage site, where three young shepherds famously saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary.

Breakfast, Dinner

Fátima

FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARE – ÓBIDOS – LISBON Location Information Description

Obidos, Portugal

En route to Lisbon, stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha - a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Your next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, before you visit the medieval walled city of Óbidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone roads.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Your last night in Portugal together sees you toast to an incredible journey at a Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Olissippo Marquês de Sá

DEPART LISBON Location Information Description

Lisbon, Portugal

Say a fond adeus to your fellow travelers at the end of an unforgettable Portuguese holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.

Breakfast

• 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
• 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
• 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
• 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
• On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
• *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
• Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
• In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
• All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
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• Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
• Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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