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Tradition and
History
This self-drive tour
is for independent-minded travelers who would enjoy discovering
the "hidden" Portugal with its many historical
monuments, quaint villages, winding roads, steep sea-side cliffs,
walled towns, estates and farmsteads dotted around the
ever-changing countryside. The Pousadas are typical historical
inns reflecting the style and traditions of each region of
Portugal. Some of them are converted castles or ancient
monasteries where every block of stone speaks of history.
ITINERARY
Day
1 , 2 Lisbon/Obidos 2nights (80 km about 1.5 hrs drive)
Arrival in Lisbon. Pick up your car from the Budget desk at Lisbon
Airport and drive north of Lisbon to Obidos, medieval walled town
of white-washed houses. Overnight at the Pousada do Castelo, a
real castle, whose walls encircle the village of Obidos. During
the next 2 nights enjoy the area with its beautiful landscape and
national Monuments in nearby Batalha, Alcobaca and the picturesque
fishing town of Nazare.
Day 3, 4, 5 Obidos/Lisbon-Queluz 3nights
(100 km about 2 hrs drive)
Drive south to Lisbon-Queluz and stay at the Pousada D. Maria,
summer Palace of the kings of Portugal in the 18th century. It is
part of the Palace of Queluz, known as the "Portuguese
Versailles". Stay 3nights there to explore around Lisbon and
romantic Sintra with its monuments, a Unesco World Heritage site
immortalized by Lord Byron.
Day 6, 7 Queluz/Vila Vicosa 2nights
(around 148 km to Evora + 40 km toVila Vicosa, about 2.5 hrs
drive)
Drive south of Lisbon to Evora. Stay at the Pousada de D. Joao IV
in Vila Vicosa for 2 nights. The Pousada de D.
João IV is set in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo in the
historical village of Vila Viçosa. Very characteristic with its
intricate themed rooms, full of legends and tales, the Pousada has
kept intact the convent cells, the retreats and the oratories
built by the nuns. You can also appreciate the exquisite
conventual recipes. Visit Villa Vicosa and Estremoz,
important sites in Portuguese history. Take some of your time to
visit Arraiolos, an other World Heritage site, inhabited since
Roman times. The area is famous for its handmade carpets.
Package
includes:
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2 nights
accommodation in Pousada do Castelo in Obidos with breakfast
and taxes
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3 nights
accommodation Pousada D. Maria in Lisbon-Queluz with breakfast
and taxes
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2 nights
accommodation Pousada de D. Joao IV in Vila Vicosa with
breakfast and taxes
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Car rental for
group A car for 7days (Opel Corsa or similar / no AC)
including unlimited mileage, CDW and taxes (airport pick up
fee , road tax are extra)
Upgrade to group C cars-WW Polo or similar with AC for
1week: (supplement)
Euro 30 per week
Price**
in Euro or US$* (rate varies depending the exchange) per person
based on double occupancy
1NOv'07-31Mar'08:
Euro 543 or US$ *
1Apr-30Jun/1-31Oct'08:
Euro 788 or US$*
1-31Jul/1-30Sep'08:
Euro 819 or US$*
1Aug-31Aug'08 :
Euro 910 or US$ *
Single supplement is on request!
*US rate varies
depending on exchange rates
** During Xmas, New Years, Carnival( and Easter supplement
applies for land arrangements!
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