7 Days Escorted Tour
Departures from Lisbon every week all year around on Saturdays
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Departure from Lisbon northward to Óbidos, a medieval symbol
of narrow streets surrounded by walls. Further on, the fishing port of
Nazaré.
Architectural landmarks, the Monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaca
reflect the faith that brings thousands of pilgrims to Fatima.
Day 2 - A return to the days of the Roman occupation with a
visit to Conímbriga. Coimbra invites us to discover its old traditions and
University. Enjoy the exuberance of the forest of Buçaco and Aveiro
- city of
canals. Dinner and overnight in Oporto.
Day 3 - Oporto - The 2nd city of Portugal and world heritage by
UNESCO a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a
morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churches that
history has made eternal and wine that is known world-wide. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in
Oporto.
Day 4 - Minho, the northeast province of Portugal. Cuimaraes,
birthplace of the nation - stop at Colina Sagrada - castle and Palace of Duques
of Braganca. Braga, city of archbishops and country's religious capital with the
oldest cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga with its
monumental baroque staircase. Luxuriant greenery surrounds up passing by
Barcelos, the town of the legend of the rooster. Dinner and overnight in Oporto.
Day 5 - Through a landscape speckled with granite houses and
wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we enter the Porto Wine region- the Douro
Valley - by way of Amarante and Vila Real. In the mountainous hinterland lies
Viseu - a city of warriors and painters. Dinner and overnight in Urgeirica.
Day 6 - Drive to the heart of Portugal. The beauty of the
Estrela Mountain Range, the highest point of the Country, a world of shepherds
and their flocks, famous for its cheese, snows and harsh, irregular landscape.
Continue on to Castelo Branco, with its lovely gardens and staircase of the
King. Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed
houses. Dinner and overnight in Castelo de Vide.
Day 7 - Southward, hills and extensive green and gold plains
alternate, among which we find Estremoz and its marble quarries. Evora, a living
museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy. Afternoon return to
Lisbon. End of
services.
Includes:
- 6 nights first class hotel accommodation with half board
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Services of an English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up on the departure day
- Taxes and service charges
Price: Add Euro 6 handling fee per booking!
1 November 2006 - 31 March 2007
Euro or US$* 867per person based on double occupancy
Euro or US$* 1054 in single room
1 April - 31 October 2007
Euro or US$* 928 per person based on double occupancy
Euro or US$* 1134 in single room
Southern Portugal
5 Days Escorted Tour
Departures from Lisbon every week all year around
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Departure from Lisbon to Obidos, a medieval symbol of
narrow streets surrounded by walls. In Alcobaca visit the Church of the 12th
C. Monastery, with the tombs of Pedro and Ines. Drive to the fishing
port of Nazare, then to Batalha - visit the Monastery and to Fatima,
renowned as the world's pilgrimage centre reflecting the faith of thousands
of pilgrimages. Dinner and overnight in Abrantes.
Day 2 - Departure to the beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its
Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses. Than on to Estremoz and its
marble quarries. Arrive in Evora, Unesco World Heritage site.
Walking tour of this museum town. Dinner and overnight in Evora.
Day 3 - After a free morning a journey southward passing by Beja
and Silves. Dinner and overnight in Alvor.
Day 4 - Algarve - the charm of the old legends of bewitching
Moorish maidens and the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the
new worlds. Visit to Lagos and the Promontory of Sagres - the symbol of
the Portuguese epic. The afternoon will bring an invitation to take a dip
in warm sea. Dinner and overnight in Alvor.
Day 5 - A last look at this scenery nestling among land, sea and
sky. Return to Lisbon along the coast via Setubal and the Arrabida
mountain .
Includes:
- 4 nights first class accommodation with half board
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Services of an English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up on the departure day
- Taxes and service charges
Price: Add Euro 6 handling fee per booking
1Nov'06-31Mar'07 - weekly departure on Thursdays:
- Euro or US$* 684 per person based on double occupancy
- Euro or US$* 810 single
1Apr-31Oct'07 - weekly departure on Thursdays
- Euro or US$* 736 per person based on double occupancy
- Euro or US$* 871 single supplement
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EXTRA NIGHTS IN
LISBON BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR:
First class - Hotel Sana Park
Malhoa or
similar:
1Nov'06-31Mar'07 & 1Jul-31Aug'07
Euro 50 or US$* per person per night based on double
Single rate: Euro or US$* 85
1Apr-30Jun/1Sep-31Oct'07:
Euro or US$* 60 per person per night based on double / Single
rate: E/US$* 105 per night
Standard - Sana Executive or similar
1Nov'05-31Mar 2007:
Euro 38 or US$* per person per night based on double
Single rate: Euro 60 or US$*
1Apr-31Oct'07:
Euro or US$* 48 per person per night based on double
Single rate: Euro/US$* 81
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* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate
Extensions in Portugal or to any other European countries are available on request!
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