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PORTUGAL 2011 Wonders of Portugal
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3days/2nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart: daily (excluding Wednesday)
Jan-Mar & Nov-Mar’12: $507 pp (s/supp 52)
Apr- Oct’11: $515 pp (s/supp 58)
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| day 1 Lisbon-Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril-Lisbon |
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| Your full day excursion includes a visit to Sintra, a WHS, visit the 19C Royal Summer Palace. The to Cabo da Roca, en route to the most western point, panorama of surfing beaches and the Boca do Inferno. Stop at cosmopolitan Cascais, once a fishing village, visit the gardens of the Estoril Casino before returning to your hotel in Lisbon. |
| day 2 Lisbon-Óbidos-Alcobaca-Nazaré-Batalha-Fatima |
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Depart northbound to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by rampart walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church of the 12C Monastery, with the tombs of Pedro and Inês. Panoramic of the fishing port of Nazaré. Then on to Batalha, continue to the Monastery of Batalha and in Fatima visit the Basilica with the tombs of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta with the possibility to attend a Mass. Evening return to Lisbon. |
| day 3 Lisbon-Estremoz-Évora |
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Travel south into the green and gold plains surrounded by hills to Estremoz. Évora is a living museum rich in tradition, history, handicrafts, gastronomy and part of Unesco WHS. View the Roman Temple the Cathedral of St Francis with its Chapel of the Bones. Your tour comes to an end upon your return to Lisbon in the evening. |
| Inclusions:twin share at the Hotel Lutecia in Lisbon, breakfast daily, deluxe coach, qualified tour guide, entrance fees to mentioned sites. NB: the tour can be extended according to participants needs and is viable for a minimum of 4 participants. |
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5days/4nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Saturday: year round
Jan-Mar & Nov-Mar’12: $911 pp (s/supp 126)
Apr-May & Oct’11: $1024 pp (s/supp 166)
Jun-Sep’11: $1236 pp (s/supp 218)
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| Travel south into the green and gold plains surrounded by hills to Estremoz. Évora is a living museum rich in tradition, history, handicrafts, gastronomy and part of Unesco WHS. View the Roman Temple the Cathedral of St Francis with its Chapel of the Bones. Free time and check in at your hotel in Évora. |
| sun Evora-Beja-Silves-Alvor |
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Morning at leisure in Evora. Journey southward through the medieval castles of Beja, across the mountains and through orange groves to Silves dominated by its red sandstone Moorish castle. Travel through the golden beaches of the Algarve view Praia da Rocha to your hotel in Alvor. |
| mon Alvor-Ponta da Piedade-Sagres-Lagos-Alvor |
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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. Panorama from Ponta da Piedade, on to the Promontory of Sagres, visit the fortress-naval school and a link to Prince Henry the Navigator and the discovery of the African Coast. Along the cliffs to Cabo Sao Vincente, the extreme south-west point and to Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with its marina, fishing port and delicious cuisine. Afternoon return to your hotel. |
| tue Alvor-Setúbal-Serra da Arrábida-Lisbon |
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A last look at this area nestled among land, sea and sky. Then return through Setúbal, along the coast of the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter’s unique vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious. Your tour comes to an end with your evening arrival in Lisbon. |
| Includes:twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast daily, entrance fees to sites mentioned, qualified tour guide. Hotels: Evora/Muralhas Mar d’Ar, Alvor/Brisamar (or similar). NB: the tour is viable with a minimum of 4 participants. |
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6days/5nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Saturday: year round
Jan-Mar & Nov-Mar’12: $1275 pp (s/supp 219)
Apr-Oct’11: $1298 pp (s/supp 231)
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| sat Lisbon-Óbidos-Alcobaca-Nazaré-Batalha-Fatima |
| Depart northbound to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by rampart walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church of the 12C Monastery, with the tombs of Pedro and Inês. Panoramic of the fishing port of Nazaré. Then on to Batalha, continue to the Monastery of Batalha ending at your hotel in Fátima. Possibility to attend the candle lit procession. |
| sun Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto |
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Coimbra invites us to discover its traditions, the ancient University and magnificent library. Visit the Church of St Clara with the tomb of Queen St Isabel. Visit Aveiro the charming city of canals, the the graceful ‘moliceros’ boats and taste the delicious ‘ovos moles’. Evening arrival at your hotel in Porto. |
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Porto is the second largest city of Portugal and a world heritage site, discover the riverside area, quaint houses, palaces, historic churches and of course the renowned Port wine. Afternoon at leisure. |
| tue Porto-Minho-Guimarães-Braga-Barcelos-Porto |
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| On your full day excursion visit: the Minho wine region, medieval Guimarães birthplace of the first king and the cradle of the nation, on to the Sacred Hill crowned by the Castle and the Palace of the Duques of Bragança. Braga is the country’s religious capital with the oldest cathedral of Portugal and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. Past luxuriant vegetation to Barcelos the town of the legend of the rooster and fine handcrafts. |
| wed Porto-Amarante-Vila Real-Douro-Viseu-Urgeirica |
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| Through a landscape speckled with granite houses with wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we find Amarante and Vila Real, visit the Gardens of the Palace of Mateus. Then we enter the Port Wine region of the Douro Valley, on to Lamego and the Shrine Nostra Senora do Remedios, free time to try the local delicacies. Then on to the mountainous hinterland and the ancient city of Viseu. Evening arrival at your hotel in Urgeiriça. |
| thu Urgerica-Bussaco-Tomar-Lisbon |
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| Travel through luxuriant forests view the charming hunting lodge, now a hotel. Visit Tomar, linked to the Order of the Templars, the first Grand Master of the Order in Portugal founded the Castle and the Convent of Christ. Your evening arrival in Lisbon brings your tour to an end. |
| Includes: twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast daily, entrance fees to sites mentioned, qualified tour guide. Hotels: Fatima/Sao Jose, Porto/Tuela Porto, Caldas da Felgueira/Pantanha, (or similar). NB: the tour is viable with a minimum of 4 participants. |
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11days/10nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Saturday: year round
Jan-Mar & Nov-Mar’12: $2434 pp (s/supp 495)
Apr-May’11: $2512 pp (s/supp 542)
Jun-Sep’11: $2695 pp (s/supp 596)
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| day 1 Lisbon-Óbidos-Alcobaça-Nazaré-Batalha-Fátima |
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| Depart northbound to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by rampart walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church of the 12C Monastery, with the tombs of Pedro and Inês. Panoramic of the fishing port of Nazaré. Then on to Batalha, continue to the Monastery of Batalha ending at your hotel in Fátima. Possibility to attend the candle lit procession. |
| day 2 Fatima-Coímbra-Aveiro-Porto |
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Coimbra invites us to discover its traditions, the ancient University and magnificent library. Visit the Church of St Clara with the tomb of Queen St Isabel. Visit Aveiro the charming city of canals, the graceful ‘moliceros’ boats and taste the delicious ‘ovos moles’. Evening arrival at your hotel in Porto. |
| day 3 Porto |
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Porto is the second largest city of Portugal and a world heritage site, discover the riverside area, quaint houses, palaces, historic churches and of course the renowned Port wine. Afternoon at leisure. |
| day 4 Porto-Minho-Guimarães-Braga-Barcelos-Porto |
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| On your full day excursion visit: the Minho wine region, medieval Guimarães birthplace of the first king and the cradle of the nation, on to the Sacred Hill crowned by the Castle and the Palace of the Duques of Bragança. Braga is the country’s religious capital with the oldest cathedral of Portugal and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. Past luxuriant vegetation to Barcelos the town of the legend of the rooster and the fine handcrafts. |
| day 5 Porto-Amarante-Vila Real-Douro-Viseu-Urgeirica |
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| Through a landscape speckled with granite houses with wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we find Amarante and Vila Real, visit the Gardens of the Palace of Mateus. Then we enter the Port Wine region of the Douro Valley, on to Lamego and the Shrine Nostra Senora do Remedios, free time to try the local delicacies. Then on to the mountainous hinterland and the ancient city of Viseu. Evening arrival at your hotel in Urgeiriça. |
| day 6 Urgerica-Bussaco-Tomar-Lisbon |
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| Travel through luxuriant forests view the charming hunting lodge, now a hotel. Visit Tomar, linked to the Order of the Templars, the first Grand Master of the Order in Portugal founded the Castle and the Convent of Christ. Evening arrival in Lisbon. |
| day 7 Lisbon-Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril-Lisbon |
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| Your full day excursion includes a visit to Sintra, a WHS, visit the 19C Royal Summer Palace. The to Cabo da Roca, en route to the most western point, panorama of surfing beaches and the Boca do Inferno. Stop at cosmopolitan Cascais, once a fishing village, visit the gardens of the Estoril Casino before returning to your hotel in Lisbon. |
| day 8 Lisbon-Estremoz-Évora |
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| Travel south into the green and gold plains surrounded by hills to Estremoz. Évora is a living museum rich in tradition, history, handicrafts, gastronomy and part of Unesco WHS. View the Roman Temple the Cathedral of St Francis with its Chapel of the Bones. Free time and check in at your hotel in Évora. |
| day 9 Evora-Beja-Silves-Alvor |
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| Morning at leisure in Evora. Journey southward through the medieval castles of Beja, across the mountains and through orange groves to Silves dominated by its red sandstone Moorish castle. Travel through the golden beaches of the Algarve view Praia da Rocha to your hotel in Alvor. |
| day10 Alvor-Ponta da Piedade-Sagres-Lagos-Alvor |
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| 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. Panorama from Ponta da Piedade, on to the Promontory of Sagres, visit the fortress-naval school and a link to Prince Henry the Navigator and the discovery of the African Coast. Along the cliffs to Cabo Sao Vincente, the extreme south-west point and to Lagos, a cosmopolitan town with its marina, fishing port and delicious cuisine. Afternoon arrival at your hotel in Alvor. |
| day11 Alvor-Setúbal-Serra da Arrábida-Lisbon |
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| A last look at this area nestled among land, sea and sky. Then return through Setúbal, along the coast of the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter’s unique vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious. Your tour comes to an end with your evening arrival in Lisbon. |
| Inclusions:twin share, deluxe coach, breakfast daily, entrance fees to sites mentioned, qualified tour guide. Hotels: Fatima/Santa Maria, Porto/Ipanema, Canas do Senhorim/da Ugeirica, Lisbon/Lutecia, Evora/Muralhas Mar d’Ar, Alvor/Village (or similar). NB: the tour is viable with a minimum of 4 participants. |
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