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THE BEST OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL
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Great variety of Hotels, Posadas, Apartments and Resorts available
on request throughout Spain and Portugal.
SCHEDULED
TOURS FROM MADRID
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| TOUR
1: PANORAMIC MADRID |
$36
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| Depart: daily at 09.15 & 15.00 |
3hrs
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| Panoramic tour of all the major city
sites. |
| TOUR
2: ESCORIAL & VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS |
$83
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| Depart: daily at
08.45 (except on Mondays) |
5hrs
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| The visit includes the Monastery,
the Cloister of the Four Evangelists, the Palace
of Philip II, Pantheons of the Royal Family, the
Chapterhouses, and the Basilica. The Valley of the
Fallen, located in a beautiful valley in the Mountains
of Guadarrama and the Basilica and Crypt excavated
in the rock under the mountain. |
| TOUR
3: TOLEDO |
$69
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| Depart: daily at 09.00 & 15.00 |
5hrs
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On arrival in Toledo visit the Plaza
del Ayuntamiento (City Hall), admire the impressive
Gothic building of the Primate Cathedral; visit
the Church of St. Tome, the Sinagogue of Saint Maria
la Blanca, the Church of San Juan de los Reyes and
the Museum (the house of Victorio Macho), with outstanding
views of the River
Tagus. Visit a typical Damasquino workshop. |
NB: The meeting point for above tours
is from the Coach Terminal, 15 minutes prior to
departure time. Inclusions: Deluxe coach,
local tour guides. Other excursions available from
Madrid and other
major cities. Private touring available throughout
Spain & Portugal. |
| GRANADA/TOLEDO/MADRID |
3 days/2nights,
Costa Del Sol/Madrid
Depart Thursday year round
Cost from: $472 pp twin (s/supp $98) standard hotels
$531 pp twin (s/supp $118) superior hotels |
| thu |
Costa del Sol/Granada |
D
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| Afternoon departure from your
meeting point in Costa del Sol (time TBA).
Travel to your hotel in Granada, dinner on
arrival. |
| fri |
Granada |
BD
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| Morning guided tour of the city
and the renowned Alhambra and its Generalife
Gardens. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the
hotel. |
| sat |
Granada/Toled/Madrid |
BL
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| After breakfast, departure to
Toledo. Lunch will be followed by a guided
tour of Toledo. Return to Madrid in the afternoon. |
| Inclusions: Twin share
accommodation in quality hotels, deluxe coach,
local tour guides, tour escort, breakfast
daily, two lunches and 3 dinners. Other similar
tours are available from Madrid and other
major cities. |
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| RONDA/
ANDALUCIA |
5 days/4 nights,
Madrid/Madrid
Depart Tuesday year round
Cost from: $794 pp twin (s/supp $265) standard hotels
$865 pp twin (s/supp $282) superior hotels |
| tue |
Madrid/Cordoba/Seville |
| 09.00 depart from the meeting
point. Travel through the Canyon of Despenaperros,
Bailen and Cordoba. Visit its world famous
Mosque. Continuing to Seville. Overnight. |
| wed |
Seville |
B
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| Morning guided tour of monumental
sites and panoramic of the city. Afternoon
at leisure. |
| thu |
Seville/Jerez/Cadiz/Vejer/Costa
Del Sol |
BD
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Departure to Jerez where an
important wine cellar will be visited.
Continuation to Cadiz and panoramic sightseeing.
Continue to Vejer de la Frontera, (optional
tour to Gibraltar). Afternoon departure for
the Costa del Sol. Dinner at the hotel on
arrival. |
| fri |
Costa del Sol/Granada |
B
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| Morning at leisure in Costa
del Sol. In the afternoon depart for your
hotel in Granada. |
| sat |
Granada/Madrid |
B
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| Morning guided tour of the magnificent
Alhambra and its Gardens of the Generalife.
In the afternoon departure for Madrid. |
| NB: a six day similar
itinerary departs from Barcelona (except Toledo)
plus Cordoba and Valencia |
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| ANDALUCIA
& TOLEDO |
5 days/4 nights,
Barcelona/Madrid
Depart Sunday year round
Cost from: $983 pp twin (s/supp $236) standard hotels
3*
$1416 pp twin (s/supp $316) superior hotels 4* |
| sun |
Barcelona/Zaragoza/Madrid |
| Depart at 07.45 from Barcelona,
visit the ancient Roman city of Zaragoza en
route to your hotel in Madrid. |
| mon |
Madrid/Merida/Seville |
BLD
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| Breakfast and departure to Cordoba
and lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of
the famous Mosque then continue for Seville.Dinner
at the hotel. |
| tue |
Seville |
BD
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| Your morning city tour includes:
Park of Maria Luisa, Plaza de Espana and the
typical Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure.Dinner
at the hotel. |
| wed |
Seville/Granada |
BD
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| After breakfast, depart for
Granada. On arrival your city tour includes
the famous Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens.
Dinner and overnight. |
| thu |
Granada/Toledo/Madrid |
BL
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| Breakfast and departure for
Toledo. Guided tour of Toledo is followed
by lunch. Afternoon return to Madrid. |
Inclusions: Twin share
accommodation in quality hotels, deluxe coach,
local tour guides, tour escort, breakfast
daily, two lunches and three dinners. Other
similar tours are available from Madrid and
other major cities. |
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| NORTHERN
SPAIN |
5 days/4 nights, Barcelona/Madrid
Depart Sunday Apr - Oct
Cost from: $865 pp (s/supp $295) |
| sun |
Barcelona/Zaragoza/San Sebastian |
D
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| Departure from Barcelona at 08.00. Panoramic
visit of Zaragoza. Continue to your hotel in San Sebastian
and dinner. |
| mon |
San Sebastian/Bilbao/Santander/Santillana/Colombres |
BD
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Depart for Bilbao, panoramic city tour to
view the Guggenheim Museum building. Continuation to Santander
and free time. Afternoon departure to Santillana del Mar,
National Monument.
Short stop and continue to Colombres. Dinner at the hotel. |
| tue |
Colombres/Covadonga/Oviedo |
BD
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| Morning departure. Travel through the landscapes
of the Picos de Europa Mountains. At leisure on arrival
at Covadonga to visit the Shrine, then continue to Oviedo.
Dinner at the hotel. |
| wed |
Oviedo/Gijon/Lugo |
BD
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| Departure to Gijon, the second major city
of the Asturias Region. Short panoramic tour and continuation
to Luarca, Ribadeo and Lugo in the Galicia Region. Dinner
at the hotel. |
| thu |
Lugo/Salamanca/Madrid |
B
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| Breakfast. Departure to Salamanca. Short
stop to know its famous Plaza Mayor. Late afternoon return
to Madrid.. |
| Inclusions: Twin share accommodation
in quality hotels, deluxe coach, local tour guides, tour
escort, breakfast and dinner daily. Other tours are available
from Madrid and other major cities. |
| COSTA
DEL SOL & MORROCO |
7 days/6 nights, Costa
Del Sol/Costa Del Sol
Depart Sunday Jan to Mar & Nov to Dec
Cost from: $998 pp twin (s/supp $237) standard hotels
$1255 pp twin (s/supp $503) superior hotels |
| sun |
Costa del Sol/Algeciras/Ceuta/Fez |
D
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| Morning departure from the Costa del Sol
(pick-up available from central hotels). Travel to Algeciras
to board the ferry to Ceuta. On arrival continue to Fez.
Dinner at the hotel. |
| mon |
Fez |
BD
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| After breakfast, meander through the Medina
as part of your guided sightseeing tour of the city. Afternoon
at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. |
| tue |
Fez/Marrakech |
BD
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Breakfast and continuation to Khenifra and
panoramic on arrival.
Afternoon arrival in Marrakech, dinner and overnight. |
| wed |
Marrakech |
BD
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| Morning guided tour of the city including
the famous Djemma el Fna Square. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at the hotel. |
| thu |
Marrakech/Casablanca/Rabat |
BD
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Breakfast and departure to Casablanca. Panoramic
tour. In the
afternoon continue to Rabat. Dinner and overnight. |
| fri |
Rabat/Tanger |
BD
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| Breakfast and panoramic tour of what was
the Imperial Capital.Departure to Larache for lunch (not
included).Continue to Tanger,panoramic tour of the city.
Dinner and overnight. |
| sat |
Tanger/Ceuta/Algeciras/Costa del Sol |
B
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Breakfast and departure to Ceuta to board
the Ferry to Algeciras.
Arrival and transfer to chosen Hotels along the Costa
del Sol. |
Inclusions: Twin share accommodation
in quality hotels, deluxe coach, ferry crossing, local
tour guides, tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily.
Other similar tours are available from Casablanca and
Marrakech. |
| THE
BEST OF MADEIRA |
4 days/3 nights, Funchal/Funchal
Depart: Thursday year around
Cost from: $747 pp twin share (sgl supp $271) |
| thu |
Madeira |
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| Independent arrival at your hotel and overnight. |
| fri |
Funchal Panoramic |
B
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| Half day discovery tour of Funchal, optiona:l
travel across by cable car (to be paid locally) to Monte.
Visit its gardens and the church ¡°Nossa Senhora with the
tomb of the last Emperor of Austria, Charles I. Optional
return by toboggan (to be paid locally), a unique means
of transport steered by suited men wearing straw hats.
To end the tour, a visit a famous cellar for Madeira wine
tasting. |
| sat |
The mountains of Madeira/Pico do Arieiro |
BL
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| Travel from Funchal to Poiso and stop at
Pico do Arieiro at 1811m. On clear days you can view both
the north and south coast of the island, admire the rigid
mountains with its soaring peaks, plunging valleys and
perpetual views of Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the
island. Onwards to Ribeiro Frio, a visit to the trout
hatchers followed by an optional walk of about 45 minutes
to the ¡°Balcoes¡±. Lunch in Faial on the North coast of
the island. Return to Funchal via Porto Cruz and Ponta
de Sao Lourenco with a stop in Machico, the first settlement
on the island. |
| tue |
West Coast of the Island/Porto Moniz
via Ponta do Pargo |
BL
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| Morning departure for Ponta do Sol, visit
the church with a view over the Atlantic. Continue to
Madalena do Mar to Calheta, visit a sugar cane mill, and
a taste the local ¡®Poncha¡¯ (punch). Then via Paul do Mar
to Prazeres. Next stop is at Ponta do Pargo (west of the
island), and on to Porto Moniz for lunch. In the afternoon
continue along the north coast through Chao da Ribeira.
Return through Sao Vicente on the south coast to Funchal. |
Inclusions: Accommodation
in twin share in 3*-4*hotels in Funchal, quality vehicle
& English speaking driver, breakfast daily, two lunches.
NB: The tour is viable with a minimum of 2 participants.
Extras are not included. |
| LISBON
& FATIMA |
4 days/3 nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart: year around
Cost from: $1011 pp twin share |
| day 1 Lisbon |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel on arrival
and overnight. |
| day 2 Lisbon |
B
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Morning guided tour of Lisbon on the north
banks of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon is in its
strong links to the past; palaces, magnificent churches
and an impressive castle mirror the city¡¯s rich
cultural heritage. |
| day 3 Lisbon/Sintra/Estoril/Cascais/Lisbon |
B
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Your full day excursion includes
a visit to Sintra, a World Heritage Site, view the 19C
Royal Summer Palace. On to the attractive seaside resort
of Estoril before reaching cosmopolitan Cascais, from
the 18C
the fishing village popularity grew when it became the
Royal family¡¯s favourite summer destination. |
| day 4 Lisbon/Obidos/Nazare/Alcobaca/Fatima/Lisbon |
B
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| Full day excursion to Fatima, stops en route
include: Obidos, a charming medieval village dominated
by its massive castle. Nazare is a picturesque seaside
village. Alcobaca is renowned for the 12C Monastery, with
the tombs of Pedro and Ines. Fatima, the world renowned
pilgrimage centre. Late evening return to Lisbon. |
| Inclusions: Inclusions:
Three nights in twin share at a quality 4* Hotel in Lisbon,
breakfast daily, all touring by private vehicle with English
speaking driver. NB: The package is for a minimum of 2
participants, the tour can be extended accordingly. |
| OPRTO
& SURROUNDS |
4 days/3 nights, Porto
/Porto
Depart: year around
Cost from: $750 pp twin share |
| day 1 Oporto |
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| Own arrangements to your hotel on arrival
and overnight. |
| day 2 Oporto |
B
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| On your half day tour enjoy the main attractions
of Oporto, well known for its enterprising spirit, characteristic
culture, people and local cuisine. |
| day 3 Douro¡¯s Valley-Amarante/Regua/Pinhao/Vila Real |
B
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| The pretty town of Amarante
is set immaculately along the banks of the River Tamega,
you can visit the monastery of Sao Goncalo houses a lovely
interior of painted columns and a dramatic high altar.
Regua is the official centre of the Port wine growing
region. Pinhao is the epicentre of the Port winemaking
area. View the Baroque Mateus Palace at Vila Real. |
| day 4 Aveiro/Ilhavo/Coimbra/Oporto |
B
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| Aveiro once a great sea port, now a tranquil
charming city surrounded by canals and the ¡°ria¡±, which
links Aveiro to the sea. Ilhavo has an interesting Maritime
Museum and nearby there is also the Vista Alegre Museum
with its collection of porcelain from the 18C to the present.
Coimbra this city holds a special place in the hearts
of all the Portuguese. Rich in its history and said to
be the oldest seat of learning in Portugal |
Inclusions: Three nights
in twin share at a quality 4* Hotel in Oporto, breakfast
daily, all touring by private vehicle with English speaking
driver.
NB: The package is for a minimum of 2 participants.
The tour can be extended accordingly. |
| EXPLORING
MADEIRA |
3 days/2 nights, Funchal/Funchal
Depart: Monday year around
Cost from: $520 pp twin share (s/supp $203) |
| mon |
Madeira |
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| Own arrangements to your
hotel on arrival and overnight. |
| fri |
West Coast of the Island/Porto
Moniz viaPonta do Pargo |
BL
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| Morning departure for Ponta do Sol, visit
the church with a view over the Atlantic. Continue to
Madalena do Mar to Calheta, visit a sugar cane mill, and
a taste the local ¡®Poncha¡¯ (punch). Then via Paul do Mar
to Prazeres. Next stop is at Ponta do Pargo (west of the
island), and on to Porto Moniz for lunch. In the afternoon
continue along the north coast through Chao da Ribeira.
Return through Sao Vicente on the south coast to Funchal. |
| wed |
North Coast of the
Island/Santana |
BL
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Travel in the direction
of Camara de Lobos and panoramic of this delightful fishing
village. Continue to Cabo Girao, the highest sea cliff
in Europe and the second highest sea cliff of the world
with an altitude of 580m. Cross the Island to Ribeira
Brava to Encumeada and on to Sao Vicente lunch. Travel
north in
the afternoon through Ponta Delagada, Boaventura, Sao
Jorge and Santana. Return to Funchal by Porto da Cruz
with a stop at Portela and panoramic of the Eagle Rock. |
Inclusions:Accommodation
in twin share in 3*-4*hotels in Funchal, quality vehicle
& English speaking driver, breakfast daily, two lunches.
NB: The tour is viable with a minimum of 2 participants.
Extras are not included. |
ESCORTED
COACH TOURS- Portugal
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| SOUTHERN
PORTUGAL |
5 days/4 nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Thursday year round
Cost from: $1393 pp (s/supp $255) Jan - Mar
$1475 pp (s/supp $269) Apr - Oct
$1420 pp (s/supp $261) Nov - Mar 2010 |
| tue |
Lisbon/Obidos/Nazare/Batalha
and Alcobaca |
D
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| Own arrangements to the
meeting point in Lisbon and morning departure for Obidos,
a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by walls.
Panoramic of the seaside resort of Nazare, before viewing
the harmonious architecture of the Monasteries of Batalha
and Alcobaca. Then continue to Fatima, the famous pilgrimage
site. Dinner and overnight in Abrantes. |
| fri |
Castelo de Vide/Estremoz/Evora |
BD
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| Beautiful Castelo de Vide
- proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses and
Marvao keeping watch over the plain from the top of its
castle. Then on to Estremoz - marble quarries. Walking
tour in Evora, an open air museum and part of the World
Heritage listing. Dinner and overnight in Evora |
| sat |
Beja & Silves |
BD
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| Morning at leisure. Afternoon journey southward
passing by Beja and Silves. Dinner and overnight in Alvor. |
| sun |
Algarve/Lagos and
Sagres |
BD
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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.
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. |
| mon |
Return to Lisbon through
Setubal and Arrabida |
B
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| A last look at this area nestled between
land, sea and sky. Then return along the coast with views
of the beautiful and mysterious Setubal and Arrabida mounts,
the gates of Lisbon. |
Inclusions:Accommodation in
twin share in 3*-4*hotels, quality coach, breakfast &
dinner daily, entrance fees, qualified tour guide.
NB: Minimum of 4 participants. Extras are not included. |
| NORTHERN
PORTUGAL |
7 days/6 nights, Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Saturday year round
Cost from: $1762 pp (s/supp $381) Jan - Mar
$1860 pp (s/supp $412) Apr - Oct
$1797 pp (s/supp $389) Nov - Mar 2010 |
| sat |
Lisbon/Obidos/Nazare/Batalha
and Alcobaca |
D
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Own arrangements to the
meeting point in Lisbon and depart northbound to Obidos,
a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by rampart
walls. Panoramic of the fishing resort town of Nazare.
View the architectural landmarks, the Monasteries of Batalha
and Alcobaca reflect the faith that brings thousands of
pilgrims to Fatima. Dinner and overnight in Leiria. |
| sun |
Conimbriga/Coimbra/Bucaco
& Aveiro |
BD
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| A return to the days of
the Roman occupation with a visit to Conimbriga. Coimbra
invites us to discover its old traditions and University.
Enjoy the of the beauty of the forest of Bucaco and the
exuberance of the canal city of Aveiro. Dinner & overnight
in Porto. |
| mon |
Porto |
BD
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| Porto is the second largest city of Portugal
and world heritage site, discover the riverside area,
quaint houses, palaces, historic churches that history
and of course the renowned Port wine. Free afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in Porto. |
| tue |
Minho/Guimaraes/Braga/Barcelos/Porto |
BD
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| Minho is northeast of Portugal and Guimaraes
is known as the birthplace of the nation. Stops include,
Colina Sagrada, Castle and Palace of Duques of Braganca.
Braga is the country¡¯s religious capital with the oldest
cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de
Braga. Past luxuriant vegetation on the way to Barcelos,
the town of the legend of the rooster. Dinner and overnight
in Porto. |
| wed |
Port Wine Region/Viseu |
BD
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| Through a landscape speckled with granite
houses with wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we enter
the Port Wine region - the Douro Valley - by way of Amarante
and Vila Real. In the mountainous hinterland lies characteristic
Viseu. Dinner & overnight in Urgeirica. |
| thu |
Estrela/Castelo Branco/Castelo
de Vide |
BD
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| View the beauty of the Estrela Mountain
Range, a world of shepherds and their flocks, famous for
its cheese, snow and harsh, irregular landscape. Castelo
Branco, with its lovely gardens and staircase of the kings.
Then on to Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter
of whitewashed houses for dinner and overnight. |
| fri |
Estremoz/Evora/Lisbon |
B
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| On to the hills and extensive green and
gold plains to Estremoz and its marble quarries. Evora,
a rich living museum of tradition, history, handicrafts
and gastronomy. Evening return to Lisbon. |
Inclusions: Accommodation
in twin share in 3*-4*hotels, quality coach, breakfast
& dinner daily, entrance fees, qualified tour guide.
NB: Minimum of 4 participants. Extras are not
included. |
| POPULAR
SITES OF PORTUGAL |
10 days/9 nights,
Lisbon/Lisbon
Depart Saturday year round
Cost from: $2649 pp (s/supp. $499) Jan - Mar
$2777 pp (s/supp. $577) Apr - Oct
$2702 pp (s/supp. $509) Nov - Mar 2010 |
| sat |
Lisbon/Obidos/Alcobaca/Nazare/Batalha/Fatima |
D
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Own arrangements to the meeting point in
Lisbon and depart northbound to Obidos, a medieval symbol
of narrow streets surrounded by rampart walls. In Alcobaca
visit to the Church of the 12C Monastery, with the tombs
of Pedro and Ines. Panoramic of the fishing port of Nazare.
Then on to Batalha, visit the Monastery
and Fatima, the renowned pilgrimage centre. Dinner and
overnight in Leiria. |
| sun |
Conimbriga/Coimbra/Bucaco & Aveiro |
BD
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| A return to the days of the Roman occupation
with a visit to Conimbriga. Coimbra invites us to discover
its old traditions and University. Enjoy the exuberance
of the forest of Bucaco and Aveiro - city of canals. Porto
- dinner and overnight stay. |
| mon |
Porto |
BD
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| Porto is the second largest city of Portugal
and world heritage site, discover the riverside area,
quaint houses, palaces, historic churches that history
and of course the renowned Port wine. Free afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in Porto. |
| tue |
Minho/Guimaraes/Braga/Barcelos |
BD
|
| Minho is northeast of Portugal and Guimaraes
is known as the birthplace of the nation. Stops include,
Colina Sagrada, Castle and Palace of Duques of Braganca.
Braga is the country¡¯s religious capital with the oldest
cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de
Braga. Past luxuriant vegetation on the way to Barcelos,
the town of the legend of the rooster. Dinner and overnight
in Porto. |
| wed |
Port Wine Region/Viseu |
BD
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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, the Douro Valley. In the mountainous hinterland
lies Viseu. Dinner and overnight in Urgeirica. |
| thu |
Estrela/Castelo Branco/Castelo de Vide |
BD
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| View the beauty of the Estrela Mountain
Range, a world of shepherds and their flocks, famous for
its cheese snows and harsh, irregular landscape. Castelo
Branco, with its lovely gardens. Beautiful Castelo de
Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses.
Dinner and overnight at Castelo or Estremoz. |
| fri |
Estremoz/Evora |
BD
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| Travel south into the green and gold plains
surrounded by hills to Estremoz. Evora, a living museum
of tradition, history, handicrafts and gastronomy part
of the World Heritage. Dinner and overnight in Evora. |
| sat |
Beja and Silves |
BD
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Morning at leisure. Journey southward through
Beja and Silves.
Dinner and overnight in Alvor. |
| sun |
Algarve/Lagos and Sagres |
BD
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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. Visit Lagos and
the Promontory of Sagres, the symbol of the Portuguese
epic. Opportunity for a swim in the afternoon. Dinner
and overnight in Alvor. |
| mon |
Return to Lisbon through Setubal and
Arrabida |
B
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| A last look at this area nestled among land,
sea and sky. Then return through Setubal, along the coast
of the Arrabida Mountain Range, the latter¡¯s unique vegetation
making it both beautiful and mysterious. Evening return
to Lisbon. |
Inclusions: Accommodation
in twin share in 3*-4*hotels, quality coach, breakfast
& dinner daily, entrance fees, qualified tour guide.
NB: Minimum of 4 participants. Extras are not included. |
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