Holidays to Portugal

Guaranteed Departures on every Saturday with minimum 4 passengers

ITINERARY - 2009Nov - 2011 March

Day 1: Lisboa/Evora (+/- 140 km)
One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important
monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon, free time for a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof. Évora-overnight

Day 2 :Evora /Beja/Silves/Alvor (+/-250Km)
Breakfast in hotel. Part of the morning at leisure in Evora, and then driving southward passing Beja(stop) were the highest tower of Portuguese Medieval castles dominates the town and the region. Crossing small mountains we enter in the Algarve. By fields of orange trees we arrive to Silves(stop), the renowned town dominated by its red sandstone castle dating back mainly to Moorish times and by the memory of is former cork industry. Continue to the golden sands of the Algarve passing by Praia da Rocha to Alvor. Alvor-overnight

Day 3: Alvor/Ponta da Piedade/ Sagres/Cabo de S. Vicente/ Lagos/ Alvor (+/-140 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. The Algarve has the call of the sea that led to the discovery of the New World. Stop in Ponta da Piedade(stop) and admire the magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean, and cliffs whose shapes have been sculpted by the erosive action of both the sea and time. Continue to Sagres(stop), a fishing port, for a visit to the fortress was the mythical “navigation school” forever linked with the presence of Prince Henry the Navigator during the first days of Atlantic navigation and the discovery of the African coast. Proceeding along the cliffs to Cabo São Vincente(stop), the most southwestern point in Europe. The city of Lagos(stop), a cosmopolitan town with marina and fishing port where you can taste the delicious Algarve dishes, such as the fish and shellfish cooked in a copper pan (cataplana), - never forgetting the fine sweets such as the famous marzipans, almond and fig cakes. Return to the hotel, where, the afternoon at leisure invites you to take a dip in the warm sea.
Alvor-overnight

Day 4: Alvor/Setúbal/Serra da Arrábida/Lisbon (+/-330km)
A last look at the water while traveling along the coast, to say farewell to the Algarve. The return trip to Lisbon will take you by the city of Setubal(stop), a major port and industrial centre on the north bank of the Sado estuary. Then the scenic route over the Arrábida Mountain Range, an area preserved as a NaturalPark, with an amazing scenery and unique vegetation at the gates of
Lisbon, and savour the sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. Crossing the bridge over the Tejo River, arrival to Lisboa.
 

Price per person for the Premium (First Class) Tour in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange):

Premium (First Class) Tour Including:

• Accommodation on buffet breakfast bases,in the following hotels, or similar: Hotel Mar d'Ar,4* in Évora, Hotel Alvor Village,4* in Alvor
  -entrancees into following
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
• Guide during the tour
• Entrancees into following monuments: Bones Chapel(Évora),São Francisco Church (Évora), Évora´s Cathedral, São Vicente Fortress(Sagres).

Premium tour not including:
-other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels, lunches, or dinners, personal expenses, entrance fees to other places than mentioned above

Price per person for the Classic (Standard) Tour in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange):

Classic Tour (Standard) Including:

• Accommodation on breakfast bases,on the following hotels, or similar:: Hotel Dom Fernando,3* em Évora, Hotel Brisamar,3* in Alvor.
• Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as per detailed itinerary
• Guide during the tour

Classic Tour Not including:
-lunches or dinners, entrance fees into monuments, other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels, personal expenses

Tour departs 9am from terminal Marques de Pombal in Lisbon  or free pick up from Lisbon hotels.
Children (sharing with 2 adults) 0-4 years : free
Children 5-10 years (sharing with 2adults): 50% off the regular price

First Class  - Hotel Lutecia

1Nov-28Dec'09/4Jan-31Mar/1Jul-31Aug'10:
Euro 53 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 47 per person based on triple occupancy
Euro 93 per person based on single

Transfer price from Lisbon Airport to Hotels  (or train station to hotel) in Lisbon or v.v: 
Euro 45 per car each way (1-3 pax) - night supplement 8pm-8am : Euro 18 per transfer

* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate / Xmas , New Years and Easter - surcharge apply!

Lisbon city package with city tour and excursions is also available! Please check our
City packages / Lisbon page!

Extra night stay at the Algarve: Please check out our
Beach Holidays/ Algarve page!

Other tours of Andalusia, Portugal are available on request or see the escorted tour page for more tour selections: Escorted Tours