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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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