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Guaranteed departures on every Saturday with minimum 4
passengers
Itinerary:
Day 1 Lisbon /Óbidos/Alcobaça/Nazaré/Batalha/Abrantes
By a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees we arrive to
Óbidos(stop), surrounded by medieval walls where we can admire the
harmony of the architecture, the diversity of the handicrafts and taste
the famous ginginha (bitter cherry liqueur).Visit Alcobaça(stop) with
the first and largest gothic church in Portugal with the tombs of
D.Pedro and Inês de Castro, known by it’s love story. Stopping in
Nazaré(stop), a typical fishing village and seaside resort, with its
traditions and legends. We continue to Batalha(stop) - visit the
Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, a masterpiece of the gothic in
Portugal where we can find the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the promoter
of the maritime discoveries. After we arrive to Fátima(stop), the famous
Marian Shrine. Today’s journey ends in Abrantes - Dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Abrantes/Castelo-Vide/Marvão/Estremoz/Évora
Breakfast in hotel. Crossing the River Tejo we drive to the beautiful
Castelo De Vide(stop), proud of its Jewish quarter. Then the medieval
town of Marvão(stop), one of the “white villages of Portugal”, dominated
by its castle on the mountain watching over the plain and over Spain.
Continue to Estremoz(stop), a beautiful town surrounded by walls with a
medieval castle, the heart of a region well known for its remarkable
marble quarries and “bonecos” (figurines) of ceramic. Continue to
Évora(stop), a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and
gastronomy – on the walking tour we not only visit the Roman Temple, the
Cathedral, the Giraldo square, St Francis Church with its unique Bones
Chapel but also we can see handicraft streets with hand painted pottery,
cork work, copper items and colorful furniture. In Évora we can also
feel the perfume and taste of the one of the most rich gastronomies of
Portugal with excellent wines. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 3
Evora/Beja/Silves/Alvor
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. Dinner and Overnight
Day 4
Alvor/Ponta da Piedade/ Sagres/Cabo de S. Vicente/ Lagos/ Alvor
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 . Dinner and overnight
Day 5
Alvor/Setúbal/Serra-da-Arrábida/Lisbon
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.
Includes:
- 4 nights first class accommodation with half board
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Services of an English speaking guide
- Taxes and service charges
Price in Euro ($ rate varies
depending the exchange)
Please add
Euro 10 handling fee per booking!
1November 2009- 31March 2010
- Euro 723 per person based on double
or triple occupancy
- Euro 856 single
1April-31Oct 2010 -
- Euro 751 per person based on double
or triple occupancy
- Euro 888 single
Children (sharing with 2 adults) are free until 4 years old; from 5
until 10 years old have 50% reduction from the above regular price
EXTRA NIGHTS IN LISBON BEFORE OR AFTER THE
TOUR**:
PRICES IN EURO ($ RATE VARIES DEPENDING THE EXCHANGE)*
First class - Hotel Mundial
or similar:
1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 **:
Euro 50 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 47 per person per night based on triple occupancy
Single rate: Euro 88 per night
1 child is free (age 2-12years) sharing with 2 adults /2nd child Euro 22
per night
5Apr -30Jun/1Sep-31Oct 2010**:
Euro 63 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 56 per person per night based on triple occupancy
Single rate: Euro 117 per night
1 child is free (age 2-12years) sharing with 2 adults / 2nd child Euro
22 per night
1Jul-31Aug 2010 **:
Euro 57 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 52 per person per night based on triple occupancy
Single rate: Euro 100 per night
1 child is free (age 2-12years) sharing with 2 adults/2nd child
Euro 22 per night
Standard -Miraparque
or similar
1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 **
Euro 37 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 31 per person per night based on triple occupancy
Single rate: Euro 60 per night
1 child is free (age 2-12years) sharing with 2 adults/2nd child Euro 19 per
night
1Apr -31Oct 2010:**
Euro 50 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 44 per person per night based on triple occupancy
Single rate: Euro 88 per night
1 child is free (age 2-12years) sharing with 2 adults/2nd child Euro 30
per night
Transfer price from Lisbon Airport to Hotels in Lisbon or v.v: (including
meet and assist at the airport luggage handling )
Euro 53 per car each way (1-3 pax)
* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate
** During Christmas , New Years, Easter (1-5Apr) , special holidays and fairs
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
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