Southern Portugal Tour

Escorted Tour from Lisbon

1 Nov 2009 - 31Oct 2010
Visit famous historical sites, Moorish villages and the sunny Algarve, with its year-round
sunshine
 
First Class Hotels

5days/4nights from Euro ($ rate varies) 723

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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