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Itinerary:
Day 1
- Northward to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by
walls. In Alcobaça visit to the Church of the 12 th c. Monastery, with
the tombs of D. Pedro and Inês. Further on, the fishing port of Nazaré.
Then Batalha - visit to the Monastery - and Fátima, renowned as the
World’s Pilgrimage Centre reflecting the Faith of thousands of pilgrims.
Abrantes
- dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
- Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter
of whitewashed houses and Marvão keeping watch over the
plain from the top of its castle. Southward, hills and extensive green and
gold plains alternate, among which we find Estremoz and
its marble quarries. Évora, a living museum of tradition
and history, handicrafts and gastronomy - walking tour of a Museum Town
which is part of the World Heritage.
Évora
- dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
- Morning free. A journey southward passing by Beja
and Silves.
Alvor
- dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
- 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. Visits to Lagos and the
Promontory of Sagres - the symbol of the Portuguese
Discoveries. The afternoon will bring an invitation to take a dip in the
warm sea.
Alvor
- dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
- A last look at this zone nestling among Land, Sea and Sky. The
return trip, will be made through Setúbal and, along the
coast the Arrábida Mountain Range, the latter´s unique
vegetation making it both beautiful and mysterious, are at the gates of Lisbon.
Includes:
- 4 nights first class accommodation with half board
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Services of an English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up on the departure day
- Taxes and service charges
Price: Please add
Euro 10 handling fee per booking!
1November 2007- 31March 2008- weekly departures on Thursdays
- Euro or US$* 709 per person based on double occupancy
- Euro or US$* 839 single
1 April-31Oct 2008- weekly
departures on Thursdays
- Euro or US$* 736 per person based on double occupancy
- Euro or US$* 871 single
EXTRA NIGHTS IN LISBON
BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR:
First class - Hotel
Mundial or similar:
1 Nov 2007 - 31 Mar 2008:
Euro or US$* 53 per person per night based on double
occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 93
1 Apr 2008-31 Oct 2008
Euro or US$* 62 per person per night based on double
occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 114
Standard - Sana Executive or similar
1 Nov 2007 - 31 Mar 2008:
Euro 38 or US$* per person per night based on double occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 62
1 Apr 2008-31 Oct 2008
Euro or US$* 48 per person per night based on double
occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 83
* US$ rate varies depending on |
* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate
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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