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Guaranteed departures with minimum 4 passengers on the following
Saturdays:
Dates: Apr 21, May 12, Jun 2, 23, Jul 21, Aug 25, Sep 8, 29, Oct 27 2012
Any other Saturday the tour is on request!
ITINERARY
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/Lagos (+/-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 Lagos. Lagos-overnight
Day 3: Lagos/Ponta da Piedade/ Sagres/Cabo de S. Vicente/ Lagos
(+/-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 Săo Vincente(stop), the most southwestern point in
Europe. The city of Lagos, 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. Lagos-overnight
Day 4: Lagos/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.
Please click here for more details and prices on this tour
* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate
** During Christmas , New Years, Easter , 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:
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