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Guaranteed Departures 1 Apr -
31Oct daily
except on Wednesday
Guaranteed departures 1Nov - 31Mar on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
No minimum number of passengers required!
ITINERARY
Day 1- Lisboa/Sintra/Cabo da Roca/Cascais/Estoril/Lisboa
We leave in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an
astonishing fairytale castle,located in one of the highest peaks of
Sintra mountain range. At the end of the morning free time to walk in
the streets of the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO) that
enchanted Kings and inspiredpoets to appreciate the several handicraft
shops and tea-rooms to taste the delicious
local sweets like the "queijadas" or the “travesseiros”. We leave to
Colares*, region demarcated and recognized for its table wines,
following until Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental
Europe, passing for the beach of Guincho until Boca do Inferno always
sea viewing enjoying the landscape until Cascais where we take a glimpse
of the fishing port. We return to Lisbon by Estoril
Coast where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens.
Lisbon- overnight
Day 2: Lisboa/Óbidos/Alcobaça/Nazaré/Batalha/Fátima/Lisboa
Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Òbidos, a small
village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed
houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada
do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church of the
Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire
church in gothic style in Portugal, where e
can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro. Our lunch
will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing
village. If possible, we go to Sítio from where we enjoy a beautiful
view over the beach and the Ocean. In the afternoon we visit the
wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a
masterpiece in gothic style, with his beautiful
stained-glass windows. Then we arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of
Fátima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. To visit; the
Basilica with the tombs of: Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta; the Apparition
Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, time to attend mass. We return
to Lisbon by a rich agricultural region Lisbon- ovenight
Day 3-Lisboa/Evora/Lisboa
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
we depart to Azeitão where we visit one of the oldest and most important
wine cellars in Portugal and, at the end of the visit we taste the
traditional Moscatel de Setúbal
Price per person for the
Premium (First Class) Tour
in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange):
| Dates |
Price per person based on double or triple |
Price per person based on single |
| 1April-31Oct 2012 with lunch |
345 |
375 |
| without lunch |
310 |
345 |
1Nov 2011-31 March 2012
1Nov 2012 - 31Mar 2013
with lunch |
335 |
365 |
| without lunch |
305 |
335 |
Premium (First Class) Tour Including:
- Accommodation on buffet breakfast bases at Hotel Lutecia,4* or
similar in Lisboa
- Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan, as
per detailed itinerary
- Guide during the tour
- Entrancees into following monuments:
Palacio da Pena(Sintra), Claustros Mosteiro da Batalha (Batalha),
Catedral de évora, Igreja de S. Francisco e Capela dos Ossos (Evora)
- 03 lunches (Possibility to by tour without lunch - see prices
above)
Premium tour not including:
-other expenses than above mentioned, porterage fees at the hotels,
dinners, personal expenses, entrance fees to other places
than mentioned above
Tour departs 9am from terminal Marques de Pombal in Lisbon
or free pick up from Lisbon hotels.
Children (sharing with 2 adults) 0-4 years : free
Children 5-10 years (sharing with 2adults): 50% off the regular price
P re/Post
night accommodation in Lisbon:
First Class -
Hotel Lutecia
(regular rooms with city view)
4Jan-31mar/1Jul-31Aug'12:
Euro 56 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 58 per person based on triple occupancy
Euro 98 per person based on single
1Apr-30Jun'11/1Sep-31Oct'12:
Euro 62 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 62 per person based on triple occupancy
Euro 109 per person based on single
Standard -
Hotel Sana Executive
1Nov'11-31Mar'12
Euro 41 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 41 per person based on triple occupancy
Euro 72 per person based on single
1Apr-31Oct'12 & New Years period:
Euro 55 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 51 per person based on triple occupancy
Euro 99 per person based on single
Transfer price from Lisbon Airport to Hotels
(or train station to hotel) in Lisbon or v.v:
Euro 45 per car each way (1-3 pax) - night supplement 8pm-8am : Euro 18
per transfer
* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate / Xmas , New Years and
Easter - 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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