South Portugal
Self Drive Tours
Beaches and Castles of Portugal
1 Jan - 31Oct
1 week
Tour#4
Start on any day
Prices on request for 2018-2019
This tour is for those interested in
pristine beaches but also historical sites. You can discover sunny Algarve
with its attractive coastline, historic
royal towns and sleepy villages, majestic harbors, rugged Atlantic coast
lines and Portugal's famous Estoril Coast.
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ITINERARY SOUTH OF PORTUGAL DRIVIG TOUR
1st Day: Silves
Our representative will meet you upon arrival at Faro airport and will give
you road maps and practical information.
Pick up your car (Grp B or upgrade) upon arrival at Faro airport. Drive to Silves and
overnight in charming town
of Silves where you will overnight at a historical Moorish castle.
2nd Day: Silves.
Spend the day with exploring the area
and the beautiful coast of the Algarve. You can visit Sagres, the
center of Oceanic discoveries in the 15th century and the beautiful beaches the Algarve is
so famous for.
3rd Day: Silves-Sines
After breakfast drive Northwest towards Aljezur and enjoy the unspoilt
“Vicentina Coast”and typical
villages. Visit Vila Nova de Milfontes and old Porto Covo parishes before you reach Sines.
Overnight in Hotel Sinerama - Sines.
4th Day: Sines-Évora
After breakfast drive to Beja where you can enjoy the tranquil old quarter
with a serene convent and
fanciful castle. Then drive to Évora and visit the Museum town.
Overnight in Hotel Dom Fernando - Évora.
5th Day: Évora/Estremoz/Vila Viçosa/Elvas/Évora
Today spend all day to visit this area with its Castles and Palaces.
visit the "Marble" cities of Estremoz and the Royal place of Vila Vicosa.
You will have plenty of time to stroll around the cities' marble buildings,
squares and fountains. In Elvas you can admire the star shaped
fortifications and white-washed fortified medieval town rampart, a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Overnight in Hotel Dom Fernando – Évora
6th Day: Évora/Estoril
Driving to Estoril take the opportunity to visit the capital of
Portugal,
Lisbon, with its magnificent
Museums, Jerónimos Monastery, S.Jorge Castle, etc. Overnight in Hotel Sana
Estoril.
7th Day: Sintra
Today you have the chance to discover Sintra visiting the charming Vila Palace and
the romantic Pena Palace with its medieval turrets and fairy tale like gates
and towers.
Drive to the nearby sea resort of Estoril and Overnight in Hotel Sana Estoril
near Tamariz beach wiht excellent views and an ideal hub to restaurants and
sightseeing nearby..
8th Day:
After breakfast in the hotel drive to Lisbon airport to drop of your car and
take your flight back home. Tour can be requested with different
hotels and pousadas as well. inquire about different options of
driving tours with
pousadas.
INCLUDING:
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Meeting and greeting at Faro airport an envelope with road
map
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7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast , vouchers and useful information will be given to passengers upon
arrival
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Car -hire Grp
B (Misubishi Colt or similar) -
including unlimited mileage and insurance (CDW), available from/to
Lisbon or Porto airport
(Out of
hours airport pick up and drop off
fee
Euro 25.75 + road tax
1.40 euro per day paid locally )
*New NWE - deductible in case of self provoked accident - or damages -
group ABC - E 900 to avoid this you can buy an insurance on spot for
12Euro per day. General Budget/Avis car rental conditions apply.
| Price per person in Euro
($ rate varies depending the exchange)
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1 Oct 2016- 31 March 2017 |
1 - 15
July and 1-15 Sep 2016 |
16 Jul- 31 Aug 2016 |
16 -30 Sep 2016 |
| Price per person in double room including breakfast |
333 |
428 |
454 |
402 |
| Supplement for Group O car (Lancia Y DCI A/C or
similar) per week per per person |
26 |
32 |
46 |
26 |
Hotels: Colina dos Mouros *** / Silves
Hotel/Apt Sinerama*** / Sines
Hotel Dom Fernando *** / Évora
Hotel Sana Estoril *** / Estoril
NOTE:
For Easter period of 18-20 April supplement may apply!
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