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Ancient castles, Roman
ruins, fairytale palaces and picture-perfect whitewashed villages
provide wonderful scenery at every bend in the road on this tour of
Portugal. Beginning in beautiful Estoril, known as the Portuguese
Riviera with its sophisticated fun, you'll explore the surrounding area
including picturesque Cascais with its many specialty shops. In the
historic town of Sintra, the favorite summer residence of the kings of
Portugal for six centuries, an entertaining evening of fine Portuguese
cuisine and fabulous Fado music awaits. In Azeitao, you'll learn how
the Portuguese make their famous "azulejos" (hand painted tiles) with a
visit to a family-run shop. Next, explore the beautiful "Silver Coast,"
a spectacular region of sleepy villages, rich vineyards, and age-old
castles. A stop in Fatima, the world-famous pilgrimage center, will be
made before continuing to the beautiful coastal fishing village of
Nazare and the enchanting medieval walled town of Obidos. From here
it's on to Algarve for a 3-night stay in a breathtaking region with
some of the world's most beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine. In
historic Lagos, you will find the former palace of Prince Henry the
Navigator. Your tour concludes in Portugal's capital city, Lisbon,
where a city tour highlights the Moorish Alfama Quarter, a neighborhood
of narrow alleyways and steep streets; the 16th century Jeronimo's
Monastery; and impressive Belem Tower.Day 1: Overnight
Flight
Portugal, a historic and beautiful country, is filled with ancient castles, Roman ruins, fairy tale palaces, picture-perfect whitewashed villages, and gentle, helpful people.
Day 2: Arrive Estoril, Portugal
Your tour begins today in the beautiful resort of Estoril, known as the “Portuguese Riviera.” Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.
Today dinner is included.
Day 3: Estoril - Cascais - Sintra - Estoril
Begin your day exploring the quaint picturesque towns surrounding Estoril. First, visit the magnificent Mafra Monastery-Palace, built in the 18th century. Next, visit Sintra, the favorite summer residence of the kings of Portugal for six centuries. You continue along the beautiful coastal drive. Visit the scenic town of Cascais. Enjoy a stroll amongst the many specialty shops filled with Portuguese handmade crafts. An entertaining evening is planned for you with dinner at Adega Machado’s, where you will enjoy excellent Portuguese cuisine, delicious local wine, and fabulous Fado music performed by popular local artists.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 4: Estoril - Azeitao - Estoril
Spend the morning at leisure. Stroll the narrow cobblestone streets and shop for ceramics, lace, filigree, hand woven works, and tapestries. Later, travel to the charming town of Azeitao. Learn how the Portuguese make their famous “azulejos” (hand painted tiles) with a visit to a family-run shop. Next, enjoy a tour and tasting of local wines when you visit a centuries-old wine maker.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 5: Estoril - Fatima - Nazare - Obidos - Estoril
Travel to Portugal’s beautiful “Silver Coast,” a spectacular region filled with sleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-old castles. Your first stop is Fatima, the world-famous pilgrimage center. You continue to Nazare, a beautiful coastal fishing village. Tide permitting, you may be able to watch a net mending demonstration by a local fisherman and hear some tales from the sea. Later, visit Obidos, an enchanting, medieval walled town.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 6: Estoril - Evora - Algarve
Traveling to the Algarve, you stop in Evora, known as the "Museum City of Portugal," where you will find the Roman Temple of Diana, erected in the 2nd century.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 7: Algarve
You have the entire day to experience the beautiful Algarve. Geraniums, camellias and oleanders grow alongside cotton, rice and sugar cane, as well as fig and almond trees. A pleasant year-round climate and beautiful beaches make this region a scenic oasis.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 8: Algarve - Lagos - Sagres - Cape of St. Vincente
Travel to the historic resort town of Lagos, where the caravels began their early voyages of exploration, and where you will find the former Palace of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then you are off to Sagres, home of the famous School of Navigation and the "Compass Rose" - a stone contraption used by 15th century mariners for their calculations. Later, behold the breathtaking Cape of St. Vincente. Next, visit a local cork factory and museum where you will learn about this local craft and its many uses. Take part in a marzipan demonstration and enjoy a tasting of this local delicacy. At the end of the day, experience dinner in an historic renovated cork storage house!
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 9: Algarve - Lisbon
Return to Portugal's capital of Lisbon, set on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Enjoy a city tour highlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter, 16th century Jeronimo's Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and the impressive fortress of Belem Tower. Later, join your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful tour.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 10: Lisbon - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Today breakfast is included.
Hotel Information
* Estoril Eden Suite Hotel, Estoril
* Dom Joao II or Hotel Delfim, Alvor, Algarve
* Marriott, Lisbon
On some dates alternate hotels may be used
10 Days, 14 Meals
8 Breakfast(s),
0 Lunch(es), 6 Dinner(s)
Portugal, a historic and beautiful country, is filled with ancient castles, Roman ruins, fairy tale palaces, picture-perfect whitewashed villages, and gentle, helpful people.
Day 2: Arrive Estoril, Portugal
Your tour begins today in the beautiful resort of Estoril, known as the “Portuguese Riviera.” Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.
Today dinner is included.
Day 3: Estoril - Cascais - Sintra - Estoril
Begin your day exploring the quaint picturesque towns surrounding Estoril. First, visit the magnificent Mafra Monastery-Palace, built in the 18th century. Next, visit Sintra, the favorite summer residence of the kings of Portugal for six centuries. You continue along the beautiful coastal drive. Visit the scenic town of Cascais. Enjoy a stroll amongst the many specialty shops filled with Portuguese handmade crafts. An entertaining evening is planned for you with dinner at Adega Machado’s, where you will enjoy excellent Portuguese cuisine, delicious local wine, and fabulous Fado music performed by popular local artists.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 4: Estoril - Azeitao - Estoril
Spend the morning at leisure. Stroll the narrow cobblestone streets and shop for ceramics, lace, filigree, hand woven works, and tapestries. Later, travel to the charming town of Azeitao. Learn how the Portuguese make their famous “azulejos” (hand painted tiles) with a visit to a family-run shop. Next, enjoy a tour and tasting of local wines when you visit a centuries-old wine maker.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 5: Estoril - Fatima - Nazare - Obidos - Estoril
Travel to Portugal’s beautiful “Silver Coast,” a spectacular region filled with sleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-old castles. Your first stop is Fatima, the world-famous pilgrimage center. You continue to Nazare, a beautiful coastal fishing village. Tide permitting, you may be able to watch a net mending demonstration by a local fisherman and hear some tales from the sea. Later, visit Obidos, an enchanting, medieval walled town.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 6: Estoril - Evora - Algarve
Traveling to the Algarve, you stop in Evora, known as the "Museum City of Portugal," where you will find the Roman Temple of Diana, erected in the 2nd century.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 7: Algarve
You have the entire day to experience the beautiful Algarve. Geraniums, camellias and oleanders grow alongside cotton, rice and sugar cane, as well as fig and almond trees. A pleasant year-round climate and beautiful beaches make this region a scenic oasis.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 8: Algarve - Lagos - Sagres - Cape of St. Vincente
Travel to the historic resort town of Lagos, where the caravels began their early voyages of exploration, and where you will find the former Palace of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then you are off to Sagres, home of the famous School of Navigation and the "Compass Rose" - a stone contraption used by 15th century mariners for their calculations. Later, behold the breathtaking Cape of St. Vincente. Next, visit a local cork factory and museum where you will learn about this local craft and its many uses. Take part in a marzipan demonstration and enjoy a tasting of this local delicacy. At the end of the day, experience dinner in an historic renovated cork storage house!
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 9: Algarve - Lisbon
Return to Portugal's capital of Lisbon, set on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Enjoy a city tour highlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter, 16th century Jeronimo's Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and the impressive fortress of Belem Tower. Later, join your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful tour.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 10: Lisbon - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
Today breakfast is included.
Hotel Information
* Estoril Eden Suite Hotel, Estoril
* Dom Joao II or Hotel Delfim, Alvor, Algarve
* Marriott, Lisbon
On some dates alternate hotels may be used
10 Days, 14 Meals
8 Breakfast(s),
0 Lunch(es), 6 Dinner(s)
Departures:
March - May
September - November
Prices
From $1,099 US approx per person double occupancy
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