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Best of Portugal
Lisbon, Algarve, Evora, Viseu, Oporto, Coimbra, Conimbriga, Fatima, Batalha, Obidos & more
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Algarve: Magnificent
coastal scenery on a drive along the
Algarve to the Sagres Peninsula.
Lagos: Visit the resort
Evora: Sightseeing
including the gothic Cathedral,
Ossuary Chapel and the Roman Temple.
Castelo de Vide: Visit this
spa town.
Belmonte: See the Roman
tower.
Viseu: Visit the old town.
Palacio de Mateus: Visit
the gardens of this Palace.
Guimarães: See the Castle.
Oporto: Visit a port wine
cellar and taste the wines.
Sightseeing including the Cathedral,
Church of St. Francis and Stock
Exchange with its Arabian Hall.
Coimbra: Orientation
including a visit to the baroque
University Library (or Ceremonial Hall
when closed).
Conimbriga: Visit the Roman
Ceramics Museum.
Tomar: Visit the Convent of
Christ.
Fatima:Visit the
celebrated religious Shrine at Fatima.
Batalha: Visit the
monastery – Portugal's great
masterpiece!
Nazaré: Visit this fishing
village.
Obidos: Visit this medieval
city.
Lisbon: Sightseeing
including a visit to the Hieronymite
Monastery and views of the Belem Tower.
Scenic drives along the
Bridge of the 25th April, past Cape
St. Vincent, across the Serra de
Caldeirao, through the Serra da
Estrela Mountains, into the Douro
Valley and Buçaco National Park.
Dining Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Lisbon
- 10 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three–course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Albufeira
15 meals in total
(see day–by–day itinerary)
First Class Travel HIghlights
The services of one of Trafalgar's top
professional multi–lingual Tour
Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Evora,
Oporto and Lisbon.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury
air–conditioned motorcoaches with
reclining seats and washroom.
A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful
information.
First Class Hotels
You'll stay in twin–bedded rooms with
private facilities at these superb
hotels:
Lisbon: Lisbon Marriott
Albufeira: Montechoro
Evora: Albergaria Vitoria
Viseu: Grai Vasco
Oporto: Mercure Batalha
Tomar: Dos Templarios
Lisbon: Metropolitan
All hotel service charges and tips,
baggage handling fees and local taxes
included.
Airport Transfers
Transfers will be provided only for
passengers who have booked our Land +
Air package. Group transfers on
arrival at Lisbon Airport will operate
at 09:30 and 13:30. Return transfers
from the last hotel will arrive at
Lisbon Airport at 07:00 and 09:30.
For passengers who book Trafalgar's
Land only package and who choose to
make their own flight arrangements, a
transfer will be provided at a charge
of $25 per person round trip. Your
Travel Agent must provide Trafalgar
accurate flight details no less than
21 days prior to tour departure and
must arrange your flights to coincide
with our specific arrival and
departure transfer times. If however,
you arrive outside the scheduled
transfer times, then you must make
your own alternative transfer
arrangements at your own expense.
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| | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Overnight flight to Lisbon. | | Day 2 |  Lisbon | On arrival in Lisbon you are met and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax and perhaps explore the area around Rossio Square before meeting with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink. | | Day 3 | Albufeira | This morning we cross the River Tagus along the Bridge of the 25th April, recalling the 1974 Revolution, and head toward the Serra Arrabida Mountains. On the road to the Algarve we drive to the Valley of the River Sado en route to Albufeira on the Algarve for two relaxing nights. Tonight, we enjoy Portuguese specialities at dinner in a specially selected local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Restaurant dinner in Albufeira) | | Day 4 | Algarve | Enjoy a drive along the Algarve to the Sagres Peninsula. Here we admire the view across the wild beauty of Baleeira Beach and continue to Cape St. Vincent. Later, we return to our hotel via the pretty resort of Praia da Rocha. With the afternoon at leisure perhaps relax before trying out some local fish in one of the seaside restaurants. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 5 | Evora | This morning we journey cross the Serra de Caldeirao and the towns of Castro Verde and Beja. On to Evora – Portugal's most vibrant town in the medieval and Renaissance period. Here we will visit the gothic Cathedral, the macabre Ossuary Chapel, the Roman Temple and the quaint Rua 5 de Outubro. Later at leisure, you'll have time to explore this unique walled town. (Buffet breakfast/Dinner) | | Day 6 | Viseu | First we drive to the small town of Castelo de Vide, with time to wander through the narrow alleys and explore the Jewish quarter. Then across the Valley of the River Tagus towards the Serra da Estrela mountains and Belmonte. On arrival we'll see its old Roman Tower before we continue via Guarda to Viseu, in the region of the famous Dao vineyards. Perhaps explore the old town after dinner at our hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner) | | Day 7 | Oporto | We travel to the Douro Valley, where the world –famous port wines are produced. Then we visit the gardens of the Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label of Mateus wine bottles before we travel through the province of Tras–os–Montes. Next, we head to Guimarães where we see the square towers of Guimarães' castle. From here we make our way to Oporto for two nights. (Buffet breakfast/Dinner) | | Day 8 | Oporto | Today's morning sightseeing tour shows us the remarkable bridges across the Douro River plus the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores. We will also see the baroque church of St. Francis and visit the Stock Exchange with its Arbian Hall and continue to one of the port cellars for wine–tasting. This afternoon, perhaps take a cruise along the Douro River. Then tonight, try out local specialities in one of the harbour restaurants. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 9 | Tomar | This morning we travel on to the province of Bairrada, driving through the Buçaco National Park. Then on to Coimbra, with its ancient streets and squares. Here we visit its Old University and the ornate baroque library (when the library is closed we'll visit the Ceremonial Hall). From here we continue excavations of the old Roman town of Conimbriga, to visit the museum with its exhibits of ceramics and mosaics. Finally, we reach Tomar, where we visit the hilltop Convent of Christ. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner) | | Day 10 | Lisbon | Our first stop this morning is at the pilgrimage site of Fatima where we visit the Basilica at the spot where the three young shepherds saw the apparition of the Virgin. Time at leisure, then on to Batalha with a visit to the monastery, a 'must–see'. Next on to the coast and the fishing village of Nazaré. En route to Lisbon, we'll pause at medieval Obidos, a fortified city once on the seashore, but now 6 miles inland! (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 11 | Lisbon | This morning we visit the medieval quarter, Vasco de Gama's Tomb inside the Hieronymite Monastery and admire views of the Belem Tower on our sightseeing tour. Later, with time at leisure perhaps visit nearby Cascais to shop for cork and fishermen's sweaters or take an excursion to the palace of Sintra. This evening, why not dine on local specialities and Vinho Verde whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies along the Bairro Alto? (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 12 | Return USA | Time to bid farewell to this beautiful country as we transfer to the airport for our return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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