Portugal

TOUR SUMMARY:

Portugal, once a mighty maritime empire, is a popular travel destination for all who want to see beautiful architecture, historic cities and breathtaking countryside. This 7 night escorted tour lets you experience much of the country.

• 2 nights in Lisbon
• 2 nights in Algarve
• 1 night in Evora
• 3 nights in Porto

MEALS: Breakfast daily, lunch, dinner
TRANSFER: Airport transfers included if arrival and departure is on the scheduled days.
TRANSPORTATION: Privat air-conditioned motorcoach or minibus
TOURS: Extensive sightseeing as per itinerary
*Guided tours as per itinerary
*Luggage handling
*Tax and Service Charge

Guaranteed tours departures

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

1. DAY LISBON / PORTUGAL

Arrival to Lisbon.Welcome to Portugal!Arrival at Lisbon airport. Private transfer to your hotel.Rest ofthe day free. Overnight.

2. DAY HALF DAY IN LISBON, VISIT BELEM / PORTUGAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Half day tour of Lisbon, one of the oldest capitals of Europe. Lisbon is a city of pastel colors and cobblestone streets, of vistas and monuments. Start by promenading in one of the typical old quarters of Lisbon, Alfama, walking through its narrow streets with Arab influence, its winding alleys, colorful houses, and endless stairs. Proceed to the historic district of Belém, where we can find many of the most prestigious monuments of the city, including the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior) and Belém Tower (exterior), both good examples of the 16th century’s Manueline style, and finally the Monument to the Discoveries (exterior). It’s to taste the delicious “Pastéis de Belém”, the typical pastry of Lisbon. Rest of day free. Overnight.

3. DAY TRAIN TO ALGARVE, FARO / PORTUGAL

After breakfast (or breakfast box), private transfer to the train station, to travel to Algarve. Arrival at Faro and private transfer to your hotel in Vilamoura. Free time. Overnight. Train schedule: departure from Lisbon at 08:23AM, arrival in Faro at 11:23AM.

4. DAY ALGARVE / PORTUGAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the Algarve. Overnight.

5. DAY EVORA / PORTUGAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Évora. Rest of day free. Overnight.

6. DAY PORTO / PORTUGAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Lisbon train station. Depart to Porto. At arrival, private transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Train schedule: departure from Lisbon at 14:09PM. Arrival in Porto at 16:58PM.

7. DAY PORTO / PORTUGAL

After breakfast, half day tour of Porto, the 2nd city in Portugal. Built on the right bank of Douro, Porto offers the contrasts of a city that is both ancient and modern. Visit of its highlights and the typical quarters, with its Baroque churches, the elegant metal bridges, and the wine cellars. Walk through the picturesque Ribeira district, the historic heart of Porto (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The visit ends in the other bank of River Douro, in Gaia, with a visit to a typical cellar with tasting of the famous Port wine. Rest of the day free. Overnight.

8. DAY PORTO / PORTUGAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Porto airport.