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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.
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Enjoy time on Portugal's
beautiful "Silver Coast," dotted
with charming villages, magical
castles and mile after mile of
pastoral scenery.
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Discover the narrow cobblestone
streets and soft sand beaches
with a 4-night stay on
Portugal's Estoril Coast.
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Experience an entertaining
evening featuring Portuguese
cuisine, delicious local wine,
and fabulous Fado music.
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Spend three nights in the
Algarve, Europe's sunniest spot,
where the finest beaches on the
continent meet traditional,
historic Portugal.
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Enjoy a city tour of Lisbon and
see how old-world and
cosmopolitan characteristics
combine to create one of the
most interesting cities in the
world.
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Enjoy time on Portugal's
beautiful "Silver Coast," dotted
with charming villages, magical
castles and mile after mile of
pastoral scenery.
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Discover the narrow cobblestone
streets and soft sand beaches
with a 4-night stay on
Portugal's Estoril Coast.
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Experience an entertaining
evening featuring Portuguese
cuisine, delicious local wine,
and fabulous Fado music.
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Spend three nights in the
Algarve, Europe's sunniest spot,
where the finest beaches on the
continent meet traditional,
historic Portugal.
 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.
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Uniquely For You
The Sounds of Fado Music |
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Your evening of
enchantment begins in
Barrio Alto - the
pulsating heart of
Lisbon's Fado district.
Stepping through the
doors of Adega Machado's
Restaurant is like
walking into
quintessential Portugal.
Welcome to Lisbon, circa
1931. Family-owned and
operated through three
generations, Machado's
is one of Portugal's top
Fado venues. Oil lamps
hanging from the
ceiling...aged
photographs and
traditional knick-knacks
cluttering the
walls...traditional
Portuguese cuisine...
savory local wines...and
the magical sounds of
Fado. Accompanied by the
guitar and the viola,
Fado songs tell stories
of happiness and
sadness, of love and
jealousy. The songs of
the Fado are based on
the feeling known simply
as "saudade". There is
no precise world that
can properly translate
"saudade," but it's
often described as a
combination of deep
nostalgia, strong desire
and melancholy feelings.
Nothing brings your
experience in Portugal
to life more than an
evening of traditional,
profound Fado music. |
Stay
Another Night...Add
a post night stay in Lisbon. Prices
start at $85 per person, dbl.
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Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
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Mar 07 2008 |
$999 |
From $1619 |
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May 23 2008 |
$1399 |
From $2699 |
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Sep 12 2008 |
$1399 |
From $2169 |
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Oct 10 2008 |
$1199 |
From $1969 |
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Nov 07 2008 |
$1099 |
From $1789 |
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Mar 20 2009 |
$1099 |
From $1869 |
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Apr 17 2009 |
$1199 |
From $1969 |
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Sunny
Portugal with Free Night
in Lisbon
Alternate
Itinerary -
This itinerary type is a
slight variation from
the main itinerary such
as a different hotel or
special event that is
included. |
|
Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
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Feb 15 2008 |
$999 |
From $1619 |
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Feb 22 2008 |
$999 |
From $1619 |
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Sunny
Portugal with Lisbon
Included
Alternate
Itinerary -
This itinerary type is a
slight variation from
the main itinerary such
as a different hotel or
special event that is
included. |
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Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
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Feb 20 2009 |
$1099 |
From $1789 |
*Tour and air prices are
lead-in rates from a
specific gateway based on
twin occupancy and are
subject to change. Rates do
not include inter-air
flights. Please call for
triple or child occupancy
rates. Please confirm your
specific itinerary at the
time of booking. For tours
that feature a cruise, port
taxes are not included in
the prices above.
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Estoril Eden Suite Hotel,
Estoril
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Dom Joao II or Hotel Delfim,
Alvor, Algarve
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Marriott, Lisbon
On
some dates alternate hotels may be
used
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