Portugal tour escorted departures from Lisbon

Northern Portugal is the most historic part of this ancient country, where one of Europe's first states formed. Ancient towns, quaint fishing villages, venerated universities, rich monasteries, Roman remains, UNESCO World heritage Sites and lots and lots of history enhance your cultural experience in this westernmost country of Europe.

ITINERARY
Day 1 - Departure from Lisbon northward to Óbidos, a medieval symbol of narrow streets surrounded by walls. In Alcobaca visit the Church of the 12th c. Monastery, with tombs of Pedro and Ines. Further on, the fishing port of Nazaré. Architectural landmarks. Then Batalha - visit to the Monastery - and Fatima, renowned as the world's pilgrimage centre reflecting the faith of thousands of pilgrimages. Dinner and overnight in Leira

Day 2 - A return to the days of the Roman occupation with a visit to Conímbriga. Coimbra invites us to discover its old traditions and University. Enjoy the exuberance of the forest of Buçaco and Aveiro - city of canals. Dinner and overnight in Oporto.

Day 3 - Oporto - The 2nd largest city of Portugal and world heritage by UNESCO a living amphitheatre inviting us to make a morning visit to discover the riverside area, old houses, palaces, churches that history has made eternal and wine that is known world-wide. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in Oporto.

Day 4 - Minho, the northeast province of Portugal. Cuimaraes, birthplace of the nation - stop at Colina Sagrada - castle and Palace of Duques of Braganca. Braga, city of archbishops and country's religious capital with the oldest cathedral of Portugal and the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga with its monumental baroque staircase. Luxuriant greenery surrounds up passing by Barcelos, the town of the legend of the rooster. Dinner and overnight in Oporto.

Day 5 - Through a landscape speckled with granite houses and wooden or wrought-iron balconies, we enter the Porto Wine region- the Douro Valley - by way of Amarante and Vila Real. In the mountainous hinterland lies Viseu - a city of warriors and painters. Dinner and overnight in Urgeirica.

Day 6 - Drive to the heart of Portugal. The beauty of the Estrela Mountain Range, the highest point of the Country, a world of shepherds and their flocks, famous for its cheese, snows and harsh, irregular landscape. Continue on to Castelo Branco, with its lovely gardens and staircase of the King. Beautiful Castelo de Vide, proud of its Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses. Dinner and overnight in Castelo de Vide.

Day 7 - Southward, hills and extensive green and gold plains alternate, among which we find Estremoz and its marble quarries. Evora, a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts and gastronomy. Afternoon return to Lisbon. End of services.

Tour includes:

6 nights/7days first class hotel accommodation with half board
Deluxe motorcoach transportation
Services of an English speaking guide
Taxes and service charges

Price: Please add Euro 10 handling fee per booking!

1 November 2007- 31 March 2008
Euro or US$* 897 per person based on double occupancy
Euro or US$* 1091 in single room

1 April - 31 October 2008:
Euro or US$* 928 per person based on two people sharing a room
Euro or US$* 1134 in single room

* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate

EXTRA NIGHTS IN LISBON BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR:

First class - Hotel Mundial or similar:
1 Nov 2007 - 31 Mar 2008:
Euro or US$* 53 per person per night based on double occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 93

1 Apr 2008-31 Oct 2008
Euro or US$* 62 per person per night based on double occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 114

Standard - Sana Executive or similar
1 Nov 2007 - 31 Mar 2008:
Euro 38 or US$* per person per night based on double occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 62

1 Apr 2008-31 Oct 2008
Euro or US$* 48 per person per night based on double occupancy
Single rate: Euro or US$* 83

* US$ rate varies depending on exchange rate

Lisbon city package with city tour and excursions is also available! Please check our
City packages / Lisbon page!

Extra night stay at the Algarve: Please check out our
Beach Holidays/ Algarve page!

Other tours of Andalusia, Portugal are available on request or see the escorted tour page for more tour selections: Escorted Tours

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