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Highlights of Portugal

9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS

Day 1: Lisbon (-/-D) Day 7: Evora – Sintra – Lisbon (B/-/D)
Arrival at Lisbon airport. Transfer to hotel. Free time to relax or start exploring the Morning departure for an unforgettable discover of „Coast of the Sun“ and its be-
Portugese capital. Dinner and overnight in Lisbon. aches. See Estoril, a cosmopolitan village between Lisbon and Cascais. We follow
to Cascais and its colourful bay. We pass through Boca do Inferno – a picturesque
Day 2: Lisbon – Obidos – Alcobaca – Nazare – Batalha – Fatima (B/-D) cliff formed by the erosion of the sea. Stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point
Driving through a scenic landscape with windmills and fruit trees we arrive to Obidos, of Europe, to admire the beautiful landscape. We continue to Sintra. Its mountains
an enchanting walled city. After lunch stop in Nazare, the most picturesque and color- and its luxuriant vegetation framing our tour. We visit the charming Village Palace in
ful of all Portugese fishing villages, we continue via Alcobaca to Batalha. Enjoy a visit Moorish style. Late afternoon arrival in Lisbon. Overnight and dinner.
of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, one of the best and original examples
of late gothic architecture in Portugal. Our today’s journey ends in Fatima, a center Day 8: Lisbon (B/-/D)
of Christian pilgrimage, famous for the shrine called the Basilica of Our Lady of the On our half day city tour we will see Vasco da Gama’s tomb inside the Jeronimos
Rosary. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Monastery. Stop for pictures of Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoverers.
Drive past the Bull Ring to Pombal Staue and along the grand Avenida de Liberdade.
Day 3: Fatima – Coimbra – Aveiro – Oporto (B/-D) Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Coimbra, home of one of the world’s oldest uni-
versities – visit of the university and its magnificent baroque library. Stop at St Clara Day 9: Lisbon – Lisbon airport (B/-/-)
Monastery. In the center you can admire the exclusive ceramic of Coimbra. Continue Breakfast and coach transfer to Lisbon airport.
to Aveiro, known as the “Portuguese Venice”, where you shall have time to see the
graceful boats “moliceiros” and taste the local sweets “ovos moles”. Drive to Oporto. Our prices include:
Dinner and overnight. • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
• English-speaking tour escort throughout
Day 4: Oporto (B/-D) • Accommodation in 4 hotels in double/twin room
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Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Oporto, the second largest city in Portugal • 3 nights with half board in Lisbon
situated on the Douro River. Our visit includes the St. Francisco Church, Palacio da • 1 night with half board in Fatima
Bolsa (the Chamber of Commerce) with its splendorous Arabian Hall. Next, visit a port • 2 nights with half board in Oporto
wine cellar with wine tasting. The afternoon is at leisure so that you may enjoy some • 1 night with half board in Viseu
more time in Oporto. Dinner and overnight. • 1 night with half board in Evora
• Guided visits: Lisbon (2h), Oporto (2h)
Day 5: Oporto – Amarante – Vila Real – Viseu (B/-/D) • Wine tasting in Oporto
Morning departure to the elegant village of Amarante, which has been described as • Admission to the following sights:
one of the most beautiful places on earth. After that, drive to Vila Real - visiting the ∙ Batalha Monastery
gardens of the manor of Mateus, whose picture graces the label of the excellent Ma- ∙ Coimbra University
teus rose win. Then we enter in the port wine region, travelling through the vineyards ∙ St. Clara Monastery
and the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Continue via the mountainous ∙ Palacio da Bolsa
hinterland to Viseu. Dinner and overnight in Viseu. ∙ St. Francisco Church
∙ Gardens of Palacio Mateus
Day 6: Viseu – Belmonte – Evora (B/-/D) ∙ Jewish Museum (Belmont)
Drive to Belmonte, today a symbol of Jewish awakening, and visit the Jewish Mu- ∙ Village Palace
seum, which portrays the history of Jewish people in this country. In the afternoon, ∙ Jeronimos Palace PACKAGE PRICE PP
break in the beautiful Castelo de Vide, an enchanting small town with the ancient Je- • Porterage at hotels in / out IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
wish Quarter. Continue to Evora, a living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts • All taxes and charges
and gastronomy and the cultural center of southern Portugal. Dinner and overnight 975 €
in Evora.
based on 30 persons

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