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Portugal in depth

9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS

Day 1: Lisbon (-/-/D) ture and traditional cobblestone passageways. We will see the popular traditional fish
Arrival at Lisbon airport. Remainder of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner and over- market and have a chance to taste the heavenly “Ovos Moles”, the district’s sugary,
night in Lisbon. egg-based delicacy. In the afternoon we are heading to Coimbra and enjoy a sightseeing
tour of the medieval capital of Portugal for over a hundred years and site of the country’s
Day 2: Lisbon (B/-/-D) greatest university for the past five centuries. We will have a walking tour of the old town
Our city tour of Lisbon will include the church of the Jerónimos monastery and a to see the cathedral, the famous arch of Almedina, and Santa Clara-A-Nova monastery
walking tour of historic Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, followed by a tasting of with its special view over the city. Dinner and overnight in Lisbon.
the famous custard tartlet of Belém. Remainder of the day is free. This evening enjoy
a Fado performance, the mournful music of Portugal. Dinner and overnight in Lisbon. Day 9: Lisbon (B/-/-)
Transfer to Lisbon airport
Day 3: Lisbon – Sintra – Cabo da Roca – Cascais – Estoril (B/-/D)
Today we visit the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale castle Our prices include:
located in one of the highest peaks of the Sintra mountain range (declared a UNESCO • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
Cultural Landscape). We continue our sightseeing with a scenic drive along Cabo da • English speaking tour escort throughout
Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing the popular Atlanitic • Accommodation in 4 hotels in double/twin room
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beach of Guincho and Boca do Inferno (“Hell’s Mouth”), a chasm situated in the • 4 nights with half board in Lisbon
seaside cliffs near the fishing port of Cascais. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Lisbon. • 1 night with bed & breakfast in Fatima
• 3 nights in Porto (1x BB, 2x HB)
Day 4: Lisbon – Obidos – Nazaré – Fatima (B/L/D) • Fado performance
Departure to the medieval town of Óbidos. Quite close to the capital you will find the well • Fresh fish lunch
preserved Obidos castle within the walls, and a maze of streets and white houses that • Tasting of custard tartlet, Bread Route, wine tasting in Aveleda,
are a delight to stroll amongst. During the visit we will taste the typical “ginginha” (cherry Tasting of “Ovos Moles”
liquor) in a cup of chocolate. Continuation to Nazaré that has one of the most ancient • Guided visits: Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra
traditions connected to fishing in Portugal. Facing the sea you will see an impressive • Admission to the following sights:
headland called Sítio, which provides one of the most famous views of the Portuguese ∙ Pena Palaca
coast. It is a 318 meter rock face with a sheer drop to the sea and at the top sits the ∙ Obidos Castle incl. “ginginha” tasting
Ermida da Memória chapel, famous for the legend of the miracle that Our Lady made to ∙ Monastery of Batalha
prevent the horse of the nobleman, D. Fuas Roupinho, leaping over the precipice. We will ∙ Palacio de Mateus
delight ourselves with a fresh fish lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of the • Porterage at hotels in / out
Monastery of Batalha. Dinner at local restaurant, overnight in Fatima. • All taxes and charges

Day 5: Fatima – Casal de S. Simao – Porto (B/-/D)
The Bread Route re-discovering traditions in Casal de S. Simão, where we have crea-
ted an opportunity for visitors, to participate in the art of traditional bread making,
starting with milling the cereal to the baking of the bread in clay ovens. This would
appeal to travellers that search for traditional and genuine cultural experiences and to
visitors wanting new experiences. For many centuries the local people harnessed the
natural energy from the river Alge to work the watermills which in turn ground the ce-
reals to make flour. Our journey starts in Casal de S. Simão and as we meander along PACKAGE PRICE PP
the scenic pathways that link the village with the mill, you can appreciate the beauty IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
of the Alge River Valley. At the mill you can observe the traditional process of grinding
the cereal on the millstone. In the afternoon it is your chance to imagine yourself back 1,195 €
in time when you can prepare the bread dough, and bake it in a traditional wood oven.
Then comes the fun of tasting your own bread with some local cheese, olive oil and
wine. Diner at local restaurant, overnight in Porto. based on 30 persons
Day 6: Porto (B/-/D)
Porto is the country’s second-largest city, dramatically situated at the mouth of the
Rio Douro, rich in medieval relics, soaring bell towers, extravagant baroque churches
and stately beaux-arts buildings piled on top of one another. Our morning city tour will
include São Francisco church, the Stock Exchange Palace and a stroll through the
historic Ribeira quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Porto.

Day 7: Guimaraes Wine Region / Porto (B/-/D)
We visit Braga to see the oldest cathedral in the country and Guimaraes to discover
the old town and enjoy views of the impressive castle. We then visit the vineyards of
Aveleda, famous for the “Vinho Verde” (green wine) of the region. We see the produc-
tion and bottling process, followed by a wine tasting. Dinner and overnight in Porto.
Day 8: Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Lisbon (B/L/D)
This morning we depart for picturesque Aveiro, nicknamed the “Portuguese Venice”,
with its colourful gondola-shaped boats, natural lagoons, elegant 19 century architec-
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