Art, history & pristine palaces... & THE Our Tour What’s included SILVER COAST * Return coach transfers to departure – * airport 5 days 4 nights. £915 per person * Return flights from the UK * Return airport transfers in resort * 4 nights half board accommodation * Lisbon tour including Jeronimos Monastery & the National Tile Museum * The stunning National Palace plus Queluz Palace and Gardens * Visit the pretty town of Obidos and Mafra National Palace

Extras * Single supplement – £176 per person (double/twin for sole occupancy) * Travel insurance – £47 per person * Gratuities

The Arts Society Winchester 12th – 16th May 2020

With its wild Atlantic coastline, stunning beaches, historic towns and varied cultural treasures, ’s Silver Coast makes for the perfect break. The dramatic scenery and golden sands of the shore give way to cool forested hills, where medieval towns are tucked into the idyllic scenery and embellished with Portuguese tiles. Elaborate palaces house royal treasures and astounding artwork. Within easy reach of the Silver Coast is the timeless city of Lisbon, with its trundling trams, amazing architecture, fabulous museums and café culture.

*Based on sharing a twin / double room and on a minimum of 25 members travelling. Travel with Success. Should only 20 travel the price will increase to £975.00 per person. Our Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive at our departure terracotta roofs are accompanied airport for the flight to Lisbon. by pretty churches and shops We will be met by our local selling the local liqueur, Ginjinha guide who will accompany us de Óbidos. This sour cherry on our transfer to our hotel. brandy is typically served in a small chocolate cup. The town Day 2 – Today, accompanied by has also been designated a a local guide, we visit Lisbon. UNESCO City of Literature Richly historic yet buzzing and thanks to its literary heritage Queluz Palace, Sintra vibrant; elegant boulevards and and creative atmosphere. This a warren of ancient streets; wide 1738 using 1300 tiles. There will afternoon we head to Mafra with a vistas and intricately detailed tiles: also be some time at leisure to visit to the National Palace. The with all of this set against a sun- explore the city independently. words “massive,” “monumental,” kissed backdrop, it’s no wonder “gigantic,” “colossal,” and “vast” that Lisbon continues to charm Day 3 – This morning we fail to describe the scale of those who visit. Packed with visit dreamy Sintra which sits Mafra’s Baroque royal palace. heritage and a timeless elegance, amongst verdant wooded hills, a This grandiose palace-monastery this alluring city has vintage trams, cool respite from the coast with its was ordered by King João V Moorish features, and majestic shady gardens and misty glens. in 1717 to celebrate the birth architecture found amongst Pretty pastel façades cluster in the of his first child, to compete in its charming neighbourhoods. historic centre of the town, which magnificence with the Spanish Whether you’re hunting out is dominated by the pale turrets royal palace, El Escorial. artistic treasures, enjoying the of the elegant National Palace wonderful coastal cuisine or – historically a summer resort Day 5 - After breakfast we check- taking in the spectacular views for Portuguese royalty, where a out of our hotel and board our from the hillside terraces, Lisbon guided tour will be arranged. This coach, with our guide, to Lisbon. is a delight for every group. afternoon we move on to Queluz Flight time permitting, time will We will visit the highly ornate Palace & Gardens. Powder blues either be at leisure to explore Jerónimos Monastery, an and buttery yellows adorn the the city independently or with edifice of this ornate and opulent imperious 15th century monastery | Colin Hawkins Tourism ©Bath the option to visit the Gulbenkian in Belém which is one of the must- palace, an 18th century summer Museum (admission not included). see sights of Lisbon. Delicate residence designed for royalty. The museum is one of Europe’s Gothic details, elaborate portals, Inside, the pastels give way to unsung treasures. Part of the carvings, and gilded treasures, mirrored thrones Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, majestic pillars form this breath- and intricately embellished it houses a magnificent collection taking construction, built following ceilings. Outside, the grounds of Egyptian; Greek; Roman; Vasco da Gama’s first journey to continue the palatial vision with Islamic; Asian and European art the Far East. The monastery’s immaculate formal gardens, and is one of the world’s finest grandeur is a celebration of stunning fountains and trickling private art collections, amassed the wealth that Portugal’s canals bedecked with painted over a period of 40 years by oil golden age of exploration (Portuguese tiles). magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. Day 4 – Today we visit the brought. Another highlight is The exact order of excursions is the National Tile Museum, lovely little town of Óbidos. Within its ancient walls, cobbled subject to change and flight time known for its composition of dependant. Lisbon’s cityscape made in alleys, whitewashed houses and

Our Hotel

The Hotel Vila Galé is located close to the renowned and the historic town centre. All en-suite bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, with air conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer, WiFi and TV. Hotel facilities include free WiFi access in all areas, 2 bars, restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How to book Please complete a booking form and return to 01225 764205 Anita Soar with a deposit of £200 per person. successtours.com Please make cheques payable to Success Tours Ltd.