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Historic Journey of Portugal
Apr 10, 2019 - Apr 18, 2019
$3,599 per person
This itinerary includes:
Round-Trip Airfare from Boston; 3 nights accommodations at 5* Pestana Vintage Porto in Porto; 5 nights accommodations at 5* Pestana Palace Lisboa in Lisboa; 15 meals, including daily breakfast and 7 lunches; Private Tours: Porto & Guimaraes FD Tour; Douro Valley FD Tour; Lisbon FD Tour; Sintra FD Tour; Evora & Monsaraz FD Tour; Page 2 of 9
Estremoz & Arraiolos FD Tour; Private transfers from/ to airports and between Porto to Lisbon; Private english speaking guide. Page 3 of 9 Trip Summary
April 10 - Arrival in Porto Check in at Pestana Porto - Pestana Porto
April 11 - Porto & Guimaraes Porto City Tour (Half-Day) Half Day Guimaraes Tour
April 12 - Douro Valley Private Full Day Douro Valley Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting
April 13 - Porto to Lisbon Private transfer from Porto to Lisbon
Check in at Pousada de Lisboa - Pousada de Lisboa
April 14 - Lisbon with St. Jorge Castle Full Day Lisbon Tour
April 15 - Sintra with Mourish Castle & Pena Palace Private Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais FD Tour
April 16 - Monsaraz/Evora Lisbon Evora and Monsaraz FD Tour
April 17 - Estremoz/Arraiolos Arraiolos / Estremoz Tour
April 18 - Adeus Portugal! Private transfer from Pestana Palace Lisbon to LIS Airport Meals Page 4 of 9 April 10 - Arrival in Porto
Check in at Pestana Porto
Pestana Porto Praça da Ribeira, 1 +351 22 340 2300
April 11 - Porto & Guimaraes
Porto City Tour (Half-Day) This morning enjoy your day in Porto with a tour of the city, visiting the major attractions including; Cathedral of Porto, São Bento Train Station, Lello’s Library, Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Port Wine Cellar Visit with Wine tasting and a six bridge cruise in the Douro River aboard one of the traditional “Barco Rabelo”. The remainder of your day is at your leisure, stroll through the historic district, stop in for lunch at one of the many restaurants and cafes on the banks of the Douro River, and enjoy some shopping in “Rua Santa Catarina”, the main shopping district in Porto.
Half Day Guimaraes Tour Guimaraes, a charming and historic city. Guimaraes is regarded as the birth place of Portugal and its extensive history is reflected in the variety of national monuments and historic buildings found within the city. Page 5 of 9
Includes St. Antonio Church, Caves, Lunch, Guimaraes Castle & Duques Palace
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 12 - Douro Valley
Private Full Day Douro Valley Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting Today you will travel to the stunning Douro Valley. Indulge in the world-renowned wineries of Portugal’s Douro Valley, visit stunning wineries nestled into the valley,each with their own sweeping views and high-end wines. Learn about the vast array of varietals grown and fermented here, including Portugal’s legendary Port wine. Enjoy a private wine tasting from the family owned winery estates before retiring back to your Hotel. Includes Private Round Trip Transfers from/to Hotel & a River Cruise
Includes winery visit, tastings, and lunch and a River Cruise
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 13 - Porto to Lisbon Page 6 of 9 April 13 - Porto to Lisbon
Private transfer from Porto to Lisbon Enjoy a leisurely drive through the lands of Portugal on your way to Lisbon.
Stops at Almourol Caste and Obidios
includes lunch and a trip up the river by boat for the castle
Check in at Pousada de Lisboa
Pousada de Lisboa 31-34 Praça do Comércio, Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, 1100-148
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 14 - Lisbon with St. Jorge Castle
Full Day Lisbon Tour Pickup approximately 9:00 AM via S. Jorge Castle where you will begin your walking tour, visiting the Cathedral, S. Francis Church and “Baixa” area of Lisbon, where you will enjoy the local shops, restaurants and cafes. Lunch is served in a traditional restaurant, with breathtaking views of Lisbon. After a traditional lunch, we visit the Belem area of Lisbon, where you will find Lisbon’s iconic monuments and enjoy the typical “bolo de belem” A pastry that is now world famous and considered one of Lisbon’s calling card.
Includes castle, lunch and Sta Justa Ele Page 7 of 9
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 15 - Sintra with Mourish Castle & Pena Palace
Private Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais FD Tour Enjoy a private visit to the romantic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important cultural and historical sites in Portugal. Your tour will begin with a visit to the National Palace of Sintra. Discover the town’s historical center with its narrow streets that lead to the Quinta da Regaleira and the Pena National Palace. See the Pena Palace and Park, a majestic place with amazing landscapes located on Sintra Mountain. Built in the 19th century by the king consort of Queen Maria II, it is one of the most outstanding examples of Portuguese Romanticism. Enjoy the included traditional lunch. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, where the land ends and the sea begins. Admire the beautiful scenery and amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean. On the way back to Lisbon you’ll have stunning coastal views. Stop in the charming seaside villages of Cascais and Estoril.
Includes Mourish Castle, Pena Palace & Lunch
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 16 - Monsaraz/Evora
Lisbon Evora and Monsaraz FD Tour This private tour, with a friendly driver guide, will take you to Alentejo region, visit the main city Évora, a world heritage city inside the walls. Monsaraz, a village inside of a castle and in the meantime, a pottery village where the clay is worked by the hands of a professional and a vineyard visit with wine and olive oil tasting. Page 8 of 9
Includes Chapel of the bones, Cathedral, Lunch & Winery Visit
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 17 - Estremoz/Arraiolos
Arraiolos / Estremoz Tour A white and noble city, Estremoz can be divided into two separate areas that testify to its different stages of development: the group of mediaeval houses near the castle and, outside the city walls, the modern town. Estremoz has a rich cultural heritage, in which clearly the major feature is the castle with its mediaeval walls and the former thirteenth-century citadel. Arraiolos is a pleasant Alentejo town, whose foundation dates back to the second century BC. The mediaeval castle was built at the orders of D. Dinis (1279-1325), although the town soon spread beyond its walls. An important part of the town's artistic heritage is the sixteenth-century Salvador church, with some extremely beautiful paintings. The name of this town is well known internationally thanks to the famous Arraiolos carpets, which are produced here by the local craftsmen and women, having been referred to in documents as long ago as the sixteenth century, visit the Rugs Museum
Includes Incredible Lunch in a Jail from the 16th century & Rug Museum Page 9 of 9
Breakfast; Lunch;
April 18 - Adeus Portugal!
Private transfer from Pestana Palace Lisbon to LIS Airport
Meals Breakfast;