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TRACES of PORTUGAL Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve, Douro, Madeira and Azores TRACES OF PORTUGAL Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve, Douro, Madeira and Azores • Package for 2 people includes: o 2 Nights’ accommodation in a Classic Tejo Room (double occupancy); TRACEo Welcome OF drink PORTUGAL at BAHR’s Terrace; o Daily à la carte breakfast; Lisbon,o Wi- FiAlentejo,; Madeira, Azores and Douro o 1 Dinner at BAHR; • Recommended Experiences: o Lisbon Gastronomic Tour | Two Hill Lisbon Tour | Tagus River Sailing Tour. [email protected] www.bairroaltohotel.com TRACES OF PORTUGAL Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve, Douro, Madeira and Azores • Package for 2 people includes: • Package for 2 people includes: o 2 Nights’ accommodation in a Courtyard Room with o 2 Nights’ accommodation in a Suite (double upgrade (upon availability); occupancy); o Welcome loose-leaf tea and regional pastry; o Welcome drink and VIP in the room upon arrival; o Daily farm breakfast; o Full daily Buffet Breakfast including local products; o Wi-Fi; o 1 Dinner at “Sem Porta” restaurant; o 1 Dinner at the hotel’s farm-to-table restaurant; • Recommended Experiences: • Recommended Experiences: o Guided Tour through our Organic Garden; o Archaeological Guided Visit to the Estate; o Wine Tasting - A journey through Setubal; o Birding; o Horse Riding on the beach and rice fields; o Picnic in the Meadow; o Stargazing; [email protected] [email protected] www.sublimecomporta.pt from 1805€ www.barrocal.pt from 1942€ • Package for 2 people includes: • Package for 2 people includes: o 2 Nights’ in a Double Superior room with breakfast; o 3 Nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Garden View; o Dinner at “Cantina de Ventozelo”; o VIP welcome gift upon arrival; o Tour at “Sítio dos Prazeres” with a 3-wine tasting; o 1 dinner for 2 people at any of the following o Snack with 1 bottle of wine; restaurants: Adega, Whale, Bela Vita, Biergarten or o River tour; Praia Dourada o Late check-out; • Recommended Experiences: • Recommended Experiences o Hotel’s yacht tour; o Moinho tour; o Wine tasting at hotel’s private wine cellar; o Sobreiros tour; o Yoga class; o Harvest tour; [email protected] [email protected] www.quintadeventozelo.pt from 1555€ www.vilavitaparc.com from 1668€ • Package for 2 people includes: • Package for 2 people includes: o 3 Nights’ in an Ocean View room with breakfast; o 3 Nights accommodation in Junior Suite with breakfast; o Welcome Madeira Wine Bottle upon arrival; o Tasting dinner at restaurant CARDUME; o 1 à la carte dinner at restaurant “Galáxia”; o Private yacht tour; o 1 degustation dinner at “Terreiro”; o Yoga class; o Early Check-in and late Check-out upon availability; o Relaxing massage; • Recommended Experiences • Recommended Experiences o The peaks experience; o Cetaceos observation; o The wine experience; o Swim with dolphins; o The underwater experience; o Quad-bike ride; [email protected] [email protected] www.savoysignature.com from 2109€ www.whiteazores.com from 2487€ CONDITIONS: Mix and Match the different hotels including Bairro Alto Hotel. From September 2020 to December 2021. The package price does not include the suggested experiences. Excludes special seasons such as Christmas, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter and Holidays. Not combinable with other promotions or special conditions. Subject to availability and confirmation by hotels. Cancellation and payment conditions accordingly to each hotel’s policies. .
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