Sunny Portugal Estoril Coast, Alentejo & Algarve with Optional 4-Night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension April 17 – 26, 2021
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Wright State Alumni presents… Sunny Portugal Estoril Coast, Alentejo & Algarve with Optional 4-Night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension April 17 – 26, 2021 Book Now & Save $100 Per Person For more information contact Collette 1-877-276-3717 Please Refer to Booking #1004004 10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners Book Now & Save $100 Per Person: * Double $3,649; Double $3,549 Single $4,249; Single $4,149 Triple $3,619; Triple $3,519 For bookings made after Oct 19, 2020 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Cincinnati Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers ** Please note Round Trip Air from Dayton International Airport is also available! Please add $100 to the above rates. * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from CVG Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class $3,990 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) "Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allow for multiple-night stays in two or more cities. This allows you a more leisurely pace and more time to explore the destinations on your own. Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details. 1004004 Collette Experiences Must-See Inclusions Culinary Inclusions Spend the night in Evora, Tour Lisbon, Portugal's Taste the wines of the known as the "Museum capital overlooking the Alentejo region during a City of Portugal." Tagus River. winery tour. Enjoy a leisurely 3-night Venture to Lagos, where Savor the flavors of the stay on the sunny coast Prince Henry the Algarve with a tasting of the Algarve. Navigator began his menu featuring iconic Take advantage of a free explorations. local dishes, liquors and day in the Algarve. Admire the stunning pastries. Cape of St. Vincente, where 200 foot cliffs plunge into the ocean. Highlights: Portuguese Riviera, Lisbon, Obidos, Sintra, Choice on Tour, Arraiolos, Cork Factory, Evora, Alentejo, Lagos, Algarve, Faro, Tavira, Winery Visit, 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sagres Day 1: Saturday, April 17, 2021 fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Overnight Flight Ancient castles and (D) Roman ruins, groves of lemon and Day 3: Monday, April 19, 2021 almond trees, quiet whitewashed Cascais - Lisbon - Cascais Embark on villages, and welcoming locals – a panoramic Lisbon city tour and Portugal is waiting for you. uncover the city’s most famous sights. Day 2: Sunday, April 18, 2021 You’ll see the Alfama District – Cascais, Portugal - Tour Begins Say Lisbon's oldest quarter – along with hello to the Portuguese Riviera, your the Belem Tower (UNESCO World home for the next three nights. With Heritage site), and the Monument to mansions scattered about Cascais and the Discoveries. Step into the past at Monte Estoril – all hinting at its the 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery history as a haven for exiled European (UNESCO) and Lisbon’s Maritime royals and nobility – embrace the Museum, which offers a glimpse into feeling of luxury. Tonight, join your the country’s naval achievements. Enjoy some time to discover the narrow cobblestone streets, the history and art of Portuguese meandering past seaside cafés or tapestries. Visit a local cork factory, pausing to shop for ceramics, lace, where you’ll learn about the product’s and hand-woven works. You’re on importance to the local economy and your own for the remainder of the day. why Portugal is the world’s top cork You may choose to join an optional producer. Your journey then takes you experience to savor Portuguese to Evora (UNESCO) – the “Museum cuisine and wine while local artists City of Portugal.” In addition to perform traditional Fado (UNESCO). Evora’s 2nd-century Roman temple to (B) Diana, this medieval walled city is Day 4: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 also the home to the mysterious 16th- Cascais - Obidos - Sintra - Cascais century Chapel of Bones. Indulge in full-bodied wines from the Alentejo Explore the picture-perfect city of region during a winery tour and Obidos, where white-washed houses tasting. (B) sit snug within medieval city walls. Continue on to Sintra (UNESCO), a Day 6: Thursday, April 22, 2021 breathtaking coastal hub that served as Evora - Monsaraz - Lagos Journey to the summer residence of Portuguese the stunning coasts of the Algarve – kings for six centuries. Then, it’s your the southernmost region of Portugal. choice! Explore this quaint hilltop On the way, pause to take in the village independently and wander dramatic vistas from the village of through the winding streets lined with Monsaraz. Then, explore the historic cork products and pastries -OR- resort town of Lagos, where Moorish venture into the National Palace of and Renaissance influences meet Sintra. (B) towering seaside cliffs. From this Day 5: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 bustling port city, many celebrated Cascais - Arraiolos - Evora Make your voyagers began their explorations and it was the home to the first school of way through Portugal’s charming the navigators. Stroll through the countryside. Visit Arraiolos, known as fortress and historic buildings as you the “village of rugs,” and delve into take in the surrounding views of the complete with local liquors and Atlantic. (B, D) pastries. Continue to Tavira, an Day 7: Friday, April 23, 2021 Lagos ancient Moorish city that blends The entire day is yours to experience traditional architecture with sandy the incomparable Algarve on your beaches and a modern atmosphere. own. Geraniums, camellias, and Return to Lagos for an evening at leisure. (B, L) oleanders grow alongside fig, orange, and almond trees, while brightly Day 9: Sunday, April 25, 2021 Lagos - colored fishing boats bob on the seas. Sagres - Lisbon Discover the secrets of Protected by hills to the north and the 16th-century fortress at Sagres, warmed by the sea, the Algarve’s mild home of Prince Henry’s School of climate and beautiful beaches attract Navigation and the “compass rose.” visitors from all over the world. (B) Stand in awe before the stunning Cape Day 8: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Lagos of St. Vincente, where 200-foot cliffs - Faro - Tavira - Lagos Journey to plunge into the Atlantic at the most Faro, the gateway to the Ria Formosa southwesterly point of Europe. Bid lagoon landscape. Explore the city’s Portugal goodbye during a dinner in historic center and see the 9th-century Lisbon and celebrate the end of your unforgettable journey. (B, D) Roman walls and its sought-after golden coastline. During lunch, Day 10: Monday, April 26, 2021 discover the flavors of the region as a Lisbon - Tour Ends Your tour ends local chef highlights Algarve today. (B) gastronomy during a cooking demonstration. Enjoy a tasting menu featuring iconic dishes of the region For important reservation information visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1004004. You can also find this information on your tour documents. Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2 – 4 Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Cascais Day 5 Vitoria Stone Hotel, Evora Days 6 – 8 Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve Day 9 Turim Marques Hotel, Lisbon On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! The Algarve Postcard-worthy coastlines brushing against crystal clear water, stunning cliffs plunging into the rocky waves below, and awe-inspiring vistas that will leave you speechless – this is the Algarve. The southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve is home to the perfect combination of historical architecture and sandy beaches. Although every area of the Algarve offers unique charms and is the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway, some of the preferred cities of this region include Lagos, Faro, Tavira, and Sagres. While in the Algarve, make sure you sample some of the fresh seafood, indulge in the local figs and oranges, and maybe even buy a piece of intricately painted pottery. Please Note: To complete your tour, we include roundtrip IDENTIFICATION airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our Passports are required for this tour at your airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for expense. Certain countries require a minimum your own air, we are pleased to provide you of 6 months passport validity from date of the option of purchasing these transfers. return home. You are strongly urged to contact Please note that all transfers will leave at pre- the appropriate consulate for details. Visit scheduled times. www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State The overall activity level of this tour is a Department for the latest details about level 2. This means you like a balanced passports and visa requirements. approach to travel. You feel confident walking IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients at least 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety traveling abroad take a photocopy of their of terrains – from cobblestone streets to easy passport and applicable visas. It should be straightaways to a couple hills or flights of packed separately from your actual passport stairs. You’re comfortable walking a few city and visa.