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DOWNLOAD 2021 Adult-Exclusive ITINERARY PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve Portugal EUROPE | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve Season: 2021 Adult-Exclusive 9 DAYS 20 MEALS 27 SITES Follow in the footsteps of famed Portuguese explorers as you discover this magnificent country whose renowned beaches, stunning architecture, robust epicurean flavors and vibrant coastal culture have influenced societies the world over. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve Trip Overview 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS 6 LOCATIONS InterContinental Hotels - Porto Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Palácio das Cardosas Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort AGES FLIGHT INFORMATION 20 MEALS Minimum Age: 6 Arrive: Porto Airport (OPO) 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Suggested Age: 8+ Return: Faro-Algarve Airport Dinners Adult Exclusive: Ages 18+ (FAO) PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 1 PORTO Activities Highlights: Dinner Included Arrive in Porto, Welcome Reception & Dinner at Hotel InterContinental Porto Palácio das Carosas Arrive in Porto Bem vindo a Portugal! Collect your luggage, exit baggage claim and meet up with an Adventures by Disney representative who will greet you as you enter the main terminal. Relax as a driver assists you with your bags and takes you to your hotel. Check-In at the Hotel Upon your arrival at the InterContinental Porto, your Adventure Guides will welcome you and check you into the hotel, as well as offer recommendations of nearby local sights for you to explore before dinner. Welcome Reception & Dinner at Hotel Meet up with your fellow Adventurers for a festive welcome reception and dinner where your Adventure Guides will set the stage for the amazing adventures that await you. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 2 PORTO Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Tuk-Tuk Tour of Porto, Porto Bridge Climb, Cellar Tour & Port Wine- Dinner Included Tasting InterContinental Porto Palácio das Carosas Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a hearty breakfast and get ready for a day of discovery. Tuk-Tuk City Tour Take to the streets of Porto on a unique, privately guided tuk-tuk tour. Board one of the 3- wheeled electrically-powered vehicles and see city sights that include: Lello Bookshop, regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful book stores; São Bento Railway Station, home to a stunning display of iconic blue and white ceramic tiles depicting life in Porto, Portugal’s history and the history of transportation; the Church of San Francisco, the most prominent of Porto’s Gothic structures that features a gorgeous Baroque interior; and the Miradors of Porto’s Cathedral and the Monastery Serra do Pilar, each located on high hills that offer stunning panoramas of the city below. Lunch at Brasão Coliseu Enjoy a delicious meal in this popular eatery that features delicious food amid a comfortable atmosphere full of Portuguese character. Not to be missed is the Francesinha , Porto’s celebrated stacked sandwich. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve Porto Bridge Climb OR Teleférico de Gaia Ascend the massive arch of the Porto Arrábida Bridge on a slow, calm climb—the only bridge climb of its kind in Europe—where you are rewarded with a spectacular birds-eye view of the entire city. For Adventurers who prefer to take to the sky, the Teleférico de Gaia offers a cable car alternative that provides breathtaking views on your journey between the antique Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Wine Cellars. Tour & Port Wine-Tasting Enjoy a privately-guided tour of one of Northern Portugal’s celebrated Port wine lodges and see how this popular wine is aged and made—plus, you’ll enjoy a tasting featuring several of the lodges renowned Ports. Dinner at Vinum in Graham’s Port Lodge Partake in a truly amazing gastronomic experience as you taste traditional Portuguese cuisine along with modern interpretations of some of Northern Portugal’s delicious dishes. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 3 PORTO AND DOURO VALLEY Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch Kayaking on the Douro River, Cooking Class & Cellar Tour, Cork Atelier Included InterContinental Porto Palácio das Carosas Breakfast at the Hotel Begin your morning with a tasty breakfast and get ready for a day of fun exploration. Kayaking on the Douro River Paddle past the rolling hills, lush valleys and grape vine terraces of the Douro Valley on an amazing kayak adventure on the Douro River. For Adventurers looking for a more relaxing activity, a leisurely boat cruise on the Douro River provides a serene morning amid the scenic splendor. Pinhão Railway Station Photo Stop & Storytelling Marvel at the fantastic display of iconic blue and white ceramic tiles that adorn the walls of the Pinhão Railway Station as you hear stories about their depiction of the area’s rich history. Douro Valley Wine Estate: Cooking Class & Cellar Tour Following your transfer to Quinta da Pacheca, one of the Douro region’s best estates, you will experience a private, hands-on cooking class that features iconic dishes from the Douro Valley region using the freshest local ingredients. You will also enjoy a private tour PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve of the estate’s working cellars. Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you dine on a delicious lunch featuring the flavorful dishes you created in your cooking class amid the beautiful surroundings of the vibrant estate grounds. Cork Atelier: Artist Studio Cork Activity Take part in a hands-on experience involving one of Portugal’s biggest and most important exports—cork! As the producer of more than 50 percent of the world’s cork supply, you’ll learn all about this natural product that has uses well beyond wine bottle stoppers, including in the fashion, construction and space industries. Afternoon & Dinner On Your Own in Porto Stroll the narrow café and shop-lined cobbled streets of this amazing city before working up an appetite for a delicious dinner featuring robust local flavors. Discover a new favorite restaurant, or ask your Adventure Guides for a recommendation. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 4 LISBON Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch Yacht Tour Along Lisbon Waterfront, Privately Guided Tour of Lisbon Included Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Breakfast at the Hotel Begin with your day with a satisfying breakfast before transferring to Lisbon for an adventure-filled day. Yacht Tour Along Lisbon Waterfront Follow your ride to Lisbon with a relaxing morning aboard a private yacht. You’ll cruise along the scenic Lisbon waterfront with expansive views of the city as you hear stories about Portugal’s rich history of exploration and navigation. Lunch at Local Dockside Restaurant Experience a classic Portuguese meal featuring the freshest seafood directly from the fish market every day. Sit back and enjoy your amazing meal as you look out at the docks where the restaurant is located. Lisbon Tour with Local Guide Embellished with tales from a local expert, stroll Lisbon’s vibrant waterfront as you take in three of the city’s most iconic sights. View Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortification that serves as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon; Monument to the Discoveries, that celebrates PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries; and Jerónimos Monastery & Cloister, an impressive structure that exemplifies the power and wealth of Portugal during its Age of Discovery. At Leisure Dinner at Hotel Unwind from the excitement of your day with other Adventurers as you share stories over a leisurely meal at the hotel. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 5 LISBON Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Lisbon “Graffiti” Tuk-Tuk Tour, Graffiti Art Walking Tour at LX Factory Dinner Included Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before you start today’s adventure. Lisbon Graffiti Tour by Tuk-Tuk Hop aboard a tuk-tuk and cruise around the streets of Lisbon for a unique tour that showcases the colorful, local graffiti artwork throughout the city. LX Factory Graffiti Art Walking Tour with Local Artist Join up with a local graffiti artist for a spectacular tour of the thriving graffiti scene showcased throughout this amazing factory space that houses an eclectic array of unique shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Lunch at a Popular Local Restaurant Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Lisbon’s local restaurants. Lisbon City Neighborhood Tour Still in the company of a local expert, continue your tour of Lisbon with visits to: São Jorge Castle, a historic castle that dates back to the 1st century BC; Alfama & Mouraria PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve neighborhoods, some of Lisbon’s oldest areas, lined with cafés and shops selling traditional crafts; Mirador de Alcantara, a massive, landscaped terrace that offers panoramic vistas of the city; Chiado Quarter, located in the historic center of Lisbon, known for its luxury shopping and cultural sights; and Igreja do Carmo, a Baroque church, well-known for its tiled façade. Dinner at a Local Restaurant Dine on some of the amazing, flavorful dishes that make Portugal such a food lovers paradise. PORTUGAL Europe | Porto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sintra, Cascais, The Algarve DAY 6 LISBON’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch Lisbon’s Golden Triangle, E-Bike Ride on Cascais Coast, Private After- Included Hours Tour of Pena Palace Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you set off on a day of exploration.
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