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presents… VALID Durgan Travel Service PASSPORT 9 Days / 7 Nights REQUIRED Must be valid for 3 months beyond return date PORTUGUESE RIVIERA FEATURING LISBON, CASCAIS, ÓBIDOS, ALCOBAÇA, NAZARÉ, BATALHA, FÁTIMA, EVORA, QUELUZ, SINTRA, MORE! DEPARTURES AVAILABLE YOUR CHOICE OF DATES & RATES!!! *Rates are for payment by credit card. See back for cash and check discount rates. Rates are per person, twin occupancy and INCLUDE $TBA in air taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges (subject to change) . Travel with us on our fabulous vacation to the Estoril Coast of Portugal! We will be staying in Estoril, just minutes from Lisbon. The Estoril Coast is frequently called the “Land of Two Springs” or the “Coast of Kings.” One of the wealthiest areas of Portugal, it is noted for the many historical and world-famous figures that have chosen this resort as a place to relax. Estoril is home to Europe’s largest casino, Casino do Estoril, which is featured in one James Bond movie and was also the inspiration for “Casino Royale.” Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-60’s in March, April, and November, and low 70’s in May and October, so the region has great weather for sightseeing! OUR 9-DAY/7-NIGHT PORTUGUESE RIVIERA TOUR ITINERARY: DAY 1 – BOSTON~LISBON: Depart Boston’s Logan International Airport for Portugal (via possible intermediate city) with full meal and beverage service, as well as stereo headsets, while in flight. DAY 2 – LISBON: Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, we will meet our Tour Escort, who will help us transfer to our hotel, the Hotel Estoril Eden (or similar), for check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure for shopping, individual sightseeing, or relaxation. This evening we will have a welcome Sangria Party and dinner at the hotel followed by an orientation. (D) Website: http://www.hotelestorileden.pt/?p=home&lang=en DAY 3 – LISBON: After breakfast, we will drive to Alto da Serafina Belvedere for a glimpse over Lisbon. In the Belém District, we will visit the Royal Coaches Museum (the largest collection in the world) and the Jerónimos Monastery (a marvel of stone lacework). We will also stop at the monument to Henry the Navigator and the Tower of Belém. Then it is back to the center of the city to visit the Tropical Greenhouses. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 4 – FÁTIMA~BATALHA~ ALCOBAÇA~NAZARÉ~ÓBIDOS: After breakfast, today we are off on a tour to many of the picturesque and significant towns north of Lisbon. First, we’ll visit Fátima, one of the most significant centers of Catholic pilgrimage. From there, we will visit the Batalha Monastery and on to the town of Alcobaça, for a visit to a 12 th century monastery and the tombs of Pedro and Inês. After lunch (on our own) in Nazare, a picturesque and colorful Portuguese fishing village, we will continue on the beautiful walled village of Óbidos. Then our return trip to Lisbon will be through the beautiful farming region of Ribatejo. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 5 – ROMANTIC EXCURSION: QUELUZ~SINTRA: After breakfast, we will visit the Palace of Queluz, with its 18 th century halls and gardens. Next we will drive to Sintra, one of the farming centers of Portugal, where we can visit the Royal Palace. Continuing along the coast, we pass through the seaside resort of Guincho Beach, the fishing village of Cascais, and cosmopolitan Estoril. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 6 – ÉVORA: After breakfast, we head east to the museum town of Évora, whose roots date back to ancient Roman. Its historic district center has been designated as an UNESCO International Heritage Site. Our guided sightseeing will include many of the town’s most important and famous landmarks. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 7 – ARRÁBIDA~SESIMBRA~SETUBAL: After breakfast, we will cross over the Tagus River and catch a glimpse of Lisbon from the Christ in Majesty statue. Next we visit a famous wine cellar in Azeitao, where we will have the opportunity to sample some of the wines. We then stop in Sesimbra, a fishing town and seaside resort, where we can enjoy the splendor of its ancient castle (photo). Our tour then heads across Árrabida Mountain, providing us with a breathtaking view of Setubal. This evening, we will travel to Bairro Alto in Lisbon to enjoy a Fado Night of Portuguese traditional singing and guitar music. Return to our hotel for overnight. (B, D) DAY 8 – ESTORIL: After breakfast, the remainder of the day is at leisure for some last-minute shopping, individual sightseeing, or just relaxing. Lunch is on our own today. We will gather at our hotel this evening for a special Farewell Sangria Party. Overnight. (B, D) DAY 9 – LISBON ~BOSTON: After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will transfer to the Lisbon Airport for our return flight (via possible intermediate city) to Boston, with full meal and beverage service, as well as stereo headsets, available in flight. (B) OUR PORTUGUESE RIVIERA TOUR INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Round-trip motorcoach transportation to and from Boston’s Logan International Airport. FREE with a minimum of 35 paying passengers. Additional charge with less than 35 passengers. Special meet-and-greet service and assistance at Logan Airport by a Durgan Travel Representative. Round-trip jet flights from Boston- Lisbon and return aboard regularly scheduled flights with full meal and beverage service, as well as stereo headsets, available in flight. Porterage of luggage at the hotel. All hotel transfers and daily sightseeing aboard a deluxe, private, temperature-controlled motorcoach. 7-nights’ accommodations at the 4-star Hotel Estoril Eden (or similar), based on twin occupancy. The single supplement is an additional $TBA per single. Limited availability – may be unavailable or subject to surcharge. Triples are available at the twin rate. Breakfast (B) each morning at the hotel, 6 dinners (D) at our hotel, including complimentary wine and coffee, and 1 dinner (D) with a Fado Night in Bairro Alto in Lisbon. A Welcome Sangria Party our first evening and a gala Farewell Sangria Party our last evening. Professional Tour Escort who will accompany our group throughout the tour. Expert English-speaking tour guides where required. All room and meal taxes, as well as gratuities to bellmen. Complimentary Durgan Travel Service flight bag and complete packet of required travel documents. A $TBA DEPOSIT IS DUE UPON RECEIPT OF FLYER. THE BALANCE IS DUE 75 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PORTUGUESE RIVIERA/PROMO/ml/rd For more information, please contact: DURGAN TRAVEL SERVICE 125 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Tel: (781) 438-2224 Toll-free: (800) 234-9959 Website: www.durgantravel.com 11/18/16 .