Jewish Heritage in April 20th- April 28th 2017 Starting at $2,449, per person including approximately $150 taxes….

Based on double occupancy

 Round Trip Airfare Boston to , including $150 taxes  7 Nights accommodations in 4 and 5 stars hotels  14 Meals, including welcome dinner  Private Transfers  Professional Jewish English speaking guide  Deluxe Transportation  Tours: o Full day tour in Lisbon Jewish heritage highlights o Óbidos, Nazaré and Full Day Tour o Porto, Lamego, Trancoso and Guarda Tour o Belmonte, Castelo de Vide, Marvão and Évora Tour

761 Bedford Street, Fall River MA 02723 Ph# 508-679-0053 www.sagresvacations.com 475 Taunton Ave, East Providence RI 02914 401-434-1454 [email protected]

Day 1- April 20th: Overnight flight from Logan international airport Day 2- April 21st : Arrive in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal Check-in at your 4 star hotel situated in the heart of Lisbon, the Baixa Pombalina, with the historical St. George’s castle in the background and square just a few steps away, our hotel has the best location to explore this beautiful city. Enjoy a leisure day in Lisbon and in the evening join us in our welcome dinner. Day 3- April 22nd: Visit Jewish quarters in Lisbon Our tour begins in three of the four old Jewish quarters in Lisbon: the old Jewish quarter, the Old Jewry and the New Jewry or Taracenas. Alfama is a chance for you to experience the most ancient and traditional neighborhood of Lisbon, all the while seeing the beautiful narrow streets, with local small squares and typical restaurants. The majestic door of the Old Conception Church, and the beautiful scenery and rich history in the ancient Palace Square leads us to the heart of Lisbon. Between shops, cafes and artists we go through one of the most beautiful streets of Lisbon, Augusta street and Rossio square, with the Theater D. Maria II, previously the Palace of Estaus ( Headquarters) and the Largo de São Domingos with the monument in memory to the thousands of Jewish victims in 1506. In the afternoon we visit the Lisbon Synagogue, Shaaré Tikvá the first one to be built since the official destruction of Portuguese Judaism in 1497. The oldest Jewish quarter of Lisbon, the Judiaria da Pedreira was located in Largo do Carmo. Our tour continues in Belem quarter to visit the Jerónimos Monastery, the Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

Day 4- April 23th : Óbidos, Nazaré and Obidos , the village of Queens, marriages and royal baptisms. Visit to the historical center and its old Jewish quarter with beautiful scenery and rich history. Time to taste the local ginginha. Nazaré the most famous fishing village in Portugal, became world famous thanks to the giant waves surfed by Garrett MacNamara. In “In Sitio” enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal with local seafood and fish all the while seeing the beautiful landscape. Tomar the ancient city. Our tour begins in the Synagogue of Tomar, one of the oldest in the country. Visit to the old Jewish quarter and to the historical center. The Convento de Cristo a Unesco World Heritage Site. Truly not to be missed! Overnight in Coimbra.

761 Bedford Street, Fall River MA 02723 Ph# 508-679-0053 www.sagresvacations.com 475 Taunton Ave, East Providence RI 02914 401-434-1454 [email protected]

Day 5 April 24th: Coimbra, “University City” and Porto Discover Coimbra, taking in all the sites including the narrow streets and lively squares. Visit one of the oldest European universities, the University of Coimbra, and its exceptionality Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Important elements of the new Jewish and Christian community were teachers at this University and have made important scientific studies. Explore Porto the cidade invicta and its historical center. Take in the sites of this Unesco World Heritage site with rich history and amazing sites. Experience the Port wine in a wine tasting at the Burmester wine house. Overnight in Porto. Day 6 April 25th: Porto, Kadoorie Mekor Haim synagogue, Belmonte Visit to the synagogue Kadoorie Mekor Haim , the biggest of the Iberian Peninsula, founded by Captain Barros Basto in 1938 and whose museum presents an interesting exhibition on the life and work of this officer. We set off towards to Trancoso, via Lamego , a journey in which we enjoy the majestic scenery of the Douro Valley, classified as Unesco World Heritage site. In the old Jewish quarter, we visit the Jewish Interpretation Centre “Isaac Cardoso” and the Synagogue Beit Mayim Hayim (House of Living Waters) and the House of the Black Cat, which testify to the importance of the Jewish community, in the fourteenth and fifteenth century. In the city of Guarda, the highest one in Portugal, whose origins are lost in time, we walk through the historical center. Here the city preserves intact many of its medieval characteristics in urban layout, and its Jewish quarter with a very active community. Overnight in Belmonte. Day 7 April 26th : Belmonte, Évora We visit Its synagogue, Beit Eliahu ” (Elijah’s Son), located in the old Jewish quarter, the Jewish Museum (unique in Portugal) which portrays the history of Sephardic presence in Portugal, habits, customs, which includes a memorial of the latest victims of the Inquisition and the Museum of Discovery – Interpretation Centre to the New World Discovery and the Museum of olive oil. Leaving Belmonte to Castelo de Vide, medieval village with an important Jewish community, especially from the fifteenth century saw the birth of remarkable humanists, like the physician Garcia de Orta. Our visit will focus the old Jewish quarter, visit to the Synagogue, the workshop – Master Carolino museum.

761 Bedford Street, Fall River MA 02723 Ph# 508-679-0053 www.sagresvacations.com 475 Taunton Ave, East Providence RI 02914 401-434-1454 [email protected]

Departure to Évora via Marvão, one of the most important points where the Jews cross over the border to Portugal after the Edict of in 1492, that expelled them from Spain. Overnight in Évora. Day 7 April 27th : Évora, the “museum city”, Unesco World Heritage Site Our visit begins in the historical center: the Temple of Diana (the most important vestige of the Roman occupation, dedicated to the imperial cult), the Cathedral of Évora (important cathedral in Gothic style) , the Chapel of Bones and the University ( founded in the sixteenth century). The old Jewish quarter, one of the country’s largest, which clame to have two synagogues, baths and a hospital. Before returning to Lisbon, it’s time to visit the beautiful Praça do Giraldo and enjoy the Alentejo handicrafts, especially the works in clay and cork. Overnight in Lisbon Day 8 April 28th : Bid “Adeus” to Portugal, return back to the US.

761 Bedford Street, Fall River MA 02723 Ph# 508-679-0053 www.sagresvacations.com 475 Taunton Ave, East Providence RI 02914 401-434-1454 [email protected]