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Charming Portugal

Portugal is a country of friendly and hospitable people; a country that needs to be deeply experienced to be understood; a vibrant country full of colour, where the sun shines year-round and the scenery takes away the breath of even the most experienced travellers. Just when you think you have seen it all, Portugal has even more to offer. With centuries of history and some of the best wines in the world, it is a unique country begging to be explored.

Highlights & Inclusions • Roundtrip airport transfers from the CAA Thorold office • Return airfare and taxes, Toronto to Lisbon • Nine nights’ hotel accommodations • Nine breakfasts and three dinners • Wine tasting in a typical wine cellar in Porto, a Portuguese sparkling wine cellar in Lamego, and at Santar in Viseu • Entrance fee to National Coach Museum in Lisbon • Panoramic city tour of Lisbon, Viseu and the town of Coimbra • Visit the medieval village of Sintra and the village of Obidos • Visit the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios • Visit the Temple of Diana, the Cathedral, and Sao Francisco Church • Estoi walking tour • All local taxes and gratuities • Baggage handling • Services of a local guide • Solo Travellers’ Club Host*

Solo Price: $3,953 Double: $3,183 pp

Included transfers based on travelling with the group. *CAA Host is based on a minimum number of passengers. Pricing is per person in CDN dollars. Not included: Optional travel Solo insurance protection, items of a personal nature, meals not mentioned above, and optional touring. Travel

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3271 Schmon Pkwy 76 Lake St 6788 Thorold Stone Rd 155 Main St E 440 Niagara St Thorold St. Catharines Niagara Falls Grimsby Welland Charming Portugal November 23 to December 3, 2017

Day 1 - Depart from Canada century on the hill of Santo Estevão, in honor of Nossa Senhora Flight from Toronto to Lisbon. dos Remédios. Also view the Lamego Sé, a monument that predates the foundation of Portugal, but has undergone several Day 2 - Lisbon reconstructions and today encompasses a variety of styles that Arrive in Lisbon and enjoy a day at leisure. make it one of the most beautiful monuments in the region. Here Day 3 - Lisbon B,D you will have the chance to visit the cellars of a Portuguese After breakfast, depart on a Lisbon city tour. Enjoy strolling sparkling wine. Continue on towards the village of Viseu. through the narrow streets of Alfama, one of the old quarters Day 7 - Viseu/Coimbra/Evora B of Lisbon. Then, visit the National Coach Museum where you Board the bus for a city tour of Viseu and make a stop at Casa can find the world’s largest collection of Royal Coaches. Next de Santar, for a wine tasting. Continue to Coimbra, a charming journey to Geronimo’s Monastery, the Belém Tower, and finally university town, where you have free time to discover what the the Monument to the Discoveries. Do not forget to taste the city has to offer. In the afternoon travel to Evora, where you famous liqueur of Ginja in one of the local “tascas”. will spend the night. Day 4 - Lisbon/Sintra/Obidos/Porto B Day 8 - Evora/Albufeira B Prepare yourself for the most romantic day of all, as you visit of Discover the town of Évora and visit the Temple of Diana, the the medieval village of Sintra, a former Royal summer residence Cathedral and Sao Francisco Church with its macabre Bones that has inspired writers and poets, such as Lord Byron. You will Chapel. Continue to Albufeira. have some free time to explore the village and taste its delicious cakes. Then continue on to the village of Obidos, a medieval Day 9 - Albufeira/Faro/Estoi/Albufeira B village surrounded by the walls of its castle. The day will end in After breakfast depart for Fearo, the capital of The Algarve. Porto by checking-in at your hotel. Walk through the old Moorish village near the Ria Formosa, and wander through the pedestrian streets or stroll along the bay. Day 5 - Porto B Journey to the picturesque village of Estoi for a walking tour. Spend the morning exploring Porto with a guide, one of two Then return to Albufeira for some free time. cities in Portugal to be declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Visit the riverside area, old houses, palaces, and Day 10 - Albufeira/ Lisbon B,D churches that history has made eternal. Then, explore a wine Breakfast is at the hotel and spend the morning as you choose. cellar. Afternoon to be spent at leisure. In the afternoon, begin the journey back to Lisbon where you will spend the night. Day 6 - The Douro Valley/Lamego/Viseu B,D Depart for the UNESCO World Hertiage Site - Douro Valley, Day 11 - Depart Lisbon B where the famous Porto Wine is produced. After exploring Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Douro, continue on to Lamego. Here you will view The B – Breakfast D – Dinner Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, built in the 18th

Terms and Conditions

How to book: Reservations may be made through any CAA Niagara provision of utilities such as water, electricity, preparation of food, etc. To office. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of have an enjoyable vacation, we recommend that you discuss the relevant booking. Balance of payment is due July 26, 2017. Bookings made customs of the country you will be visiting with your travel agent and/or the after July 26th will require full payment at time of booking. CAA strongly destination Tourist Board or Consulate. recommends the purchase of travel insurance. Ask for details. Responsibility and liability: CAA Niagara Tours have made arrangements Cancellation charges: Should it be necessary to cancel your trip prior to in this flyer with tour companies, hotels, airlines, and coach lines. Each departure, the following penalties will apply: company has its own terms and conditions for doing business and you 90 days or more prior Deposit non-refundable will be bound by them. CAA Niagara Tours accepts no responsibility 89 to 60 days prior 50% non-refundable for the acts and omissions of any of the above companies other than 59 to 0 days prior 100% non-refundable CAA Niagara Tours and their employees. Tour companies have specific regulations governing the carriage of individuals with disabilities. If you The day of departure is excluded when calculating cancellation charges. have a disability, please advise your CAA strongly recommends the purchase of cancellation insurance. CAA agent so that appropriate arrangements may be made on your behalf to ensure the best possible vacation experience. Rates are based on Prices: All prices in this brochure are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise February, 2017 contract rates, and depending on currency fluctuations, stated, are based on March 20, 2017 contract rates, and are subject to are subject to change. All hotels are subject to change. In the event that a change should currencies fluctuate or surcharge be imposed. tour is cancelled, CAA will have no further responsibility beyond the refund of all monies paid by passengers. This will constitute full settlement. Tours Local laws and customs: The Ontario government requires that we advise are arranged on a minimum number of passengers and a CAA escort will anyone travelling outside Ontario that there are many different living accompany the group once our minimums are met. CAA reserves the right standards and practices outside your home, including accommodation, to cancel a tour or substitute services or modify the itinerary as required. In all cases, the substitution will be comparable or superior.

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