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Upon your arrival at Lisbon airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet the Tour Leader in the hotel lobby, for a welcome drink & dinner. Overnight in Lisbon.
Meal: Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Discover Lisbon on a full day tour through the historic Centre featuring, among many of the major sites, the Marques de Pombal, Rossio and Comercio squares. Visit the Belem quarter and admire the monuments of the discoveries, Belem tower and Jeronimos monastery (admission not included). Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Lisbon.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, depart towards the north, for a visit to the medieval village of Óbidos. Visit the Ginjinha« Liquor factory, where you can learn about the process of production and enjoy liquor tasting. Continue to Nazaré, for a visit of the village and to admire the lighthouse with its famous big waves. Enjoy some free time for lunch in the fishing village before returning to Lisbon for the night.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart towards Sintra, for a visit to the Sintra National Palace. Proceed to Cascais for a short panoramic walking tour and some free time in this quaint town. We continue south to Algarve region. On arrival check-in and dinner at your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast at hotel. Start the day with a walking tour in Olhão, an important fishing town, and visit the important local market. Continue to Moncarapacho to experience a visit to a local Olive Oil producer, where you can see their Olive plantation, learn about the production method and have an olive oil tasting. Depart to Tavira for a walking tour through the typical cobbled streets. Visit the castle to enjoy the best view over the city. Last stop at Cancela Velha village where Ria Formosa meets the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in Algarve.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Start the day with a visit to Cabo de São Vicente, the most southwesterly point of Europe that, up until the 14th century, was considered the end of the known world. Guarding the busy shipping lines is one of Europe's brightest lighthouses that can be seen 60 miles away. Continue to Sagres, in the extreme western tip of Algarve, one of the most remote regions of Portugal an area of barren, windswept landscapes, towering cliffs and raging seas. Visit the Sagres Fortress, from where Henry the Navigator settle and study the oceans to discover new maritime routes. Proceed to Lagos for free time for lunch (not included) and short walking tour in city center. Return to hotel. Free evening for your personal activities. Overnight in Algarve.
Meal: Breakfast
Morning at leisure. Early afternoon Depart from your hotel in Algarve and return to Lisbon. Check into your hotel. Optional Dinner and Fado show at a local restaurant. Overnight in Lisbon.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast. Check-out from hotel and transfer to Lisbon airport.
Meal: Breakfast
-First class hotels
-Hotel taxes and service charges
-Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach
-Professional English-speaking tour director
-Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
-Admission included where indicated in bold letters
-Arrival transfer from Lisbon airport to hotel on day 1
-Departure transfer from hotel to Lisbon airport on day 8
-Cabo da Roca, wild and rugged headland marking the most western point of Continental Europe
-Lisbon, a pastel-colored city on seven hills, ceramic tiles, Fado, and colonialism
-The medieval walled city of Obidos, also known as the Wedding Town
-Nazaré, Portugal’s most famous fishing village
-Coimbra’s University and Library
-Aveiro, canals and colorful boats, also known as the Portuguese Venice
-Porto, the town that gave the country its very name.
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Hotels:
-Lisbon: LISBON HOTEL REAL PALACIO or similar
-Algarve (Albufeira) REAL BELLAVISTA HOTEL & SPA or similar
Entrance fees included:
- Experience “Ginjinha” Liquor Factory (Obidos)
- Sintra National Palace
- Experience Olive Oil Plantation (Algarve)
- Sagres Fortress