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Package Overview

From the historic cities of Porto and Coimbra, to the rich cultural center of Lisbon and striking beaches of the Algarve, Portugal offers history, stunning architecture, amazing food and wine, plus unlimited adventures for adrenaline seekers.


Lisbon

Lisbon city and UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Historic Alfama quarter ... Welome Cocktail and dinner ... Tram 28


Sintra

Pena Palace ... Quinta da Regaleira Estate ... UNESCO World Heritage Site Sintra-Villa ...


Algarve

Stunning cliffs and beaches ... Water sports ... Hiking ... Beach Party ... Cabo San Vincente, Europe's southwestern-most point ... Yoga Class ...


Porto

Europe's oldest city and UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Lello Bookstore, inspiration for Harry Potter books ... Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia ... and much more!

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : TRAVEL TO LISBON

  Today, we embark on our overnight flight to Lisbon, capital of Portugal.
  
  Meals: In-flight
• Day 2 : LAND PROGRAM START DAY IN LISBON

  The history and traditions of Lisbon and New World discoveries will be unveiled on our afternoon walk with a local historian. Delve into the city鈥檚 historic Alfama quarter rich with Moorish tiled buildings and narrow, cobblestone alleyways. Walk through the Bel茅m district from where sailing ships once set forth to find unknown lands. Admire the Discoveries Monument honoring Henry the Navigator, who led Portugal鈥檚 expeditions into the New World in the 15th century; then marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jer贸nimos Monastery. Tonight we meet fellow travel companions at our welcome dinner and plan our journey ahead.
  
  Meals: Welcome cocktail and dinner
• Day 3 : LISBON - SINTRA

  Enjoy a free morning or consider a guided canoe or kayak tour of Lisbon鈥檚 waterfront. Paddle past Catalazete麓s Fortress, S茫o Jo茫o das Maias麓s Fortress, Giribita鈥檚 Fortress and St. Bruno Fortress. In the afternoon we visit Sintra, a fairytale-like town with its UNESCO World Heritage Sintra-Vila. Streets are lined with pastel colored houses wrapped in lush hills that roll down to the Atlantic along the coast. Some of the must-see sights are the colorful Pena Palace, built in the Romanticism style, the Gothic Pal谩cio Nacional, and the ancient walls of Castelo dos Mouros, perched high above the city. Visit the Quinta da Regaleira estate containing an extensive and enigmatic system of tunnels. Its 鈥淚nitiation Well鈥� is a steep 27-meter staircase that leads directly underground and connects with other tunnels via a labyrinth of underground walkways. Upon return to Lisbon, enjoy your leisure evening.
  
  Meals: Breakfast
  
  Optional Excursion: Canoeing
• Day 4 : LISBON - SINES - ALGARVE

  During free time this morning, consider a ride on the Tram 28 that takes you through some of the city鈥檚 most prominent neighborhoods to see popular attractions such as St. George鈥檚 Castle. The funicular railway travels up steep hills of the old town for more exploration of Alfama鈥檚 winding streets past charming shops, cozy restaurants, exotic gardens and traditional Fado clubs. This afternoon we start our journey south along the coast to the famous Algarve region. We stop in Sines, an old fishing town and the birthplace of the explorer Vasco a Gama. Relax by the water or join us on an optional horseback ride across meadows, dunes and coastal forests on the Costa Alentejana. Afterwards, we continue to Cabo San Vincente, Europe鈥檚 southwestern most point and a spot with spectacular views before we arrive at our beach hotel.
  
  Meals: Breakfast
  
  Optional Excursion: Horseback Riding
• Day 5 : ALGARVE BEACHES

  The alluring coast of the Algarve receives much attention for its spectacular cliffs and sun-kissed beaches. It offers endless opportunities for adrenaline seekers and water sports fans, as well as those in pursuit of just relaxing on the beach. The delightful inner Algarve features quaint castle towns and villages, flower-covered hillsides, and amazing hiking trails. We will start our day with a yoga class on the beach. Then, design the remainder of the day depending on your energy level: kayaking, surfing, hiking or swimming are just some of the options available. Tonight we share stories of this day鈥檚 adventures at our very own beach party.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, BBQ dinner
  
  Optional Excursion: Watersports, hiking
• Day 6 : ALGARVE - COIMBRA - PORTO

  We start our drive north to Portugal鈥檚 second largest city, Porto. En route, we visit Coimbra, located in the heart of the country. Coimbra has been the medieval capital for over 100 years and is the oldest University City in the country. Tour the university grounds, which UNESCO has placed on its list of World Heritage sites, climb the tower for a birds-eye view of the city, visit P谩tio das Escolas courtyard, the Chapel of S茫o Miguel with an imposing Baroque organ, and the Joanine Library featuring over 300,000 works dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries arranged in beautiful gilt-covered bookcases. We arrive in Porto for a welcome dinner of Portuguese delights.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Day 7 : PORTO

  Our local historian takes us on a discovery of Porto this morning. The city town center is one of Europe鈥檚 oldest and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire monuments such as the Luis I Bridge and Porto Se Cathedral, Torres, Igreja dos Clerigos, and Avenida dos Aliados. We end our tour at the famous Lello Bookstore. Even if you are not into books, you don鈥檛 want to miss this exquisite 1906 neo-Gothic construction, with its carved plaster resembling wood and stained-glass skylight. Its intricately wrought, spiral staircase was supposedly the inspiration for the one in the Harry Potter books, which JK Rowling partly wrote in Porto while working here as an English teacher from 1991 to 1993. Vila Nova de Gaia, considered the Port Wine capital, is just across the Douro River. Lodges of the historic port wine producers are strung along the waterfront with their caves, aging tanks, and tasting rooms. After some free time, join us for a tour and tasting of this delicious, sweet red wine.
  
  Meals: Breakfast
• Day 8 : PORTO - DUORO VALLEY BIKING

  Take today to further explore Porto and its surroundings on your own, or join us on an optional all-day bike ride through the Duoro Valley vineyards. Ride through historic villages and along UNESCO world heritage terraced vineyards to experience the traditions of this region. Visit a wine cellar, taste some of the best port and Duoro wines, and enjoy a hearty lunch. We return to Porto with some time to relax before our farewell dinner and opportunities to listen to Portugal's soulful national soundtrack: Fado music.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
  
  Optional Excursion: Full day Duoro Valley Biking excursion with wine tasting

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Nights in superior tourist class hotels or better with private bath/shower, 2-share
• Daily continental breakfast
• Four specialty dinners including
• Welcome cocktail and dinner in Lisbon
• BBQ dinner in Algarve
• Farewell Portuguese dinner
• Guided tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto with local historian
• Admission to:
• Quinta da Regaleira Sintra
• Lello Bookstore Porto
• Vila Nova de Gaia Port Wine Tasting from Porto
• Yoga class in Lagos
• Plus:
• Private tour director for the entire duration of the land tour
• All scheduled sightseeing
• All ground transportation by air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary
• All service charges and local taxes
• Luggage tag and travel booklets
• Included tour highlights

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