Essence of Portugal: An 8-Day Small Group Journey




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Trip includes
- Accommodation in selected 4-star hotels
- English-speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
- Daily breakfast
- Transportation by luxury coach
- Private airport transfers as per itinerary
- Guided visits in Lisbon, Évora (including Capela dos Ossos ticket), Coimbra, and Porto
- Welcome and farewell dinners in Lisbon, featuring typical local cuisine
- Wine tasting in Montemor
- Moliceiro boat experience in Aveiro
- Visit to the Porto Across the Ages Museum
- Porto wine tasting
- Fado show with dinner in Porto
- Enjoy 24-hour customer service support throughout your tour
Itinerary
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant across the Tagus River, where you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow travelers. Meals: D
Accommodation at the VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa, Lisbon, or similar
After breakfast, embark on a morning city sightseeing tour of ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. Enjoy the af...
Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Montemor-o-Novo, a charming town celebrated for its rich history and stunning natural surroundings. Known for its vineyards and wineries, enjoy a visit to a local winery where you will taste the region's exquisite w...
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Tomar, a city steeped in history and mystery, once a stronghold of the Knights Templar. Your visit will highlight the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its stunning Manueline architecture and intrica...
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Aveiro, often called the "Venice of Portugal" for its charming canals. Enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional, colorful boat that once navigated Aveiro's waterways.
Next, head to Porto, where you wi...
Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Porto Cathedral, the historic Stock Exchange building, and the beautiful Santa Clara Church.
The rest of the day is at your leisur...
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture.
After some leisure time to explore, continue to Óbidos, a charming medieval town in Portugal’s...
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure. Upgrade your tour to 14 days to extend your journey through Spain, ending in Madrid. Please contact us for more information. Meals: B
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Local city tax for overnight stays
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