The Best of Portugal: From the Age of Discovery to Today
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Highlights
- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Itinerary
Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m. The official start of the program is at 6:00 p.m. with orientation in the hotel meeting room.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discus...
Today's coach journey is approximately 65 miles and we will be travelling all day, with stops at sites like Queluz and Cascais. You will encounter winding or hilly roads as well as cobblestone streets and sidewalks.
To begin our day, a historian will give a lect...
The morning in Lisbon will require moderate walking and extensive standing. On some visits, you will encounter cobblestone streets and sidewalks, and steps without railings. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is required
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Today's coach journey is approximately 136 miles and we will be travelling all day, with stops at sites between Lisbon and Figueira da Foz. Extensive walking and standing (2-3 miles, approx. 1-3 hours, at an even pace). On many visits, you will encounter cobblestone s...
Today's coach journey is approximately 54 miles. Extensive walking and standing (2-3 miles, approx. 1-3 hours, at an even pace). You will encounter cobblestone streets and sidewalks, and steps without railings. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is essential.
We wi...
The drive from Figueira da Foz to Porto with a stop at Montemor o Velho is 99 miles, arriving in Porto late afternoon. Extensive walking and standing (2-3 miles, approx. 1-3 hours, at an even pace). You will encounter cobblestone streets and sidewalks, and steps witho...
Today's coach journey is approximately 177 miles and we will be travelling all day, with stops at sites between Porto and the Douro Valley. Extensive walking and standing (2-3 miles, approx. 1-3 hours, at an even pace). On many visits, you will encounter winding or hi...
This morning is spent in the historic center of Porto. Extensive walking and standing (2-3 miles, approx. 1-3 hours, at an even pace). On many visits, you will encounter cobblestone streets and sidewalks, and steps without railings. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is ...
Hotel check-out by Noon. Airport transfers beginning at approximately 4:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to...
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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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