Winter in Portugal: Paradise on the Iberian Peninsula

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From the fishing village of Cascais to the modern city of Lisbon, trace the history of Portugal as you explore castles, walk along farmland and sample local cuisine.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Savor the traditional cuisine of Portugal during a morning at a local farmer’s market and hands-on cooking class
    • Delight in the colorful Palace of Pena in Sintra, a former monastery-turned-castle that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Learn the history of the Mafra Royal Palace and Monastery, built by King John V in the 18th century and now a National Monument

What's this trip about?

    From the fishing village of Cascais to the modern city of Lisbon, trace the history of Portugal as you explore castles, walk along farmland and sample local cuisine.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Lisbon, Check-in, Orientation & Welcome Dinner Cascais D Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Check in is available from 3:00 p.m. Morning: Arrival transfers from Lisbon Airport to the hotel in Cascais. Transfer time is around 40 minutes. Check ...
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3 Portugal's History, Tile Factory, & Mafra Cascais B,D Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Walking approximately 1-2 miles plus standing at sites. Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Morning: We will start the morning with a lecture titled,...
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4 Contemporary Portugal & Belém Cascais B,L,D Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Walking up to two miles today and standing at sites. Please note that Lisbon has many cobblestone streets and narrow, uneven sidewalks. Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your...
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5 Portuguese Food Workshop & Sintra Cascais B,L Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Walking approximately 1-2 miles today over some cobblestones in Cascais. The town of Sintra has some steep slopes and Pena Palace has steps. Breakfast: Buffet breakfast ...
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6 Companhia das Lezírias & Gulbenkian Foundation Cascais B,L,D Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Walking 1-2 miles today plus walking and standing in the museum. Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Morning: We will drive into the countrysi...
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7 Lisbon's Old Town & a Fado Performance Cascais B,D Hotel Vila Gale Cascais Activity note: Cobblestones and some steep slopes in Lisbon's old town, walking 1-2 miles around the area. Please note that free time in Cascais may involve additional walking. Br...
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8 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. Airport transfers beginning at approximately 4:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Breakfast: Hotel buffet, flight times permitting. This concludes our prog...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,749
Price per day$219
Last Updated: 9/9/2021

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Meals Included
  • 14 Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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