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Lisbon and South
of Portugal
8 days/7 nights
Begins Lisbon on Tuesdays
Ends Lisbon Tuesdays
Day 1 – Arrival
transfer from Lisbon airport to hotel. Balance of
day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Real Parque or similar (4 star)
Day 2 – Morning
or afternoon ½ day tour of Lisbon.
Overnight: Hotel Real Park or similar
Day
3 – Depart Lisbon in the morning heading
north to Obidos, an enchanting walled city whose
narrow cobblestone streets reflect its medieval
heritage. In Alcobaça visit Portugal’s largest
church, the 12th century Monastery of Santa Maria.
Within the church are the tombs of King Pedro and
his beloved Inês de Castro who, due to court
intrigue, was murdered by Pedro’s father. Hear their
bittersweet story and Pedro’s horrific revenge when
he ascended the throne. Further on is the fishing
port of Nazare, a picturesque town with a popular
beach. Then to Batalha to see the 14th century
abbey, a masterpiece of Portuguese “Manueline”
architecture. Continue to Fatima, one of the world’s
great shrine destinations where thousands of
pilgrims come to the site where the Virgin appeared
to 3 shepherd children in 1917.
Overnight in Abrantes
Hotel Turismo de Abrantes or Hotel Abrantur
Dinner included
Day
4 – Today we travel to the pretty spa
town of Castelo de Vide, famous for its maze-like
Jewish quarter of whitewashed houses and cobbled
alleys. Marvao is a medieval hamlet set dramatically
on an escarpment facing Spain. Then drive through
green hills alternating with golden plains, to
Estremoz and its famous marble quarries. Portugal is
the world’s second largest exporter of marble and
these quarries date from Roman times. On to Evora, a
living museum of tradition and history, handicrafts
and gastronomy . Enjoy a walking tour of this
enchanting walled city, designated by UNESCO as a
World Heritage Site and one of Portugal’s treasures.
Overnight in Evora
Hotel da Cartuxa or Dom Fernando
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day
5 - Morning free to explore Evora on your
own. Depart, heading south, in the afternoon passing
by Beja and Silves. On to the lovely fishing town of
Alvor in Portugal’s famous Algarve region.
Overnight in Alvor
Hotel Pestana Delfim or Pestana Dom Joao II
Breakfast & Dinner included
Day 6 – Explore
the Algarve this morning. Moorish influences are
evident in the architecture. A tour this morning
will take you to Lagos, an important naval center
during Henry the Navigator’s time. Continue to the
Promontory of Sagres, where
Henry
built a fortress and, according to legend, his
famous School of Navigation. Afternoon free to enjoy
the sea and sun.
Overnight Alvor
Hotel Pestana Delfim or Pestana Dom Joao II
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 7 – Say
farewell to the Algarve this morning. The return
trip to Lisbon will take you by the port city of
Setubal and along the Arrabida Mountain Range, whose
wooded hillsides are thickly covered with aromatic
shrubs, trees and vineyards. Arrive Lisbon in the
afternoon.
Overnight in Lisbon at Hotel Real Park or similar.
Breakfast Included
Day
8 – Check out after breakfast. Transfer
to Lisbon airport.
Note: The number of nights in Lisbon can be
modified. Hotel in Lisbon can be upgraded upon
request.
Prices
Please contact us for 2008 prices. Note: Prices are subject to
currency exchange and
may be adjusted.
Hotels listed while on tour may be substituted by
ones of similar quality
Includes:
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7 nights accommodation in 3 and
4 star hotels with private bath
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Breakfast and dinner daily while
on tour
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Breakfast daily while in Lisbon
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Transportation between cities
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Comprehensive sightseeing while
on tour
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½ day Lisbon city tour with
entrance fees
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English speaking guide
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All hotel taxes and service fees
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