11 Day Classic Portugal

$2069 Land Only

$2759* Air & Land

Home : : April 2008 - October 2008

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC - Lisbon Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class Accommodations 2 nights Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental, Lisbon 1 night Dos Templarios, Tomar 3 nights Mercure Porto Batalha, Porto 1 night Grao Vasco, Viseu 1 night Da Cartuxa, Evora 1 night Altis, Lisbon All transfers 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary, Fatima Convent of Christ, Tomar Stock Exchange, Porto Gardens of Palacio de Mateus Evora Roman Temple, Evora Wine & Mineral water with all dinners Itinerary DAY 1, Monday - Depart USA Depart USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Lisbon Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation Overnight: Lisbon DAY 3, Wednesday - Lisbon City Tour This morning, enjoy a half day city tour of Lisbon. View the Belem Tower and visit Jeronimos Monastery with the Tomb of Vasco da Gama. Enjoy the elegant Liberdade Avenue and take the opportunity to view the Monument of Discoveries. Walk through the cobbled alleys of Alfama, the old fishermen's quarter. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optionals: Half Day Sintra Tour, Fado Dinner Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Thursday - Fatima Today's first stop on your northbound journey is medieval Obidos. Continue to Alcobaça to visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery, founded by the first Portuguese King in 1153, maintaining close ties with the Monarchs through history. The fishing harbor of Nazaré is the perfect place for a leisurely, independent lunch. In the afternoon drive to Fatima and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, built to commemorate the events of 1917 when three peasant children claimed to have witnessed Marian apparitions. This is Portugal's main site of pilgrimage Overnight: Tomar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Friday - Conimbriga, Coimbra, Wine Tasting Visit the hilltop Convent of the Order Christ, originally the Portuguese headquarters of the Knights Templar, to see its famous Manueline style window. Next, the Roman ruins of Conimbriga to tour the excavations and view the well-preserved mosaics. En route to Porto, stop at Coimbra to visit the decorated Library of its 700-year-old university. Tonight, visit a port wine cellar for a tasting and dinner Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Saturday - Porto City Tour Today's half day city tour with a local guide includes a drive to the mouth of the Duoro River. Visit the Church of Sao Francisco, and the Stock Exchange including its notable Arabian Hall. Discover the historic Ribeira district and the baroque churches of Portugal's second city. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optional: Douro River Cruise with Dinner Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Sunday - Day at leisure Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Porto independently Optional: Santiago Tour with lunch Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Monday - Viseu Head inland to view the historic castle complex at Guimaraes. Next, travel to Vila Real and visit the beautiful gardens of Palacio de Mateus. Finally, enjoy a scenic drive through vineyards leading to Viseu Overnight: Viseu Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 9, Tuesday - Belmonte This morning, drive to Belmonte to visit the Jewish Museum. Continue to Castelo de Vide, an enchanting small town with white-washed houses and view the 14th-century castle, offering a perfect opportunity for taking pictures. Afterward, continue to Evora, with the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Evora Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 10, Wednesday - Ossuary Chapel This morning, a guided tour takes you past the huge walls surrounding the old town to discover the Roman Temple, early Gothic Cathedral and Sao Francisco Church, for a visit to the famed Ossuary Chapel, with walls that are covered by thousands of human bones and skulls. Later continue to Lisbon to celebrate a farewell dinner as a fitting conclusion to your tour Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11, Thursday - Depart for USA Transfer to the Lisbon airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Half Day Sintra Tour Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $52 Enjoy an afternoon tour that includes a visit to the Portuguese Queluz Palace en route to Sintra. Queluz Palace, often compared to Versailles Palace, is highlighted by the Throne & Music Rooms as well as the beautifully designed gardens. Because of the town's Romantic architecture, Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, enjoy free time in the Village Historical Center and visit the famous Royal Palace, an 18th-century royal residence, built in the Rococo style. Fado Dinner Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Nov 2008     $67 Travel to the famous Barrio Alto district and join one of the popular performances of local songs and traditional dances accompanied by a gentle guitar playing Portuguese melodies. Enjoy dinner with wine before a brief drive through the illuminated city. Douro River Cruise with Dinner Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Nov 2008     $69 Join a cruise along the colorful river valley, viewing the city from a new perspective. Pass by the numerous port wine cellars and under the magnificent bridges crossing the valley. Continue for a meal of local specialties in a typical restaurant with drinks included. Santiago de Compostela Tour with lunch Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Nov 2008     $62 Head north for our full day excursion through Galicia, Spain to Santiago de Compostela, site of the tomb of St. James, the apostle who converted Spain to Christianity. This remains a very popular pilgrimage, following the famous "Way of Saint James" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour to visit the 11th-century Cathedral Vieja and then tour the old city, viewing the Plaza de la Quintana with the Holy Door and the Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs. A typical lunch is included in a local restaurant. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD May 26 (Sold Out) 2099 2939 Jun 23 2099 3099 Jul 28 2099 3169 Sep 15 2099 2789 Sep 29 2069 2759 Oct 20 2079 2769 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $10, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 11 Day Classic Portugal - [details] Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental   Lisbon This first class hotel is located in the financial center of Lisbon. [more] Dos Templarios   Tomar This first class hotel is located in the middle of Tomar, surrounded by gardens overlooking the Nabao River. [more] Mercure Porto Batalha   Porto This first class hotel is located in historic city center beside Sao Joao Theatre. [more] Grao Vasco Hotel   Viseu This first class hotel is located in center of Grao Vasco surrounded by gardens. [more] Hotel da Cartuxa   Evora This first class hotel is located in the Alentejo region in the World Heritage city of Evora. [more] Altis   Lisbon This deluxe class hotel is situated in the center of Lisbon and is close to the Jardin Botanico park. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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