PORTUGAL

PORTUGAL
May 31– June 9, 2024

Student-Youth Tour

Ages 18-35

10 Day Escorted
First Class Tour

Tour Guide from USA
Adriana Helbig

Deposit deadline:
$600 per person by
November 30, 2023

LISBON – FATIMA – COIMBRA – PORTO
plus: Cabo de Roca, Fado, Obidos, Nazare, Aveiro

Tour Land cost:         $2990 Land rate per person in double room
Single supplement:   $790
Gratuities:                  $120
Arriving:                     Lisbon
Departing:                  Porto

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• • Cabo da Roca, a wild and rugged headland extending into the most western point of continental Europe

  • Lisbon, a pastel-colored city on seven hills, ceramic tiles, Fado show

  • The medieval walled city of Obidos, also known as the Wedding Town

  • Nazare, Portugal’s most famous fishing village

  • Coimbra’s University and Library

  • Aveiro, canals and colorful boats, also known as the Portuguese Venice

  • Porto, the town that gave the country its very name

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• • Tasting of a typical cherry liquor in Obidos

  • Wine tasting in the Douro Valley

  • Porto boat ride and tasting of the local wine

INCLUDED:

• • Airport transfers

  • Centrally located first class hotels

  • Daily breakfast and 5 dinners

  • Welcome reception in Lisbon

  • Lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley (coffee or tea included)

  • Fado show with dinner (No beverages included)

  • Farewell dinner in Porto

  • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach

  • English-speaking Tour Director

  • Licensed Local Guides

  • Sightseeing tours, as per itinerary

  • Admission included where indicated

  • Whisper technology enhanced touring

  • Hotel taxes and service charges

• HOTELS:

  • LISBON – Hotel Moxy Lisbon Oriente or similar 3*

  • FATIMA – Hotel Caracao de Fatime or similar 3*

  • COMBRA – Hotel Vila Gale Coimbra or similar 4*

  • PORTO – Hotel Holiday Inn Porto City Centre 3*

Not included: Airfare (we can assist you in purchasing your airline ticket).

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring on your own. Later, gather with your tour director and your fellow travelers for a welcome reception. 

This morning we stroll through Baixa, Lisbon’s historic heart and commercial center. We then drive to Belem to view Belem Tower and the Discovery Monument. The Vasco de Gama tomb in the Jeronimos Monastery is next on our journey. After our tour, enjoy beautiful streets of Lisbon on your own or join option tour Dinner with Fado show. The evening is at leisure.

This morning we depart on a half-day private sightseeing tour to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, and Cabo da Roca. Sintra boasts a historic Centre that is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site. After our visit to the Sintra National Palace, we continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost cape in Continental Europe. Afterwards, we travel to Cascais, a picturesque fishing town with some quirky museums, beautiful gardens and a lively fish market. Then we’re off to Estoril, a former fishing town turned cosmopolitan destination for prosperous travelers. We return to Lisbon early in the afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. 

After breakfast, we leave Lisbon and travel north. Our first destination is Obidos, a charming village of white houses on a hill, surrounded by fourteenth century’s walls.

Here we stop for a tasting of cherry liquor. After the tasting, we proceed to Nazare. Nazare is a popular tourist attraction and picturesque village located on the Atlantic coast. Our next stop is the Monastery of Batalha, a Dominican Convent. We finish the day in Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage destination and home to sacred sites and religious artifacts.

Detailed program for this day will be advised.

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Coimbra and on your way visit the Bucaso forest and gardens of the palace. Viewing only, no entrances included. Continue to Coimbra. Lunch on own. Afterwards meet your local guide in front of Coimbra University to start your HD tour. (Tickets to the Coimbra Library/University included). Visit to University subject to availability. Walking tour of the downtown, includes the Old Cathedral. Check-in to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Coimbra. (B, D)

Breakfast and check-out. Travel to Porto. On your way, stop for a short orientation tour in Aveiro (No Local Guide). Continue driving through Douro Valley. Enjoy a stop for a wine tasting at Quinta Do Sequeirinhas, followed by lunch. Continue to Porto. Check-in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Porto. (B, WT, L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide for half day sightseeing tour of Porto, with visit to Palacio Da Bolsa, a 19^th century stock exchange palace (entrance included). Free time for lunch on your own. Afterwards 1 hour boat excursion, followed by a classic wine tasting at Calem Wine Cellars. Remaining afternoon and evening on your own. (B, WT)

Breakfast and day at leisure to explore more of Porto. In the evening, Farewell dinner at a local restaurant with FADO music. Return to your hotel. (Transfers included). Overnight. (B, FWD)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to USA