Wonders of Portugal

Cabo da Roca
Day 1- Lisboa/Sintra/Cabo da Roca/Cascais/Estoril/Lisboa
We leave in direction of the majestic and romantic Pena Palace, an astonishing fairytale castle,located in one of the highest peaks of Sintra mountain range. At the end of the morning free time to walk in the streets of the village of Sintra (Cultural Landscape by UNESCO) that enchanted Kings and inspiredpoets to appreciate the several handicraft shops and tea-rooms to taste the delicious local sweets like the “queijadas” or the “travesseiros”. We leave to Colares*, region demarcated and recognized for its table wines, following until Cabo da Roca, the most western point in continental Europe, passing for the beach of Guincho until Boca do Inferno always sea viewing enjoying the landscape until Cascais where we take a glimpse of the fishing port. We return to Lisbon by Estoril Coast where we can have a panoramic view of the Casino and its gardens.Lisbon- overnight

Day 2: Lisboa/Óbidos/Alcobaça/Nazaré/Batalha/Fátima/Lisboa
Leaving Lisbon, we head north. Our first stop will be at Òbidos, a small village surrounded by medieval walls, with its typical whitewashed houses and wrought iron balconies, its handcraft and the famous Pousada do Castelo. Then we go on to Alcobaça to visit the church of the Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO), the longest and first entire church in gothic style in Portugal, where e can admire the tombs of D. Pedro and of D. Inês de Castro. Our lunch will be at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful Portuguese fishing village. If possible, we go to Sítio from where we enjoy a beautiful view over the beach and the Ocean. In the afternoon we visit the wonderful church of Batalha Monastery (World Heritage by UNESCO) a masterpiece in gothic style, with his beautiful stained-glass windows. Then we arrive at the Sanctuary of our Lady of Fátima centre of Christian faith and world pilgrimage. To visit; the Basilica with the tombs of: Lúcia, Francisco and Jacinta; the Apparition Chapel, heart of the shrine. If possible, time to attend mass. We return to Lisbon by a rich agricultural regionLisbon- ovenight

Day 3-Lisboa/Evora/Lisboa
One day discovering the town of Évora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisboa, we cross the bridge over the river Tejo where by a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards we arrive at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the “Bones Chapel“, and the University. At the market we see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon we depart to Azeitão where we visit one of the oldest and most important wine cellars in Portugal and, at the end of the visit we taste the traditional Moscatel de Setúbal

Prices
Premium Tour
01.04.14 – 31.10.14 01.11.14 – 31.03.15
P/ pax Dbl com almoço: $565.00 $549.00
P/pax Sgl com almoço: $614.00 $598.00
 
 
Departure: 09:00
Place: MARQUES DE POMBAL SQUARE
Frequency: Daily: From April to October 2014, except Wednesdays.
Daily: From November to March 2014, except Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Observations
Premium Series

Includes
Accommodation with breakfast in Hotel Lutécia, 4*, or similar in Lisbon.Transport by coach with air conditioning or minibus, depending on the respective itinerary.Accompanying guide throughout the tour. Entrance into the following monuments: Pena Palace (Sintra), Monastery of Batalha, Chapel of Bones and Church of São Francisco (Évora), Évora Cathedral.Three lunches.

Does not include: other expenditure in addition to those detailed above, hotel baggage services, dinners, room service, and monument entrance charges beyond those stipulated.

Terms and Conditions
General terms and conditionsTour tickets provide the client with transport, accommodation, guided tours of sites, meals – when specifically included – and the service of a guide.Any additional extras are non-included.Reservations – Reservations are only accepted up to 72 hours prior to the tour date. Reservations are only guaranteed following due receipt of payment by bank transfer, which needs to be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the date of service.Cancellation: up to 72 hours prior to departure – free of any charges. There are no refunds after this deadline.Tickets for children up to the age of four are free but only include transport (with any other costs incurred by the accompanying adult). Children aged between five and ten pay 50 % of the adult fee.Insurance is provided in accordance with Portuguese law.Reservations are compulsory as is subsequent confirmation by the tour operator.Tours may be subject to change without prior warning.Where the number of participants is less than seven, the operator reserves the right to carry out the tour in a minibus or private vehicle.Monuments are closed on public holidays.

Baggage is the responsibility of the client and attention should be paid when loading and unloading.

Complaints – Complaints are only taken into consideration when submitted in writing to the travel agency where the tour reservation and payment was made within a period of no greater than 15 days following the provision of service. Equally, complaints are only accepted when registered with the service suppliers (hotels, guides, local representatives, etc.) during the course of the tour or overnight stay and proven by copy of the respective incident documentation.