PICTURESQUE PORTUGAL

• Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour exploring the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power.
• Visit the Hieronymite Monastery and the medieval quarter.
• See views of the alabaster-white Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
• Take the rest of the day to explore Lisbon on your own.
• Consider joining an Optional Experience to Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril, and Sintra during your free afternoon.
• Perhaps join an optional traditional Portuguese dinner in the evening amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado.
• Hotel: VIP Executive Zurique
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The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast –

• Venture outside Lisbon with our Local Specialist to experience some of the region’s most wonderful sights.
• Pass through the fashionable Estoril Coast.
• Explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences.
• Visit one of the impressive Royal Palaces of Portugal nestled in the Sintra Mountains.
• Adult: 51.00 EUR
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Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner –

• Immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of Lisbon with a night on the town.
• Savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and drinks included.
• Listen to the melodic sounds of beautiful Fado singing, an expressive musical art with more than 200 years of history.
• Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
• Adult: 72.00 EUR

* Cancellation will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

• Enjoy a full free day in Lisboa to explore the enchanting Portuguese capital your way.
• Consider indulging in a culinary adventure on your own.
• Optionally, visit the fishing village of Nazaré, set on a wide bay overlooking the Atlantic.
• The Optional Experience also includes a visit to Óbidos, where you’ll have time to explore the medieval walled city with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone lanes.
• Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the delightfully decadent Ginja cherry liqueur served up in tiny chocolate cups.
• Hotel: VIP Executive Zurique

Charming Óbidos and Nazaré Discovery –

Seafood Feast by the Tagus River –

• Take a ferry across the Tagus River to enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialties at a local restaurant.
• After dinner, cross the impressive Suspension Bridge to take in sweeping views of the Portuguese capital.
• Occasionally, the ferry may not be available, and travel will occur over the bridge both ways.
• Adult: 64.00 EUR

* Due to operational reasons, the ferry may not be used on some departures and we will travel
over the bridge both ways.

• Depart from Lisbon for the Templar city of Tomar with your Travel Director for an orientation.
• Explore Tomar, a beautiful reminder of Portuguese Renaissance.
• Continue to Fátima, a site of a celebrated religious miracle from 1917.
• Visit the Basilica and Sanctuary of Fátima on your own.
• Enjoy dinner at your hotel with your travel companions.
• Hotel: Fátima

Monastery of Batalha Discovery –

• Accompany your Local Specialist on a journey throughout history in the Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the events during the Aljubarrota Battle.
• Admire the flamboyant Gothic architecture of the monastery.
• Explore the tomb of the royal couple who initiated the oldest diplomatic alliance still existing in the world – the Windsor Treaty.
• Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping before returning to the hotel.
• Adult: 43.00 EUR

Food Walking Tour –

• Embark on a food walking tour through the cobbled streets of Porto.
• Begin with a stroll through the Mercado do Bolhao to sample local produce.
• Proceed to a local restaurant to taste traditional Portuguese food.
• Conclude the tour with a sunset experience at Jardim Do Morro, accompanied by a port.
• Adult: 73.00 EUR

Seafood Feast by the Atlantic Ocean –

• Indulge in a seafood dinner celebrating the authentic flavors of the Atlantic.
• Feast on fresh, locally sourced fish and seafood.
• Experience a menu that honors the culinary heritage of the region.
• Enjoy beloved dishes cherished by families and friends for generations.
• Complement your meal with local wine, expertly paired to enhance the flavors of Porto’s coastline.
• Adult: 69.00 EUR

• Explore Porto’s historic center with its beautiful Baroque façades at your leisure.
• Alternatively, join an Optional Experience to Braga, Portugal’s religious capital.
• Gain insights into Braga’s historic center with a Local Specialist.
• Witness Europe’s largest and most magnificent sculpted Baroque staircase.
• In the evening, opt for a cruise along the Douro River, followed by a dinner of local specialties.
• Experience the city lights illuminating Porto as you enjoy a nightcap and the fresh river breeze.
• Hotel: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

Old Town Braga and Bom Jesus Sanctuary –

• Travel through the lush green province of Minho led by our Local Specialist.
• Stop at the charming capital of Minho, Braga.
• Admire the magnificently sculpted Baroque staircase ascending the forested hillside.
• Visit the UNESCO-protected ‘Bom Jesus’ sanctuary, arriving using a unique 19th-Century water-powered funicular.
• Conclude with a walk through Braga’s historic center to explore the ancient and innovative city.
• Adult: 40.00 EUR

Douro Cruise and Dinner –

• Enjoy a glass of port and a relaxing, leisurely cruise along the Douro River.
• Experience the opportunity to see two medieval heritage-listed cities and admire five impressive bridges, including the Eiffel Bridge.
• After the cruise, savor a traditional meal in the Medieval Ribeira Quarter.
• Adult: 65.00 EUR

• Say a fond farewell to our Tripeiros hosts.
• Prepare for your return journey home.
• Reflect on your exploration of Portugal’s illustrious past.
• Savor the Mediterranean flavors that will linger long after you leave.
• Cherish the lasting new friendships made during the journey.
• Wish your travel companions a boa viagem and até a próxima.