$3699.00

Discover & Explore Portugal

with Adelman Discoveries Springfield Office

November 07, 2024 to November 14, 2024

Day 1: 11/07/2024 - Depart USA

Today depart the U.S. on an international flight to Portugal. (in-flight meals)

Day 2: 11/08/2024 - Arrival in Porto

Arrive in Porto and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Portugal's second largest city. In the evening, meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers and enjoy a Welcome Drink and orientation meeting on the sensational journey that lies ahead, followed by a Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 3: 11/09/2024 - Porto City Tour

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porto with a local guide. Take a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, and visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the Stock Exchange, renowned for its exquisite neoclassical facade and ornate gilded Arabian Hall. Finish the tour with a visit to a Port Wine Cellar for a tasting. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure or, choose to participate in the optional Douro River Cruise with dinner. Cruise along the colorful river valley, viewing the city from anew perspective. Pass by the numerous port wine cellars and under the magnificent bridges crossing the valley. Afterwards, a meal of local specialties in a typical restaurant with drinks is included. (B)

Day 4: 11/10/2024 - Coimbra, Drive to Tomar, Convent of Christ

This morning, depart Porto and drive south to Coimbra, the third largest city in Portugal. Visit the university of Coimbra, among the oldest universities in Europe, with more than 700 years of history. Continue your journey to Tomar, one of Portugal's historical jewels. Upon arrival, visit the hilltop Convent of Christ with its famous Manueline window. Tonight, dinner is at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: 11/11/2024 - Fatima, Drive to Lisbon

This morning drive to Lisbon. Stop in Fatima, one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims from all over the world. Fatima's fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Here, visit the great Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary built in neoclassical style, flanked by colonnades linking it with the extensive convent. Continue your journey to Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in Europe, over 2,000 years old, and capital of Portugal since 1147. Tonight, attend the optional Fado Dinner. Travel to one of Lisbon's oldest districts 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. (B)

Day 6: 11/12/2024 - Lisbon City Tour

Today's tour of Lisbon highlights the variety of heritage and styles that make it one of Europe's most beautiful cities. You begin with a view of the treasured 16th century Belem Tower, a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery. Afterward, visit the Cathedral of Lisbon and enjoy the elegant Liberdade Avenue. Take a walk along the winding cobblestone streets to Alfama, the old Fisherman's Quarter, nestled between the Grand Castle and the River Tagus. The afternoon is at leisure or, join the optional tour to quaint Sintra, the "Glorious Eden" of Lord Byron, and ancient summer retreat of the royal court, highlighted by lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments. Visit the Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal. Then enjoy some free time in the Village Historical Center before returning to Lisbon. (B)

Day 7: 11/13/2024 - Excursion to Evora

This morning, head to Evora. Take a guided tour and discover the town's massive walls and Roman Temple, early Gothic Cathedral, and Sao Francisco Church that is famous for its Ossuary chapel, whose walls are decorated with thousands of human bones and skulls. Head on to see Evora's main square, the Praça do Giraldo, and the cobbled streets of this former Royal town. Later, return to Lisbon. Tonight, enjoy a delectable farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. (B, D)

Day 8: 11/14/2024 - Depart Portugal

After breakfast and check-out, board your private motor coach for your transfer to the airport and your return flight home. (B)
LEGEND: ( ) = Included meal, B = Breakfast, D = Dinner, DB = Dinner Banquet, L = Lunch
• Round trip scheduled airfare from home city listed on program brochure<br/>• 6 Nights accommodation: <br/>• 2 nights Porto<br/>• 1 night Tomar<br/>• 3 nights Lisbon<br/>• 9 meals: Daily breakfast & 3 dinners <br/>• Welcome cocktail<br/>• Enjoy a Port Wine tasting in Porto<br/>• Visit Coimbra University and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary<br/>• Tour the Convent of Christ<br/>• Visit the Cathedral of Lisbon<br/>• Excursion to visit the unique Ossuary Chapel in Evora
Room Type 
Price Per Person
Single
$4299.00
Twin
$3699.00
Double
$3699.00
 
DOURO RIVER
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. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Per Person Price: $90.00
Fado Dinner Show
Fado Dinner Travel to the famous Barrio Alto district and join one of the popular performances of local songs accompanied by a gentle guitar playing Portuguese melodies. Enjoy dinner with wine before a brief drive through the illuminated city. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Per Person Price: $129.00
Sintra Cascais and Estoril Half Day Tour
If you do not have much time or this is your first visit to Lisbon, is the perfect tour to get an overview of the Sunny Coast. In your first stop to Sintra, will visit the National Palace of Sintra, also known as Palacio da Vila, which was one of the Portuguese royal palaces used by the Portuguese Royal Family almost to the end of the monarchy in 1910. You will have free time to explore the craft shops and the famous pastry Sintra. You will continue to the Cabo da Roca (Cabo da Rocha), the westernmost point of Europe, and will travel along the coast, passing through the famous beach of Guincho, reaching Cascais. In this village stand the Hellmouth (Boca do Inferno) and the wonders of the Cascais Bay and the coast. During the return trip to Lisbon, pass through Estoril, where its famous gardens and Casino. Enjoy this unforgettable evening to discover the Sunny Shore and its beaches.
Per Person Price: $129.00
MADRID POST TOUR - POR
Extend your stay with 3 extra nights in Madrid, Spain’s majestic capital!
Includes - High speed train to Madrid - First Class Hotel in City Center - Breakfast daily at the Hotel - City Tour - 2 days at leisure to explore the city on your own, or take our optional tours: Day 2: Full day trip to Toledo with Wine Tasting Day 3: 3 hour Tapas and wine Tasting Tour Evening Flamenco Dinner and Show
Room Type
Price
Single
$1199.00
Double
$899.00
Twin
$899.00
*Optional Tours and Tour Extensions require minimum participation numbers and as such are subject to cancellation, change and price changes based upon participation rates.*
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