The plains that extend as far as the eye can see start close to the Tagus. While to the north, the pace is set by the green of the flatlands, further south the landscape combines with the sun, the heat and a slower pace of life.
Inclusions
Accommodation in 4-star hotels throughout the tour.
Daily buffet breakfasts at the hotels.
Private transfer from Lisbon airport to the hotel upon arrival, and from the hotel in Lisbon to the airport for departure.
A Welcome Gift in the room upon arrival in the hotel in Lisbon (provided only in the first stay – hotel wine reserve, mineral water, and fruit).
Transportation by air-conditioned bus or minivan, as per the detailed itinerary.
Guide during the entire tour (languages during tour: English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French – 2 max).
Entrance fees to the following monuments: Chapel of Bones (Évora), São Francisco Church (Évora), Évora Cathedral, São Vicente Fortress (Sagres).
Exclusions
Flights – Gratuities – Porter fees at the hotels – Lunches, dinners, drinks at meals unless specified – Personal expenses – Entrances other than those mentioned in the above inclusions – Lisbon city tax on the 1st and last night (between 1 – 2 Euros per person, per day, to be paid locally at the hotel) – Optional excursions – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
– This tour is made up of individual international passengers grouped together.
– A minimum of 2 passengers is required to guarantee departure.
– Tours are bilingual, including English, Unilingual or bilingual tour (max 2 languages per departure, including English); Guides – English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
– For operational reasons, the order of the visits and excursions may be changed.
IMPORTANT!
Arrivals need to be on FRIDAYS, as the tour departure date is DAY 2 (Saturday), and includes free pick up from the hotel in Lisbon.
DAY 1 WELCOME TO LISBON! (Friday)
Accommodation : Lisbon for 1 night
DAY 2 ÉVORA (Saturday)
Departing from Lisbon direction to the town of Évora, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Leaving Lisbon, we cross the bridge over the river Tagus and head through a beautiful and bucolic landscape of olive trees, cork oak trees and vineyards before arriving at Évora – World Heritage of UNESCO. In the narrow streets of this whitewashed town, we walk back through time visiting some of Évora’s most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque- Gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with its “Chapel of Bones” and the University. At the market, we see and feel the richness of the products used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Throughout the visit, we also get to admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicrafts with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Time to lunch. In the afternoon, free time for a better discover of the city. Our suggestion: wine, cheese and olive oil gourmet proof. Overnight in Évora.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Évora for 1 night
DAY 3 BEJA - SILVES - LAGOS (Sunday)
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Lagos for 2 nights
DAY 4 PONTA DA PIEDADE - SAGRES - CABO DE SÃO VICENTE (Monday)
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 5 SETÚBAL - SERRA DA ARRÁBIDA - LISBON (Tuesday)
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 6 DEPARTURE FROM LISBON (Wednesday)
Meals : Breakfast
Rates in $CA, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
Land Package | ||
Friday Arrival Date (tour departs on Day 2, Saturday*) – 2023 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
July 7, 21 August 11, 25 September 8, 22 October 13, 27 |
2299 | 2979 | |
November 17 December 15 |
1895 | 2659 | |
Friday Arrival Date (tour departs on Day 2, Saturday*) – 2024 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
January 19 February 16 March 22 |
1895 | 2659 | |
*Tour departs on Saturdays; therefore, it is imperative that the passengers arrive on FRIDAY |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.