PORTUGAL IN DEPTH – 11 Days | September 7, 2024
Winnipeg Departure
- Double $3,489*
- Single $4,259*
Included Meals: • 10 Breakfasts • 5 Dinners
* LAND ONLY
Day 1 – ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
WELCOME TO LISBON! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 – LISBON
LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Day 3 – LISBON–OBIDOS–NAZARÉ–ALCOBAÇA–FÁTIMA–TOMAR
OBIDOS Take an orientation walk of the medieval town. NAZARÉ Free time to browse. ALCOBAÇA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery. FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary en route to Tomar.
Day 4 – TOMAR–COIMBRA–PORTO
TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ. COIMBRA Visit the University. Scenic drive en route to Porto.
Day 5 – PORTO
PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Church of São Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Globus Local Favorite Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. Free time this afternoon.
Day 6 – PORTO–GUIMARAES–PENAFIEL–VISEU
GUIMARAES Orientation walk through the medieval district. PENAFIEL Globus Local Favorite Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy Portuguese tapas tasting. Take a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en route to Viseu. VISEU Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant.
Day 7 – VISEU–BELMONTE–CASTELO DE VIDE–EVORA
BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an Globus Local Favorite olive oil tasting. CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time to browse. EVORA Globus Local Favorite Visit a traditional cork factory.
Day 8 – EVORA–ALGARVE
EVORA Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch. ALGARVE Free time late afternoon and evening.
Day 9 – ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION
ALGARVE Join an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos.
Day 10 – ALGARVE–AZEITÃO–LISBON
Scenic drive along the Serra da Arrábida with views of the Tróia Peninsula. AZEITÃO Visit a traditional tile workshop. LISBON Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Day 11 – LISBON
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.