Country of Colours, Flavors and Fragrances by About Dreams

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES

In Portugal we are good hosts. We like to show our beautiful country, the traditions that make us unique, the excellence of our products, the quality of our land and the authenticity of our people. Each time that ABOUT DREAMS creates an itinerary puts a little bit of all this. And all together, combined with the dream of who visits us, has to turn out right. Because all that is made with love, turns to be a success. Country of colours, flavors and fragrances, Portugal is in this itinerary in a special way, exclusive, custom-made for those who want to visit all the good things that we have, the Portuguese wines and the structures around them that give shape to what we call Wine Tourism. From the extraordinary landscapes of Douro to the excellence of Dão, passing through wide Alentejo - three largest divided regions and national wine producers – in this itinerary we have selected producers to meet, fine wines to taste, vineyards to discover, some of the country’s largest wine cellars and its worldwide recognized structures, which export for many countries around the world; historic farms, magical places and outstanding cities. We have all this. Now, Portugal and ABOUT DREAMS hope you enjoy the tour. Getting here was just the beginning.

HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW SOME OF THE PORTUGAL’S MOST IMPORTANT WINE PRODUCING REGIONS. VISITS TO WINE CELLARS, VINEYARDS AND WINE TASTING OF THE BEST PORTUGUESE WINES, INTERNATIONALLY AWARDED. POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINE HARVEST AND GRAPE TREADING (SEASONAL ACTIVITY THAT OCCURS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER). TASTE THE BEST OF PORTUGUESE GASTRONOMY. VISITS TO HISTORICAL CITIES DESIGNED AS WORLD HERITAGE. SPEND A NIGHT ON A HOUSEBOAT, UNDER THE STARS OF EUROPE’S LARGEST MAN-MADE LAKE, ALQUEVA, IN ALENTEJO.

ITINERARY

DAY 0 ARRIVAL IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. ACCOMMODATION IN LISBON. MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. DAY 1 TRAIN DEPARTURE TO ÉVORA. VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CITY CENTER, UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE. LUNCH (INCLUDED). VISIT TO ADEGA DA CARTUXA, WITH WINE TASTING. DINNER (INCLUDED). ACCOMMODATION IN ÉVORA. DAY 2 IN THE MORNING DEPARTURE TOWARDS HERDADE DOS GROUS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A VISIT TO THE FARM, A WALK THROUGH THE VINEYARDS, INFORMATION ABOUT WINE PRODUCTION AND TASTING. POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINE HARVEST AND GRAPE TREADING IF THE JOURNEY OCCURS DURING HARVEST TIME (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER). DEPARTURE TO BEJA TO VISIT HISTORIC CENTER. DINNER AND ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED. DAY 3 DEPARTURE TO REGUENGOS DE MONSARAZ. VISIT TO HERDADE DO ESPORÃO: WINE CELLAR, VINEYARDS AND WINE TASTING. POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINE HARVEST AND GRAPE TREADING IF THE JOURNEY OCCURS DURING HARVEST TIME (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER). ENOGASTRONOMIC LUNCH, WITH OLIVE OIL TASTING, COORDINATED BY THE CHEF AND SOMMELIERS (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE TO MONSARAZ. VISIT TO MEDIEVAL VILLAGE. FREE DINNERTIME. ACCOMMODATION IN MONSARAZ.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES

DAY 4 IN THE MORNING DEPARTURE TOWARDS ESTREMOZ TO VISIT PORTUGAL RAMOS VINHOS PROPERTY. LUNCH AT JOÃO PORTUGAL RAMOS WINERY (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE TO MONSARAZ. EARLY EVENING TRANSFER TO REGUENGOS DE MONSARAZ FOR ENOGASTRONOMIC DINNER (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE AND ACCOMMODATION IN MONSARAZ. DAY 5 DEPARTURE TO SÃO PEDRO DO CORVAL, A SMALL VILLAGE WHICH REPRESENTS THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST POTTERY CENTER. VISIT TO THE POTTERY FACTORY AND EXPERIENCE WITH CLAY ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL. TRANSFER TO MARINA DA AMIEIRA TO BOARD IN HOUSEBOAT. LUNCH AT MARINA’S PANORAMIC RESTAURANT. SHORT PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL TRAINING RELATED TO HOUSEBOAT NAVIGATION. BOARDING AND NIGHT ABOARD OVER THE ALQUEVA’S WATERS, THE EUROPE’S LARGEST MANMADE LAKE. POSSIBILITY TO DINNER ABOARD OR IN ONE OF THE RIVERSIDE’S VILLAGES, OR IN THE QUAYSIDE RESTAURANTS (NOT INCLUDED). DAY 6 TRANSPORTATION ABOARD TO PINHÃO (DOURO). HOUSEBOAT CHECK-OUT IN THE MORNING AND DEPARTURE TO QUINTA DOS LORIDOS IN BOMBARRAL, TO VISIT BUDDHA EDEN GARDEN. LUNCH AT QUINTA DOS LORIDOS (INCLUDED). THE JOURNEY TOWARDS DOURO CONTINUES, WITH ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. ACCOMMODATION IN PINHÃO. FREE DINNERTIME.

DAY 7 DEPARTURE TO QUINTA DO SEIXO. VISIT TO WINE CELLARS, VINERIES AND PORT WINE TASTING. LUNCH AT QUINTA DO SEIXO OVER DOURO RIVER (INCLUDED). AFTER LUNCH IT IS TIME TO RELAX AND DEPART TO VISIT REAL COMPANHIA VELHA, CLIMBING TO THE VIEWPOINT, TO ENJOY THE MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE OF DOURO’S TERRACES. RETURN TO PINHÃO. FREE DINNERTIME. DAY 8 TRANSFER TO PORTO. FREE DAY TO VISIT WINE CELLARS, WALK IN THE CITY AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES. MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO. DAY 9 DEPARTURE TO GUIMARÃES. VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CITY CENTER. LUNCH (INCLUDED). IN THE AFTERNOON, CABLE CAR CLIMBING TO MONTANHA DA PENHA, TO VISIT THE NOSSA SENHORA DA PENHA SANCTUARY AND WALK IN THE SURROUNDING GREEN AREAS. RETURN TO PORTO. DINNER (INCLUDED). ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO. DAY 10 DEPARTURE TO COIMBRA. VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY AND HISTORIC CENTER. LUNCH AT CAVES ALIANÇA IN BAIRRADA (INCLUDED) AND RETURN TO PORTO. FREE DINNERTIME AND ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO. DAY 11 GUIDED TOUR TO PORTO’S HISTORIC CENTER. DINNER AND ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO. . MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. DAY 12 TRANSFER TO FRANCISCO SÁ CARNEIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PORTO) OR LISBON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. END OF ABOUT DREAMS SERVICES. COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 0

LISBON Lisbon is an illuminated city. The almost constant presence of sunshine and the River Tagus transforms the Portuguese capital into a mirror of a thousand colours - highlighting the city’s unique architecture and beauty. There are so many things to see and do in Lisbon that visitors have access to a wide array of different experiences. As we walk through Lisbon - whose history spans back thousands of years – we find streets filled with heritage monuments, and characteristic neighbourhoods where the city first developed and can still be experienced at its most genuine level.

ARRIVAL IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. ACCOMMODATION MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.

IN LISBON.

Évora is the capital of Alentejo Province and one of the tourist attractions of the south. In spite of sharp population growth which has led to the construction of new quarters to the west, south and east, this museum city has retained all of its traditional charm inside the Vauban-style wall built in the 17th century according to the plans of Nicolas de Langres, a French engineer. The rural landscape to the north has remained virtually unchanged.Évora has been shaped by some 20 centuries of history, going as far back as Celtic times. It fell under Roman domination, when it was called Liberalitas Julia and, among other ruins, still retains those of the Temple of Diana. TRAIN DEPARTURE TO ÉVORA. VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CITY CENTER, UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE. LUNCH (INCLUDED). VISIT TO ADEGA DA CARTUXA, WITH WINE TASTING. DINNER (INCLUDED). ACCOMMODATION IN ÉVORA.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 1

ÉVORA

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 2

HERDADE DOS GROUS

IN THE MORNING DEPARTURE TOWARDS HERDADE DOS GROUS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A VISIT TO THE FARM, A WALK THROUGH THE VINEYARDS, INFORMATION ABOUT WINE PRODUCTION AND TASTING. POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINE HARVEST AND GRAPE TREADING IF THE JOURNEY OCCURS DURING HARVEST TIME (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER). DEPARTURE TO BEJA TO VISIT HISTORIC CENTER. DINNER AND ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED.

DEPARTURE TO REGUENGOS DE MONSARAZ. VISIT TO HERDADE DO ESPORÃO: WINE CELLAR, VINEYARDS AND WINE TASTING. POSSIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WINE HARVEST AND GRAPE TREADING IF THE JOURNEY OCCURS DURING HARVEST TIME (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER). ENOGASTRONOMIC LUNCH, WITH OLIVE OIL TASTING, COORDINATED BY THE CHEF AND SOMMELIERS (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE TO MONSARAZ. VISIT TO MEDIEVAL VILLAGE. FREE DINNERTIME. ACCOMMODATION IN MONSARAZ.

Situated in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Herdade do Esporão is a place that exudes history. Its roots date back to the pre-historic times of megalithic cultures and the Bronze Age. However, even during the Roman occupation, the wines of the Esporão settlement were exported throughout the Empire. At the heart of this estate, and in the scorching Alentejo heat, we find the Esporão Fortified Enclosure, which includes the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Chapel and a curious fortified gate, with a winding staircase that leads up to the ramparts.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 3

HERDADE DO ESPORÃO

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 4

ESTREMOZ In the very heart of the Alto Alentejo, the soil that originated from schist and limestone clay as well as the climate with its continental influence, make for unusually consistent quality, and ideal conditions for exceptional wine growing. This was the location chosen by Joﾃ｣o Portugal Ramos to make his own wines, after a long career as consultant oenologist in wine creation in the main wine-growing regions of Portugal. Joﾃ｣o Portugal Ramos began planting his own vineyards around Monte da Caldeira in 1990, choosing the double cordon for vine spacing. Since then the area covered by vineyards has increased, with the prime objective of obtaining from each vintage a selection of grapes capable of producing exceptional wines. In average, vineyards are planted since 1997.

IN THE MORNING DEPARTURE TOWARDS ESTREMOZ TO VISIT PORTUGAL RAMOS VINHOS PROPERTY. LUNCH AT JOﾃグ PORTUGAL RAMOS WINERY (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE TO MONSARAZ. EARLY EVENING TRANSFER TO REGUENGOS DE MONSARAZ FOR ENOGASTRONOMIC DINNER (INCLUDED). DEPARTURE AND ACCOMMODATION IN MONSARAZ.

AMIEIRA | ALQUEVA It was in the Alentejo, a region of scarce water supplies, that the great Alqueva Dam, built across the River Guadiana between Moura and Portel, created the largest artificial lake in Europe. The new beauty that came into being with this lake is surprising and it has many aspects that make it a special case compared to the many reservoirs that can be found in other parts of the world: the typically Alentejan landscape that surrounds it, made up of thousands of olive trees, cork oaks and holm oaks; and, because we are in a frontier zone, the notable heritage of fortified towns and villages which have defended it throughout the centuries.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 5

DEPARTURE TO SÃO PEDRO DO CORVAL, A SMALL VILLAGE WHICH REPRESENTS THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST POTTERY CENTER. VISIT TO THE POTTERY FACTORY AND EXPERIENCE WITH CLAY ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL. TRANSFER TO MARINA DA AMIEIRA TO BOARD IN HOUSEBOAT. LUNCH AT MARINA’S PANORAMIC RESTAURANT. SHORT PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL TRAINING RELATED TO HOUSEBOAT NAVIGATION. BOARDING AND NIGHT ABOARD OVER THE ALQUEVA’S WATERS, THE EUROPE’S LARGEST MAN-MADE LAKE. POSSIBILITY TO DINNER ABOARD OR IN ONE OF THE RIVERSIDE’S VILLAGES, OR IN THE QUAYSIDE RESTAURANTS (NOT INCLUDED).

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 6

TRANSPORTATION ABOARD TO PINHﾃグ (DOURO). HOUSEBOAT CHECK-OUT IN THE MORNING AND DEPARTURE TO QUINTA DOS LORIDOS IN BOMBARRAL, TO VISIT BUDDHA EDEN GARDEN. LUNCH AT QUINTA DOS LORIDOS (INCLUDED). THE JOURNEY TOWARDS DOURO CONTINUES, WITH ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. ACCOMMODATION IN PINHﾃグ. FREE DINNERTIME.

DEPARTURE TO QUINTA DO SEIXO. VISIT TO WINE CELLARS, VINERIES AND PORT WINE TASTING. LUNCH AT QUINTA DO SEIXO OVER DOURO RIVER (INCLUDED). AFTER LUNCH IT IS TIME TO RELAX AND DEPART TO VISIT REAL COMPANHIA VELHA, CLIMBING TO THE VIEWPOINT, TO ENJOY THE MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE OF DOURO’S TERRACES. RETURN TO PINHÃO. FREE DINNERTIME.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 7

QUINTA DO SEIXO

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 8

PORTO Oporto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises. It is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum). This is the city that originated and named Port Wine, and gave birth to one of world history's legendary figures, Prince Henry the Navigator (you'll also see in new guidebooks that it is also the birthplace of that worldfamous fictional character, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling was living in Oporto as an English teacher when she started writing her first book). These are just a few curious facts about this intriguing and majestic city that you have to visit, see and feel.

TRANSFER TO PORTO. FREE DAY TO VISIT WINE CELLARS, WALK IN THE CITY AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES. MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO.

GUIMARÃES Guimarães is located in the northwestern of Portugal. This city played an important role as the major municipality during the time of the Condado Portucalense, the name given to the feudal lands between the Lima and Ave rivers under the rule of the Kings of León (Spain). In the Battle of São Mamede, Dom Afonso Henriques gained the independence for the Condado Portucalense, founding the Portuguese Nation. Guimarães is a city surrounded by history. Its diverse monuments are associated to some point in the past where the city played a major role in the Portuguese history.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 9

DEPARTURE TO GUIMARÃES. VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CITY CENTER. LUNCH (INCLUDED). IN THE AFTERNOON, CABLE CAR CLIMBING TO MONTANHA DA PENHA, TO VISIT THE NOSSA SENHORA DA PENHA SANCTUARY AND WALK IN THE SURROUNDING GREEN AREAS. RETURN TO PORTO. DINNER (INCLUDED). ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 10

COIMBRA The City of Coimbra has its own very special mystique, the result of a past full of important events and of the memories of the many thousands of Portuguese who, dispersed around the country or abroad, remember the carefree, easygoing, hopeful years spent here in their youth as students at the University.

DEPARTURE TO COIMBRA. VISIT TO THE UNIVERSITY AND HISTORIC CENTER. LUNCH AT CAVES ALIANÇA IN BAIRRADA (INCLUDED) AND RETURN TO PORTO. FREE DINNERTIME AND ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO.

GUIDED TOUR TO PORTO’S HISTORIC CENTER. DINNER AND ACCOMMODATION IN PORTO. . MEALS AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 11

PORTO

COUNTRY OF COLOURS, FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES | DAY 12

PORTO TRANSFER TO FRANCISCO SÁ CARNEIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PORTO) OR LISBON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. END OF ABOUT DREAMS SERVICES.

Accommodation Choose your accomodationâ&#x20AC;Ś

DAY 0 | LISBON EVIDENCIA ASTORIA CREATIVE HOTEL 3*

QUINTA DO VALLADO

Trendy décor and a central location await guests at this 3star hotel, situated steps from Marques do Pombal Square and Eduardo VII Park. The Liberty Avenue is just 300 metres away. Within walking distance of Lisbon’s attractions, Evidencia Astória Creative Hotel boasts a beautiful façade. Take in the hotel's creative design while sipping a drink at the bar or relaxing in your room. Earthy tones and contemporary design make each of Evidencia's rooms a welcome retreat at the end of a long day. Watch a programme on your flat-screen TV or check your mails via free Wi-Fi. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the stylish restaurant. Hotel Rooms: 119

DAY 0 | LISBON LX BOUTIQUE HOTEL 4*

Located in the heart of the triangle between Chiado, Baixa and Cais do Sodré districts, Lx Boutique Hotel offers themed rooms with unique views over Lisbon and Tejo River. All Boutique Hotel elegant rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a mini-bar, and a private bathroom. There is an iPod docking station, LCD TV and free WiFi in every room. Guest can enjoy Confraria, a trendy sushi restaurant that also serves a variety of teas, beverages and wines all day. For a typical Portuguese food experience, there are several alternatives just outside the door. Lx Boutique Hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from several restaurants, bars, cafés and shops. Guests can benefit from the 24-hour front desk service Lx Boutique Hotel provides. It also offers laundry and car hire services. An airport transfer shuttle is available upon request. Historical sites and museums such as Lisbon Cathedral, Praça do Comércio, Igreja de São Roque and the Chiado Museum are within a 10-minute walk. Lisbon’s Portela International Airport is within a 20-minute drive away or a 10-minute metro journey. Hotel Rooms: 61

DAY 1 | ÉVORA

HOTEL MAR DE AR AQUEDUTO Housed in a 16th-century palace, this 5-star boutique hotel features a beautiful chapel and dome ceilings. Overlooking the aqueducts of Évora, it has an extensive spa with an outdoor pool. A creative blend of Alentejo and Mediterranean flavours is served at Restaurant Degust’ AR, which is open for lunch and dinner. M'AR De AR Aqueduto hotel also offers a bar with a wine cellar. The elegantly designed rooms include a work desk and a comfortable seating area. All bathrooms enjoy natural light and are separated from the sleeping area by a big glass window. Hotel Aqueduto’s spa offers a broad range of treatments and massages including aromatherapy and mud treatment. Guests can also unwind in the steam bath or sauna. M'AR De AR Aqueduto is located 600 metres from the Temple of Diana, Cathedral of Evora Se and Praca do Giraldo. The Chapel of Bones Capela dos Ossos is 800 metres away. Hotel Rooms: 64

DAY 1 | ÉVORA

HOTEL MAR DE AR MURALHAS The 4-star hotel in Évora’s historic centre is just a 5-minute walk from Giraldo Square. It offers a spacious outdoor terrace with sun loungers and a pool in the garden. Rooms at M’AR De AR Muralhas are bright and elegant and include a spacious seating area with an LCD TV. Each room also has a CD player, DVD player and free bathroom amenities. Some rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy a refreshing drink on the terrace, which overlooks the exotic garden. For colder days, there is also a cozy lounge with a fireplace where guests enjoy music while having a warm drink. Restaurant Cerca Nova serves traditional Portuguese cuisine as well as international meals. Room service provides in-room breakfast upon request. This hotel is located between the Alconchel and Raimundo city gates. Hotel Rooms: 91

DAY 2 | BEJA

BEJA PARQUE HOTEL Located in Beja, Alentejo, this hotel is less than 2 km from many of Beja’s top attractions including the Castelo de Beja. It features an outdoor pool, fitness centre and air-conditioned rooms with balconies. Overlooking Beja or the Alentejo countryside, all rooms at the Beja Parque Hotel have modern décor and include a satellite TV and minibar. The Restaurante Seara serves regional cuisine and international dishes in a charming setting, with views of the garden and the pool. Seara’s bar offers local Portuguese wines. The Parque Hotel is less than 3 km from the bus and railway station, and 800 metres from the centre of Beja. Hotel Rooms: 71

DAY

2 | BEJA

HOTEL MELIUS Located 500 metres from Beja city centre, Hotel Melius has elegant rooms with a balcony. It offers a fitness centre with body training classes, sauna and a games room with a pool table. Fitted with free Wi-Fi, all air-conditioned rooms include a satellite TV with cable channels. Each room has a work desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Sweet and savoury dishes can be enjoyed every morning for breakfast. The Atrium Bar serves refreshing drinks and light snacks throughout the day. Melius Hotel is located 1.3 km from Castelo de Beja and 13 km from Beja Airport. Hotel Rooms: 60

DAYS 3 , 4 | MONSARAZ

CASA PINTO This rustic hotel is situated in the historic town of Monsaraz and is decorated with antiques. The rooftop sun terrace provides views across the plains surrounding the Alqueva Lake and Dam. The theme of former Portuguese colonies is visible in all accommodations, which are furnished with oriental lanterns and hardwood floorboards. Each private bathroom has mosaic sinks or stone walls. Homemade breakfast is served in the dining room or out on the small patio with its flowers. Several restaurants are located within a few minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk of The Casa Pinto. The rooftop terrace offers a romantic setting to watch the sunset into the hills of the Alentejo countryside. Guests can also enjoy a bottle of local wine in the lounge with its old paintings and lamps. The ancient walled town of Reguengos de Monsaraz is just 5 km away from the property. Ă&#x2030;vora is 45 km away, and free parking is available nearby. Hotel Rooms: 5

DAY 5 | AMIEIRA

MARINA AMIEIRA BOATS Aboard the boats of the Marina Amieira, tranquility is evident, and shows us the best that is in us, browse and relax in the Boat House Marina Amieira., The largest artificial lake in Europe - the Alqueva. Here enjoy the silence, peace and tranquility, green around the clear water of sight and the story spread in each bay will make you the happiest person in the world. Choose the ideal companion and boarding in this quiet place.

DAYS 6, 7 | PINHÃO

VINTAGE HOTEL In the heart of Douro’s World Heritage site, this former 18th century wine estate enjoys a fantastic riverfront location, surrounded by famous Port wine production farms and their extensive vineyards. The interiors are sophisticated and comfortable and all the rooms have balconies overlooking the river. The award-winning “Rabelo” restaurant provides a combination of excellent food and wines of the region.

DAYS 8, 9 ,10, 11 ,12 | PORTO

HOTEL CARRIS PORTO RIBEIRA 4* Situated in Porto’s Ribeira district, this 4-star hotel is situated in a refurbished, historic building overlooking the Douro River. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi. It also has an elevator. Rooms at Carris include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Wooden floors and a mix of dark and light colours are part of the modern décor. A rich buffet-style breakfast is served daily and á la carte meals are available in the evening. Room service, including breakfast, is also available. Guests can work out in the gym or discover Porto by bike. São Bento Station is just a 5-minute walk from Hotel Carris Porto Ribeira. Porto Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Hotel Rooms: 90, Hotel Chain: Carrís Hoteles.

TIPS Clothes according the time of year. Usually, in the summer the south of the country is hotter than the north; but in the wintertime, the country’s climate calls for a fireplace, with snow only on the north and center of the country. Warm clothes in the Winter and pretty fresh in the Summer is our suggestion.

INCLUDED ABOUT DREAMS exclusive and customized escort. Transport during all the tour. Accommodations in double rooms. All the meals mentioned as “included” in the itinerary. All the guides, activities, visits and entrances reported in the itinerary. Personal accident insurance. Many experiences and unforgettable moments that will make this an unique journey.

NOT INCLUDED Meals referred as “meals at your own expense”. International flights. Personal expenses.

When packing you should remember that the luggage should be very lightweight. It is a big journey, but we will change hotel several times and go through north and south of the country with a heavy luggage will be exhausting after some days. This journey is richer in landscapes, culture, and history. It is a whole country that you will want to carry. Count on many memory cards, because you will take lots and lots of pictures. You could bring them or buy here, but hundreds of pictures are guaranteed. Portugal is a friendly country, with nice and welcoming people. In the villages and small towns it is still usual to leave the doors and windows opened and in the big cities, with a cosmopolitan environment, like Lisbon and Porto, in general, we also feel safe and the walks on the streets are very pleasant moments. Portuguese gastronomy is very rich. There are the refined and quality wines and the incomparable confectionary. You will have the opportunity to enjoy amazing flavors and fragrances. You need to bring a refined taste! We are a country with many traditions, with a rich history of many centuries, unique and welcoming. Observe, feel, smell and taste, let yourself go through Portugal. And then return soon!

www.about-dreams.pt | Email: geral@about-dreams.pt Tel: + 351 962 323 390|+ 351 964 772 054|+ 351 962 267 887 Urbanização Quinta da Luz, 42 | 7200-482 Reguengos de Monsaraz