PORTUGAL
OLD QUARTERS AND SCHIST VILLAGES
Day 1 – Lisbon
Day 6 – Schist Villages
Arrive and private transfer. (-/-/D)
Continue to the villages of Janeiro de Cima to Janeiro de Baixo, walk among the schistbuilt houses, discover the secrets of working the linen. Janeiro de Baixo rises in the horizon and is the perfect location to spend the rest of the afternoon. (B/-/D)
Day 2 – Lisbon Visit the most picturesque Lisbon’s oldest quarters Alfama, Graça and Mouraria. After a walking tour taste typical tapas as Pastel de Bacalhau and Empada. Enjoy a Fado Dinner. (B/-/D)
Day 3 – Sintra – Cascais Stroll around the picturesque streets of Sintra and surroundings and taste the gastronomy and pastry of the region. Travel from Sintra to Colares for a wine tasting at the Colares wine cellar. Visit and learn its history and how these wines have such a distinctive flavour. Travel from the Sintra mountains to the coastline, continue along the village of Azenhas do Mar and the surf destination of Guincho in Cascais (B/L/-)
TOURS
Day 7 – Schist Villages Visit the last group of the Schist villages where the village’s oven is still used by the locals to bake their own bread. Don’t miss “Casa das Artes e Ofícios”, a shop with local products. End the visit in Sarzeda, the only schist village that received a nobility title and distinguishes itself for the coloured traces of the facades. Travel to Lisbon. (B/-/D)
Day 8 Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and private transfer to the airport.
Day 4 – Schist Villages
HIGHLIGHTS ●
After Breakfast transfer to the Schist village, entering in the Lousã mountains, explore and see its artisans’ ability to work the stone. Visit the traditional villages of Talasnal and Casal Novo and walk the nature trails that will take you to the Chiqueiro and Senhora da Piedade river beach. (B/-/D)
8 DAY PRIVATE ITINERARY FROM £ 4,209* PER PERSON
Day 5 – Schist Villages
Includes
After breakfast transfer to the villages of Aldeia das Dez, Benfeita and Fonte das Moscas to observe the innovative works by the local artisans. Visit Mata da Margaraça, one of the most important deciduous forests and the Fraga da Pena Waterfalls. In the picturesque village of Fajão you will have the opportunity of climbing the Boulders of Fajão. (B/-/D)
• 7 nights in a 4 star or manor houses (3*) • Private transportation throughout with English driver/guide • Return private transfers • Meals as indicated (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) • 24 hours emergency number available
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* P rices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include airfare from Australia. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. Refer to our booking conditions for full pricing and payment information. For more information call 1300 365 355, visit insiderjourneys.com.au or see your travel agent.
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Visit Lisbon capital of Portugal Enjoy a gastronomic tour in Sintra Discover the Schist Villages hidden between mountains. Walk throughout the best secret places and the wonders of nature.
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