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CONTENTS One of the oldest states in Europe. It became independent in 1143 and maintains its borders since the thirteenth century. A country of discoverers and pioneers, forerunners of international trade, Portuguese are today leaders in niche markets in telecoms, technology and services. A country in Southern Europe, proud of its history, which can be felt from North to South, from the mainland to the islands of Madeira and the Azores. A small country, where everything is at hand. A short bus ride reaches anywhere; a walking tour and discover unique places; a mild climate, with 3000 hours of sun per year and 850km of beaches kissed by the Atlantic; a unique cultural heritage, counting 15 sites classified World Heritage by UNESCO. A country where tradition and modernity go hand in hand. A country with an old-fashioned charm, with medieval castles, historic villages, winding slopes. A country that offers you good food, fine wines and the friendliness of a people that always welcomes you with open arms.

Portugal at a Glance ................................................................................... 04 Portugal On a Budget ................................................................................. 05 Shopping in Lisbon ..................................................................................... 11 Flavors of Portugal ..................................................................................... 12 Portugal and UNESCO ................................................................................ 18 Religious Portugal ....................................................................................... 20 Portugal Deluxe .......................................................................................... 24 Suggestions for extensions to your trip ..................................................... 26 Events Calendar .......................................................................................... 27 Experiences ................................................................................................ 28 Useful Information ..................................................................................... 29 Portugal at your fingertips ......................................................................... 30 General Conditions .................................................................................... 31

PORTUGAL AT A GLANCE

North Region is the birthplace and the history of the Portuguese Nation! Guimarães Castle, birthplace of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques. It’s also the location of Douro Wine Region - UNESCO World Heritage Site -, where the grapes used in the famous Port wine grow; The City of Porto UNESCO World Heritage Site - where the Douro river meets the Atlantic.

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Center Region is a variety of nature, history and culture.

Coimbra, the University - UNESCO World Heritage Site - the fabulous Joanina library. Cities dominated by stone architecture. Historic villages, built in schist and granite. The Natural Park of Serra da Estrela with its springs. A region full of history on rough battles and stories about the roots of Portugal before becoming a nation.

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Lisbon, the capital, on the banks of the Tagus River. Lisbon is museums, monuments, palaces and parks, castles and clubs, trendy bars and of course Fado. In the summer months Lisbon is as if under a blue dome – such is the color of the sky- . Lisbon has a natural light and its own and unparalleled charm. It has become a popular destination in Europe for its beauty and an enviable climate.

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Alentejo Region, golden plains out of sight. Inland, vast wheat fields; along the coast, beaches yet to be explored. Here and there one can see fortresses, on top of the hills, as Marvão or Monsaraz; or just simple dolmens that remind us of the magic of the place. At the top of small hills rise small villages and castles that remind battles and conquests; patios and gardens witnessing the Arab influence.

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Algarve Region is warm sea, beaches - among the best in the world-, mild climate, holiday homes, hotels and luxury resorts; golf courses; small fishing villages - as Tavira - and the small port of Sagres; the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina; ancient castles, once occupied by the Moors; the Cape St. Vincent, once considered the end of the world.

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Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where nature and vegetation are pure; nine islands, all different, all a surprise. One can see whales and dolphins frolicking in the sea or volcanic landscapes covered in green; blue and green lakes, craters of extinct volcanoes and the steam rising from the earth.

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Madeira Islands “The Garden of the Atlantic.” This archipelago, with an unusual atmosphere, famous for its

constant spring climate and the beauty and richness of its landscape. In the middle of the Atlantic, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are a natural beauty retreat.

Portugal

2015

Portugal On a Budget

6 nights

6 nights | Regular Tours | Fado

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. In the evening, private transfer to the restaurant for a welcome dinner with Fado show, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Return to the Hotel on your account. We suggest a visit to one of the busiest quarters in terms of ‘nightlife’: The Bairro Alto/ Chiado.

2nd Day - Lisbon (City Tour)

After breakfast at the Hotel, we leave for a Half-Day Tour around Lisbon (Regular Tour). We will start by visiting Belém quarter, where one can appreciate the monuments depicting the time of maritime discoveries, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. We will make our first stop at the Belém Tower (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO); Then, we will make a stop at the Discoveries Monument, which marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique; Next on our tour is a visit to the Church of the Jerónimos Monastery (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO), masterpiece of the Manueline style followed by a visit to the National Coach Museum, which houses and exhibits one of the most remarkable and rich collections of ceremonial coaches in the world. From Monumental Lisbon, we move into the Old Lisbon, strolling through the old and charismatic quarter of Alfama. The tour will end by visiting the more cosmopolitan side of Lisbon, passing through the monumental Praça do Comércio, Rossio (heart of the city) and Avenida da Liberdade. Return to the Hotel. Rest of the day free.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards the beautiful village of Sintra for a Full-Day Tour

from 827,00•

(Regular Tour). Sintra, a real link between land and ocean, where nature, architecture and history are combined in a unique way. It is, without a doubt, the capital of Romanticism. We will start by visiting the Pena Palace, based on one of the highest points of the mountain and considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Afterwards, you will have some free time to visit and stroll along the historical center. We then follow to Cabo da Roca, the ”most western point of continental Europe”. A brief stop at the beautiful Cascais bay, rather well-known for the beauty of its beaches and for its lively nightlife. On the return to Lisbon, we will finish our tour with an overview of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that surround it. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lisbon / Óbidos / Alcobaça / Batalha / Fátima / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards Fátima for a Full-Day Tour (Regular Tour). Our first stop will be the enchanting village of Óbidos. This beautiful village of whitewashed and rustic houses is surrounded by walls of the fourteenth century and its entrance is decorated with eighteenth-century tiles. After leaving Óbidos, we will continue our tour towards Alcobaça, where we will visit the Church of the Santa Maria Monastery. We continue to Batalha, where we will visit the church of the Dominican monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória. Last but not least, we will visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, altar of the Christian faith, place of devotion and worldwide pilgrimage destination. Some free time to visit the Sanctuary. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

5th Day - Lisbon / Porto (City Tour)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out from the Hotel. Private transfer to the train station. Departure to Porto by train in 1st Class (approximately 2h50m). Arrival in Porto, private transfer to the Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm). In the afternoon we leave the Hotel for a Half-Day Tour of Porto (Regular Tour). Panoramic tour around the most interesting points of the city: Sé Catedral, S. Bento Station, Lello Library, Historical Center. Visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars with tasting of the famous wine, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

6th Day - Porto / Braga / Guimarães / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Minho for a Full-Day Tour of the region (Regular Tour). This region is rich for its history and natural landscapes. Our first stop will be the city of Braga: under the name of “Bracara Augusta” during the Roman Empire, it is one of the oldest Christian towns in the world. A brief stroll along the historical center and visit to the Sameiro and Bom Jesus Sanctuaries. Our next stop will be Guimarães: birthplace of the Portuguese nation and of the first Portuguese King. Visit to its historical center, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, for an overview of the Castle’s exterior, symbol of the city. Lunch (included) at a local restaurant. Return to the Hotel in Porto. Accommodation.

7th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 – Maximum 8 Persons): Price per Person in Double Room

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* (or similar) Porto: Hotel Eurostars 4* (or similar)

875,00?

827,00?

Supplement for Single room

247,00?

218,00?

Braga

Guimarães Porto

Fátima Cabo da Roca

Lisbon

The Price Includes:

6 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Transfer Hotel / restaurant (in Lisbon) | All the mentioned Regular Tours | Train ticket Lisbon / Porto in 1st Class | 1 lunch during the Tours to Braga and Guimarães (drinks not included) | Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon.

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal Expenses | Meals (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Entrance Fees in Monuments and Museums (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal On a Budget

6 nights

6 nights | Regular Tours|Douro & Santiago de Compostela

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

2nd Day - Lisbon (City Tour)

3rd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

4th Day - Lisbon / Porto (City Tour)

5th Day - Porto / Douro / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards the beautiful village of Sintra for a Full-Day Tour

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Douro for a Full-Day Tour of the region (Regular Tour). Douro Valley - World Heritage Site by UNESCO

from 852,50•

– was the first delimited wine region in the world. We will tour the historical center of Amarante and its Church; Next stop will be Lamego – which dates back to the roman occupation – . Visit to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Sameiro. Lunch (included) at a local restaurant. Then we head to Régua and Pinhão, both the center of the delimited wine region and where most of the farms which produce the famous Port wine are located. Visit to one of the farms with wine tasting included. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

6th Day - Porto / Santiago de Compostela (Spain) / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Santiago de Compostela for a Full-Day Tour (Regular Tour). Santiago de Compostela - World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO – it is, along with Jerusalem and Rome, one of the most important pilgrimage places in the world and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela one of the pillars of Christianity and the end point of the Santiago Pilgrimage Routes. Visit to the Cathedral and to the Historical Center World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO – On this tour we will also visit Viana do Castelo which combines history and natural heritage with an important urban experience still intrinsically associated with the sea. Visit to the Historical Center and to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Return to the Hotel in Porto. Accommodation.

7th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 – Maximum 8 Persons): Prices per Person in Double Room

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* (or similar) Porto: Hotel Eurostars 4* (or similar)

897,50?

852,50?

Supplement for Single room

237,00?

210,00?

Porto

Cabo da Roca

Lamego

Lisbon

The Price Includes:

6 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Transfer Hotel / restaurant (in Lisbon) | All the mentioned Regular Tours | Train ticket Lisbon / Porto in 1st Class | 1 lunch during the Douro Tour (drinks not included) | Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon.

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses | Meals (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Meals (except for those mentioned on the program) | Entrance Fees in Monuments and Museums (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal

2015

Portugal On a Budget

7 nights

7 nights | Regular Tours | Évora

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

2nd Day - Lisbon (City Tour)

After breakfast at the Hotel, we leave for a Half Day Tour around Lisbon (Regular Tour). We will start by visiting Belém quarter, where one can appreciate the monuments depicting the time of maritime discoveries, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. We will make our first stop at the Belém Tower (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO); Then, we will make a stop at the Discoveries Monument, which marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique; Next on our tour is a visit to the Church of the Jerónimos Monastery (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO), masterpiece of the Manueline style followed by a visit to the National Coach Museum, which houses and exhibits one of the most remarkable and rich collections of ceremonial coaches in the world. From Monumental Lisbon, we move into the Old Lisbon, strolling through the old and charismatic quarter of Alfama. The tour will end by visiting the more cosmopolitan side of Lisbon, passing through the monumental Praça do Comércio, Rossio (heart of the city) and Avenida da Liberdade. Return to the Hotel. Rest of the day free.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards the beautiful village of Sintra for a Full-Day Tour (Regular Tour). Sintra, a real link between land and ocean,

from 866,00•

where nature, architecture and history are combined in a unique way. It is, without a doubt, the capital of Romanticism. We will start by visiting the Pena Palace, based on one of the highest points of the mountain and considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Afterwards, you will have some free time to visit and stroll along the historical center. We then follow to Cabo da Roca, the ”most western point of continental Europe”. A brief stop at the beautiful Cascais bay, rather well-known for the beauty of its beaches and for its lively nightlife. On the return to Lisbon, we will finish our tour with an overview of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that surround it. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lisbon / Évora / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon on a FullDay Tour (Regular Tour) to Évora. The City stands in the middle of the beautiful Alentejo plains, and is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The highlights of the tour are: The Roman Temple, the Roman - Gothic Cathedral, St. Francis Church, the Bone Chapel and the University. After lunch (not included) we head to Reguengos de Monsaraz, where we will visit the Herdade do Esporão, place where table wines of great quality are produced, with wine tasting included. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

5th Day - Lisbon / Porto (City Tour)

city: Sé Catedral, S. Bento Station, Lello Library, Historical Center. Visit to one of the Port wine cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, including a taste of the delicious Port wine. Return to the Hotel. Accomodation.

6th Day - Porto / Braga / Guimarães / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Minho for a Full-Day Tour of the region (Regular Tour). This region is rich for its history and natural landscapes. Our first stop will be the city of Braga: under the name of “Bracara Augusta” during the Roman Empire, it is one of the oldest Christian towns in the world. A brief stroll along the historical center and visit to Sameiro and Bom Jesus Sanctuaries. Our next stop will be Guimarães: birthplace of the Portuguese nation and of the first Portuguese King. Visit to its historical center, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, an overview of the Castle’s exterior, symbol of the city. Lunch (included) at a local restaurant. Return to the Hotel in Porto. Accommodation.

7th Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Free day for activities of personal character. We suggest a visit to the city of Coimbra, especially to its University (one of the oldest universities still in operation in Europe and the oldest in Portugal) and the University’s Library: the Joanina Library (dates back to the 18th century and lies on the premises of the University of Coimbra) presents a markedly Rococo style, being recognized as one of the most unique and spectacular European Baroque libraries.

8th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 – Maximum 8 Persons): Prices per Person in Double Room

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* (or similar) Porto: Hotel Eurostars 4* (or similar)

920,50?

866,00?

Supplement for Single room

282,00?

249,00?

Braga

Cabo da Roca

Guimarães Porto

Lisbon

Évora

The Price Includes:

7 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Transfer Hotel / restaurant (in Lisbon) | All the mentioned Regular Tours | Train ticket Lisbon / Porto in 1st Class | 1 lunch during the Tours to Braga and Guimarães (drinks not included) | Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon.

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses | Meals (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Entrance fees in Monuments and Museums (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal On a Budget

11 nights

11 nights | From Porto to Algarve

1st Day - Arrival in Porto

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation.

2nd Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we leave the Hotel for a Half-Day Tour of Porto (Regular Tour). Panoramic tour around the most interesting points of the city: Sé Catedral, S. Bento Station, Lello Library, Historical Center. Visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and have a wine tasting (included). Return to the Hotel. Rest of the day free for activities of personal character.

3rd Day - Porto / Douro / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Douro for a Full-Day Tour of the region (Regular Tour). – World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. During our visit to the oldest Delimited Wine Region in the World, we will do a tour visiting different wine production farms and tasting different varieties of wine produced in the Douro Valley in its correspondent delimeted areas: sparkling wine, table wine from the Douro Valley and Port wine. During lunch (included) you will enjoy some delicacies of Portuguese cuisine accompanied by a good table wine produced in the region of the Douro Valley. Return to the Hotel in Porto. Accommodation.

4th Day - Porto / Braga / Guimarães / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Minho for a Full-Day Tour of the region (Regular Tour). This region is rich for its history and natural landscapes. Our first stop will be the city of Braga: under the name of “Bracara Augusta” during the Roman Empire, it is one of the oldest Christian towns in the world. A brief stroll along the historical center and visit to Sameiro and Bom Jesus Sanctuaries. Our next stop will be Guimarães: birthplace of the Portuguese nation and of the first Portuguese King. Visit to its historical center, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, an overview of the Castle’s exterior, symbol of the city. Lunch (included) at a local restaurant. Return to the Hotel in Porto. Accommodation.

5th Day - Porto / Santiago de Compostela (Spain)/ Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we head to Santiago de Compostela for a Full-Day Tour (Regular Tour). Santiago de Compostela - World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO – it’s, along with Jerusalem and Rome, one of the most important pilgrimage places in the world and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela one of the pillars of Christianity and the end point of the Santiago Pilgrimage Routes. Visit to the Cathedral and to the Historical Center . On this tour we will also visit Viana do Castelo which combines history and natural heritage with an important urban experience still strongly associated with the sea. Visit to the Historical Center and to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Return to the Hotel in Porto, accommodation.

6th Day - Porto / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the train station in Campanhã. Departure to Lisbon by train in 1st Class (approximately 2h50m). Arrival in Lisbon - train station of Santa Apolónia. Private transfer to the hotel. Check in and accommodation.

7th Day - Lisbon

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through the old and charismatic quarter of Alfama. The tour will end by visiting the more cosmopolitan side of Lisbon, passing through the monumental Praça do Comércio, Rossio (heart of the city) and Avenida da Liberdade. Return to the Hotel. Rest of the day free.

8th Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards the beautiful village of Sintra for a Full-Day Tour (Regular Tour). Sintra, a real link between land and ocean, where nature, architecture and history are combined in a unique way. It is, without a doubt, the capital of Romanticism. We will start by visiting the Pena Palace, based on one of the highest points of the mountain and considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Afterwards, you will have some free time to visit and stroll along the historical center. We then follow to Cabo da Roca, the ”most western point of continental Europe”. A brief stop at the beautiful Cascais bay, rather well-known for the beauty of its beaches and for its lively nightlife. On the return to Lisbon, we will finish our tour with an overview of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that surround it. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

9th Day - Lisbon / Évora / Lagos

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check Out. In the morning departure in private transportation, with Tourism Driver, towards Évora (Alentejo region). Once Alentejo has been considered the Best Wine Region of the World, we will visit one of its prestigious local wineries, with wine tasting included. Stroll along the city center – classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO – to admire the most emblematic monuments and places of the city: Roman Temple, Cathedral, Giraldo Square, St. Francis Church and Bone Chapel. At the end of the visit, departure to Lagos (Algarve). Check in and accommodation at the Hotel.

10th Day - Lagos

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we start a private tour, with Tourism Driver, through the Algarve Portugal

2015

Portugal On a Budget 11 nights | From Porto to Algarve

region. The visit will begin with the beautiful and bustling city of Lagos, whose activities focus on fishing and tourism. As Lisbon, Lagos also pays due homage to the golden age of the discoveries, with the statue of Infante D. Henrique placed so as to be facing the sea. Visit to the beautiful church of Santo António, which dates back to the 18th century, adorned with blue and white ceramic tiles, contrasting with the carved and merged wood in golden tones. Then we will see the promontory known as Ponta da Piedade, which protects the Bay of Lagos, with its wonderful rock formations and caves, carved by Mother Nature, and surrounded by its peaceful and transparent wa-

ters. In the afternoon we will visit the small village of Sagres, where Infante D. Henrique built a fortress and a sailing school, and Cape St. Vincent, located in the extreme southwest of Mainland Portugal and part of the Natural Park of Southwestern Alentejo and Vicentina Coast. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

Check in and accommodation. In the evening, private transfer to the restaurant for dinner with Fado show. FADO has been declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Return to the Hotel on your account. We suggest a visit to one of the busiest quarters in terms of ‘nightlife’: The Bairro Alto/ Chiado.

11th Day - Lagos / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Checkout until 12pm. Departure in private transportation, with Tourism Driver, towards Lisbon. On the way, brief overview of the towns of Portimão and Albufeira. Arrival in Lisbon.

12th Day - Departure from Lisbon

END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of Vehicle / Nr. of persons Executive Sedan - 3 Pax

2 Pax

2.020,00•

1.920,00•

6 Pax

1.557,00•

1.457,00•

Van Deluxe - 6 Pax

4 Pax

Van Deluxe - 8 Pax

8 Pax

Van Deluxe - 6 Pax

Supplement for Single room

Hotéis Selecionados ou similares:

Braga

Occupation High Season (*) Low Season (*)

1.672,00•

1.509,00• 512,00•

Guimarães

Porto

Lamego

1.572,00•

1.409,00• 439,00•

Cabo da Roca

Lisbon

Évora

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* Porto: Hotel Eurostars 4* Lagos: Hotel Costa D’oiro Ambiance 4*

The Price Includes:

Lagos

11 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Whole itinerary made privately in Touring Car with Tourism Driver | All visits mentioned on the itinerary in Regular Tours | Visits to Évora and the Algarve in Private with Tourism Driver | Entrance Fees: São Francisco Church and Bone Chapel (Évora); Church of Santo António (Lagos) | Meals and Wine Tasting: Port Wine tasting (Porto); 2 lunches (Douro and Minho drinks NOT included) | Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon,

The Price Does Not Include:

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 30 Jun - 01 Sep / 31 Oct. Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Jul / 31 Aug | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal On a Budget

3 nights

Porto City Break

from 160,00•

1st Day - Arrival in Porto

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. Start by doing a Tuk Tuk ride, currently so popular in town. Then really get to know the city. Visit the Clérigos Tower where you will enjoy one of the best views over the city, but in order to truly appreciate the view, you must first climb the 240 steps that lead up to the top of the tower. Be sure not to miss the Lello Bookstore, just across the street, the Cordoaria Gardens, one of the traditional city gardens with a 19th Century style; Walk down the streets of the historic center– classified World Heritage by UNESCO – and discover the City. Enter the church of São Francisco, known for its golden eighteenth century baroque sculptures collection; continue to the Ribeira district and enjoy a wonderful lunch right on the edge of the river Douro. Have a river cruise (cruise of 6 bridges) and be sure not to miss a visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars for a wine tasting. In the evening head to Matosinhos for some good seafood cuisine.

2nd Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Start your day by visiting the Cathedral, an imposing building of the 13th Century; then go to São Bento Train Station, a former Benedictine monastery, known for its tile

panels; a few steps ahead and you will be at Praça da Liberdade, where the Town Hall is located. Admire the ceramic tiles of the Congregados Church and its baroque facade; walk along the street on your left (when leaving the church) and head to Bulhão Market, one of the most emblematic markets of the city. Meanwhile, make sure you try the traditional Francesinha – a typical sandwich of the city of Porto, similar to the French Toast-. Do not leave this part of the city without going to the Café Majestic, one of the prettiest coffee shops in Portugal and one of the most attractive in the world. In the afternoon get some time to visit the Museum of Serralves, a Museum of Contemporary Art, considered a reference internationally. Finish your day at the Foz and stop at one of its coffee shops for a drink while you admire the sunset over the Atlantic.

3rd Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Do not miss the most impressive site in the Northern Region – Douro Valley –. Take a full-day tour (either regular or private) to this magnificent site - World Heritage Site by UNESCO – and enjoy an unforgettable experience. Douro is a masterpiece of nature. It is mostly river, vineyards, a magnificent landscape and ancient history. Slopes covered with terraced vineyards, green in summer and fiery red in winter, where

the grapes used in the famous port wine are grown. Old farmhouses and wine producers, that you may visit and taste the delicious nectar.

4th Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Stay one more day in Porto. There is still much to see. For this day we suggest Serra do Pilar viewpoint. A unique view of Gaia and Porto. Then follow to the Soares dos Reis Museum, the first art museum in Portugal, founded in 1833 and housed in a palace built in the 18th Century. Here you can admire collections of ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, furniture, painting, textiles and glass, being the exponent of the exhibition “ The Exiled ”, a masterpiece of the patron of the Museum, the sculptor António Soares dos Reis. Be sure to visit the Gardens of the Crystal Palace as well. Romantic gardens, designed in the 19th century by the German landscape architect Emille David. The original plan still exists. End your day in the historic center and visit the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), considered a National Monument. Bid the city farewell, watching the sunset in Ribeira.

5th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 Persons): Price for 3 nights

Hotel Tuela 3* (or similar)

Hotel Fenix 4* (or similiar)

Hotel Ipanema Park 5* (or similar) Price for 4 nights

Hotel Tuela 3* (or similar)

Hotel Fenix 4* (or similiar)

Hotel Ipanema Park 5* (or similar)

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Sgl Supl.

170,00•

95,00•

160,00•

84,00•

183,00•

99,00•

In Dbl Room

Sgl Supl.

211,00•

126,00•

197,00•

230,00•

Porto

111,00• 131,00•

The Price Includes:

3 or 4 nights of accommodation (accordingly to the selected option), in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport.

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses | Meals | Tours | Entrance Fees in Monuments or Museums | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

The Hotels to be confirmed may be the selected ones or similar, depending on availability. ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal

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2015

Lisbon

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1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. Start doing your shopping while enjoying the best of Lisbon. Go down Avenida da Liberdade. A tree lined boulevard, covered with Portuguese cobblestone, where one can find great luxury shops such as Prada, Armani, Louis Vuitton... keep going down to Rua Augusta, where you will find the traditional commerce stores. Once you have reached Praça do Comércio go up to the Triumphal Arch of Rua Augusta and have one of the most amazing views over Lisbon. Drink a coffee at the “Martinho da Arcada”, the emblematic and secular restaurant. Then, head to Belém quarter, aboard the nr. 15 tram. Visit the Church and Cloisters of the Jerónimos Monastery (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO), masterpiece of the Manueline style – and be sure not to miss a visit to the Antiga Confeitaria de Belém and try a delicious “Pastel de Belém” (traditional Lisbon egg tart). A little bit further, Belém Tower – World Heritage by UNESCO – For a pleasant evening we suggest a visit to a Fado House, the most typical sound of Lisbon.

of Cardaes and Mãe d’Agua (literally under the garden). In addition to the organic market that runs every Saturday morning, one can find stores such as The Embassy, Lisbon Lovers, Amelie au Theatre, Corallo, Lost in, Moy Delicatessen, Pepe Jeans... Going down Rua Dom Joao V you reach the “gates” of Bairro Alto. Immerse yourself in the neighborhood and discover its alleys, the authentic Lisbon. On these streets you will find a bit of everything from traditional to avant-garde shops, not to mention the vintage ones. Stores such as the one belonging to the stylist Fatima Lopes, El Dorado, Fábrica dos Chapéus, Cork &Co. Go down to Chiado, one of the most elegant neighborhoods of Lisbon. Here, everyone sets meetings for a “bica” (coffee), for lunch, for shopping, for a drink before dinner. It is the neighborhood of Theaters, Coffee shops, Terraces, antique Bookstores, National Designers, and International Brands. At the end of the afternoon, be sure to take a cup of tea at Benard. Here you will find stores such as: Vista Alegre / Atlantis; A Vida Portuguesa; Hermés; Boss; Havaneza, the jewelery shop Leitão e Irmão; Tous; Luvaria Ulisses; Cutipol; Paris em Lisboa…

2nd Day - Lisbon

3rd Day - Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Start your day by visiting the charming quarter of Principe Real, an historic neighborhood but rather aware of new trends. The surrounding area has great commercial movement: several coffee shops, bars, restaurants, antique shops, fashion shops, decoration shops, the shop of the famous Arraiolos carpets. Visit the Convent

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today a break on your shopping, or maybe not. Go to the Estoril Coast. If you want you can go by train and enjoy this magnificent ride along the coast (it takes about 30 minutes). Cascais, destination of the European aristocracy in the mid-twentieth century remains a town of palaces and a Mediterranean atmosphere – on

the edge of the Atlantic Ocean - visit the Paula Rego Museum, one of the most recognized Portuguese artists worldwide. Go to Estoril (make sure you make it through the seaside boardwalk, a 15-minute walk) often called ‘Portuguese Riviera,’. During World War II was home to various rich and royal personalities escaping form the war, and was also frequented by spies, later inspiring various famous books and films. Ian Flemming, for example, spent much time here getting ideas for his books. Large hotels and the largest Casino in Europe were built to receive them. Relax and keep on enjoying this glamour.

4th Day - Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Take the subway to Parque das Nações - industrial zone that was chosen for Expo 98 - admire the Oriente Station, designed by Santiago Calatrava, the Pavillion of Portugal, designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, the Vasco da Gama bridge (the largest bridge in Europe). Visit the Oceanário, one of the largest aquariums in the world. Here you will also find the Vasco da Gama shopping mall, with about 150 stores. To complete the visit, we suggest a visit to the Old Lisbon, strolling through the old and charismatic quarter of Alfama, the oldest neighborhood of Europe, after El Pópulo in Cádis.

5th Day - Departure from Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person – (Minimum 2 Persons): Price for 3 nights

Hotel Fenix Garden 3* Hotel Sana Malhoa 4*

Hotel Dom Pedro Palace 5* Price for 4 nights

Hotel Fenix Garden 3* Hotel Sana Malhoa 4*

Hotel Dom Pedro Palace 5*

In Dbl Room

Sgl Supl.

199,00•

133,00•

193,00• 235,00•

140,00• 161,00•

In Dbl Room

Sgl Supl.

255,00•

178,00•

246,00• 303,00•

Lisbon

186,00• 215,00•

The Price Includes:

3 or 4 nights of accommodation (according to the option selected), in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport.

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses | Meals | Tours | Entrance Fees in Monuments or Museums | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

Portugal

2015

The Hotels to be confirmed may be the selected ones or similar, depending on availability. ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

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Flavors of Portugal

Alentejo | “The Best Wine Region to visit” by USA Today

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. In the evening, private transfer to the restaurant for a welcome dinner with Fado show. Fado: Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Return to the Hotel on your account.

2nd Day - Lisbon / Azeitão / Setúbal / Beja

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check Out. Departure to Beja. On the way some important stops to visit two renowned Wineries in the area: José Maria da Fonseca – founded in 1834— you will get to know the essence of a Wine Family with nearly 200 years of history -; and Quinta da Bacalhoa - the wine production started in 1922 having established itself over the years as one of the most innovative wine producers in Portugal -. The architecture, decoration and gardens of the Palace, are inspired by the travels of their owners throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. After these visits, we suggest a fish meal in Setubal, at one of the several typical restaurants of the city. After lunch (not included), we head to Beja. Check in and accommodation at the Hotel.

3rd Day - Beja

Breakfast at the Hotel. The day will be dedicated to the knowledge of this ancient city and to the visit of some of the most renowned wineries in the region. Beja, a region right in the heart of Alentejo. A white scenario, of whitewashed houses. The sky is unique: in day time an unutterabel blue, by night an immense sky full of stars. The gastronomy is sublime! The wine is delicious! A place where time does exist. Visit some wineries. We suggest, among others: Herdade dos Grous, Malhadinha Nova, Herdade do Rocim, Cortes de Cima. At lunch be sure to try the exceptional regional cuisine, and taste the excelent wine of the region. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

4th Day - Beja / Reguengos de Monsaraz / Monsaraz / Évora

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure to Reguengos de Monsaraz to visit one of the most renowned wine producers in the region: Herdade do Esporão. Set in a typical Alentejo landscape, the estate is indeed an historical site, having its limits established since 1267. On this day for lunch we recommend one of two alterna-

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tives: a gastronomic lunch at the Herdade do Esporão or, already on your way to Monsaraz, a lunch in one of the numerous typical restaurants of the region, such as São Pedro do Corval, a pottery center where you will find the largest concentration of clay artisans from around the country. Whichever the choice, a visit to the village of Monsaraz is ‘mandatory’. A small medieval walled village, streets of schist, whitewashed walls and a breathtaking view of the Alentejo countryside. A dream scenario, in a land where time seems to have stopped. Arrival at the hotel in Évora. Check-in and accommodation.

5th Day - Évora

Breakfast at the Hotel. Full day tour of Évora. The traces of its rich past led the historic center to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the Cathedral, the Bone Chapel, the Church of São Francisco, the Roman Temple, Giraldo Square… In the afternoon visit the Cartuxa winery, which produces among other fine wines, the much appreciated Pera-Manca. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

6th Day - Évora / Estremoz / Arraiolos / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. On the way back to Lisbon and as a farewell to this important wine and gastronomic region, we propose visiting some more important places. Estremoz, internationally known for its white marble quarries. The City is also known for the quality of work in Red Clay, wood, horn and cork. Here we recommend a visit to some of the most well-known wineries: J. Portugal Ramos and Herdade das Servas. Continuing in the direction of Lisbon, a last stop in Arraiolos, known for its typical carpets. Before we hit the road once again, we propose a visit to the Herdade de Coelheiros, where the much appreciated “Tapada de Coelheiros” wine is produced and to the Winery of the Mouras. Arrival at the Hotel in Lisboa. Check-in and accommodation.

7th Day - Departure from Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Portugal

2015

Flavors of Portugal

Alentejo | “The Best Wine Region to visit” by USA Today

Option A – Prices per person (Minimum 4 – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of car / Nr. of persons Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax SGL Supplement

Occupation

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

5 Pax

1.005,00•

945,00•

4 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax -

1.099,00• 930,00• 870,00•

840,00• 337,00•

1.040,00• 870,00•

810,00•

777,00• 270,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* Beja: Pousada de São Francisco Évora: Hotel Mar d’Ar Muralhas 4*

Option B – Prices per person (Minimum 4 – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of car / Nr. of persons Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax SGL Supplement

Occupation 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax

7 Pax

8 Pax -

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

1.117,00•

1.055,00•

1.212,00• 1.040,00•

Azeitão

1.150,00•

Beja

978,00•

980,00•

920,00•

398,00•

340,00•

950,00•

Estremoz Arraiolos Évora Monsaraz

Lisbon

870,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Lisbon: Hotel Dom Pedro Palace 5* Beja: Pousada de São Francisco Évora: Hotel Convento do Espinheiro 5*

The Price Includes:

6 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | All itinerary set in private, in a Tourism Car with Tourism Driver | All the mentioned Tours | Entrance Fees: J. M. Fonseca ; Quinta da Bacalhoa; Herdade do Esporão, including wine tastings | Meals: Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon.

The Price Does Not Include:

Personal expenses | Meals (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Entrance Fees in Monuments and Museums (except the ones mentioned on the program) | Anything not clearly mentioned as included on the program.

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr /31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Flavors of Portugal Douro & Minho

1st Day - Arrival in Porto

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. In the afternoon, a Panoramic tour around the most interesting points of Porto ending with a visit to one of the Port Wine celars in Vila Nova de Gaia, including a wine tasting. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation. Rest of the day free.

2nd Day - Porto / Vila Real / Galafura / Lamego

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check Out. Departure towards the Douro Wine Region – World Heritage Site by UNESCO - . Our first stop will be Vila Real, to visit the Solar de Mateus – A manor house of the 18th Century, of baroque architecture, assigned to Nicolau Nasoni -. After the visit we set out to the discovery of this unique landscape which is the Douro Valley and we will make a stop at a place from where one can enjoy the best views over the Douro River – S. Leonardo de Galafura -. We then head to a rather well-known estate, the Qta do Vallado, for a visit and wine tasting. We suggest lunch at the same estate. In the afternoon we head to Lamego. Arrival at the Hotel. Check in and accommodation.

3rd Day - Lamego / Murganheira / Pinhão / Lamego

Breakfast at the Hotel. The day will be dedicated to the different wines from the Douro region. We will start with a visit to one of the most traditional estates Quinta da Pacheca - where we will have a tour around the estate. Then we set out for the Wine-cellars of Murganheira, to see its original cellars, excavated in a blue granite rock, which instead of the traditional wine casks, is full of champagne bottles. After the visit, we return to the banks of the Douro and head to Pinhão where we suggest a pleasant boat ride along the River Douro. At the end of this tour we recommend lunch at one of the region’s best restaurants and we will end the day with a visit to Quinta do Tedo, right in the heart of the Upper Douro Region, a property from the eighteenth century, surrounded by terraces, at the confluence of two rivers: the Douro and Tedo. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lamego / Amarante / Penafiel / Guimarães / Braga

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. We will start our way to the singular wine region of “Vinho Verde” (a unique wine only produced in Portugal and in this region). Our first stop will be Amarante – the capital of Vinho Verde - . A place 14

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which gives us many reasons to stop and enjoy it for a while: the river, the mountain ranges, the hidden places, the environmental heritage, the Romanesque heritage. The next stop will be Quinta da Aveleda – 1st Place on the Top 100 Best Buys Wine Enthusiast 2014 - . The beauty of its architecture, its parks and gardens, earned it, in 2011, the International Prize for “Best of Wine Tourism”. Continuing in this region we will visit Guimarães, which historic center is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the afternoon we continue to Braga, known as the City of the Archbishops. Walking tour through its historic center and visit to Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Arrival at the Hotel. Check in and accommodation.

5th Day - Braga / Ponte Lima / Monção / Caminha / Viana Castelo

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we remain in the green region of Minho . The first stop will be in the beautiful village of Ponte de Lima, where we suggest a visit to the Cooperative Winery for a tasting of their Vinho Verde. Then comes Monção. Visit of the historic center and, a few miles ahead, we will visit the “ex libris” of the Alto Minho Region – Palácio da Brejoeira -. On this property, in 18 of its 30 acres, is planted a vineyard of single grape – Alvarinho -. A limited production and for that very reason exclusive, producing a unique wine, typically Portuguese and one of the most internationally awarded. On the way back visit to the village of Caminha, located at the mouth of the Minho River. Arrival at the Hotel in Viana do Castelo. Check in and accommodation.

6th Day - Viana do Castelo / Barcelos / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12pm. We suggest a tour of the city of Viana do Castelo, located at the mouth of the Lima River, between the sea and the mountains, well known for its rich embroidery and filigree pieces. After visiting the city, but not without climbing the hill of Sta. Lucia, we head to Barcelos, a fortified medieval town, which extends over a hill above the Cavado River, known for its handmade ceramics. Arrival at the Hotel in Porto. Check in and accommodation.

7th Day - Partida do Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY. Portugal

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Option A – Prices per person (Minimum 4 – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of car / Nr. of persons Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax

SGL Supplement

Occupation

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

5 Pax

985,00•

920,00•

4 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax -

1.060,00• 905,00•

994,00•

Viana do Castelo Barcelos

Braga

775,00•

278,00•

220,00•

Vila Real

Porto

840,00•

840,00• 800,00•

Monção

Lamego

735,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Porto: Hotel Fenix Porto 4* Lamego: Hotel Delfim Douro 4* Braga: Hotel Mercure 4* Viana do Castelo: Hotel Axis Viana 4*

Occupation

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

5 Pax

1.210,00•

1.055,00•

4 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax -

1.286,00• 1.135,00•

1.130,00• 975,00•

1.070,00•

910,00•

480,00•

330,00•

1.030,00•

875,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Porto: Hotel The Yeatman 5* Lamego: Quinta da Pacheca Hotel Braga: Hotel Mercure 4* Viana do Castelo: Hotel Axis Viana 4*

The Price Includes:

6 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | All itinerary set in private, in a Tourism Car with Tourism Driver | All the visits mentioned on the program | Entrance Fees: Port Wine cellars, Qta Vallado, Qta Bacalhoa, Qta Tedo, Mugranheira Cellars, Qta Aveleda, Brejoeira Palace, with simple wine tastings.

The Price Does Not Include:

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal and UNESCO World-famous treasures

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. In the evening, private transfer to the restaurant for a welcome dinner with Fado show. Fado: Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Return to the Hotel on your account. We suggest a visit to one of the busiest quarters in terms of ‘nightlife’: The Bairro Alto/ Chiado.

2nd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cascais / Lisbon

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After breakfast at the Hotel, we leave for a Panoramic Tour of Lisbon, going through some of the most important points of the city: Baixa Pombalina, Rossio, Restauradores, elevador da Glória, Chiado and Belém quarter where you will be able to appreciate the most emblematic monuments of Lisbon, and the leading exponents of architectural beauty and the Manueline style evoking the Portuguese Discoveries: Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower – both World Heritage by UNESCO -. We then take our route to Sintra - whose landscape is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO -, stop for a visit at the Pena Palace (ticket not included). We then head to Cascais (stop at the Bay) and Estoril

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where we will take a panoramic tour through the Casino’s gardens. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Óbidos / Batalha / Fátima / Alcobaça / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon and our first stop will be the medieval village of Óbidos, for a walk through the walled village. We continue our journey to Batalha where a stop is mandatory to visit one of the most important landmarks of Portuguese gothic architecture – the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, or Batalha Monastery – classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. Visit to this Monastery, built over two centuries and completed in 1517. We then follow to Fátima. Free time to visit the Sanctuary, site of the apparitions in 1917 of The Holy Lady to the small shepherds. One of the most important Marian Shrines in the world and one of the most important places of world pilgrimage. On our way back to Lisbon a stop to visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça – World Heritage Site by UNESCO-. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lisbon / Évora / Tomar

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure to Évora - World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. Walking tour of the city center. The high lights will be: The Roman Temple, the Roman - Gothic Cathedral, the Bone Chapel and the historic center. Free time for lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon we head to Tomar. Check in and accommodation at the Hotel.

5th Day - Tomar / Coimbra

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning a visit to the city and the Convent of Christ – World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. This Monumental Complex was originally a Templar stronghold built in the 12th century. The famous round church (Charola) of the castle was also built in this period. The church, like some other Templar churches throughout Europe, was modelled after the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, After lunch we continue our journey to Coimbra. Check-in and accommodation at the Hotel.

6th Day - Coimbra / Lamego

Breakfast at the Hotel. We start the day with a visit to the Baroque Library (Joanina Library) and the University of Coimbra - World Heritage Site by UNESCO -, one of the oldest universities in Europe still in operation. Afterwards, a walking tour through the main streets of the city. In the afternoon we will proceed to Lamego (Douro region). Check-in and accommodation at the Hotel.

7th Day - Lamego ( Douro)

Breakfast at the Hotel. The day will be dedicated to the Douro region, known for its Vineyards - classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Our route will depend on the time of the year. If during a nice and warm season a visit to the Prehistoric Rock Art of Foz Coa Valley – a world heritage site by UNESCO – will also be included. At the end of the afternoon, return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

8th Day - Lamego / Guimarães / Braga / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure to the city of Guimarães, capital of culture in 2012 - the birthplace of the Portuguese nation - . Visit to its historical center, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We proceed with a visit of the Castle, symbol of the Portugal

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city. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant. Our next stop will be the city of Braga. Visit to Bom Jesus de Braga Sanctuary, a reference to the European Baroque dating back to the beginning of the fourteenth century, a real ex-libris of the city of the Archbishops. Highlight for its stairways in zigzag. Then we proceed to Porto. Check-in and accommodation at the Hotel.

9th Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the hotel for a sightseeing tour of the city. Capital and gateway to the northern region, Porto is an ancient city which

gave its name to Portugal and to a wine known worldwide: the Port Wine. With a magnificent location next to the river Douro mouth and an architectural heritage of exceptional value, the historic center of Porto, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walking tour of the historic center, passing by the most emblematic monuments of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Passing by the Batalha Square, Sta Catarina, Liberdade Square, Clérigos Tower and Church of St. Francis. Visit to the Lello Bookstore and to Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace). We then head to the Ribeira Quarter. From here we will make a cruise aboard one of the typical Rabelo boats, rep-

lica of the boats that once carried the barrels of wine from the wine farms in Douro to the wine cellars in Gaia, and admire the 6 bridges that cross the river. Visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars to taste this magnificent nectar -wine tasting included- . Return to the Hotel. Accommodation. Rest of the afternoon free.

10th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person in double room - (Minimum 4 persons – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of car / Nr. of persons Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax SGL Supplement

Occupation

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

5 Pax

1.678,00•

1.605,00•

4 Pax

1.920,00•

6 Pax

1.555,00•

8 Pax

1.390,00•

7 Pax -

1.475,00• 412,00•

Guimarães

1.850,00•

Porto

Lamego

1.481,00• 1.400,00•

1.316,00•

Coimbra

Batalha Alcobaça

354,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Sintra

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* Tomar: Hotel Templários 4* Coimbra: Hotel D. Inês 3* Lamego: Hotel Delfim Douro 4* Porto: Hotel Fenix 4*

Fátima Tomar

Lisbon

Évora

The Price Includes:

9 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | All itinerary set in private, in a Tourism Car with Tourism Driver | All the visits mentioned on the program | Entrance Fees: Batalha, Alcobaça, Convent of Christ, Joanina Library (University of Coimbra); cruise along the 6 bridges (Porto) | Meals: Dinner with drinks included and Fado show in Lisbon | Wine Tastings: Évora; Douro and Porto.

The Price Does Not Include:

Portugal

2015

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

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Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Religious Portugal

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Catholic Shrines

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

2nd Day - Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave the Hotel for a Panoramic Tour of the city. We will start by visiting Belém quarter, where one can appreciate the monuments depicting the time of maritime discoveries, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. We will make our first stop at the Belém Tower (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO); Then, we will make a stop at the Discoveries Monument, which marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique; Next on our tour is a visit to the Church of the Jerónimos Monastery (classified as World Heritage by UNESCO), masterpiece of the Manueline style; stop at the former factory of the Pastéis de Belém, where the famous tarts are produced. Custard tarts tasting. Next we will cross the bridge to the south bank of the Tagus for a Visit to the Cristo Rei Sanctuary. In the afternoon a visit to the neighborhood of Alfama: The Cathedral, Church of St. António. A little bit further another stop at Madre the Deus Church (Mather of God church) and its magnificent Tile Museum.. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Óbidos / Alcobaça / Batalha / Fátima

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. Departure to Obidos. Stop for a walking tour to this beautiful medieval village, once resting place of the Queens of Portugal. We follow to the Monastery of Alcobaça, World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with a visit to the Church. Afterwards, we head to the Batalha Monas-

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tery, one of the landmarks of Portuguese Gothic architecture - World Heritage Site by UNESCO –. Arrival to Fatima by the end of the afternoon. Check in and accommodation at the Hotel. In the evening, possibility to attend the Candlelight Procession.

4th Day - Fátima

Breakfast at the Hotel. Free morning dedicated to the visit of the sanctuary. In the afternoon visit to Valinhos, a small village where the three little Shepherds lived. Here you can visit the House Museum of Lucia. As well as several other landmarks related to the Fátima apparitions. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

5th Day - Fátima / Viseu / Lamego

Breakfast at the Hotel. We start the journey up north. Stop at Viseu, for a visit to the historical Centre. After lunch (not included), we head to Lamego (Douro Region). Check in and accommodation at the Hotel.

6th Day - Lamego

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we leave the hotel for a visit to the historical Centre of Lamego and to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. In the afternoon, a tour of the Douro wine region – World Heritage by UNESCO - , with a stop at one of famous wine farms where you will be able to taste the excellent wine produced in this region. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

7th Day - Lamego / Guimarães / Braga / Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning departure to Guimarães. Walking tour through the historic Center - World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. We then follow to Braga: under the name of “Bracara Augusta” during the Roman Empire, it is one of the oldest Christian towns in the world. We will visit

the Sanctuaries of N. Sra. do Sameiro and Bom Jesus de Braga - which inspired other constructions, such as the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Congonhas city, in the State of Minas Gerais (Brasil) -. We then proceeded to Santiago de Compostela (in Spain) where we will arrive late in the afternoon. Check in, accommodation and dinner at the Hotel.

8th Day - Santiago de Compostela / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12pm. The morning and early afternoon periods will be dedicated to the visit of the historical center of the city, with the possibility to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass. Return to Portugal, to the city of Porto. Check-in and accommodation.

9th Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the hotel for a sightseeing tour of the city, passing by the most emblematic monuments of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Visit to the historic center, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO: Clérigos Tower, Sé do Porto (stop and visit), Sé Quarter (stroll), Ribeira Quarter (stroll), São Bento Train Station (stop and visit), Liberdade Square (stop) and Stock Exchange Palace (visit). Cruise the Douro river, along the 6 bridges of the city, during which we will be able to admire a panoramic view of the city. We follow to Vila Nova da Gaia to visit one of the Port Wine Cellars with tasting of the famous wine (visit with wine tasting included). Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

10th Day - Departure from Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

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Religious Portugal Catholic Shrines

Occupation

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

5 Pax

1.610,00•

1.545,00•

1.420,00•

1.354,00•

4 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax -

1.852,00•

1.500,00• 1.323,00• 410,00•

Monção Braga

1.786,00•

Guimarães

Porto

1.430,00•

Lamego Viseu

1.258,00• 350,00•

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* Fátima: Hotel Cinquentenário 4* Lamego: Hotel Delfim Douro 4* Santiago Compostela: Hotel Gelmirez 3* Porto: Hotel Fenix Porto 4*

Batalha Alcobaça

Sintra

Fátima

Lisbon

The Price Includes:

9 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Transfer Hotel / restaurant (in Lisbon) | All the mentioned Tours | Entrance Fees: Cristo Rei, Madre de Deus; Batalha Monastery, Palácio Bolsa, Church of São Francisco | Cruise along the 6 bridges in Porto | Meals: 1 Dinner with Fado show in Lisbon; 1 Dinner at the Hotel in Santiago de Compostela, tasting of 1 Pastel de Belém; Port Wine tasting.

The Price Does Not Include:

(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

○

Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal

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Religious Portugal Jewish Heritage

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

2nd Day - Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave the Hotel for a Panoramic Tour of Lisbon, visiting: Alfama, the Cathedral, former Jewish quarter, old Synagogue, Baixa Pombalina, Largo de s. Domingos, Restauradores, Rossio, Praça do Comércio. Free lunch. In the afternoon we head to the Belém quarter to visit the Belém Tower, the Discoveries Monument (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) and the Jerónimos Monastery. A mandatory stop will also be at Pasteis de Belém Factory (tasting of the custard tart included). Return to the hotel; Dinner and accommodation.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cabo da Roca / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Full-Day Tour. In Sintra we will be visiting the Palácio da Vila – former Royal Palace – During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries grew in this area, around the Palace, the Jewish quarter which greatly contributed to the development of the village. We then follow to Cabo da Roca, the “most western point of continental Europe”. We will be making a stop in Cascais, a fishing village that during World War II, received many Jewish refugees. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lisbon / Tomar / Castelo Branco / Belmonte

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure to Tomar where we will visit the ancient Synagogue, - the most ancient and well preserved Hebrew Temple of Portugal, a rare example of medieval Jewish temples, built in the mid-fifteenth century -, which currently houses the Hebrew-Portuguese Museum Abraão Zacuto; followed by a visit to the Convent of Christ, founded by the Order of the Knights of Templar – classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO -. In the afternoon we continue to Castelo Branco. We will visit the old Jewish Quarter, the Old Town Square, and Peleteiros Street. You will be able to observe several traces of the Jewish culture, such as portals, menorahs or sculptured chandeliers and cruciforms. According to the records the Jewish community exists in Castelo Branco since the fourteenth century. In the Palace gardens, the statue of Moses appears above all the others. Castelo Branco is also the hometown of some

8 nights from

1.020,00•

of the leading physicians of Jewish and also Portuguese history, such as Amato Lusitano (1511-1568) and Elijah Montalto (1567-1616). Hundreds of Inquisition archives give notice of secret practice of Judaism in this city during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Arrival at the hotel in Belmonte. Check-in and accommodation.

5th Day - Belmonte / Guarda / Belmonte

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, walking tour of Belmonte. We will visit the Jewish Museum that recalls and documents the Jewish History and Culture in Portugal; the first signs of their presence in the territory; major festivals and rituals with highlight for Easter or Pesach; deployment areas and zones of influence; it also recalls the troubled times through a Memorial of the Victims of the Inquisition. One zone of the Museum “speaks” about History and cultural anthropology of the local Jewish community, mentioning the major feasts of the liturgical calendar – from Shabat, Pessach Hannukah–, costumes, professions, the everyday life and other uses and customs, revealing aspects of crypto-Judaism and of the “Work of Redemption”. After the visit to the Museum we will follow to the Synagogue. The first Synagogue of Belmonte dates from 1297 according to an inscription in Hebrew characters which can be seen at the actual Synagogue Beit Eliahu, (actual religious leader Rabbi Elisha Salas, sent to Portugal from Shavei Israel – Jerusalém-). In the afternoon we will go to the City of Guarda, the highest in the Country at 1052 meters. Walking tour through the city center, Old Square (Praça Velha), the Catholic Cathedral in Gothic style. The Jewish Quarters; the old and the new. The Jewish Quarter is one of the most typical areas of the Historical Center of primitive Guarda. The houses are sober, of rural form, single-storey or with two floors, characterized mainly by the wide gate and narrow door, being the first to access the trade and the second to access the residence. The expansion of Jews to other areas of the city, where they have founded a new Jewish quarter, was due to the substantial increase of the Commune in the late fifteenth century. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

6th Day - Belmonte / Trancoso / Moncorvo / Belmonte

Breakfast at the Hotel. On this day we follow to Trancoso, where the presence of Jews is very old, it is believed prior to the Portuguese nationality. The city architecture is typical of a people of various trades, manual or commercial, where the cruciforms have a dual function of evocation and tes-

timony of the Torah followers. We will visit the Church of S. Peter, where the poet Bandarra (15001545) rests; the Jewish quarter, which makes you go back in the History, captivates and invites to contemplation; we will walk along the streets showing an architecture attributed to the Jews, with cruciform inscriptions of various sizes and shapes, typical Squares where they lived; the House of the Black Cat with the facade decorated with the Lion of Judah, The Gates of Jerusalem, the Pelican, the Jew on his way to Synagogue (inclined); Inscriptions in Hebrew characters and dates, ‘Jacob’s Dream’ and marks of trades; The Stained glass window with the Menorah in the Square of Pelourinho and the Menorah in housing. We continue our journey to Moncorvo. A brief visit, with emphasis to the Church, temple of staggering proportions and very strong structure, the layout of the streets and squares, the gardens. The city was the house of Rabi Mór who has, since D.Dinis, seven delegates, called listeners, placed in the capital of each district, whom exert jurisdiction over the Jews in the entire district. Return to the Hotel in Belmonte. Accommodation.

7th Day - Belmonte / Castelo de Vide / Évora

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure to Castelo de Vide where the second largest set of ogival doors in the world can be found. In this village of Alentejo one can feel the meeting of different cultures. We will go through the steep streets of this picturesque village and visit the old synagogue. In Castelo de Vide, the Jewish quarter developed on the slopes of the village facing east. Although established in one of the roughest areas, the neighborhood was crossed by a fundamental axis of communication between the castle and the outside and vice versa. The Jewish presence in Castelo de Vide left some material evidences, in particular the building where it’s believed to have worked the Medieval Synagogue. Other buildings on the Street of the Jewish quarter, still show what remains of the ancient Jewish tradition of marking their faith on the door jamb. Castelo de Vide maintains in the topology of its streets the testimony of Jewish presence and also of the persecution of the Holy Office to the New Christians. In the doorways it is possible to see the places where the Mezuás were put, disguises of chandeliers in between the carved olive tree branches, profession marks… In the afternoon we head to Évora. Checkin and accommodation. Portugal

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Religious Portugal Jewish Heritage

8th Day - Évora/Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Full day tour to the city of Évora, ancient city where, some houses, still exhibit marks of ‘mezuzot’, one of which was identified as synagogue. We will stroll along the city to discover these and other interesting traces that have survived the centuries. In this monumental complex you can admire the well-preserved walls surrounding the city, the Roman Temple, the Inquisition Palace, the Cathedral (founded in 1186, consecrated in 1204 , is

the largest medieval cathedral in the country), the Bone Chapel. The Jewish Quarter of Évora was one of the most important of Portugal. It occupied, in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the western blocks of the city, near the actual Giraldo Square. As in other Jewish Quarters of Portugal, the streets are narrow and the houses have architectural features with portals and windows dating back to medieval times but denoting a commercial function or of worship, when it comes to locations that worked as Syna-

gogues. The Palace and former Prisons of the Inquisition, still bearing the inquisitorial coat of arms, are located near the Cathedral. Return to Lisbon by the end of the day. Accommodation.

9th Day - Departure from Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person (for a group of 15 persons): Prices per Person in Double Room

High Season (*)

Low Season (*)

1.156,00•

1.117,00•

320,00€

280,00€

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* (or similar) Belmonte: Hotel Belsol 3* (or similar)

Trancoso

Évora: Hotel Mar d’Ar Muralhas 4* (or similar) Single Supplement

Guarda Belmonte

Prices per Person (for a group of 20 persons): Prices per Person in Double Room

High Season (*)

Castelo de Vide

Low Season (*)

Lisbon: Hotel Sana Malhoa 4* (or similar) Belmonte: Hotel Belsol 3* (or similar)

Castelo Branco

Tomar

Sintra

1.060,00•

1.020,00•

320,00•

280,00•

Lisbon

Évora

Évora: Hotel Mar d’Ar Muralhas 4* (or similar) Single Supplement

The Price Includes:

8 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | Transfer Hotel / restaurant (in Lisbon) | All the mentioned Tours | Entrance Fees: Belém Tower; Palácio da Vila; Convent of Christ; Bone Chapel | Meals: 1 Dinner with Fado show in Lisbon; 4 lunches (1 Lisbon, 1 Sintra, 1 Tomar, 1 Évora), 1 dinner at the Hotel in Belmonte; tasting of 1 Pastel de Belém.

The Price Does Not Include:

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(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

○

Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Portugal Deluxe A luxurious selection

8 nights from

Photo: The Yeatman Hotel

2.095,00•

1st Day - Arrival in Lisbon

Private Transfer from the airport to the selected Hotel. Check in (only possible after 2.00 pm) and accommodation. In the evening, private transfer to the restaurant for a welcome dinner with Fado show. FADO: Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Return to the Hotel on your account. We suggest a visit to one of the busiest quarters in terms of ‘nightlife’: The Bairro Alto/ Chiado.

2nd Day - Lisbon / Sintra / Cascais / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave the Hotel for a Panoramic Tour of Lisbon, passing by some of the most important points of the city: Baixa Pombalina, Rossio, Restauradores, elevador da Glória, Chiado, Belém, where one can find the monuments depicting the time of maritime discoveries, from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries: the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower – both classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Close to the Jerónimos Monastery, one may find the old Factory of the Pastéis de Belém (custard tarts), where the famous Pastel de Belém is produced. Tasting of these delicious tarts is included. We continue our day visiting Sintra, a real link between land and ocean, where nature, architecture and history are combined in a unique way. It is, without a doubt, the capital of Romanticism. We will start by visiting the Pena Palace, based on one of the highest points of the mountain and considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Afterwards, you will have some free time to visit and stroll along the historical center. We then follow to Cabo da Roca, the ”most western point of continental Europe”. A brief stop at the beautiful Cascais bay, rather well-known for the beauty of its beaches and for its lively nightlife. On the return to Lisbon, we will finish our tour with an overview of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that surround it. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

3rd Day - Lisbon / Évora / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave Lisbon towards Évora - classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO-. Its history is rather old. Through the city have passed the Romans, who called it “Ebora Liberalitas Julia”; the Visigoths, the Moors, from whom the legendary Geraldo Sem Pavor, reconquered the city in 1166. Here the Jesuits founded the University, which would, centuries later, be closed by the Marquis of

Pombal, when the Jesuits were expelled from the country. We will visit the Cartuxa Wine Cellar. The Wine Tourism Cartuxa is installed in the old refectory of the Jesuit retirement home. Now, it is one of the training centers of the wines produced by Eugenio de Almeida Foundation. Wine tasting and some free time for shopping of wines and / or olive oil. Walking tour of the City, with special emphasys to the Roman Temple, the Catedral, the Bone Chapel and the historic center. Lunch at one of the most traditional restaurants of Alentejo’s cuisine. Afterwards, we will visit the Quinta do Esporão - Classified among the most respected wines of Alentejo and Portugal -, The wines produced here, helped revolutionize the region by adding, among many other details, labels designed by artists, which are renewed every year, sponsoring both the Alentejo wine and Portuguese Culture. Tasting of 2 wines and olive oils. Return to the Hotel in Lisbon. Accommodation.

4th Day - Lisbon / Óbidos / Batalha / Fátima / Alvados

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. We leave Lisbon towards Óbidos, for a walking tour along the medieval village surrounded by walls of the fourteenth century. Our next stop is also mandatory, Batalha where one of the landmarks of Portuguese Gothic architecture can be found – Santa Maria da Vitória or Batalha Monastery – classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit to this Monastery which was built over two centuries and completed in 1517. We then follow to Fátima. Lunch in a local restaurant. Free time to visit the Sanctuary, site of the apparitions in 1917 of The Holy Lady to the three small shepherds. One of the most important Marian Shrines in the world and one of the most important places of world pilgrimage. Finally we head to Alvados, to the Hotel Cooking & Nature, a rather unique hotel. Check in and accommodation. The Dinner at the hotel, will count with the participation of all, oriented by the Chef.

5th Day - Alvados / Coimbra / Viseu / Régua

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave the Hotel towards Coimbra, for a panoramic tour of the city historical center, the old cathedral, the University (one of the oldest universities still in operation in Europe and the world and the oldest in Portugal). Its

history dates back to the 13th century (1290). We will as well visit the University’s Library ( Joanina Library dates back to the 18th century and lies on the premises of the University of Coimbra). The library is markedly Rococo style, being recognized as one of the most unique and spectacular European Baroque libraries. Visit to the Machado de Castro Museum. Lunch will be served in Bairrada and it will be the well known meal of roasted suckling pig. After lunch, we continue the journey to Viseu with visit to the Quinta do Perdigão, the most awarded farm of the Dão region, both nationally and internationally. Wine Tasting. We head to the North in direction of the Douro Wine Region, region classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Arrival at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the most wellknown properties of Douro, stands out for having been the first to bottle wine under their own brand. Wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca. Dinner and accommodation on the boutique hotel of the premises.

6th Day - Régua / Pinhão / Guimarães / Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. We leave the Hotel for a visit to the Quinta do Panascal, located in the heart of Douro, dates back to the 18th century, and is the most important of the three magnificent properties of Fonseca Guimarães. It is a beautiful property overlooking the river Tavora offering its visitors an absolutely heavenly environment. It has the classification of level A, which corresponds to the highest ranking given to a farm. From its vineyards came out the grapes that produced the Vintage Fonseca 1994 (considered the best wine in the world). Wine Tasting. Lunch at the DOC restaurant, which is located on the road between Régua and Pinhão, one of the most beautiful routes of the country, bordering the Douro River. In the afternoon we continue our journey to Guimarães – the birthplace of Portuguese Nation - , which was the capital of culture in 2012 -. Short panoramic visit to its historic center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. BY the end of the day we will arrive to Porto. Accommodation at the Yeatman Hotel – wine Luxury Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia - with spectacular views over the River Douro, and belonging to the owners of the Taylors Wine-cellars, a British Family. Considered the best hotel in Portugal. Check in, accommodation and dinner at the hotel. Portugal

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Portugal Deluxe

Photo: Tivoli Hotels & Resorts

A luxurious selection

7th Day - Porto

Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the hotel for a sightseeing tour of the city. Capital and gateway to the northern region, Porto is an ancient city which gave its name to Portugal and to a wine known worldwide: the Port Wine. With a magnificent location next to the river Douro mouth and an architectural heritage of exceptional value, the historic center of Porto, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walking tour of the historic center, passing by the most emblematic monuments of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Passing by the Batalha Square, Sta Catarina, Liberdade Square, Clérigos Tower and Church of St. Francis. Visit to the Lello Bookstore and to Palácio da

Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace). We then head to the Ribeira Quarter. From here we will make a cruise aboard one of the typical Rabelo boats, replica of the boats that once carried the barrels of wine from the wine farms in Douro to the wine cellars in Gaia, and admire the 6 bridges that cross the river. Visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars to taste this magnificent nectar -wine tasting included-. Return to the Hotel. At night transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. After dinner transfer back to the Hotel. Accommodation.

8th Day - Porto / Vila da Feira / Anadia / Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. Departure to Vila

da Feira to visit a corks Factory. We then follow to Anadia, where we will have a visit with lunch included to the Luis Pato Cellars. After lunch we continue the journey to Lisbon. Check in at the Hotel. In the evening transfer to dinner in a prestigious restaurant in Lisbon. At the end of dinner, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

9th Day - Departure from Lisbon

Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out until 12p.m. Private transfer to the Airport. END OF THE JOURNEY.

Prices per Person in double room - (Minimum 4 persons – Maximum 8 Persons): Type of Vehicle / Nr. of persons Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 6 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax Van Deluxe - 8 Pax SGL Supplement

Occupation 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax -

High Season (*) 2.654,00• 2.548,00• 2.415,00•

Low Season (*) 2.355,00•

Vila da Feira

2.210,00•

2.345,00•

2.150,00•

679,00•

495,00•

2.289,00•

Braga

2.460,00•

Guimarães

Régua

Porto

Viseu

2.095,00•

Coimbra Batalha

Fátima

Óbidos

Selected Hotels (or similar):

Cabo da Roca

Lisbon Évora

Lisbon: Hotel Dom Pedro Palace 5* Alvados: Hotel Cooking & Nature 5* Douro: Quinta da Pacheca Wine Hotel Porto: The Yeatman Hotel 5*

The Price Includes:

8 nights of accommodation, in Standard room, with Breakfast included, at the selected Hotels or similar | Private Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport | All itinerary set in private, in a Tourism Car with Tourism Driver | Entrance Fees: Church of São Francisco and Bone Chapel (Évora); Batalha Monastery; Library in Coimbra ; Museum in Coimbra; Palácio Bolsa (Porto) | Meals and Tastings: 6 wine tastings ; 1 Pastel Belém tasting; 6 lunches and 5 dinners, 1 Dinner and Fado Show – drink package included during meals.

The Price Does Not Include:

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(*) Seasons: High: 01 Apr / 31 Oct Low: 01 Jan / 31 Mar | 01 Nov / 31 Dec ○

○

Except Festivities and Fairs or Congresses; Carnival; Easter; Christmas and New Year.

Photo: Marcial Fernandes

SUGGESTIONS FOR EXTENSIONS TO YOUR TRIP

Madeira Island, the main island of Madeira Archipelago, just 1h20 by plane

Not to be missed:

from Lisbon, is considered one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in

• Flower festivities in April

Europe. Offers a breathtaking scenario, lush vegetation, stunning mountain scenery, the astonishing waterways covering most of the island, a wonderful

• Atlantic Festival in June • Madeira Wine Festival in September • Colombo’s Festival in September

The island offers great scenery, great food, great hotels.

• Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities

Azores, nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic where nature

Not to be missed:

presents itself in its original and unique shape. A lush landscape of green

• Furnas Lagoon (S. Miguel Island)

and deep blue sea. The archipelago’s name comes from the large number of birds, called Azores, which inhabited the islands when they were discovered

Photo: Assoc.de T. dos Açores

Photo: Associação de Turismo dos Açores

Photo: Assoc.de T. dos Açores

Photo: Norberto Diver

climate.

•• Tea Plantations (S. Miguel Island) • The Islet Vila Franca do Campo (S. Miguel Isaland)

by the Portuguese.

• Ponta Delgada Historic Center (S. Miguel Island)

Nine small relics for lovers of nature and tranquility.

• Ponta da Ferraria (S. Miguel Island) Portugal

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EVENTS CALENDAR

February 2015

• Ovar Carnival

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March 2015

• Óbidos Chocolate Festival • Madeira’s Open (Golf)

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(19 /22 March)

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April 2015

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• Flower Festival (Madeira Island)

(16 / 22 April)

(9 / 19 April)

(24 / 26 April)

• Portugal Open (Tenis) (Oeiras – Lisbon) ○

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(2 / 5 April)

• Days of the Music in Belém ( Lisboa) ○

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• Holy Week in Óbidos

• Fish Festival in Lisbon

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(28 April / 03 May) ○

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May 2015

• International festival of puppetry (Lisbon) • Islamic Festival (Mértola – Alentejo) • Lord of St. Christ Festivities (Azores)

(7 / 12 May)

• Students Ribbon Burning (Coimbra)

(11 / 17 May)

• Douro Vinhateiro, Half Marathon

(17 May)

• World Pilgrimage to Fátima

(12 / 13 May)

• Portugal Rally

(21 / 24 May)

• Volvo Ocean Race ○

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(23 / 27 May)

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June 2015

• Cherry Festival (Fundão) • Lisbon City Festivities

(12 / 13 June)

• Atlantic Festival (Madeira Island)

(6 / 27 June)

• Porto City Festivities ○

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(23 / 24 June)

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July 2015

• Tomar Trays Festival

• Medieval Trip (Sta. Maria da Feira) ○

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(7 / 12 July)

• World Music Festival (Algarve) ○

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(04 / 13 July)

• European sailing championship (Porto)

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(29 July / 09 August)

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August 2015

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• Southwest Music Festival

(5 / 9 August)

• Music Festival of Paredes de Coura

(19 / 22 August)

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• Holy Lady of Agony Festivities (Viana Castelo) ○

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September 2015

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• Colombo’s Festival (Madeira Islands)

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(17 / 19 September)

EXPERIENCES

USEFUL INFORMATION Capital: Lisboa Official language: Portuguese Total Area: 92391 Km2 Population: 10.600.000 Religion: Roman Catholic Time Zone: UTC /GMT Currency: EUR Credit Cards: All major credit cards. Climate: Maritime temperate; cool and rainy in the north, warmer and drier in the south. Terrain: Mountainous north of the Tagus River, rolling plains in south. Electricity: 220V Services Opening Hours: • Banks: From Monday to Friday, from 08h00 to 15h00. • Pharmacies: From Monday to Friday , from 09h00 to 19h00 (some close for lunch 13h /15h); on Saturdays between 09h00 and 13h00. They all display and illuminated green cross outside when open at night. All have information posted on the door indicating the nearest pharmacies that are open at night. • Shops: From Monday to Friday, from 09h00 to 19h00 (some close for lunch 13h /15h). On Saturdays between 09h00 or 10h00 and 13h00. • Shopping Malls: Everyday, between 10h00 and 23h00. • Tax Free: Visitors not resident in any of the European Union Countries, can be reimbursed of the VAT (Valued Added Tax) paid on purchases they have made in Portugal and being transported in their personal luggage. Only private individuals can benefit from this reimbursement. In order to obtain repayment of the tax, the minimum value of purchase must be Eur 61.35. At the time of purchase one should ask for a receipt/ statement from the store, in which should be discriminated the amount paid, the purchased goods and the amount to be reimbursed. The reimbursement can be requested at Airports. At Airports you may be asked to show the purchased goods, so you should carry them as hand luggage. • Distances between cities (in Km):

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registration occurs 30 days, or less, before the date

of the hotels provided by others of similar category.

departure – Refund of 90% of the value of the

of departure, the total price of the trip must be paid

If unforeseen circumstances oblige to suspend any

program, less 10% administrative fee;

upon registration being, in this case, subject to

travel arrangements, customers will always be

confirmation from suppliers regarding reservations

entitled to reimbursement of the amounts paid.

for all travel arrangements. RDMC reserves the right

INSURANCE Given the fact that the values of the luggage and

to cancel any registration whose payment has not

CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE AGENCY

those relating to life, physical integrity and health

been made under the above conditions.

The agency reserves the right to cancel the organized

are strictly personal, RDMC recommends that

trip if the number of participants is less than the

passengers make their own insurance.

PRICES INCLUDE

minimum required. In such cases the client will be

Transportation under the Terms and Conditions

informed in writing, about the cancellation, at least

RESERVATION FEES

specified in each itinerary; accommodation in

8 days in advance and there is no liablitily of the

A fee of • 15.00 (non-refundable) will be charged

Standard rooms; in Hotels of the category specified

Agency, for the termination.

per reservation.

itinerary; taxes and fees in accordance with the

TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION

ORGANIZATION

current legislation.

The client may transfer his/her registration, replacing

The technical organization of the trips included in this

in each itinerary; services and meals specified in the

himself/ herself by another person, provided that he/

brochure is the sole responsibility of RDMC-

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE

she notifies the selling agency with at least 30 days

Unipessoal Lda, based at Rua Mestre de Aviz, 15 A,

All services not mentioned as included; laundry;

in advance and provided that all suppliers accept the

2780-230 Oeiras, Portugal, RNAVT 3238.

telephones; all the extras of personal character.

change of name (Change Name). The transfer of

Liability Insurance: 75.000 • - Insurance Policy

registration holds accountable both the transferor

108328869.

CHANGE IN PRICES

and the transferee for the payment of the price of

The prices shown on the programs are based on the

the travel arrangements and for the additional

PUBLICATION and VALIDITY

costs of the services at the date of printing of this

charges arising.

This program was printed in January 2015. It is valid until December 31, 2015.

catalogue, and are therefore subject to change resulting from variations in the cost of transportation

DOCUMENTATION

or fuel, duties, taxes, and fees. Whenever a change

Each passenger should have his/ her passport duly

NOTES

in the price of the trip occurs, the client will be

legalized and with consular visa if necessary. Faulty

Rdmc shall not be responsible for any typography

informed immediately and invited to, within the time

documentation shall be the sole and exclusive

inaccuracy or omission, lapse or spelling errors.

limit that has been fixed, accept the increase or

responsibility of the passenger. Unaccompanied

cancel the registration.

minors, or in the company of only one parent, require an authorization from both parents to travel.

COMPLAINTS May only be considered if submitted in writing and

MEALS

within a time limit not exceeding 20 days following

Meals, either in restaurants or hotels, will be at fixed

the termination of the provision of services. The

times and menu to be determined by RDMC.

same can only be accepted provided that it has been reported to suppliers of services (carriers,

CANCELLATION EXPENSES

hotels, local agents, etc.) during the course of the

In the event of cancellation of the trip or of the period

journey or stay, requiring from them the respective

initially requested by the client, for any reason

documents proving the occurrence.

whatsoever,

the

following

penalties

and

administrative fees will be charged on the price of REIMBURSEMENT/ REFUND

package:

After the beginning of the journey it is not due any

In the last 10 days prior to the date of departure or

refund for unused services by the client.

no-show – Charge of 100% of the program’s value;

These general terms and conditions do not exempt the reading of the specific conditions mentioned in the itineraries.