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since 2015 We are a Portuguese Tour Operator and DMC, based in the center of Portugal, which allows us to cover the entire country. What drives us, is the will to make every experience in Portugal unique and unforgettable, always ensuring a quality service. Our offer and knowhow is transversal to the best of Portugal: beach, culture, nature, equestrian, food, winery and religion. 2 CATALOG 2019/2020
2019/2020 Portugal is situated in the southwest corner of Europe. It is a small country that, despite its size, presents you with some of Europe's secret jewels. As one of the oldest nations in Europe, it is also the country responsible for discovering sea routes to other continents. This contact with different cultures combined with the opening of the country has created a friendly and hospitable environment for visitors. By visiting Portugal we guarantee you will find impressive secular monuments; a country with a great history; extraordinary Mediterranean cuisine with varying flavors from south to north; the largest variety of grape varieties in the world, over three hundred, that produce unique wines; Beautiful beaches, with some of the best surfing spots in the world and a climate that provides around 300 days of sunshine during the year. 3 CATALOG 2019/2020
Why Portugal? With more than 900 years of history, and 850 km of coastline, Portugal opened the sea lanes to the world and is currently the World Leading Destination, by the World Travel Awards 2017 and 2018 and has to offer: Breathtaking seashore, combined with more than 260 sunny days/year. with 29 surf spots throughout its coastline (Portugal Surf Guide). In 2016, and for the third consecutive year, Portugal has taken the top prize in the category of “Best Golf Destination in the World” at the World Golf Awards. 18 UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. 3th Safest country in the world (Global Peace Index 2017). 21 Michelin’s Star restaurants. 10 Gold Outstanding Medals and 11 Gold Medals out of 325 Portuguese awarded wines (2014 International Wines & Spirits Competition). Transversal and multicultural religious traditions and monuments, such as Fátima (Catholic), Belmonte (Jewish) or Silves (Muslim). 4 CATALOG 2019/2020
Some Geographic References A Faro B Vilamoura C Évora D Lisbon E Sintra F Óbidos G Nazaré H Fátima I Tomar J Coimbra K Belmonte L Aveiro M Porto N Ponta Delgada O Funchal * Time by Car Travel 5 CATALOG 2019/2020
CATALOG 2019/2020 TRADITIONS OF PORTUGAL Program available in Self-Drive 8 days – 7 nights 1st day – Lisbon Templar headquarters. leading wine producers 6th day – Day at leisure to explore Visit to the Convent of in Portugal and has Guimarães / Braga the city of Lisbon. Christ, the Synagogue and created an art exhibition Enjoy the morning with the Church of St. John the from around the world a walk in the center of Baptist. inside its cellars that will Guimarães. Visit the 2nd day – Lisbon / After lunch, return to amaze its visitors. Castle, Palace of the Escaroupim / Golegã and visit Carlos Dukes of Bragança Golegã Relvas House-Studio, a trip and the historic center Trip to the village of to the beginnings of that is a UNESCO Escaroupim. photography in Europe. World Heritage Site. Boat trip on the Tagus Rest of the afternoon at Afternoon at leisure to River, tour of the leisure. explore a little more of villages of Avieiras da 5th day – Curia / the city of Guimarães. Palhota and Aveiro / Guimarães Travel to Braga. Escaroupim. 4th day – Golegã / We will travel to Aveiro, Visit to the Escaroupim Coimbra / Curia where we offer you a Avieiro Museum. Then Journey to Coimbra, City of nice ride on one of the trip to Santarém for a Knowledge, home to one typical boats of Aveiro brief visit. of the oldest universities in (the Moliceiros), where Trip to Golegã. Europe. Visit to the you can get to know the University, an incredible urban canals of Aveiro 3rd day – Golegã / 16th century library and and see places from a Tomar / Golegã classified as a World different perspective. Visit to Tomar, Heritage Site by UNESCO. During your trip taste the UNESCO World In the afternoon, visit a traditional regional Heritage city and full of unique place, the Aliança famous “Ovos-moles”. history and mysticism Underground Museum. After lunch, we head to for being Aliança is one of the Guimarães. 6
CATALOG 2019/2020 TRADITIONS OF PORTUGAL 8 days – 7 nights (cont.) 7th day – Braga / territory known for its Porto Jewelery, which holds the Start the day with a title of Jewelery Capital in visit to Braga, the Portugal. Here you can oldest Portuguese learn the artisanal Included Services: city and one of the techniques employed in oldest Christian cities traditional Filigree Art. • 7 nights in 4 * with in the world. Visit to Travel to Porto after breakfast icluded; the Bom Jesus do lunch and a panoramic • Modern vehicle with Monte Sanctuary, visit where you can see driver/guide throughout classified in 2019 as the Clérigos Tower, the itinerary: a UNESCO World Aliados Avenue, the • 1 to 3 pax - Sedan; Heritage Site, a Cathedral, São Bento • 4-7 pax - Mini Van; magnificent place that Train Station and Ribeira • 8 pax - Sprinter. combines the work of district. Visit the famous • Escaroupim Cruise + Nature and Man. Visit Port wine cellars with Tasting Dinner at Hotel to the Braga wine tasting included. Lusitano **** Golegã; Cathedral and enjoy End of the program. • Cruise in the typical the beautiful gardens boat of Aveiro - of Santa Barbara and Moliceiro and “Ovos- finally visit Praça da moles” tasting; Included • Visit to Services: Aliança Cellars República. In the afternoon, trip and Port Wine Cellars to Porto. with wine tasting; • Entrances in the Convent of Christ and 8th day – Porto - House Studio Carlos Gondomar - Porto Relvas. Travel to Gondomar, a 7
CATALOG 2019/2020 THE WONDERS OF PORTUGAL Program available in Self-Drive 9 days – 8 nights 1st day – Porto Palace of the Dukes of Europe which is also a a visit to the fishing Reception at the airport. Bragança and the UNESCO World village Nazaré, which Transfer to hotel and UNESCO World Heritage Heritage Site. This has its own culture and check in. city center, where there is ancient city has existed where we will be able to Rest of the day at a maze of beautiful since the Roman era, see the site of Sítio da leisure. streets and small squares and is full of history and Nazaré and the Church that seem to embrace life, which gives it a of Nossa Senhora da those who arrive. After unique charm. Nazaré with a wonderful 2nd day – Porto lunch, departure to Braga. Visit to the Old view over the beach. Visit to the see, the Cathedral, the historic For lunch do not miss Full Day Tour in Porto. Sanctuary of Bom Jesus center with the Santa the great seafood and Places to visit: historic do Monte, a UNESCO Cruz Church, the fresh fish in local center a UNESCO World Heritage site since Barbican Gate and the restaurants. Heritage site, the 2019, and the Republic University of Coimbra. In the afternoon visit to Ribeira district, Clérigos Square in the city center. (Optional) Óbidos, a medieval Tower, the Cathedral, (Optional) town surrounded by São Bento Station, Return trip to Porto. walls, to visit the Bolsa Palace and Porto picturesque streets and Wine Cellars. the Castle. Transfer to 5th day – Coimbra / Lisbon and check in at 4th day – Porto / Fátima / Nazaré / the hotel. 3rd day – Porto / Coimbra Óbidos / Lisbon Guimarães / Braga / Check out and transfer Transfer to Fatima, Porto to Coimbra. Portugal's religious The day begins in Coimbra is known for center, where we will Guimarães, the birthplace having the first find a Sanctuary of Portugal, to visit the University of Portugal, dedicated to Our Lady imposing Castle, the one of the most of Fatima. Followed by 8
CATALOG 2019/2020 THE WONDERS OF PORTUGAL 9 days – 8 nights (cont.) 6th day – Lisbon / 7th day – Lisbon the best views of Sintra / Cascais / Full Day Tour to visit the Lisbon. Here you Included Services: Estoril / Lisbon main city of Portugal. In can also visit the Sintra is a magical the morning visit the typical historic center, Sé and • 8 nights in a hotel with place near Lisbon, neighborhoods of São Jorge Castle. In the breakfast included; worth a visit. Visit to Alfama, Chiado afternoon visit the Belém • Transfers to and from the Pena National Palace, and Bairro Alto. area with the National airport; Sintra's most • Full day tour in Porto and emblematic Coach Museum, the Jerónimos Monastery and Lisbon; monument, built at one 9th day – • Entrances in the Clérigos of the highest points in the Belém Tower. Lisbon Tower, Stock Exchange Palace, the region, followed by In the evening dine in a traditional restaurant with Breakfast at the São Jorge Castle, Ajuda Palace, a visit to the historic National Coach Coach Fado show. hotel. center and Sintra Museum, Jeronimos Free morning to National Palace. In the Monastery, Belém Tower; explore a little afternoon visit Cabo • Visit to the Port Wine more of Lisbon. da Roca, the Cellars with wine tasting. Check out. westernmost spot in Europe, then head to 8th day – Lisbon the beautiful city of Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: Cascais, the French Day at leisure to explore Riviera of Portugal. It Lisbon. ends with a scenic tour • Dinner with fado show; Places not to be missed: of Estoril, known for • Guimarães, Braga, Sintra, city center where you can having the largest Cascais and Estoril Full Day visit, Terreiro do Paço casino in Europe Tour; Square, Lisbon Cathedral (Optional). Return to • Entrance in other and São Jorge Castle, Lisbon. monuments mentioned. where you will find one of 9
CATALOG 2019/2020 TRADITIONAL MINHO Program available in Self-Drive 6 days – 5 nights 1st day – Porto Guimarães, birthplace of a waterfall. After lunch check in at the hotel. Reception at the Portugal, to visit the departure for Barcelos, Rest of the day at leisure. airport, transfer to the imposing Castle, the home of the iconic hotel. Rest of the day Palácio dos Duques de symbol of Portugal, the at leisure. Bragança and Praça da Barcelos Rooster. Visit 6th day – Porto Oliveira, a UNESCO to the Igreja de Santa Morning at leisure to World Heritage site. After Maria Maior, Templo do 2nd day – Porto explore a little more of lunch departure to Bom Senhor Jesus da Porto. The second largest city Braga, a city with more Cruz and the medieval Transfer to Porto airport. in Portugal, Porto, has than 2000 year of history tower in the historical a unique beauty. founded by the emperor center. Return to Braga. Known for Port wine Caesar Augustus. Visit to and the river Douro. the Cathedral, the oldest Places to visit: the 5th day – Braga / in the country and the UNESCO World Valença / Viana do Included Services: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Heritage city center, the Castelo / Porto do Monte. Sé do Porto dated from Trip to Valença on the • 5 nights in double the 18th century, Igreja northern border to visit room with breakfast de São Francisco, the its fort. The trip included; Torre dos Clérigos (this 4th day – Braga / continues bound for • Transfers to and from icon of the city was built Gerês / Barcelos / Viana do Castelo to visit in the 18th century), the the airport; Braga the historical centre, Palácio da Bolsa and • Private transport with Trip to the Parque have lunch and visit the the Port wine cellars. driver throughout the Nacional da Peneda- Santuário de Santa whole itinerary; Gerês (Peneda-Gerês Luzia (St.Lucia’s 3rd day – Porto / • Admission in the National Park), one of Sanctuary), a wonderful mentioned monuments Guimarães / the main natural monument with a • Visit and wine tasting Braga reserves of the country, stunning view. at Port wine cellars. The day begins in which includes a visit to Return to Porto and 10
CATALOG 2019/2020 SOUTHERN CHARMS Program available in Self-Drive 8 days – 7 nights 1st day – Lisbon 3rd day – Lisbon / surrounded by vineyards the south and passing Reception at Lisbon Arraiolos / Vila Viçosa / and olive trees. by Castro Marim with Airport and Transfer Évora Heading towards its salt marshes and its to the hotel. Vidigueira, one of historical heritage on Leaving Lisbon towards Dinner with Fado Alentejo's most the edge of the Arraiolos so that in this nice show. important wine Guadiana River, we village you can see how they producing regions, you come to Vila Real de make their rugs. Continuing can stop and visit one of Santo António, city through marble quarries, you its wineries, then bordering Spain. will reach Vila Viçosa where 2nd day – Lisbon you can visit the magnificent continuing to Beja, Through the Eastern / Sintra / Cascais where you can visit its Algarve we pass the Royal Palace and the / Estoril / Lisbon monuments and sample monumental Tavira, Sanctuary of Our Lady of the local cuisine. Olhão with its cubic Full Day Tour of Conception, Patron Saint of Followed by a trip to houses and Lisbon and Sintra to Portugal. Heading to Évora, Mértola, which was one picturesque chimneys, visit the main you can taste its famous of the most important Faro the provincial avenues and cuisine and visit this Muslim cities and where capital and worth a squares, the typical monumental city, a World even today there are visit to its old part. neighborhoods, Heritage Site. traces of its presence. Albufeira founded by Jerónimos Monastery Muslims, is today the and Belém Tower. most sought city in the In Sintra, visit to the Algarve. Pena and Vila 4th day – Évora / Palaces, continuing Monsaraz / to Cabo da Roca, the Vidigueira / Beja / 5th day – Mértola / most western point in Mértola Vila Real de Santo Europe. Following Leaving in direction of António / Tavira / the coast through Monsaraz, you will find Olhão / Albufeira Cascais and Estoril. this nice medieval village Leaving in direction to 11
CATALOG 2019/2020 SOUTHERN CHARMS 8 days – 7 nights (cont.) 6th day – enjoying the typical wine Albufeira / Silves / from the region, returning at the end of the day to Sagres / Lagos / Albufeira. Portimão / Praia da Rocha / Albufeira Included Services: 7th day – Albufeira / In the morning, trip to Silves, home of the Setúbal / Arrábida / • Accommodation in 4 * last Muslim kingdom Lisbon hotels with breakfast to be conquered, Enjoy the morning to see included: leaving the Castle the beautiful beaches – 3 nights in Lisbon and the Cistern as around Albufeira and the – 1 night in Évora legacies and then to Vilamoura tourist complex. – 1 night in Mértola Sagres where the Nautical School was After leaving towards – 2 nights in Albufeira founded, which gave Lisbon, passing through • Transfers to and from the rise to the Portuguese Setúbal, Sado estuary airport; discoveries. city and making a trip • Private transportation Then Lagos, old through the mystical with driver/guide; commercial port. Serra da Arrábida, • Fado show with dinner Continuing along the arriving in the late included in Lisbon; Western Algarve with afternoon. • Dinner at a local its beautiful beaches restaurant in Évora; to Portimão, where 8th day – Lisbon • Entrances: Jerónimos you can taste the Monastery; Pena Palace and Transfer to Lisbon local cuisine and Vidigueira Cooperative Airport. passing by Lagoa, Winery. End of our services. 12
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS Program available in Self-Drive 12 days – 11 nights 1st day – Porto Dukes of Bragança and .5th day – Coimbra / 6th day – Tomar / Arrival at the airport, the historic center. Tomar / Constância Fátima / Batalha / reception and transfer After lunch, departure to / Golegã / Tomar Tomar to hotel. Rest of the day Braga to visit the Half day tour to visit two of Check out and exit at leisure. Cathedral, the historic the reagions top through the interior of center and the Sameiro attractions. the central region to the and the Sanctuary of Bom 2nd day – Porto Jesus do Monte, Return to city of Tomar. Visit to Fatima. Followed Full day tour to Porto by Visit to the Convent of by trip to Batalha to visit Porto. the Monastery. After the private transport. Christ. On our way down we can admire the visit we cross the Places to visit: historic 4th day – Porto / center, Ribeira district, Church of St. John the mountain region of Serra Aveiro / Coimbra de Aire and St. António Clérigos Tower, the Baptist and the Check out and departure to Synagogue. and visit the caves of Cathedral, São Bento Aveiro. Free time for lunch. Alvados or St. António. Station, Palácio da Brief visit to the city. After In the afternoon visit to Return to Tomar. Bolsa and, of course, the visit, continuing to the Castelo de Bode Rest of the day at leisure. the Port Wine cellars. Ilhavo and visit the Vista Dam, Constância where Freetime for lunch. Alegre Porcelain Museum. Luís de Camões lived Rest of the afternoon at Heading to the Bairrada and Almourol Castle. leisure. region, where you can Passing through the taste the gastronomic village of Golegã, horse specialty of the wood-fired 3rd day – Porto / piglet (free time for lunch). capital where you can Guimarães / Braga / admire the Manueline In the afternoon trip to Portico of the Church of Porto Coimbra to visit the Santa Maria. Departure to Guimarães University, Penedo da Return to Tomar in the to visit the imposing Saudade, Sé Velha and late afternoon. Castle, the Palace of the Porta do Barbacã. 13
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS 12 days – 11 nights (cont.) 7th day – Tomar / city of Portugal. 10th day – Lisbon 12th day – Lisbon Alcobaça / Nazaré / In the morning visit the / Évora / Lisbon Morning at leisure. Óbidos / Lisbon historic center, Sé and São Departure to the Check-out. Check out and start the Jorge Castle. Alentejo region to Transfer to Lisbon tour, in the west of In the afternoon visit the visit the UNESCO Airport. Portugal, by the coast to Belém district with the World Heritage city visit the Monastery of National Coach Museum, of Évora. Visit to the Alcobaça, followed by the Jerónimos Monastery Temple of Diana, the the fishing village of and the iconic Belém Cathedral, Giraldo Nazaré, where we will Tower, both UNESCO Square and the see the site of Sítio da World Heritage Sites. Chapel of Bones. Nazaré and the Church In the afternoon and Included Services: of Our Lady of Nazaré. on our return to 9th day – Lisbon / For lunch do not miss Lisbon we will stop to • 11 nights in 4* hotel Sintra / Cascais / meet one of the main the great seafood and with breakfast included; fresh fish at local Estoril / Lisbon national wine • Transfers to and from restaurants. Visit to Pena National producers where we the airport; Palace, followed by visit to will visit the winery In the afternoon visit to • Private transportation Óbidos, to visit the the historic center and with wine and olive with driver throughout picturesque streets and Sintra National Palace. oil tasting. Transfer the itinerary; In the afternoon visit Cabo to Lisbon. the Castle. Transfer to • Entries in the Lisbon and check in at da Roca, the most western mentioned monuments; place in Europe, followed the hotel. • Visit to Port Wine by the city of Cascais, the 11th day – Lisbon Cellars with tasting; French Riviera of Portugal. • Visit the winery in 8th day – Lisbon Ending with a panoramic Day at leisure to continue exploring Alentejo with wine and Full day tour to visit the tour of Estoril. Return to Lisbon. olive oil tasting. main Lisbon. 14
CATALOG 2019/2020 MADEIRA:GARDEN OF THE ATLANTIC Program available in Self-Drive 5 days – 4 nights 1st day – Funchal 3rd day – Funchal / 5th day – Funchal Arrival at Funchal Monte / Botanical Breakfast at the hotel Airport and transfer to Garden / Funchal and check out. the Hotel. Transfer from hotel to Departure to Monte, a Rest of the day at Funchal Airport. village known for its leisure. gardens and the Church of Our Lady of Monte, followed by a visit to the Botanical Garden, a true 2nd day – Funchal / natural museum, with Porto Moniz / more than 3000 species of Funchal plants from all continents. Full day to visit Câmara Return to Funchal and rest de Lobos, picturesque of the afternoon at leisure. fishing village, Cabo Girão, one of the highest headlands in 4th day – Funchal Europe (580m), Ribeira Transfer to the marine of Included Services: Brava, nice coastal Funchal to embark on village, Encumeada, the Santa Maria Ship, a • Accommodation in 4* summit 1007m from replica of Christopher hotels with breakfast where you can enjoy Columbus, for an included; the north and south experience similar to that • Airport Transfers; coasts of the island, of the 15th century • Tours mentioned with Paúl da Serra, the only sailors. monument entries; plateau of the island at Return to Funchal. • Cruise on the Santa 1400 altitude. Rest of the day at Maria Ship; Return to the hotel. leisure. 15
CATALOG 2019/2020 THE MAGICAL AZORES Program available in Self-Drive 5 days – 4 nights 1st day – Ponta recognized above all for its 4th day – Terceira Patas, Doze Ribeiras, St Delgada richness and diversity in Barbara and Cinco Full Day Tour from Arrival at Ponta exotic plants and trees. In Ribeiras. In Angra do Angra do Heroísmo to Delgada Airport and the afternoon, the tour Heroísmo there will be a Monte Brasil, passing transfer to the hotel. continues through the last visit to the House of by Ribeirinha, Rest of the day at Caldeira das Furnas where Embroidery. Serretinha, Porto leisure. the fumaroles are located. Rest of the day at leisure. Judeu, Porto Martins Returning to Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória. 2nd day – Ponta going around Lagoa das Continue the trip to Delgada / Lagoa do Furnas, passing through Vila 5th day – Ponta Serra do Facho and Fogo & Furnas / Franca do Campo, the first Serra do Cume. Stop Delgada Ponta Delgada capital of the island and for lunch at a local Breakfast at the hotel and stopping at a handicraft restaurant. check out. Tour to Lagoa do Fogo pottery, at the viewpoint over After lunch, visit to the Transfer to Terceira passing by Pico da Caloura and Vila da Lagoa. oldest church on the Airport. Barrosa, Ribeira Grande, Sta Iria Return to the hotel and rest island. viewpoint, Tea of the day at leisure. The route inland is Plantations (unique in resumed with a visit the E.U.) and Pico do 3rd day – Ponta (optional) to Algar do Included Services: Ferro viewpoint. The Delgada / Terceira Carvão, the Furnas of famous “Cozido das Transfer to Ponta Delgada Sulfur and some • Accommodation Serviços Serviços in 4* Incluídos: Incluídos: Furnas” is the lunch Airport. Flight to Terceira Tentaderos (private hotels with breakfast menu, served at a local (40 minutes). bullrings). Visit the included; restaurant. Arrival at Terceira Island, Wine Museum and the • Airport transfers; After lunch, stroll in the transfer to hotel and rest of famous beach area. • Tours mentioned with Terra Nostra Park, the day at leisure to Return through monuments entries; centenary garden, the explore the city of Angra Altares, Lagoa do • 2 lunches. green jewel of Azores, do Heroísmo. Negro, Lagoa das 16
CATALOG 2019/2020 ESCAPE TO THE NORTH Program available in Self-Drive 4 days – 3 nights 1st day – Porto birthplace of Portugal, visit Arrival at Porto Airport. to the castle, Palace of the Transfer to the hotel. Dukes of Bragança and Praça da Oliveira classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Followed by a trip to Braga 2nd day – Porto to visit the oldest cathedral Full Day Tour Porto to in Portugal and the Bom see its main attractions, Jesus do Monte such as the Porto Sanctuary. Cathedral, an imposing Return to Porto. monument built in the 13th century, the S.Francisco church, 4th day – Porto Clérigos Tower, Palacio Breakfast at the hotel and da Bolsa, Ribeira, a picturesque district near check out. Included Services: Morning at leisure to the Douro river and a explore Porto a little visit to the Porto Wine • Accommodation in 4* further. cellars with wine hotel with breakfast Transfer to Porto airport. tasting. included; • Airport transfers to hotel and vice versa • Visits mentioned with 3rd day – Porto / driver / guide in private Guimarães / • Visit to the Port Wine Braga / Porto Cellars with wine tasting Tour of Guimarães, 17
CATALOG 2019/2020 ESCAPE TO LISBON Program available in Self-Drive 5 days – 4 nights 1st day – Lisbon the traditional ginjinha, which the white stands crossing the Tagus River Reception at the followed by visit to the out. To learn more about via the 25 de Abril bridge airport and transfer to Lisbon Cathedral and São these wines, we will visit with a panoramic view of the hotel. Jorge Castle with its a local winery with wine Lisbon. Free afternoon to beautiful view over the city. tasting. Visit to the José Maria explore the city. Then a pedestrian walk Travel to Azenhas do da Fonseca Winery / through the Alfama district Mar for free time for House Museum, known with its narrow streets and lunch at a local among others for the 2nd day – Lisbon centenary alleys, where you restaurant. Periquita wines and can taste a typical codfish After lunch we head to Moscatel de Setúbal, Full day tour in pastry (pastel de bacalhau). Cabo da Roca to enjoy where besides getting in Lisbon, starting with a Return to the hotel and rest the view of the most touch with the process visit to Belém, where of the evening at leisure. western cape of Europe. winemaking and its we will visit the Return to Lisbon through history, will have the Jerónimos Monastery, Cascais with panoramic opportunity to make a a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and 3rd day – Sintra / views of this village and wine tasting. time to enjoy the Colares / Cabo da Roca the Estoril coast. Arrival at the hotel in We’ll take advantage of Belém Tower. The / Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon, where you will our proximity to visit the visit then continues Lisbon have some time to rest Cheese Shop in Vila with tasting the Trip to Sintra to visit the or explore the city. Nogueira de Azeitão and famous Pastel de historic center and taste the taste one of the best Belém. traditional queijadinhas. national cheeses. Lunch at a local Followed by a visit to the restaurant. Pena National Palace. 4th day – Setúbal / In the afternoon we Travel to Colares, a small Azeitão / Sesimbra / resume the trip town on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon passing by the home to the famous Colares Departure through the Rossio, to taste wine, a unique wine in region of Setúbal, 18
CATALOG 2019/2020 ESCAPE TO LISBON 5 days – 4 nights (cont.) Visit to the Mouros 5th day – Lisbon Castle in Sesimbra, Breakfast at the hotel and dating from the 12th check out. century, passing by the Morning at leisure to explore village to see the sea a little more of Lisbon. and the fishing port. Transfer to Lisbon airport. Time to have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy, according to the season, the various fish dishes available, such as swordfish, black scabbard fish fillets, fish stew, octopus rice, among others. Return to Lisbon via Included Services: the Vasco da Gama Bridge and rest of the afternoon at leisure. • 4 nights in 4 * hotel with Dinner at a traditional breakfast included; Fado “home” to taste a • Airport Transfers; traditional cod dish to • Visit to wineries and the sound of this wine tastings mentioned; beautiful and unique • 1 lunch; national song. • 1 dinner with Fado Return to the hotel. show; • Entrance to the mentioned monuments. 19
CATALOG 2019/2020 MARIAN SHRINES: SOUTH Program available in Self-Drive 6 days – 5 nights 1st day – Lisbon Our Lady of Conception, 5th day – Fátima / a little more of Fatima. Reception at the patron saint of Portugal. Aljustrel / Batalha / Transfer to Lisbon airport. airport. Departure to Évora and Fátima Transfer to the hotel. check in at the hotel. Rest Morning at leisure to visit Afternoon at leisure to of the day at leisure to visit the Sanctuary, attend a explore Lisbon. the city. Mass and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary 4th day – Évora / and the Holy Trinity as 2nd day – Lisbon Santarém / Óbidos / well as the Chapel of the Breakfast at the hotel. Nazaré / Alcobaça / Apparitions. Full day tour to visit Fátima In the afternoon, some of the main Travel to Santarém to visit departure from the hotel attractions in Lisbon, the Sé and Igreja dos to visit Aljustrel, village starting with the Lisbon Milagres, then headed to where the little shepherds Cathedral, followed by Óbidos for lunch and to visit lived, as well as Batalha Included Services: a visit to São Jorge its picturesque streets as with its imposing Castle and Jerónimos well as the castle and sanctuary of devotion to Monastery. There is still Our Lady of Victory, the • Accommodation in 4* churches. Then following to time to taste the Batalha Monastery. hotels with breakfast Nazaré, where you can visit traditional Pastel de Rest of the day at leisure included (5 nights); a beautiful Marian Belém. to explore Fatima. • All transfers to and Sanctuary. from the airport, Included Services:as well Travel to Alcobaça to visit as between the the wonderful monastery, mentioned locations in 3rd day – Lisbon / one of the main Marian private vehicle with Vila Viçosa / Évora Shrines in the country. The 6th day – Fátima / driver; Travel to Évora with a day ends in Fatima, the Lisbon • Entrance to the first stop in Vila Viçosa religious capital of Portugal. Morning at leisure to referred monuments; to visit the Church of Check in at the hotel, attende Mass and explore 20
CATALOG 2019/2020 CONTINENTAL PORTUGAL WITH EXTENSION TO MADEIRA ISLAND 8 days / 7 nights | Extension to Madeira: +5 days / 4 nights 1st day – Porto University of Coimbra city of Lisbon where Arrival at Porto Airport. and the Church of you can see the Transfer to hotel. Santa Clara. Belém Tower and Included Services: Then departure towards Jerónimos Bussaco and lunch at Monastery. 2nd day – Porto • Accommodation in 4* Palace Hotel do After lunch trip to hotels with breakfast Half Day Tour of Porto Bussaco and visit. Sintra and Cabo da included: to visit the city and visit After lunch trip to Aveiro Roca. Return to the Port Wine Cellars for a stroll in the famous Lisbon, passing – 2 nights in Porto; with wine tasting. moliceiros and where through the village of – 2 nights in Coimbra; Rest of the day at you can taste the Cascais and Estoril. – 3 night in Lisbon. leisure. delicious “Ovos-moles”. • Airport transfers to hotel Return to Coimbra. and vice versa; 7th day – Lisbon / • Transfer from train Óbidos / 3rd day – Porto / 5th day – Coimbra / stations to hotel and vice Alcobaça / versa; Coimbra Lisbon Nazaré / Batalha / • First class intercity train Free time for shopping. Morning at leisure. Fátima / Lisbon tickets: Transfer to Porto Train Transfer to Coimbra Train Station and travel Full Day Tour with – Porto to Coimbra Station and travel by visit to Óbidos, train to Coimbra. by train to Lisbon. – Coimbra to Lisbon Arrival and transfer to Alcobaça, Nazaré, • Visits mentioned with Arrival and transfer to Batalha and Fátima. the hotel. the hotel. In the evening private driver/guide; dinner with Fado Show. At the end of the day • Fado Show with Dinner; return to Lisbon. • Lunch on the 4th day; 6th day – Lisbon / • Admission to the 4th day – Coimbra / Sintra / Cascais / Estoril 8th day – Lisbon University of Coimbra; Aveiro / Coimbra / Lisbon Transfer from the hotel • Visit to the Port Wine Morning visit to the Panoramic visit to the to Lisbon Airport. Cellars with wine tasting; 21
CATALOG 2019/2020 CONTINENTAL PORTUGAL WITH EXTENSION TO MADEIRA ISLAND 8 days / 7 nights | Extension to Madeira: +5 days / 4 nights (cont.) Optional Extension 8th day – Lisbon / 10th day – Funchal 12th day – Funchal Full Day Tour with visit to Funchal Transfer from the hotel Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Transfer from the to Lisbon Airport. Girão and Vila da Ribeira. hotel to Funchal Arrival at Funchal Then visit the picturesque Airport. Airport and transfer to village of Porto Moniz and Included Services: the Hotel. lunch. Rest of the day at Back to Funchal, visit the • 4 * hotel leisure. Véu da Noiva Viewpoint and accommodation with through São Vivente. breakfast included (4 nights); • Airport transfers to 9th day – Funchal 11th day – Funchal hotel and vice versa; Half Day Tour with visit Full Day Tour towards • Visits mentioned with to the market and the Camacha. driver/guide in private; Madeira Traditional Then climb to Pico do • Dinner “Typical Night”; Embroidery Factory. Arieiro, the third highest • Two lunches. Next, visit to Senhora do peak of the island. Monte. Descent to Ribeiro Frio. Não Incluído: Back to Funchal, visit Departure to the north coast the winery Adega de to Faial (lunch). Continuance of the tour to • Flight from Lisbon to Vinhos Oliveiras. Santana. Funchal. (Amount to be Afternoon at leisure. Return to Funchal with visit consulted at time of In the evening typical to Porto Cruz, Portela e booking and to be added dinner with Madeiran if wished) folklore “typical night”. Machico. 22
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL BY TRAIN 8 days – 7 nights | Extension: +7 days / 6 nights 1st day – Porto 4th day – Coimbra / 6th day – Lisbon / Arrival at Porto Aviero / Coimbra Sintra / Cascais / Included Services: Airport. Transfer to Morning visit to the Estoril the hotel. University of Coimbra and Panoramic visit to the • Accommodation with the Church of Santa city of Lisbon where you breakfast included: Clara. Then departure can see the Belém – 2 nights in Porto towards Bussaco and Tower and Jerónimos 2nd day – Porto Monastery. After lunch – 2 nights in Coimbra lunch at Palace Hotel do Half Day Tour Porto Bussaco and visit. After stroll in Sintra and Cabo – 3 nights in Lisbon to visit the city and lunch visit Aveiro for a da Roca. Return to • Transfer from the visit the Port Wine stroll in the moliceiros and Lisbon, passing through airport to the hotel and Cellars with wine where you can taste the the village of Cascais vice versa; tasting. delicious “Ovos-moles". and Estoril. • Transfer from the train Rest of the day at Return to Coimbra. stations to the hotel and leisure. 7th day – Lisbon / vice versa; • Intercity Train tickets in Óbidos / Alcobaça / 1st class: Nazaré / Batalha / – Porto to Coimbra; 3rd day – Porto / Fátima / Lisbon Coimbra 5th day – Coimbra / Full Day Tour with visit – Coimbra to Lisbon; to Óbidos, Alcobaça, • Visits mentioned with Free time for Lisbon Nazaré, Batalha and driver / guide in private; shopping. Morning at leisure. Fátima. At the end of • Fado show with dinner; Transfer to Porto Transfer to Coimbra the day return to Lisbon. • Lunch on the 4th day. Train Station and Train Station and travel • Admission to the travel by train to by train to Lisbon. University of Coimbra; Coimbra. Arrival and transfer to 8th day – Lisbon • Visit to the Port Wine Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the evening Transfer from the hotel Cellars with wine tasting. the hotel. dinner with Fado Show. to Lisbon Airport. 23
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL BY TRAIN 8 days – 7 nights | Extension: + 7 days / 6 nights Optional Extension 8th day – Lisbon / 14th day – Lisbon Albufeira Transfer from the hotel Transfer to Lisbon Train to Lisbon Airport. Station and travel by train to Albufeira. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Included Services: 9th day – Albufeira • Accommodation in 4 * Day at leisure. hotels with breakfast 10th – Albufeira included: Day at leisure. – 5 nights in Albufeira Half 11th – Albufeira Board; Day at leisure. – 1 night in Lisbon 12th – Albufeira Breakfast. Day at leisure. • Transfer to the airport; 13th day – Albufeira / • Transfer from the train stations to the hotel and Lisbon vice versa; Transfer to Albufeira Train • Intercity Train tickets Station and travel by train in 1st class: to Lisbon. • Lisbon - Albufeira; Arrival and transfer to the • Albufeira - Lisbon. hotel. 24
CATALOG 2019/2020 THE JEWISH HERITAGE OF PORTUGAL Program available in Self-Drive 12 days – 11 nights 1st day – Lisbon 3rd day – Lisbon / 5th day – Tomar / 7th day – Porto / Reception at the Sintra / Cascais / Estoril Coimbra / Porto Trancoso / Guarda airport. / Lisbon Visit to the historic Trip to Trancoso Transfer to hotel and Visit to the Pena National center and the university where we meet a local check in. Palace. Visit to the old of Coimbra. guide for a visit to the city, Rest of the day at Jewish quarter whose first In the afternoon transfer where there once lived on leisure. records date from the 12th to Porto and check in at of the largest Jewish century. the hotel. communities in Portugal, Free time for lunch. and the Isaac Cardoso 2nd day – Lisbon After lunch, we head to the 6th day – Porto Jewish Interpretation Full day tour to visit the city of Cascais to visit the Tour to the historic Center which includes a center of Lisbon, Espaço Memória dos Exílios center with visit to the Sephardic Synagogue including the old Jewish da Fundação D. Luís I where Clérigos Tower, the 18th (Beit Mayim Hayim quarter of Alfama, São you can find, in a permanent century Cathedral, São Synagogue). Jorge Castle and visit exhibition, part of the history Bento Station and After lunch, trip to Guarda. the interesting Lisbon of WWII refugees brought to Ribeira district. Visit to Rest of the day at leisure. Synagogue. the region by the European the Kadoorie Mekor Heading to Belém, a conflict in the 40's. Haim Synagogue and 8th day – Guarda / must stop in Lisbon due the Jewish Museum of Vilar Formoso / to its rich heritage, Visit Porto. Almeida / Guarda to the ex-libris 4th day – Lisbon / In the afternoon visit to Departure to Vilar Jeronimos Monastery, Tomar one of the Port Wine Formoso, to visit the city UNESCO World Visit to Tomar’s cellars with wine tasting, museum. Heritage Site, and the Synagogue. Visit to the followed by a small Trip to Almeida to Tower of Belém. Convent of Christ. cruise on the Douro appreciate its beauty and Dinner in a traditional Check in at the hotel. River. to look for traces of the restaurant with a Fado Rest of the day at Rest of the day at Jewish heritage. show. leisure. leisure. Return to Guarda. 25
CATALOG 2019/2020 THE JEWISH HERITAGE OF PORTUGAL 12 days – 11 nights (cont.) 9th day – Guarda / 11th day – Évora / Belmonte / Castelo Lisbon de Vide In Évora visit to the Departure to Belmonte, historic center, the village where a Jewish Chapel of Bones and the community still lives. Cathedral. Visit with a local guide Throughout the city, you to the Jewish Museum will be able to see traces and the Synagogue. of Jewish presence. Included Services: In the afternoon, visit to Free time to have lunch Castelo de Vide and and enjoy this beautiful • 11 nights in 4 * hotels check in at the hotel. city. with breakfast included; Rest of the day at In the evening transfer to • Airport transfers to leisure. Lisbon and check in at hotels and vice versa; the hotel. • Private vehicle with driver; 10th day – Castelo • Local guides in Lisbon, de Vide / Marvão / Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, 12th day – Lisbon Monsaraz / Évora Trancoso, Belmonte and Breakfast at the hotel Évora; Brief trip through and check out. • Entrance to all Marvão, passing by the Transfer to Lisbon mentioned monuments castle with incredible Airport. and museums; views. Then travel to • Visit to Porto Wine cellar Monsaraz. Free time for with wine tasting; lunch and to visit the • Dinner with Fado show; small medieval village • Lisbon and Porto tourist in a charming setting. tax. Trip to Évora. 26
CATALOG 2019/2020 CHARMS OF IBERIA Program available in Self-Drive 9 days – 8 nights 1st day – Lisbon 3rd day – Lisbon / the Bones Chapel, the 6th day – Seville Reception at the Sintra / Cascais / cathedral and Giraldo The day begins with a airport. Transfer to Lisbon Square. guided tour of Seville to the hotel. Rest of the Free time for lunch. visit the Cathedral, Visit to the Pena National day at leisure. After lunch there will be Giralda, Alcazar and the Palace, the most iconic a visit to a local wine Santa Cruz quarter. monument of Sintra, built in estate with wine tasting Rest of the day at 2nd day – Lisbon one of the highest points in and return to Évora the region surrounded by a leisure. Full day tour in Rest of the day at Lisbon. Panoramic natural park of leisure. tour in downtown indescribable beauty. Lisbon which includes Followed by a visit to the 7th day – Seville/ the Rossio Square, town’s center, the ideal Madrid Terreiro do Paço place for free time to lunch. Morning free to enjoy Square and a visit to In the afternoon trip to Seville. Lisbon’s Cathedral Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, 5th day – Évora / Trip to Madrid by train and St. George’s situated in the most Mérida / Seville (AVE—high speed train) Castle. western point of continental Trip to Mérida, a 3-hour trip. Upon arrival, Free time for lunch. Europe and then the UNESCO World transfer to the hotel and In the afternoon visit gorgeous town of Cascais Heritage site. Visit of check in. to the Belém district considered the French the Roman Theatre and Rest of the evening at to visit the Jerónimos Riviera of Portugal. tour of the town center. leisure. Monastery and the Return to Lisbon. Stop for free time to Belém Tower, one of lunch. the symbols of the 4th day – Lisbon / After lunch trip to city both from the Évora Seville and check in at 16th century and both Trip by train to Évora. the hotel. UNESCO World Morning tour of Évora’s Rest of the day at Heritage sites town center, including leisure. 27
CATALOG 2019/2020 CHARMS OF IBERIA 9 days – 8 nights (cont.) 8th day – Madrid El Prado Museum that Madrid is one of the houses some of the world’s most vibrant world’s finest art. and seductive cities. A local guide will meet the group in the lobby 9th day – Madrid of the hotel for a full day Transfer to Madrid airport. Included Services: tour of Madrid. In the morning, the group will • 8 nights in 4* hotels in enjoy a panoramic tour twin/Double room with of the city. At the end of breakfast included; the morning the mini • Airport transfers and Train bus will leave the group Station transfers; in the center for a • Trip from Évora to Seville by walking tour to visit private transfer; some of the capital’s • InterCity train ticket for from most impressive sights: Lisbon to Évora; the Plaza de Oriente, • AVE train ticket from Seville the historic quarter to Madrid; including the 17th • All tours included are century Plaza Mayor, a regular; wonderful Baroque square lined with Optional: arcades and picturesque cafés with a stop for free time to • Fado Show - Lisbon lunch or snack. • Wine Tasting - Évora In the afternoon, visit to • Flamenco Show - Seville 28
CATALOG 2019/2020 HONEYMOON– CITY BREAK LISBON Program available in Self-Drive 4 days – 3 nights 1st day – Lisbon the view of the Reception at the westernmost cape of airport. Transfer to the Europe. Return to Lisbon hotel and check in. by Cascais with panoramic Rest of the day at views of this village and the leisure. Estoril coast. 2nd day – Lisbon Half Day Tour of Lisbon where you can see the 4th day – Lisbon Belém Tower and Breakfast at the hotel and Jeronimos Monastery. check out. Rest of the day off. Transfer to Lisbon Airport. 3rd day – Lisbon Trip to Sintra to visit the historic center. Then Included Services: visit the Pena National Palace, an iconic • Accommodation Serviços Incluídos: in 4* monument situated on hotels with breakfast one of the highest included; points in the region and • Airport transfers to surrounded by a hotel and vice versa; beautiful natural park. • Mentioned visit with After lunch we head to driver / guide in private; Cabo da Roca to enjoy 29
CATALOG 2019/2020 HONEYMOON– FROM LISBON TO ALGARVE Program available in Self-Drive 7 days – 6 nights 1st day – Lisbon the view of the 6th day – Algarve Reception at the westernmost cape of Day at leisure to explore airport. Transfer to the Europe. Return to Lisbon the beach. hotel. Rest of the day by Cascais with panoramic at leisure. views of this village and the Estoril coast. 7th day – Algarve Travel by car from the 2nd day – Lisbon Hotel to Faro Airport. Half Day Tour to Lisbon Return the car ato the where you can see the Airport Rent a Car desk. Belém Tower and 4th day – Lisbon / Jeronimos Monastery. Algarve Rest of the day off. Pick up Rent a Car at the hotel. Included Services: 3rd day – Lisbon / Trip to Algarve by car. Sintra / Cascais / • Accommodation in 4* Estoril / Lisbon hotels with breakfast Trip to Sintra to visit the included; historic center. Then • Airport transfers to visit the Pena National 5th day – Algarve hotel and vice versa; Palace, an iconic Transfer from Hotel to Serviços Incluídos: • Mentioned visit with monument situated on Albufeira Marina. This boat driver / guide in private; one of the highest trip to Benagil departs from • Boat Trip to Benagil points in the region and Albufeira Marina to cross Cave; surrounded by a the coast to Galé and • Rent a Car from Lisbon beautiful natural park. Benagil. This area is (day 3) to the Algarve After lunch we head to famous for its impressive (last day), Cabo da Roca to enjoy rock formations. 30
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL: FAMILY ADVENTURE Program available in Self-Drive 9 days – 8 nights 1st day – Lisbon the lower floor you’ll find In the afternoon free The Badoca Safari Park is Reception at the deep-sea creatures. The time to explore more of a natural park that invites airport. Oceanarium is an essential Lisbon. you to spend a different Transfer to the hotel stop if you’re travelling with day surrounded by nature and check in. children. and to get in touch with The “Pavilhão do 4th day – Lisbon / the animal life in full Rest of the day at Conhecimento” is ideal for Santiago do Cacém freedom. Besides the leisure. children and adults to learn Transfer to Santiago do Safari, which provides a to play and play while Cacém. direct contact with wild learning. The city of Santiago do animals, the park’s global 2nd day – Lisbon Cacém, located on the offer includes a Birds of Full Day Tour Lisbon to Alentejo coast and a few Prey Presentation, and visit de Oceanarium kilometers from the sea, several playful and and the “Pavilhão do offers visitors not only a educational facilities, such Conhecimento”. 3rd day – Lisbon varied range of as the Kangaroo Park, the The Oceanarium has Half day tour to visit beaches, but also a rich Flamingos Lake, the two floors, and Lisbon with “HippoTrip”. natural, architectural and Coatis Park, the Exotic everything rotates Explore Lisbon from land archaeological heritage. Birds Garden, and the around a huge central and river during a Cooking Class in Family Playground. (Optional) aquarium. We laughter-filled adventure at the Hotel. (Optional) recommend following that redefines the city tour the arrows so that you experience. Learn about Serviços Incluídos: can visit the marine the rich history and species from various culture of Portugal’s oceans in the world. capital in a fun and easily 5th day – Santiago The top floor features digestible way, while do Cacém water-dwelling animals enjoying the thrill of Half Day Tour to visit that live closest to the plunging into the Tagus the Badoca Safari water surface, while on River "in a bus”! Park. 31
CATALOG 2019/2020 PORTUGAL: FAMILY ADVENTURE 9 days – 8 nights (cont.) 6th day – Santiago watch presentations 9th day – Algarve do Cacém / with dolphins, seals Morning at leisure to Algarve and sea lions, tropical explore more of Algarve. Transfer to Algarve - birds and birds of Transfer to Faro Airport. Quinta do Lago. prey. Here you will Rest of the day at also find an aquarium leisure to explore the with incredible sharks, beach. various habitats, 4D With its wide golden cinema, attractions, coast, pleasant warm amusements and waters, thin sand and swimming pools, great beach which will undoubtedly Included Services: conditions, along with make your visit an a large historic, cultural unforgettable day. • 8 nights in double room and artistic heritage, Unique sensations in with breakfast included; the Algarve region is a a journey through the • Airport transfers; major tourist world of knowledge • Private van with driver for destination of the and adventure where the entire route; country, with a huge adults and children • Entrances in Oceanarium, variety of hotels, discover the mysteries “Pavilhão do Conhecimento”, restaurants and all sort of marine life in a day full of surprises and Serviços HippoTrip, andIncluídos: Zoomarine. of facilities. emotions. Optional: 7th day – Algarve Full day tour to visit 8th day – Algarve • Cooking Class; Zoomarine. Day at leisure to • Badoca Safari Park. At Zoomarine you can explore the Beach. 32
2019/2020 The programs are for a minimum of 2 people; Visas and personal documents are at the responsibility of the customer; We reserve the right to correct any errors published in this brochure; The services mentioned are subject to confirmation of availability upon purchase. 33 CATALOG 2019/2020
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