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Portugal in Depth
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
ZP |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
12 |
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Starting Price |
$1489 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$397 |
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Triple room disc. |
$50 |
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Countries Visited |
Portugal
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City Highlights |
Tomar, Porto, Lisbon, Fatima, Evora, Algarve, Viseu |
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LISBON
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama
OBIDOS
Visit the medieval town
ALCOBACA
Visit Santa Maria Monastery
NAZARE
Lunch stop
FATIMA
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary
TOMAR
Guided visit of the Convent of Christ
CONIMBRIGA
Visit of the Roman ruins and the museum
COIMBRA
Visit the University Library
BUCACO FOREST
Visit the national park
OPORTO
Guided sightseeing, visit the Church of Sao Francisco, and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; wine tasting in a port wine cellar
VILA REAL
Visit the Palacio de Mateus
BELMONTE
Visit the Jewish Museum
CASTELO DE VIDE
Afternoon stop
EVORA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel
ALGARVE
Excursion to the Promontory of Sagres
MEALS
10 buffet breakfats (BB); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Sun.)
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. (Mon.)
Free time to rest or start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Lisbon. (Tue.)
Lisbon was the center of Europes longest-lived overseas empire. Portugals imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigators 15th-century discoveries in West Africa and did not subside until the 1970s. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the Bull Ring to Pombal Statue and on along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Then enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Exciting optional excursions to the royal palace of Sintra and dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment are available. (BB)
Day 4: Lisbon-Fatima-Tomar. (Wed.)
First stop on your northbound journey is medieval Obidos. Go back in time as you pass the main gate in the impressive perimeter wall and walk along the narrow streets. Continue to Alcobae§a to visit the Church of SANTA MARIA MONASTERY, built in the 12th century for 999 Cistercian monks. See the elaborate tombs of King Pedro I and his Castilian lover Ineªs de Castro and hear how she was murdered at the order of Pedros father. The fishing harbor of Nazare is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch break. In the afternoon mix with the pilgrims at the countrys hallowed national shrine, Fatimas SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. Overnight in Tomar, the historic seat of the mighty Order of the Knights of Christ. (BB,D)
Day 5: Tomar-Oporto. (Thu.)
Visit the hilltop CONVENT OF CHRIST with its famous Manueline window. Further north, the ROMAN RUINS OF CONIMBRIGA are eloquent testimony to centuries of Roman influence. Tour the excavations, view the well-preserved mosaics, and visit the excellent MUSEUM. On to Coimbra, strategically situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River. After a visit to the gilded baroque LIBRARY of its 700-year-old university, drive through the ancient BUe‡ACO FOREST on your way to Oporto, Portugals second-largest city. (BB,D)
Day 6: Oporto. (Fri.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated CHURCH OF SAO FRANCISCO, and the STOCK EXCHANGE with its contemporary ARABIAN HALL inspired by Granadas Alhambra. Next, visit a PORT WINE CELLAR where the famous wine produced from grapes of the Douro Valley is aged in huge vats. Afternoon at leisure, and tonight why not join an optional dinner at one of Oportos typical restaurants? (BB)
Day 7: Oporto-Viseu. (Sat.)
Head inland to Guimaraes, often referred to as the œCradle of Portugal because of its association with the countrys first king, Alfonso Henriques. Next is Vila Real, former capital of Portugals northeastern region of Tre¡s-os-Montes. Just outside the town visit the splendid park and manor of PALACIO DE MATEUS, whose picture graces the label of the excellent Mateus rose wine. From here a scenic road through the port wine vineyards leads to Viseu, believed to have been the home of the Lusitanian leader Viriate who resisted the Roman conquest. (BB,D)
Day 8: Viseu-Evora. (Sun.)
This morning, your first stop is in Belmonte, today a symbol of Jewish awakening, and visit the JEWISH MUSEUM. Afternoon break in Castelo de Vide, an enchanting small town. Time to walk through the Jewish Quarter with its white-washed houses and take pictures of the 14th century castle. Continue to Evora, the cultural center of southern Portugal and a former royal residence. (BB,D)
Day 9: Evora-Algarve. (Mon.)
A massive wall surrounds Evoras medieval center, classified as a World Heritage Site. A Local Guide will take you on a walking tour through its narrow alleys to the Roman Temple, the early gothic CATHEDRAL, Portas de Moura Fountain, and SAO FRANCISCO CHURCH. Visit the OSSUARY CHAPEL, whose walls are covered with thousands of human bones and skulls. Next, proceed across the arid Alentejo plain to the Algarve, Portugals most popular holiday area. Tonight is your chance to try one of the seafood restaurants for which the Algarve is famous. (BB)
Day 10: Algarve Excursion. (Tue.)
Today you may prefer to relax, explore this beautiful resort at your own pace, or join the included excursion along the enchanting southern coastline. History comes alive as you reach the wind-swept PROMONTORY OF SAGRES, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. Only a few miles away is Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern corner of continental Europe, a dramatic cliff defying the waves of an ever-angry Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a lunch break in pretty Lagos and return to your hotel. (BB,D)
Day 11: Algarve-Lisbon. (Wed.)
North to Setebal, a major port and industrial center on the north bank of the Sado Estuary. Then the scenic route over the Serra da Arre¡bida and savor sweeping views of the Tre³ia Peninsula. Catch glimpses of the castle of Sesimbra, which recall fierce medieval battles between Christians and Moors. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, youre back in Lisbon for the last evening of an exciting touring adventure. (BB)
Day 12: (Thu.)
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Mar 09 - Mar 20, 2008 | Call Us | $1489 | Call Us | $1886 | | Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Mar 23 - Apr 03, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Apr 06 - Apr 17, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Apr 13 - Apr 24, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Apr 20 - May 01, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Apr 27 - May 08, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | May 04 - May 15, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | May 11 - May 22, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | May 18 - May 29, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | May 25 - Jun 05, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Jun 01 - Jun 12, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Jun 08 - Jun 19, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Jun 15 - Jun 26, 2008 | Call Us | $1509 | Call Us | $1906 | | Jun 22 - Jul 03, 2008 | Call Us | $1509 | Call Us | $1906 | | Jul 06 - Jul 17, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Jul 20 - Jul 31, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Aug 03 - Aug 14, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Aug 17 - Aug 28, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Aug 31 - Sep 11, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Sep 07 - Sep 18, 2008 | Call Us | $1509 | Call Us | $1906 | | Sep 14 - Sep 25, 2008 | Call Us | $1509 | Call Us | $1906 | | Sep 21 - Oct 02, 2008 | Call Us | $1509 | Call Us | $1906 | | Sep 28 - Oct 09, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Oct 05 - Oct 16, 2008 | Call Us | $1499 | Call Us | $1896 | | Oct 12 - Oct 23, 2008 | Call Us | $1489 | Call Us | $1886 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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