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Portugal In Depth With Barcelona & Madrid

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Day 1 - Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal. Free time to rest or start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 - Lisbon. Lisbon was the center of Europe's longest-lived overseas empire. Portugal's imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator's 15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter's main squares. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop for pictures of Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Exciting optional excursions to Sintra and the royal palace of Queluz, and dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment are available. (B)
Day 3 - Lisbon - Obidos - Alcobaça - Nazaré - Fatima - Tomar. 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 Alcobaça 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, Inês de Castro, and hear how she was murdered at the order of Pedro's father. The fishing harbor of Nazaré is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch break. In the afternoon, mix with the pilgrims at the country's hallowed national shrine, Fatima's SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. Overnight in Tomar, the historic seat of the mighty Order of the Knights of Christ. (B,D)
Day 4 - Tomar - Conimbriga - Coimbra - Oporto. 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, admire the well-preserved mosaics, and visit the excellent MUSEUM. Continue 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 by ancient Buçaco Forest on your way to Oporto, Portugal's second-largest city. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner at one of Oporto's fine restaurants? (B)
Day 5 - Oporto. 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 Granada's 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. An optional boat ride combined with a visit to the House of Music is available. (B,D)
Day 6 - Oporto - Guimaraes - Vila Real - Viseu. Head inland to Guimaraes, often referred to as the "Cradle of Portugal" because of its association with the country's first king, Alfonso Henriques. Enjoy a walk through the medieval center, before continuing to Vila Real, former capital of Portugal's northeastern region of Trás-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 rosé wine. From here, a scenic road through the Port wine vineyards leads to Viseu, believed to have been the home of Lusitanian leader Viriate, who resisted the Roman conquest. (B,D)
Day 7 - Viseu - Belmonte - Castelo de Vide - Evora. This morning, your first stop is in Belmonte, today a symbol of Jewish awakening, for a visit the JEWISH MUSEUM. Also enjoy an OLIVE OIL TASTING. Afternoon break in Castelo de Vide, an enchanting small town. Time to walk through the Jewish quarter with its white-washed houses and to take pictures of the 14th-century castle. Continue to Evora, the cultural center of southern Portugal and a former royal residence. This evening, dinner at a local restaurant is included. (B,D)
Day 8 - Evora - Algarve. A massive wall surrounds Evora's medieval center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your Local Guide 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, Portugal's most popular vacation area. Tonight, why not try one of the seafood restaurants for which the Algarve is famous? (B)
Day 9 - Algarve. Coastal Excursion. 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. Time in pretty Lagos before returning to your hotel. (B,D)
Day 10 - Algarve - Lisbon. Take the scenic route over the Serra da Arrábida and savor sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. Catch glimpses of the castle at Sesimbra, which recall fierce medieval battles between Christians and Moors. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, you're back in Lisbon. Why not join an optional dinner to celebrate the success of an exciting touring adventure? (B)
Day 11 - Lisbon - Barcelona, Spain. Transfer by air to Barcelona, Spain. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 12 - Barcelona. Morning guided sightseeing includes visits to PARK GÜELL and to the SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA. (B)
Day 13 - At Leisure in Barcelona. Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 14 - Barcelona - Madrid. Transfer by high-speed AVE TRAIN to Madrid, arriving in the mid-afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 15 - Madrid. Morning guided sightseeing includes a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM. (B)
Day 16 - At Leisure in Madrid. Full day at leisure. Ask your Local Host for suggestions. (B)
Day 17 - Madrid. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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  Tour Name   Portugal In Depth With Barcelona & Madrid
  Tour Code  
ZPE
  Tour Duration    17 Days
  Price From   $3,691.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

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2012-08-09 $3691 See Price in Cart
2012-09-06 $3767 See Price in Cart
2012-09-13 $3767 See Price in Cart
2012-09-20 $3767 See Price in Cart
2012-09-27 $3767 See Price in Cart
2012-10-04 $3747 See Price in Cart
2012-10-11 $3747 See Price in Cart
2012-10-18 $3700 See Price in Cart
    Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single room supplement:
    $1000 (March 28-June 13 & August 22-October 10), $952 (June 20-August 15), $968 (October 17).

    Triple room reduction per person:
    $99 (March 28-June 13 & August 22-October 10), $102 (June 20-August 15), $101 (October 17).

    Extra nights per person in Lisbon:
    in single room $148, in twin room $84, in triple room $73

    Extra nights per person in Madrid:
    in single room $178, in twin room $108, in triple room $90
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • Lisbon
    Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos Monastery
    Obidos
    Walking tour of the medieval town
    Alcobaça
    Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery

    Nazaré
    Lunch break
    Fatima
    Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary

    Tomar
    Visit the Convent of Christ
    Conimbriga
    Visit of the Roman ruins and the museum
    Coimbra
    Visit the University Library
    Oporto
    Guided sightseeing, visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; wine tasting in a Port wine cellar
    Guimaraes
    Walk through the medieval center
    Vila Real
    Visit the Palacio de Mateus
    Belmonte
    Visit the Jewish Museum; olive oil tasting
    Castelo de Vide
    Walk through the Jewish quarter
    Evora
    Guided walking tour, visit the gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel; dinner at a local restaurant
    Algarve
    Excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos
    Lisbon-Barcelona
    By air
    Barcelona
    Guided sightseeing, visit Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia Basilica
    Barcelona-Madrid
    By high-speed AVE train (first-class)
    Madrid
    Guided sightseeing, visit Prado Museum
    Headsets throughout the tour
    Note:
    • In the rare event that the AVE train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.
  • Launch Date
    • 9/13/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon and a special dinner with wine in Evora
  • Title
    • Portugal in Depth with Barcelona & Madrid
 

Hotels

    LISBON Mundial (F), TOMAR Dos Templarios (F), OPORTO Tiara Park Atlantic (SF), VISEU Grao Vasco (F), EVORA M'AR De AR Muralhas (F), ALGARVE Tivoli Carvoeiro (F) at Carvoeiro, BARCELONA Catalonia Ramblas (SF), MADRID Catalonia Moratin (SF)