Long Stay in Sunny Portugal: February 15th, 2025
$2499 per person
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*Prices are CAD per person, based on double occupancy in a sea view one-bedroom apartment, with a kitchenette. Exact room assignment in this room category, is based on the hotel.
*Room size is 46 sq/m (approximately 495 sq/ft)
*Single Supplement: On a request basis
*ONLY 5 SEA VIEW ROOMS AVAILABLE! MORE ROOMS AVAILABLE ON A REQUEST BASIS (including a two bedrooms option)
4 Night Pre Tour Extension – Porto
Feb 12th – Feb 16th, 2025
$2599 CAD per person, based on double occupancy
*Single Supplement $549 CAD
*Based on a Minimum of 10 or more passengers
What’s Included:
– 4 nights Accommodation at Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel in Porto (5*)
– Private Bus with driver for the mentioned program
– English Speaking Guides & Drivers
– All Transfers
– Wine Tasting at Taylor Wine Cellar
– All Meals Mentioned
– All Tours Mentioned
– Taxes
Not Included:
– Entrance fees at Museums & Monuments (specifically Stock Exchange Palace in Porto and University in Coimbra)
– Any Meals not mentioned
– Tourist Tax in Porto
– International Flights
– Anything not mentioned above
– Tipping for drivers/guides
Porto Tourist Tax: NOT INCLUDED in the rate. Euros 2.00 / per person / per night.
This amount will be paid directly to the Hotel by the client.
Day 1 (February 12, 2025) – Arrival into Porto
Welcome to Porto!
Upon your arrival flight, you will be met in the arrivals area by your driver and transferred to your hotel. After check in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Porto lies along the Douro River and is home to Port Wine, street art and historical attractions. One of the oldest towns in Europe, Porto’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is full of history and culture. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Porto with panoramic views of the city and river.
Accommodation: Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel
A Barsileira Hotel is a 5 Star property in downtown Porto that is only minutes away from many of Porto’s main attractions.
Meals Provided: N/A
Day 2 (February 13, 2025) – Half Day Tour of Porto River Cruise & Welcome Dinner with Wine
Tasting
Porto is known as “Cidade Invicta”, the city that was never conquered. Located by the Douro River , Porto has been named “Best European Destination 2017”.
Its historical center , never touched by invaders, is registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The historical value of the Old Cathedral, the Church of St. Francisco and the Torre dos Clérigos combine with the contemporary buildings as the Serralves Museum and the “Casa da Música” (house of music), revealing the unique climate of the city.
On this day clients will have a guided tour to explore this beautiful city on the Douro River banks. Pass by some of the most emblematic monuments such as the Cathedral, the Neo Classical Stock Exchange Palace (entrance fee not included), the São Bento Train Station.
Continue through the historic center with its narrow streets and squares (entrance fees at Museums & monuments not included). This panoramic tour will end with a 50 minutes Douro River Cruise, were clients can enjoy the city seen from another perspective.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
In the evening you will visit and enjoy a wine tasting at the Taylor’s Wine Cellar, one of the oldest founding Port Houses where you will learn the history of Port Wine and its production today. This experience will be followed by a welcome dinner at 1828 Restaurant at Vila Nova de Gaia. This restaurant provides unrivalled views of Porto and the Douro River while you wine and dine.
Return to hotel.
Accommodation: Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 (February 14, 2025) – Full Day Tour to Douro Valley
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro Valley extends along the river of the same name, from the city of Porto to the Spanish border. The Douro flows through the northern region of the country amid thousands of hectares of vineyards that produce the famous Port.
Our first stop will be the small town of Amarante with its fine houses from the 16th-18th centuries, most of them decorated with colorful wooden balconies. Visit to the church of São Gonçalo. Then continue to Peso da Régua and Pinhão. Visit to a “quinta” in the region including the cellars, wine tasting and lunch.
In the afternoon, a 45 minutes shared cruise on the Douro to admire the spectacular landscapes of the mountains covered with vineyards.
Return to Porto. Dinner at Leisure.
Accommodation: Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4 (February 15, 2025) – Day at Leisure at Porto
On this day on your own at Porto, you can stroll through the Ribeira area and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s 2nd largest city, have a delicious espresso on a terrace or visit the famous Livraria Lello.
At the end of the day, you can also enjoy the sunset in the famous Jardim do Morro, on the Vila Nova de Gaia side.
Accommodation: Pestana Porto – A Brasileira Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 (February 16, 2025) – Depart from Porto to Lisbon, visiting Aveiro & Coimbra
After breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey to Lisbon
Aveiro, the city of the typical boats named “Moliceiros”, where the tile facades make a unique connection to the river within the city. An amazing tour through this city and the famous region of Costa Nova. Aveiro, known as the “Venice of Portugal” is known for its beautiful beaches and historic buildings.
Continue to magnificent, Coimbra, a city full of medieval architecture. Coimbra was Portugal’s capital for over a century is home to grand university buildings. After enjoying the panoramic views, you will have lunch at a local restaurant in Coimbra.
*University area – Heritage of Humanity, the Cathedral and Historic centre can be visited (entrance fee not included).
Lunch at a local standard Restaurant at Coimbra.
You will then complete your journey to Lisbon where you will join the Long
Stay in Sunny Portugal Program.
Accommodation: Bessa Hotel (or similar hotel)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Terms and Conditions:
*Deposit: $500 per person deposit | If you cancel prior to June 15th, 2024, then $250 per person is refunded and the remaining $250 per person becomes a Future Travel Credit to be used on any TMJ group departure up to 2 years beyond original date of travel. Deposit becomes non-refundable and cannot be converted to a Future Travel Credit after June 15th, 2024.
*Final Balance: Due December 1st, 2024 (100% non-refundable after final payment)
Member-Exclusive Long Stay in Portugal: February 15-March 13, 2025
Join other members on this Long Stay Vacation in Sunny Portugal! Immerse yourself into the Portuguese culture and enjoy a warmer climate with sunny skies.
This trip starts in Lisbon for 1 night before transferring down to the Algarve and staying for 22 nights at the beachfront Jardim do Vau to rest and relax in this tranquil area near Portimão. Then return back to Lisbon for 2 final nights to explore this historic capital city, prior to returning home (or travelling elsewhere – such as a river cruise or to stay in Northern Portugal – Porto).
*Packaged price is based on arrival into Lisbon on February 16th (arrival prior to 4 PM for welcome dinner this evening) with a departure on March 13th, 2025. See itinerary tab for full details.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Lisbon Hotel (1 night): Bessa Hotel (https://liberdade.bessahotel.com/) or Avani Hotel (https://www.avanihotels.com/en/lisbon)
Algarve Hotel (22 nights): Jardim do Vau (https://www.jardimdovau.com.pt/en/)
Lisbon Hotel (2 nights): Bessa Hotel (https://liberdade.bessahotel.com/) or Avani Hotel (https://www.avanihotels.com/en/lisbon)
What’s Included:
- 3 night stay in a Lisbon hotel – 4* Bessa Hotel or Avani Hotel (1 pre night) / 4* Bessa Hotel or Avani Hotel (2 post nights) – standard room
- 22 night stay at 4* Jardim do Vau (near Portimão) in a sea view one bedroom apartment (living room + kitchen + bedroom + private washroom). This 4* Apartment/Hotel is facing south with plenty of sun and it’s located on the beach. Nice quality apartments, with an outdoor and indoor pool. Only 1.5 kms to Praia da Rocha (restaurant area, shops and bars). Supermarket is located near the hotel and a bus stop is near the hotel that goes to Praia da Rocha and Alvor (fisherman village).
- Half Day tour of Cascais, Sintra, Guincho beach and Estoril
- 1 Welcome Dinner (*flights must arrive before 4 PM into Lisbon on February 16th)
- Meeting room at the Jardim do Vau in the Algarve for a group meeting prior to 22 night long stay commences. A representative will provide information about the Algarve, excursions available, rent a car options, etc. Also, a representative from guest relations will provide details about the hotel facilities, supermarkets, restaurants etc.
- Buffet breakfast included in Lisbon hotel and self-catering in Jardim do Vau hotel
- Group or Private transfer from Lisbon Airport to the Hotel in Lisbon
- Group transfer from the Hotel in Lisbon to the Hotel in Algarve
- Group transfer from the Hotel in Algarve to the Hotel in Lisbon
- Group or Private transfer from the Hotel in Lisbon to Lisbon Airport
- Free Wi-Fi available at hotels
Not included:
- International Airfare – Trip Merchant is happy to book airfare based on requests (multiple gateways available)
- Travel insurance (medical/trip cancellation and interruption insurance). *Proof of insurance will be required. Trip Merchant is happy to recommend options for medical/trip cancellation insurance if required.
- Lisbon City Tax not included – €uro 2 per person, per night, to be paid directly by client to hotel
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks during meals (unless otherwise specified in itinerary)
- Porterage, Excursions, Gratuities, all other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Excursions while in the Algarve
- Pre-tour extension to Porto
- Optional welcome package: Bottle of wine, 6 eggs, Salt, Pepper, Butter, Milk, Tea, Bread, Cheese, Orange juice, Water – $50 CAD per one bedroom room
** Pre/Post Nights and Welcome Package must be paid by Final Payment.
Terms and Conditions:
$500 per person deposit | If you cancel prior to June 15th, 2024, then $250 per person is refunded and the remaining $250 per person becomes a Future Travel Credit to be used on any TMJ group departure up to 2 years beyond original date of travel. Deposit becomes non-refundable and cannot be converted to a Future Travel Credit after June 15th, 2024.
Final Balance: December 1st, 2024 (100% non-refundable after final payment)
*International airfare will be handled on a case by case basis (once ticketed airline cancellation fees/terms will apply)
Call to book: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 506
Mention Group Booking Number: TMALG25
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Arrival City
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Departure City
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Activity Level
Relaxing / Leisure
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February 16, 2025: Arrive into Lisbon for 1-Night
Arrive in Lisbon for 1-night staying at the 4* Bessa Hotel or Avani Hotel. Welcome dinner this evening!
Meals: Dinner (*flights must arrive before 4 PM into Lisbon on February 16th)
February 17-March 11, 2025: Transfer from Lisbon to the Algarve
After breakfast you will transfer to the Algarve to relax for 22 nights at Jardim do Vau located directly on the beach near Portimão! *March 11th transfer from the Algarve back to Lisbon for your last 2-nights at the 4* Bessa Hotel or Avani Hotel.
Meals will be on your own in the Algarve
March 11, 2025: Arrive in Lisbon
Arrive back in Lisbon for 2-nights staying at the centrally located the 4* Bessa Hotel or Avani Hotel.
Explore Lisbon at your own leisure or experience a tour of Lisbon.
March 12, 2025: Half-Day Tour of Cascais, Sintra, Guincho beach and Estoril
Half Day tour exploring Cascais, Sintra, Guincho beach and Estoril. Drive inland road to Sintra, a small village considered “World Heritage” by Unesco. One of the iconic monuments we can find in Sintra is the National Town Palace (also known as “Palacio da Vila”) distinguished by its twin kitchen chimneys. This National Monument is a mixture of architectural styles, combining Gothic, Mud jar and Renaissance work, with superb 15th and 16th century “Azulejos” (hand painted wall tiles) in the main halls and Chapel. Return to Lisbon, passing by Cabo da Roca, Guincho beach, Cascais and Estoril, important seaside resorts.
Meals: Breakfast
March 13, 2025: Depart Home or Continue On
Group transfer to Lisbon airport for your international departure back to Canada or continue on with an extension to Northern Portugal (Porto) or elsewhere.
Meals: Breakfast
Other Note: Lisbon hotel subject to change.
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