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Sunny Portugal: 8-Nights

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Sunny Portugal: 8-Nights

$2949 $2849 per person

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*Prices are quoted in CAD dollars per person based on 2 people sharing. From rates are based on March 2024 dates. Check with us about any current promotional savings.

Explore sunny Portugal, with its miles of dramatic shoreline and legacy of global discovery. Discover Lisbon your way with a choice of included sightseeing. Enjoy a three-night stay in a beautiful resort town on the Portuguese Riviera. Savour time to meander its narrow cobblestone streets, oceanfront promenade and quaint bay area. In Evora, step inside a medieval walled city with Roman ruins. Travel to Portugal’s scenic “Silver Coast,” dotted with charming villages and castles. Enjoy a sense of country life with an overnight stay in the heart of Alentejo’s farms and vineyards. Find a wealth of Portuguese hand-made crafts like the famed azulejo hand painted tiles and unique items made of cork. Indulge in Portugal’s regional wines during two winery tours. Be swept away by melancholy Fado tunes. Explore the Algarve’s soft sandy beaches and classic fishing villages.

What’s Included: Land only, meals and sightseeing as per itinerary, gratuities on all included meals, luggage handling, porterage

*MEMBER BENEFIT: Trip Merchant members will save $100 per person on all tours, all dates, combinable with all other offers. Savings is reflected in the discounted price showing, based on lead in pricing. Make a request, as often their are additional special savings that come up. 

Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: TRIPSAVE

Departure Dates

March 2, 5, 9, 23
April 2, 6, 13, 16, 27, 30
May 4, 7, 11, 14
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1, 5, 8, 19
October 13, 20, 24, 27
November 3, 17, 21, 24
December 5, 26
January 26
February 2, 9, 27
March 2, 6, 9, 13, 20, 27, 30
April 6
May 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22
10 Days/8 Nights
13 Meals
  • Destination
  • Arrival City
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • Departure City
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • Activity Level
    This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs, or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
  • Passenger Limit
    Max 44
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Overnight Flight
Ancient castles and Roman ruins, groves of lemon and almond trees, quiet whitewashed villages, and welcoming locals – Portugal is waiting for you.
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Cascais or Estoril, Portugal - Tour Begins
Say hello to the Portuguese Riviera, your home for the next three nights. With mansions scattered about Cascais and Monte Estoril – all hinting at its history as a haven for exiled European royals and nobility. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Estoril
Meals Provided: Dinner
 
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Cascais - Lisbon - Cascais
Embark on a panoramic Lisbon city tour and uncover the city’s most famous sights. Travel to Belem where you’ll see the Belem Tower (UNESCO World Heritage site), and the Monument to the Discoveries. Step into the past at the 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO) and Lisbon’s Maritime Museum, which offers a glimpse into the country’s naval achievements. Enjoy some time to discover the narrow cobblestone streets, meandering past seaside cafés or pausing to shop for ceramics, lace, and hand-woven works. You’re on your own for the remainder of the day. You may choose to join an optional experience to savor Portuguese cuisine and wine while local artists perform traditional Fado.
Accommodation: Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Estoril
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
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Cascais - Obidos - Sintra - Cascais
Explore the picture-perfect city of Obidos, where white-washed houses sit snug within medieval city walls. Continue on to Sintra (UNESCO), a breathtaking hub that served as the summer residence of Portuguese kings for six centuries. Then, it’s your choice! Explore this quaint hilltop village independently and wander through the winding streets lined with cork products and pastries -OR- venture into the National Palace of Sintra. On your return to Lisbon stop to admire the stunning Cabo da Roca, the western most point of continental Europe.
Accommodation: Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Estoril
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
5
Cascais - Arraiolos - Evora
Make your way through Portugal’s charming countryside. Visit Arraiolos, known as the “village of rugs,” and delve into the history and art of Portuguese tapestries. Visit a local cork factory, where you’ll learn about the product’s importance to the local economy and why Portugal is the world’s top cork producer. Your journey then takes you to Evora (UNESCO) – the “Museum City of Portugal.” In addition to Evora’s 2nd-century Roman temple to Diana, this medieval walled city is also the home to the mysterious 16th-century Chapel of Bones.

Accommodation Vitoria Stone Hotel, Evora
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
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Evora - Monsaraz - Lagos
Journey to the stunning coasts of the Algarve - the southernmost region of Portugal. On the way, pause to take in the dramatic vistas from the village of Monsaraz. Indulge in full-bodied wines from the Alentejo region during a winery tour, tasting and light lunch. Then, explore the historic resort town of Lagos, where Moorish and Renaissance influences meet towering seaside cliffs. From this bustling port city, many celebrated voyagers began their explorations. Stroll by the fortress and historic buildings as you take in the surrounding views of the Atlantic.
Accommodation:  Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
 
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Lagos
The day is yours to experience the incomparable Algarve on your own. Geraniums, camellias, and oleanders grow alongside fig, orange, and almond trees, while brightly colored fishing boats bob on the seas. Protected by hills to the north and warmed by the sea, the Algarve’s mild climate and beautiful beaches attract visitors from all over the world
Accommodation: Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
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Lagos - Faro - Tavira - Lagos
Journey to Faro, the capital of the Algarve. Explore the city’s historic center and see the 9th-century city walls. During lunch, discover the flavors of the region as a local chef highlights Algarve gastronomy during a cooking demonstration. Enjoy a tasting menu featuring iconic dishes of the region complete with local liquors and pastries. Continue to Tavira, an ancient Moorish city that blends traditional architecture with sandy beaches and a modern atmosphere. Return to Lagos for an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
 
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Lagos - Azeitao - Lisbon
En route to Lisbon, make a stop in Azeitao, a charming agricultural village known for red wine, olive trees and beautiful country estates. Meet local artisans at a family-run shop and learn how the famous hand-painted Portuguese tiles, azulejos, are made. Bid Portugal goodbye during a dinner in Lisbon and celebrate the end of your unforgettable journey.

Accommodation: Turim Marques Pombal Hotel, Lisbon
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
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Lisbon - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close today.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
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