YOUR HOLIDAY at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides

RETURN FLIGHTS

Return flights from London

3 & 4-STAR HOTELS

7 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels

9 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 2 dinners (D) including a welcome & farewell drink

LOCAL FLAVOURS

Sample traditional Pastéis de Belém (custard tarts) & rich port wine

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

ALL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED l Porto tour including River Douro cruise l Visit Gaia’s famous port wine cellars for a tasting l Douro Valley, including visits to Guimaraes, Mateus & Pinhao l Tour the ‘Venice of Portugal’ l Visit the medieval towns of Coimbra & Óbidos l Lisbon city tour l UNESCO-listed Sintra l Cosmopolitan Cascais

Your itinerary

DAY 1 UK - PORTO

Today you will fly to Porto. On arrival we will transfer you to your hotel. Get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner this evening. (D)

HOTEL VILA GALE PORTO, PORTO (4 STAR)

DAY 2 PORTO

We’ll explore Porto on today’s tour, taking in the Baroque Clérigos Church, whose soaring bell tower can be glimpsed throughout the city. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Douro – a chance to enjoy fantastic views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, which line the banks of the river. What better way to end the day than with a visit to one of the town’s numerous port wine cellars for a tasting of this sweet red wine, before heading back to the hotel. (B)

HOTEL VILA GALE PORTO, PORTO (4 STAR)

DAY 3 PORTO - DOURO VALLEY

With a UNESCO-listed historic centre, Guimarães is the proud birthplace of Afonso Henriques, Portugal’s first independent king. After time here to explore we’ll enjoy lunch and head to Vila Real to discover the 18th century Mateus Palace. We’ll also take in Pinhão’s pretty train station, before finally reaching our hotel in the Douro Valley. (B)

HOTEL REGUA DOURO, DOURO VALLEY (4 STAR)

DAY 4 AVEIRO

Heading to Aveiro, known as the ‘Venice of Portugal’, and considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, famous for brightly patterned ‘Moliceiro’ boats & pastel toned Art Nouveau houses. Finally we reach Coimbra for an overnight stay. (B)

HOTEL D. LUIS, COIMBRA (3 STAR)

DAY 5 COIMBRA - LISBON

Today we’ll explore Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal for over 100 years. Next we’ll visit Óbidos, surrounded by an old wall flanked by round towers and square bastions. We’ll explore the town, which is also known for its unique cherry liqueur. Our final destination today is Lisbon. (B)

HOTEL VILA GALE OPERA , LISBON (4 STAR)

DAY 6 LISBON

The beautiful Alto do Parque Belvedere offers brilliant views over Lisbon, and we’ll head here to gaze over the city this morning. A walking tour of the historic centre will introduce us to all its highlights.

9 INCLUDED MEALS

Along the way, we will sample a Pasteis de Belem, a famous and deliciously sweet Portuguese egg custard tart (B)

HOTEL VILA GALE OPERA , LISBON (4 STAR)

DAY 7 SINTRA & CASCAIS

Sintra is an enchanting town with a fascinating UNESCO-listed centre, and it’s the first stop on today’s tour. See the spectacular Sintra National Palace, which for an extra cost you can enter, or enjoy a spot of lunch before we begin our journey back to Lisbon. En route, we’ll stop at Cape Roca –the most westerly point of Continental Europe – and Cascais, an ancient fishing village which has been transformed into a cosmopolitan hotspot thanks to its gorgeous beaches, picturesque gardens and pedestrianised Old Town. Just before we reach Lisbon, we’ll take a panoramic tour of Estoril, once a summer retreat for royal families and now known for its sandy beaches and popular casino. This evening, we’ll gather together for a farewell dinner, the perfect finalé to your Portuguese holiday. (B,D)

HOTEL VILA GALE OPERA , LISBON (4 STAR)

DAY 8 LISBON - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

FLIGHTS AND HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES

2023 Return flights from LONDON Holiday ref: SPPO START RETURN FROM PRICE 11

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