Cape Roca Aveiro Obidos 1 1 3 Peso da Regua PORTUGAL Guimaraes Villa Real Pinhao Coimbra Lisbon Douro Valley Porto Sintra Cascais Estoril PORTUGAL Nights in hotel Road Finish Start

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guides

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 FLAVORS

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

DAY 1 PORTO

Make your own way to our first hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting 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 center, 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 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 center will introduce us to all its highlights.

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 center, 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 tour. (B,D)

HOTEL VILA GALE OPERA , LISBON (4 STAR)

DAY 8 LISBON

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end. (B)

HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION TOUR DATES & PRICES 2023 Tour ref: SPPO START END FROM PRICE Sep 11 Sep 18 $2999 Oct 16 Oct 23 $2849 2024 Tour ref: SPPO Apr 22 Apr 29 $3099 Jun 03 Jun 10 $3449 Sep 23 Sep 30 $3449 Oct 14 Oct 21 $3299

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