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Sunny Portugal Estoril Coast & Algarve
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Explore sunny Portugal, with its miles of dramatic shoreline and legacy of global discovery. Travel to the Algarve, Portugal's "Silver Coast," dotted with charming villages, castles and miles of scenery. Enjoy a four night stay in the beautiful resort, Estoril, with time to meander the narrow cobblestone streets and soft sand beaches. Find a wealth of Portuguese hand-made crafts, like azulejos, hand painted tiles. Indulge in Portugal's fresh cuisine and be swept away by Fado tunes. Tour Highlights
Estoril, Cascais, Sintra, Fado Dinner Show, Azeitao, Fatima, Nazare, Obidos, Evora, Algarve, Lagos, Sagres, Cape St. Vincente, Lisbon, Jeronimo's Monastery Collette Experiences
Enjoy time on Portugal's beautiful "Silver Coast," dotted with charming villages, magical castles and mile after mile of pastoral scenery.Discover the narrow cobblestone streets and soft sand beaches with a 4-night stay on Portugal's Estoril Coast.Experience an entertaining evening featuring Portuguese cuisine, delicious local wine, and fabulous Fado music.Spend three nights in the Algarve, Europe's sunniest spot, where the finest beaches on the continent meet traditional, historic Portugal. |
| Details | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight: Portugal, a historic and beautiful country, is filled with ancient castles, Roman ruins, fairy tale palaces, picture-perfect whitewashed villages, and gentle, helpful people. | | Day 2 | Estoril | Arrive Estoril, Portugal: Your tour begins today in the beautiful resort of Estoril, known as the "Portuguese Riviera." Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner. | | Day 3 | Estoril | Estoril - Cascais - Sintra - Estoril: Begin your day exploring the quaint picturesque towns surrounding Estoril. First, visit the magnificent Mafra Monastery-Palace, built in the 18th century. Next, visit Sintra, the favorite summer residence of the kings of Portugal for six centuries. You continue along the beautiful coastal drive. Visit the scenic town of Cascais. Enjoy a stroll amongst the many specialty shops filled with Portuguese handmade crafts. An entertaining evening is planned for you with dinner at Adega Machado's, where you will enjoy excellent Portuguese cuisine, delicious local wine, and fabulous Fado music performed by popular local artists. | | Day 4 | Estoril | Estoril - Azeitao - Estoril: LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. This morning travel to the charming town of Azeitao. Learn how the Portuguese make their famous "azulejos" (hand painted tiles) with a visit to a family-run shop. Next, enjoy a tour and tasting of local wines when you visit a centuries-old wine maker. Later today, enjoy some leisure time in Estoril, where you may choose to stroll the narrow cobblestone streets and shop for ceramics, lace, filigree, hand woven works, and tapestries. | | Day 5 | Estoril | Estoril - Fatima - Nazare - Obidos - Estoril: Travel to Portugal's beautiful "Silver Coast," a spectacular region filled with sleepy villages, rich vineyards and age-old castles. Your first stop is Fatima, the world-famous pilgrimage center. You continue to Nazare, a beautiful coastal fishing village. Tide permitting, you may be able to watch a net mending demonstration by a local fisherman and hear some tales from the sea. Later, visit Obidos, an enchanting, medieval walled town. | | Day 6 | Algarve | Estoril - Evora - Algarve: Traveling to the Algarve, you stop in Evora, known as the "Museum City of Portugal," where you will find the Roman Temple of Diana, erected in the 2nd century. | | Day 7 | Algarve | Algarve: You have the entire day to experience the beautiful Algarve. Geraniums, camellias and oleanders grow alongside cotton, rice and sugar cane, as well as fig and almond trees. A pleasant year-round climate and beautiful beaches make this region a scenic oasis. | | Day 8 | Cape of St. Vincente | Algarve - Lagos - Sagres - Cape of St. Vincente: Travel to the historic resort town of Lagos, where the caravels began their early voyages of exploration, and where you will find the former Palace of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then you are off to Sagres, home of the famous School of Navigation and the "Compass Rose" - a stone contraption used by 15th century mariners for their calculations. Later, behold the breathtaking Cape of St. Vincente. Next, visit a local cork factory and museum where you will learn about this local craft and its many uses. Take part in a marzipan demonstration and enjoy a tasting of this local delicacy. At the end of the day, experience dinner in an historic renovated cork storage house! | | Day 9 | Lisbon | Algarve - Lisbon: Return to Portugal's capital of Lisbon, set on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. Enjoy a city tour highlighting the Moorish Alfama Quarter, 16th century Jeronimo's Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and the impressive fortress of Belem Tower. Later, join your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a wonderful tour. | | Day 10 | Lisbon | Lisbon - Tour Ends: Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. |
| | | Hotel Estoril Eden, Estoril | | Dom Joao II, Algarve or Hotel Delfim, Algarve | | Marriott, Lisbon | |
| | * NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations. |
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