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| PORTUGAL IN DEPTH (ZP2009)
A 12-Day tour starting from $1,789
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Vacation Overview This vacation shows you all of Portugal without any rush, thanks to the well-planned two-night stopovers in Lisbon, Oporto, and the Algarve, Portugal’s most popular holiday area. Start and end your trip in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, and see the interior and almost the entire coastline of Portugal. Guided sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Oporto, and Evora include Jeronimos Monastery, the Stock Exchange with the Arabian Hall, the Ossuary Chapel, and many other must-see sights. Also included are visits to the medieval town of Obidos, Fatima, a Port wine cellar, the Roman ruins of Conimbriga with its excellent museum, Vila Real, and Belmonte, birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the discoverer of Brazil. In Belmonte, enjoy a visit to the Jewish Museum and an olive tasting. In the Algarve, history comes alive on your excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his oversees expansion, near Cape Vincent. What a perfect way to end your exciting Portugal vacation.
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Meals Buffet breakfast daily (B); 6 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon Hotels Lisbon Mundial (F), Tomar Dos Templarios (F), Oporto Dom Henrique (F), Viseu Grao Vasco (F), Evora Albergaria Vitoria (F), Algarve Tivoli Carvoeiro (F) at Carvoeiro
Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. (Mon.) Free time to rest or start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions and have a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Day 3: Lisbon. (Tue.) Lisbon was the center of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire. Portugal’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator’s 15th-century discoveries in West Africa and did not subside until the 1970s. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. Drive past the Bull Ring to Pombal Statue and along the grand Avenida da Liberdade. Then, enjoy a walk through the cobbled alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the quarter of the seamen. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Exciting optional excursions to the royal palace of Sintra and dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment are available. (B) Day 4: Lisbon–Obidos–Alcobaça–Fatima–Tomar. (Wed.) First stop on your northbound journey is medieval Obidos. Go back in time as you pass the main gate in the impressive perimeter wall and walk along the narrow streets. Continue to Alcobaça to visit the Church of SANTA MARIA MONASTERY, built in the 12th century for 999 Cistercian monks. See the elaborate tombs of King Pedro I and his Castilian lover, Inês de Castro, and hear how she was murdered at the order of Pedro’s father. The fishing harbor of Nazaré is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch break. In the afternoon, mix with the pilgrims at the country’s hallowed national shrine, Fatima’s SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. Overnight in Tomar, the historic seat of the mighty Order of the Knights of Christ. (B,D) Day 5: Tomar–Conimbriga–Coimbra–Oporto. (Thu.) Visit the hilltop CONVENT OF CHRIST with its famous Manueline Window. Further north, the ROMAN RUINS OF CONIMBRIGA are eloquent testimony to centuries of Roman influence. Tour the excavations, view the well-preserved mosaics, and visit the excellent MUSEUM. Continue to Coimbra, strategically situated on a hill overlooking the Mondego River. After a visit to the gilded baroque LIBRARY of its 700-year-old university, drive through the ancient BUÇACO FOREST on your way to Oporto, Portugal’s second-largest city. (B,D) Day 6: Oporto. (Fri.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, the soaring cathedral, the richly decorated CHURCH OF SAO FRANCISCO, and the STOCK EXCHANGE with its contemporary ARABIAN HALL inspired by Granada’s Alhambra. Next, visit a PORT WINE CELLAR where the famous wine produced from grapes of the Douro Valley is aged in huge vats. Afternoon at leisure, and tonight, why not join an optional dinner at one of Oporto’s fine restaurants? (B) Day 7: Oporto–Vila Real–Viseu. (Sat.) Head inland to Guimaraes, often referred to as the “Cradle of Portugal” because of its association with the country’s first king, Alfonso Henriques. Next is Vila Real, former capital of Portugal’s northeastern region of Trás-os-Montes. Just outside the town, visit the splendid park and manor of PALACIO DE MATEUS, whose picture graces the label of the excellent Mateus rosé wine. From here a scenic road through the Port wine vineyards leads to Viseu, believed to have been the home of Lusitanian leader Viriate, who resisted the Roman conquest. (B,D) Day 8: Viseu–Belmonte–Evora. (Sun.) This morning, your first stop is in Belmonte, today a symbol of Jewish awakening, and visit the JEWISH MUSEUM. Also enjoy an OLIVE OIL TASTING. Afternoon break in Castelo de Vide, an enchanting small town. Time to walk through the Jewish Quarter with its white-washed houses and take pictures of the 14th-century castle. Continue to Evora, the cultural center of southern Portugal and a former royal residence. (B,D) Day 9: Evora–Algarve. (Mon.) A massive wall surrounds Evora’s medieval center, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour through its narrow alleys to the Roman Temple, the early gothic CATHEDRAL, Portas de Moura Fountain, and SAO FRANCISCO CHURCH. Visit the OSSUARY CHAPEL, whose walls are covered with thousands of human bones and skulls. Next, proceed across the arid Alentejo plain to the Algarve, Portugal’s most popular holiday area. Tonight, why not try one of the seafood restaurants for which the Algarve is famous? (B) Day 10: Algarve Excursion. (Tue.) Today you may prefer to relax, explore this beautiful resort at your own pace, or join the included excursion along the enchanting southern coastline. History comes alive as you reach the wind-swept PROMONTORY OF SAGRES, where Henry the Navigator lived and planned his overseas expansion. Only a few miles away is Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern corner of continental Europe, a dramatic cliff defying the waves of an ever-angry Atlantic Ocean. Time for lunch in pretty Lagos before returning to your hotel. (B,D) Day 11: Algarve–Lisbon. (Wed.) Take the scenic route over the Serra da Arrábida and savor sweeping views of the Tróia Peninsula. Catch glimpses of the castle at Sesimbra, which recall fierce medieval battles between Christians and Moors. After crossing the Bridge of April 25th, you’re back in Lisbon for the last evening of an exciting touring adventure. (B) Day 12: (Thu.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
City Highlights Lisbon: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the AlfamaObidos: Walking tour of the medieval townAlcobaça: Visit Santa Maria MonasteryNazaré: OrientationFatima: Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the RosaryTomar: Guided visit of the Convent of ChristConimbriga: Visit of the Roman ruins and the museumCoimbra: Visit the University LibraryBuçaco Forest: Drive through the national parkOporto: Guided sightseeing, visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; wine tasting in a Port wine cellar Vila Real: Visit the Palacio de MateusBelmonte: Visit the Jewish Museum; olive oil tastingCastelo de Vide: Walk through the Jewish quarterEvora: Guided walking tour, visit the gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary ChapelAlgarve: Excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape Vincent, and LagosNote:This tour is combinable with one of the Spanish vacations or “Spain, Portugal & Morocco.” You pay less for your second vacation. Related Tours ZY|Spectacular SpainLY|Spain at LeisureZX|Spanish FiestaZU|Spain, Portugal & Morocco Price Details US Single room supplement: $525Triple room reduction per person: $57Extra nights per person in Lisbon:In single room $178, in twin room $98, in triple room $88 CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Globus River Cruise Special Offers
And now, a Globus river cruise is an even better value. Book a 2009 European river cruise before February 28, 2009, and you will save $400 per stateroom on the air-inclusive price or save $200 per stateroom on the land/cruise price.*
*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between December 16, 2008 and February 28, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE! *Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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