Portugal for Families (9 Days starting from $5,690)

Portugal for Families

A 9-Day tour starting from $5,690

Length:	9 Days
Type:	Deluxe Family Tour
Category:	Europe Family Travel
Operator:	Thomson Family Adventures
Tour Code:	THPORTUGAL

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About This Tour

Centuries ago, Portugal was a pioneer of worldwide exploration, but not until recently has this hidden European gem become known as an ideal place for active vacations. Portugal is like a living history book, where medieval villages still exist and ancient castles and cathedrals rise on hills, so come join Thomson Family Adventures for a journey of discovery where you and your children will walk into history.

Our itinerary is guaranteed to capture the imaginations of parents and kids alike. It balances culture and history with active adventures like hiking Lousã Mountain and kayaking the Mondego River. It gives families a broad range of experiences and insights into one of Europe's most compelling destinations.

Don’t forget the Thomson’s signature trip component: meeting local families face to face. The Portuguese people are warm and welcoming, so get ready to spend some quality time exchanging stories and getting to know each other’s cultures.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

• All entrance fees

• Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels

• Most meals; we leave off a couple so your family can explore on your own.

• Travel in groups of 15 to 25 people

• Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip

• Land transportation, airport transfers and internal air

• All excursions

• Bottled water and snacks

• Travel insurance – Travel Insured International policy

• Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by a mentor whose primary jobs will be to provide kid-friendly enrichment activities for up to an hour each day that enhance the overall trip experience; to provide organized fun for kids that helps them get to know each other; to provide things for kids to do during delays, flights and long bus trips (our teen trips don’t include mentors)

• Ages 6 to 16 will be matched with pen pals with whom they can correspond and then meet in country (our cruises of Inside Passage of Alaska and our teen trips don’t include penpals)

• There may be slight variations to this listing for certain adventures

DAY 1 – DEPART U.S. / ARRIVE LISBON
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where your Portugal family vacation begins.

DAYS 2 AND 3 – LISBON
As Europe’s westernmost capital, Lisbon has formed a seamless mixture of old world tradition and cosmopolitan modernity. Get ready to explore one of the most unique structures ever built: the Regaleira Palace. You will experience its mythical, magical and mysterious feel firsthand, as children and adults move through the halls, staircases, turrets and towers.

Regaleira Palace
Explore the old quarter – Alfama
Lisbon Oceanarium

DAYS 4 TO 6 – LOUSÃ
Lousã is a quaint town known for its handsome 18th century houses and the wonderful forested mountains that surround it. As your family hikes bountiful Lousã Mountain, keep an eye out for raspberries, chestnuts, apples and grapes -- and awesome views are guaranteed. This stop also serves as a pleasant break from the antiquities.
Walking tour of Obidos
Fishing village of Nazaré
Kayaking
Free time
Friends Across Borders meeting (pen pals)
Hike Lousã Mountain

DAYS 7 AND 8 – AMARANTE
Located on the banks of the Tâmega River, this picturesque town is centered around the 18th century São Gonçalo Bridge. It gives you a stunning view of the town and will lead you to the bustling town plaza. Everyone will have a blast playing like a local at the water park as you zip down waterslides and splash in the pools.

Manor House
Port wine tour in Oporto
Saturday market
Water park

DAY 9 – DEPART PORTO / ARRIVE U.S.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/11/2009 - 4/19/2009	$5,690
4/18/2009 - 4/26/2009	$5,690
6/27/2009 - 7/5/2009	$5,690
7/18/2009 - 7/26/2009	$5,690

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy. Triple Discount: $300 for child under 12 sharing with 2 adults Child Rate (under age 12)=$5590

Portugal is a living history book, a place where Roman and Moorish influences are seen, where medieval villages still exist and ancient castles and cathedrals rise on hills. Its rich history is filled with kings and queens and the daring sea voyages of the world's greatest explorers.

While the rest of Europe is so popular with many travelers, you’ll find that Portugal is still largely an untouristed gem that is yours to discover. Avoid the crowds that flock to the beaches and sites of Spain and Italy, and enjoy a more leisurely pace in Portugal. Located on the end of the Iberian Peninsula with warm sun and soft Atlantic breezes, Portugal enjoys a more pleasant summer climate than other European destinations.

Portugal has a rich and unique history of castle building that differs from much of Europe by blending the styles and techniques of the Romans and Moors. It is easy to forget that Portugal once dominated the world and was a leader in global exploration, and its strategic location on the Iberian Peninsula meant that it needed strong fortifications, or castles, to protect its citizens and its wealth.

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Triple Discount: $300 for child under 12 sharing with 2 adults

Child Rate (under age 12)=$5590

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