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Discovering Lisbon and Central Portugal – Accessible Group Tour
JUNE 12 – 22, 2024 – Very Limited Availability!
Day 1 – Arrival (June 12, 2024)
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 – The Age of Discoveries
- Start the day visiting the Calouste Gulbenkian Art Museum. After that visit Belém, the waterfront area linked to the Portuguese Discoveries. Visit the Jerónimos Church and the tomb of explorer Vasco da Gama, then taste the famous pastry, “Pasteis de Belém” baked and served at the “Antiga Confeitaria” of Belém since 1837. Visit the “Museu dos Coches,” the largest world collection of ride and cerimonial vehicles from the 19th century.
- Lunch (included)
- In the afternoon pass through “Cristo Rei,” a religious monument built as a thank you to Portugal for not entering World War II. Take time to relax with a stunning view over Lisbon and the Tagus River.
- Return to the hotel with dinner.
Day 3 – From Lisbon to Sintra
- Visit Sintra, a village of magic and mystery, which is the perfect symbiosis between nature and built heritage. Visit the Nacional Palace that was inhabited for almost eight centuries by Portuguese monarchs; or enjoy local shopping and treats in the beautiful city center.
- Lunch (included)
- Visit the Monserrat Palace, with its beautiful architecture and natural landscapes. Appreciate the beautiful ride along the coast of Estoril and Cascais.
- Return to the hotel with dinner.
Day 4 – Free day with transfer
- Transfer in the morning (9h00am) to Lisbon downtown.
- Lunch (not included).
- Transfer (as late as 18h00pm) to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5 – Traditional Lisbon
- Visit the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, considered one of the most important decorative arts museums in Portugal, the Palace was opened for public visitation in 1968 and is one of the city’s top attractions.
- Lunch (included)
- In the afternoon, enjoy a hands-on workshop, creating tiles at Museu Nacional do Azulejo. To end the day, you will visit the historic center of Lisbon and watch a live Portuguese Fado performance while dining.
Day 6 – Lisbon/Tomar /Batalha
- Visit the Queluz Palace and its gardens designed in perfect harmony with the building structures – The “Portuguese Versailles.”
- Lunch (included).
- Continue to Batalha. Check-in to new accommodation and dinner at the hotel.
Day 7 – Fátima and Nazaré
- Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima and take time to explore this special pilgrimage site visited by popes, most recently Francis in 2023. Go to Nazaré Beach and enjoy local shopping in the beautiful oceanside village.
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner at hotel with a unique traditional folklore show.
Day 8 – Batalha
- Explore Batalha, visiting the Centro de Interpretação Batalha de Aljubarrota.
- Lunch (included)
- Visit the Mosteiro da Batalha, a Dominican monastery with a unique history.
- Dinner at the award-winning restaurant, Mosteiro dos Leitões
Day 9 – Alcobaça
- Travel to Alcobaça where you will visit Mosteiro de Alcobaça a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the tomb of King Pedro I.
- Lunch (included).
- Visit Alcobaça Wine Museum, housed in an old wine cellar, followed by a wine tasting.
- Return to the hotel with dinner.
Day 10 – Return to Lisbon
- Departure to Lisbon.
- Enjoy lunch at the Time Out Lisboa marketplace (not included).
- Free time in Lisbon.
- Check-in to the hotel with dinner.
Day 11 – Departure (June 22, 2024)
- Transfer to the Lisbon Airport at the scheduled time.
Includes:
- Accommodation in a wheelchair accessible 4-star hotel (6 nights in Lisbon, 4 nights in Batalha)
- Transportation in wheelchair accessible vehicle
- Adapted transfers from/to Lisbon Airport
- Tours according to our trip itinerary
- 5 days with a professional tour guide, plus guided tours of some selected museums
- Admission to museums, monuments and attractions listed in the program
- 25 meals – daily breakfasts are provided at the hotel, buffet style with a wide selection.
- 1 dinner with a traditional Fado show
- Folklore show
- Driver expenses
- Local tourism taxes
Not included:
- Airfare
- Other meals not mentioned in the program
- Tours not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Personal Travel insurance
- Tips/gratuities
- Other services not mentioned
Cost:
$5,841.00 per person based on double occupancy. Deposit is 40% of cost ($2,336.40/pp) due no later than December 12, 2013. Final payment of $3,504.60/pp due no later than April 1, 2024. Payments to be made with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
All payments are nonrefundable unless we can fill your space. Travel insurance is required. We recommend a policy that has cancel for any reason which must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. We will assist with the purchase of insurance and will send quotes to you at the time of deposit.
Note: Possible delays of all means of transportation either caused by technical reasons or other reasons related to the transportation itself are safeguarded. For the convenience of our customers, and for the sake of resource management, or for reasons beyond the organization, the organizing agency may change the route, the departure time of the tours, the order of the tours, or replace any of the hotels by another of similar location and category.
