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Day 1

Lisbon region Arrival at Lisbon Airport where you will be greeted by your tour guide.Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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Lisbon region - Lisbon - Lisbon regionAfter breakfast get to know the old and monumental Lisbon, at the river-side suburb of Belém, you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monas-tery, the Belém Tower (exterior). Enjoy a “pastel de Belém” pastry.Lunch in a typical restaurant.You will then visit a typical district of Lisbon - Alfama.You will go to the dowtown area and centre of business: Rossio and the Praça do Comércio.Free time to discover by yourself this luminous city.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Lisbon region - Evora - Estremoz - EvoraAfter breakfast departure towards Evora.A panoramic tour will let you see the Temple of Diana, the Cathedral (exterior) Place Giraldo and the Bones Chapel.Lunch “ Carne de Porco à Alentejana” (meat with clams) and drive to the white and noble Estremoz City.Visit an Alentejo wine cellar. Here you have the opportunity to taste not only the wine, but also the olive oil. An essential ingredient in the Portu-guese cuisine. Tour and tasting included. Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight.Folklore show at the hotel.

Day 4

Evora - Beja - AlbufeiraAfter breakfast, drive to Beja the capital of Lower Alentejo, panoramic city tour and visit the museum Rainha D.Leonor located in the former convent of the Conception. The walls of the chapter house are decorated with Hispano-Moorish tiles from the 16C.Lunch in town, then drive to Albufeira in the Algarve, where the streets of the historic center, still retain the picturesque white houses, narrow and steep streets and the charm of a Moorish arch to the Travessa Velha Church.Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Southern PortugalAlgarve & Alentejo

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Albufeira - Sagres - Lagos - AlbufeiraAfter breakfast, drive to Ponta da Piedade.Continue to Sagres towards the extreme southwest of Europe.Cape St. Vincent overlooking the ocean 75 m was always considered a holy place (the Romans called the pro sacrum) and it is the southwest tip of Europe.Lunch.Arrival to Lagos: former capital of the Algarve from 1577 to 1755, this charming city still keeps its charm and character.Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6Albufeira - Olhão - Tavira - Faro - AlbufeiraAfter breakfast, drive to Olhão to discover the Fish Market with its colors, scents and atmosphere.Continue to Tavira, one of the most beautiful towns in the Algarve and the most authentic. Visit the old neighborhood: the Misericordia church, the ruins of the Moorish castle, the Roman Bridge.Cross, by boat the Ria Formosa, to join the Island of Tavira for a lunch of grilled fish.Return towards the capital of the Algarve-Faro.Discover the old town, quiet neighborhood, away from the circle of hous-es arranged in walls.Return to hotel for dinner and accommodation.

Day 7

Albufeira - Sines - Lisbon regionAfter breakfast, return to Lisbon crossing the coast.Stop at Sines for lunch. It is claimed that this is the birthplace of Vasco da Gama (1468-1524) .. Continue to Lisbon. Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnigth.

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Lisbon regionBreakfast and transfer to Lisbon airport according to your flight.

Discover southern Portugal!Renowned for its fine wines and excellent cuisine, the Alentejo region will also surprise you with its unique landscape, beautiful views of plains stretch-ing to the horizon with magnificent sunsets. Alentejo has also a rich cultural side with its history, its monuments and its original villages.Then, in the south you will be at the heart of the most famous portuguese seaside resort - Algarve. Its sandy beaches, cliffs, different cultural issues and its exceptional climate will provide you a real feeling of wellbeing and relaxation.Immerse yourself in Portuguese culture at the heart of our “Eldorado” National

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CIRCUIT 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

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Day 2 PortoBreakfast at the hotel.We will dedicate our day to visiting Porto «Invicta» famous for its wine. We will start with the typical street of “Santa Catarina”. We will make a stop at “Majestic Café” to enjoy a coffee the locals name “ Cimbalino”. We will then continue our tour with a visit to Lello & Irmão’s Library con-sidered to be the third most beautiful bookshop in the world. Panoramic tour over Avenida dos Aliados. You will see Clérigos Tower (entrance fee not included), and the central station: “Gare de São Bento”, known by its 20.000 “azulejos” (porcelain tiles) created by Jorge Colaço.By the end of the morning we will cross the river towards Vila Nova de Gaia’s bank where one can find several wine Lodges. Visit of a Porto wine lodge ending with a taste of this famous wine. For lunch we invite you to savor Porto’s typical dishes in a well-known restaurant.In the afternoon we will take you to an one hour cruise along Douro river.A unique occasion to admire the magnificent bridges of the city. Return to the hotel. Free time.Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 3 Porto - Guimaraes - Penafiel - PortoBreakfast at the hotel.First capital and “birthplace” of the country Guimarães is surrounded by hills. Visit the Dukes of Bragança’s Palace built in the XV century in a bourguignon style and considered at the time one of the most beautiful residences of the Iberic Peninsula.We will then drive you till Paço de Ferreira for a lunch off beaten paths.Appreciate the good portuguese cuisine.In the afternoon we will leave to Penafiel to visit «Quinta da Aveleda», www.aveleda.pt, one of the most well-known producers of “green” wine in Portugal. Technical visit and tasting included. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Porto - Aveiro - Mealhada - Anadia - PortoAfter breakfast we will drive till Aveiro, known for its colored boats called “ moliceiros”, but also for its local egg based dessert: “Ovos moles” that you will taste during a small workshop. We will then drive till Mealhada’s region. This is the place where the traditional cuisine lovers come to taste the famous roasted suckling pig. Lunch in a local restaurant to taste local food.In the afternoon we will visit a Bairrada’s wine lodge.Return to Porto for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Porto - Régua - Pinhão - Lamego - PortoBreakfast at the hotel. Discover the wonderful Douro Valley a Unesco World Heritage.We will drive across the Douro till Peso da Régua. Here we invite you for a 2h30 cruise along the most beautiful landscapes of the Douro Valley. For lunch we invite you to a restaurant of a well-known Portuguese chef.You will have your taste bud tremble with its flavors while enjoying a magnificent view over the Douro. In the afternoon we will stop at Lamego for a visit to Quinta da Pacheca wine state one of the fewest that still belongs to the same family over the years.Visit the wine lodge and taste its wine. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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Porto - Gerês - PortoBreakfast at the hotel. Discover one of the most beautiful natural parks of Portugal - GerêsNatural Park, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal.The fresh air of the region will open up your appetite for tasting the local flavorful gastronomy. Return to Porto. Free afternoon for your own discoveries.

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Porto - Barcelos - Ponte de Lima - Viana do Castelo - PortoBreakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the Portuguese handcraft capital: Barcelos. Visit a local artisan of Cock of Barcelos and the local market (Thursdays).We will then drive you to Minho where we will stop at Ponte de Lima the oldest village of Portugal and an important wine production region. Enjoy a local dish of the famous Minho Gastronomy. In the afternoon we will visit Viana do Castelo. Go up to Monte de Santa Luzia and admire the beautiful view. Return to Porto for dinner and overnight.

Day 8

Porto - Porto airportBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport according to your flight.


To learn more about a country and its people you must seat at their table for a meal!Because gastronomy is also a part of our cultural heritage we have chosen for you the best restaurants out of the beaten paths, to taste the succulent Portuguese gastronomy.We invite you to visit the North of Portugal using all your senses.Savor our typical dishes while tasting our best wines.

The flavours of Portugal

Day 1 Arrival to PortoArrival at Porto airport where you will be met by our official tour guide.Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.


Ideal for small groups of 10-15 people.This program can be adapted for

Lisbon’s airport arrivals.

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Arrival at LisbonArrival at Lisbon airport where you will be met by our official tour guide.Transfer to the hotel for dinner and over night.Lisbon for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Lisbon surroundings - Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon surroundingsBreakfast at the hotel.Visit Lisbon and the famous suburb of Belém. Here you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) and the Belém Tower (exterior). Taste a “pastel de belém” - typical Portuguese pastry. Lunch. Continue to the medieval village of Sintra (a Unesco world heritage site). Visit the charming Royal Palace.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight..

Day 3

Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Figueira da Foz or SurroundingsAfter breakfast visit the beautifully preserved and fortified town Óbidos, dating from the Middle Ages. Here we invite you to taste a cherry liquour. Continue to Nazaré the most typical and colourful of the Portuguese fish-ing villages. Lunch (fish). Reach “Sitio” by funicular to have a wonderful view over the town and the beach.Departure to Alcobaça to visit the cistercien abbey of the Monastery San-ta Maria dating from the Middle Ages and standing in the heart of this small town. Continue to Figueira da Foz or surroundings.Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight.(Optional: Folkore evening)

Day 4 Figueira da Foz or surroundings - Coimbra - Porto - Porto surroundignsAfter breakfast departure to Coimbra, a charming university town immor-talised by many poets. Visit Portugal’s oldest university.Departure to Porto «Invicta», the second largest Portuguese town.Lunch in a local restaurant, in the most typical quarter of Porto- Ribeira. After lunch we invite you for a 6 bridge cruise on the Douro river. We will wait for you on the other side of the river for a visit to one of the famous Porto wine lodges ( tasting included).Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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Porto surroundings - Braga - Ponte de Lima Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Braga, an important centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Visit the Bom Jesus sanctuary and its stairway, one of Portugal’s most famous monuments. The tour continues around Minho region known for its green landscaped, traditions and embroidery. Arrival at Ponte de Lima. At the centre of a rich farming region, where the famous vinho verde (green wine) is produced.Lunch at Ponte de Lima. The group will be then divised and accommo-dated in beautiful country homes that have preserved their patrimony rich in history and culture. An unique occasion to be close to the centenary hospitality of those families that still live there.For dinner we will get together for a special popular evening that will end the typical Portuguese night.

Day 6

Ponte de Lima - Régua - Belmonte - Sortelha - FundãoBreakfast at the hotel.Today we will discover the Douro Valley. We will stop at Quinta da Pacheca to visit this wine estate and taste their wine. Lunch.In the afternoon we continue to Belmonte. It’s the land of the great navi-gator Pedro Alvares Cabral who discovered Brazil in 1500.Continue to Sortelha a picturesque old village with granite houses.Arrival at the hotel in Fundão for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 Fundão - Idanha-A-Velha - Évora - LisbonBreakfast at the hotel.Departure to the historic village of Idanha-a-Velha an ancient prosperous roman settlement. The visitor will feel like being in an open-air museum. Continue to Évora (Unesco World Heritage Site). Visit the church of São Francisco and the Bones Chapel.At the end of the day we invite you to visit an Alentejo wine lodge having the opportunity to taste local wine and olive oil, an essential ingredient in Portuguese cuisine.From here we head to Lisbon.Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight. (Optional: Fado dinner show).

Day 8 Lisbonne - Lisbon airportBreakfast at the hotel.Transfer to Lisbon airport and end of our services.


We invite you to an 8 days/7nights tour that will take you deep inside Portugal, to places where people are still authentic and customs and old traditions are still alive. Visit historic old villages, sleep in a local country house, taste the local cuisine. Live the unique experience of being side by side with locals and their customs

PortugalA country, its people, an unforgettable journey


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Arrival in LisbonArrival at Lisbon airport early in the morning where you will be welcomed by our guide. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Lisboa - ÉvoraAfter breakfast, departure to Alentejo region. Portugal is the world’s largest producer of corks, responsible for more than 60% of the global export volume with a surface occupied by the cork-oak representing 25% of the surface in the world.On arrival, we will visit a cork factory.Then, we will continue with the visit of a wine cellar of this region. The visit will end with a wine tasting served as welcome drink. Departure towards ÉVORA, a UNESCO World Heritage site.ÉVORA is a museum of Portuguese architecture. Lunch in a restaurant to taste a regional menu (pork meat of Alentejo).In the afternoon, we will visit the St. Francis church with its chapel of bones (built by Franciscan brother to encourage his confreres to med-itate).You will find the bones and the skulls of 5000 people.Then, we will visit the romano – gothique cathedral and the ruins of the roman temple called “Diana’s Temple”. Free time to walk around the streets of the withe city. Check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 3

Évora - Monsaraz - São Pedro do Corval - Reguengos de Monsaraz - EvoraAfter breakfast, departure to MONSARAZ.This fortified village occupies a strategic position on a hill which domi-nates the Guadiana Valley. Visit of the old town.We will stop at São Pedro do Corval village, known for its hand painted pottery. Continue to Reguengos de Monsaraz.Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will visit the city and of the most famous wine and olive oil producer of this region: Herdade do EsporãoReturn to the hotel for the dinner and the overnight stay.

Day 4

Évora - Estremoz - Borba - Vila Viçosa - ÉvoraBreakfast at the hotel. This morning we will visit the white and noble city of ESTREMOZ that is divided into two parts which characterize its evolution: the medieval area close to the castle and the modern city, outside the walls.Continue to BORBA where you will see a predominance of marble on the frames of the doors and windows, chimney pots, street signs and monu-ments. This fact is explained by the existence of several quarries in the region producing marble of the very highest quality.The Matrice church (Xv century), the São Bartolomeu church (XVI cen-tury) or the Bicas Fountain (XVIII century) are good examples of its use. Then we will leave to VILA VIÇOSA. Lunch. Located in of the most fertile regions of the south of Portugal, Vila Viçoca was often at the centre of some of the most important moments in the country’s history. Its here that has been established the palace of the Dukes of Bragança. It’s the most powerful noble family after the Royal family. This city is also known for its richness of marble, that is extracted and exploited in more than 160 quarries , internationally recognised (spe-cially the pink one). Visit of the marble museum. Return to the hotel for the dinner and the overnight.

Day 5

Évora - Marvão - Nisa - Arraiolos - EvoraBreakfast at the hotel.Departure towards Marvão.Visit of this withe village sitting high on a hill. Then, we will leave to Nisa. A little village in Alentejo, characterized by its typical white houses and known for its cheese made from sheep. With its really old history, this peaceful village kept the remains of the castle (XIII century), the remains of the original doors of the village, the Mother church (XV century), the Misericordia church (XVI century) as well as the chapels of the Calvary and Notre-Dame of pleasure (XVII and XVI century). Taste the famous local cheese during our walk in this village. Lunch at Nisa. In the afternoon, we will go to EVORA.On our way, we will stop at Arraiolos. The name of this town is well known internationally thanks to the famous Arraiolos carpets, which are pro-duced here by the local craftsmen and women.Arrival at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. In the evening, you will listen the typical music of this region: « canto Alentejano ». The Polyphonic Alentejo song is now recognized has intan-gible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Singing by a chorus mixed without musical accompaniment, the Alentejo song is a popular and typical demonstration.These songs evoke the past feelings experienced.In earlier times these songs were fervently intoned during the work time or during the night for special event.

Day 6

Évora - LisboaBreakfast and transfer to Lisbon airport.End of our services.


Famous for its fine wines and its excellent gastronomy, the Alentejo region will surprise you with outstanding landscape offering spectacular views from the plains stretching from one horizon to the other and its wonderful sunsets.

Alentejo RegionA beautiful hidden treasure in Portugal


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Arrival to Lisbon or surroundings Arrival to Lisbon for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Lisbon or surroundings - Évora - Lisbon or surroundings Drive across the world’s largest cork region for an exciting journey into the past.At Évora, capital of Alentejo and a walled town since Roman times, visit the church of São Francisco and its Bones Chapel (built in the 16th C by a Franciscan to encourage meditation in his fellows), and the Roman Temple ruins.Rest of the afternoon is at leisure.Enjoy this typical town considered a Unesco World Heritage Site.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Lisbon or surroundings - Estoril - Cascais- Sintra - Lisbon - Figueira da Foz or surroundings After breakfast sightseeing tour of the “Sunny Coast“, the cosmopolitan Estoril and Cascais.Continue to the medieval village of Sintra (a Unesco world heritage site).Visit the charming Royal Palace.Return to Lisbon for Lunch. In the afternoon get to know the old and monumental Lisbon that was the capital of the world in the 15th century.At the riverside suburb of Belém, you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), the jewel of Manueline art, built to glorify the return of Vasco da Gama from the Indies and the Belém Tower (exterior), built between 1515 and 1519 to defend the river mouth and the Hieronymus Monastery. Enjoy a “pastel de belém” pastry.Departure to Figueira da Foz for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Figueira da Foz or surroundings - Óbidos - Nazaré(lunch) - Alcobaça - Figueira da Foz or surroundingsAfter breakfast enjoy a trip to the beautifully preserved and fortified town Óbidos, dating from the Middle Ages with its picturesque streets.Then, arrival to Nazaré the most typical and colourful of the Portuguese fishing villages. Lunch (fish).Visit to the Sítio to have a wonderful view over the town and the beach.Departure to Alcobaça to see the church of the Monastery Santa Maria dating from the Middle Ages and standing in the heart of this small town.Dinner and overnight in Figueira da Foz or surroundings.

Day 5

Figueira da Foz or surroundings - Coimbra- Fátima - Batalha - Figueira da Foz or surroundingsAfter breakfast departure to Coimbra to visit the main buildings of Portu-gal’s oldest university and walk along the old streets to visit the magnifi-cent Romanesque cathedral (Sé Velha) and the 12th Century Monastery of the Holy Cross (Mosteiro de Santa Cruz).Free time to walk along the Mondego’s riverside.Next, Fátima to visit its sanctuary, made famous by the Virgin’s apparition to the Three Shepherd Children. After lunch you’ll visit the basilica of our Lady of the Rosary.Departure to Batalha, you cannot miss the church of the monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, declared universal inheritance by the Unesco and one of the masterpieces of Portuguese Gothic and Manueline art.Return to Figueira da Foz or surroundings for dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Figueira da Foz or surroundings - Porto Full day trip to Porto, Portugal’s second largest city that gave the name to the country and the famous Port wine. Lunch.Visit to one of the wine lodges. You’ll be given the opportunity to taste the famous Port wine. Walk through the quarter of Ribeira, the most typical and picturesque spot in Porto, that offers you a lively night–life. Then visit the Church of São Francisco (famous for its rococo inside) and the 19th Century Stock Exchange (Palácio da Bolsa) and its famous Arabian Hall.Dinner and overnight in Porto. (Option: Mini cruise on the Douro)

Day 7

Porto - Barcelos - Braga - Guimarães - PortoDeparture to Barcelos a small attractive town, the Portuguese capital of Handicraft. The Barcelos Cock is a Portugal symbol.Then travel to Braga, an important centre of the Roman Catholic church. Visit the Bom Jesus sanctuary and its stairway, one of Portugal’s most famous monuments.Departure to Guimarães, known as the “Birthplace of Portugal” and a Unesco world heritage site. There is a welcoming feeling about Gui-marães for its green, its well preserved old-town and the many historic monuments and art treasures. Visit the Duke’s of Bragança Palace.Return to PORTO for dinner and overnight.

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DepartureDeparture after breakfast and end of our services.


An exceptional programme.Perfect for those who have never visited Portugal.A complete circuit which will guide you from town to town showing the most important historic sites between Lisbon and Porto.

Portugal - all around


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Arrival to PortoArrival to Porto for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Porto - Coimbra - Fátima (205km)After breakfast you will visit Porto, Portugal’s second largest city that gave the name to the country and the famous Port wine.Visit to one of the wine lodges. You’ll be given the opportunity to taste the famous Port wine.Walk through the quarter of Ribeira, the most typical and picturesque spot in Porto, that offers you a lively night–life. Then visit to the Church of São Francisco (famous for its rococo inside) and the 19th Century Stock Exchange (Palácio da Bolsa) and its famous Arabian Hall.Lunch.After lunch departure to Coimbra, a charming university town. Visit the main buildings of Portugal’s oldest university and walk along the old streets to visit the magnificent Romanesque cathedral (Sé Velha).Finally visit the 12th Century Monastery of the Holy Cross (Mosteiro de Santa Cruz). Free time to walk along the Mondego’s riverside. Departure to Fátima for dinner and overnight

Day 3

Fátima - Batalha - Nazaré - Óbidos - Lisbon or surroundings

After breakfast you will visit Batalha, where you cannot miss the church of the monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, declared universal inher-itance by the Unesco and one of the masterpieces of Portuguese Gothic and Manueline art. It was built to celebrate the independence of Portugal.We will then continue to Nazaré, the most typical and colourful of the Portuguese fishing villages.Lunch (fish).Visit to the Sítio to have a wonderful view over the town and the beach. In the afternoon you will enjoy a trip to the beautifully preserved and fortified town Óbidos, dating from the Middle Ages with its picturesque streets.Departure to Lisbon or surroundings for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Lisbon or surroundings - Sintra - Cascais - SetúbalAfter breakfast sightseeing tour of the “Sunny Coast“, the cosmopolitan Estoril and Cascais.Continue to the medieval village of Sintra (a Unesco world heritage site). Visit the charming Royal Palace .Return to Lisbon for Lunch.In the afternoon get to know the old and monumental Lisbon that was the capital of the world in the 15th century. At the riverside suburb of Belém, you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), the jewel of Manueline art, built to glorify the return of Vasco da Gama from the Indies and the Belém Tower (exterior), built between 1515 and 1519 to defend the river mouth and the Hieronymus Monastery. Enjoy a “pastel de belém” pastry.Departure to Setúbal for dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Setúbal - Évora - Algarve Departure to Évora, capital of Alentejo and a walled town where, you can visit the church of São Francisco whit its Bones Chapel, and the Roman Temple ruins. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy this typical town considered and a Unesco World Heritage Site. We will then continue to Algarve passing by the tableland of Alentejo, do-main of the cork oak, of the holm oak and of the olive tree. The beautiful bucolic landscape of this region is a reflex of its productions. Here you can still see shepherds with their herds.Arrival to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Algarve - Lagos - Ponta da Piedade - Sagres - Cape St Vincent - AlgarveBreakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to discover Algarve. Departure to Albufeira, a charming fishing village and former Moorish stronghold. We will then continue to Lagos a very important sailing centre where international championship often take place. LunchIn the afternoon, drive to the Ponta da Piedade, where you will have a magnificent panoramic view of the limpid green water.Departure to Sagres a peninsula where Prince Harry the Navigator lived the precursor of the Great Discoveries. Here he founded a school of navi-gation and naval workshop in which was conceived the famous “Caravel” that revolutionized navigation. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 Algarve - Lisbon or surroundingsAfter breakfast we leave to Lisbon.We will arrive to the capital by the road bridge Vasco da Gama, one of the longest bridges in Europe. The 18km bridge connects the south bank to the north bank of Lisbon across the Tagus. Enjoy the breathtaking view.Lunch in Lisbon and a free afternoon to discover this luminous capital by yourself.Departure to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 DepartureDeparture after breakfast.


This programme fits those who want to get to know Portugal from North to South.This extraordinarily complete circuit will lead your group from town to town from Porto to Algarve.

Portugal - a tour around the country


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Terceira/Faial + FaialTransfer to the airport. Interisland flight to Faial. Transfer to the hotel located in Horta. Lunch in a local restaurant.Departure in direction to Espalamaca viewpoint, short stop. Continue taking the mountain road overlooking the Valley of Flamengos, towards Caldeira, the highest point on the island.Continue north to Capelinhos which represents an impressive volcanic phenomenon (the remains of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores, 1957) and visit to Centro Interpretativo that shows the evolution of the eruption (closed on mondays).Return to the hotel.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

Day 7

Faial / Pico / FaialFull day tour to Pico with lunchMeeting at the Horta harbour. Boat crossing to the island of Pico.Departure from the village of Madalena harbour towards the village of Cachorro. The surrounding landscape is mostly vineyards, planted in small enclosed areas made of basalt stone. In the village of Cachorro, you can taste different local drinks, like verdelho, blackberry liquor or honey rum.After this visit the tour continues to São Roque. Stop to visit the old whale factory. Arrival in Lajes, the third village, located on the south coast. The stop includes a visit to the Whaler’s Museum. Lunch in a local restaurant.Return to Madalena and stop at a typical cheese factory, where you can have a taste of the Pico’s cheese. Visit to Wine Museum. Along part of the way you will see a unique landscape with vineyards.Return to Faial by boat.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

Day 8

DepartureDeparture transfer to Horta airport.

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ArrivalArrival at Ponta Delgada airport.Transfer to the hotel located in Ponta Delgada.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

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Full day tour to furnas with cozido lunchArrival at Furnas valley - Furnas Valley has fumaroles, hot water, more than 20 thermal springs run trough the village place, which makes it one of the biggest hydropolis of the world.Visit to the lake, hot springs and surrounding holes where meals are cooked by underground volcanic steam.The lunch will be the “Cozido” at the restaurant of Hotel Terra Nostra.After lunch visit to the Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful in the Azores (possibility to swim in a natural hot water swimming pool), and mineral water springs.Continue crossing to the north coast, passing by the tea plantation, unique in Europe.Visit to Gorreana tea factory to have a taste of the tea produced there. This factory is a real museum for specialists in ancient machinery.Stop at Santa Iria viewpoint.Return to the Hotel.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

Day 3 Full day tour to Sete Cidades Departure from the hotel taking the mountain road towards the twin lakes. Stop at “Vista do Rei” viewpoint for a remarkable scenery.Descend to the valley of Sete Cidades on the crater ground, with oppor-tunity to leisurely walk along the shores of the green and blue lakes or just a coffee-break (not included).Continue through Mosteiros and Bretanha with lunch at a typical restau-rant.Return by Capelas, visit to the pineapple plantation growing in hothouses and return to the hotel.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

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Lagoa do Fogo + São Miguel/Terceira + Angra do HeroísmoDeparture from Ponta Delgada towards the village of Lagoa. Visit the ceramic factory.Continue by the mountain road towards Lagoa do Fogo and contemplate the island at an altitude of 900 metres. Descent North and short stop at the town of Ribeira Grande, famous by its basaltic architecture. The ex-cursion ends at the airport with interisland flight to Terceira. Arrival and transfer to the hotel located in Angra do Heroísmo. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon walking visit to the city of Angra do Heroísmo – world heritage by Unesco.Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.

Day 5

Terceira - Full day tour to Terceira Departure from the hotel in Angra towards the viewpoint of Pico das Cru-zinhas in Monte Brasil. Stop at São Sebastião to visit the church and to have lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the “Algar do Carvão” cave and along Cabrito arrival at Biscoitos, visit the Wine Museum and natural swimming pools of black volcanic rock. Return to the hotel. Dinner at Hotel. Accommodation.


Azores - 4 islandsSão Miguel, Terceira, Faial & Pico


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Madeira

Day 4 LevadaAfter breakfast we propose exercise - a very pleasant walk of 7 km.Lunch at the hotel.Free afternoon.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 City tourAfter breakfast departure for a city Tour.Starting by the cathedral then the regional market for a very interesting visit where a large variety of fish, fruits and vegetables can be found.Visit the Botanical Gardens (included) with the opportunity to enjoy the variety of plants and flowers as well as the magnificent panorama over Funchal.On the way back to the hotel there will be a stop at an embroidery factory.Wine tasting will take place during the tour.Lunch at the hotel Free afternoon.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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FunchalArrival at Funchal, meet with our local team.Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Eira do Serrado & MonteAfter breakfast our guide will present the week program.You will start by visiting “Eira do Serrado” and “Monte” where you will visit its garden and the church of Our Lady of Monte, saint patron of the island. Descent in the famous baskets toboggans (not included).Return to hotel for Lunch. Free afternoon.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

West TourAfter breakfast departure to the typical fishing village of “Câmara de Lo-bos”. The next stop is to visit the majestic sea cliffs of “Cabo Girão”.Next stop at “Ribeira Brava” and then head north, up through the deep and narrow valleys of “Serra de Agua” and “Encumeada” which are en-closed by very high, steep mountains, after which you reach the village of São Vincent. Then continue to “Porto Moniz”.Arrival to the village of “Porto Moniz”, which is famous for its series of natural volcanic pools created by reefs in the coastal lava rocks.Lunch at a local restaurant.After lunch reach the longest as well as the highest plateau of Madeira, “Paúl da Serra”. Then see the most picturesque village of them all, “Pon-ta do Sol”. Surrounded by the scenic mountains and the sparkling seas. “Ponta do Sol” is located on both sides of the river of the same name, and this peaceful village, full of charm and tradition, is home to some of the most beautiful old family homes and buildings.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 East tourAfter breakfast departure to “Pico do Arieiro”. This village is one of the most important centres of wicker work, which is still a traditional product.Possibility to visit the hugest factory of the island. Arrival to “Pico do Arieiro” (1810 m), the second highest summit of the island.Stop at Faial for lunch.Next stop at Santana which is characterized by its small thatched tri-angular houses, that are built of natural stone and thatched with straw. Santana is probably one of the most emblematic tourist areas in Madeira Island.In the afternoon continue to “Machico”.Return to “Funchal” for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 FunchalBreakfast at the hotel. Free day with lunch at the hotel.Enjoy dinner at a typical restaurant where you will be to taste the de-licious cooking of “Madeira”. A folklore group will dance during dinner - you will even be invited to join them.Return to the hotel for overnigh.

Day 8

FunchalAfter breakfast transfer to the airport and end of our services.


For the lovers of magnificent landscapes.You will be surprised by the beauty and the landscape variety of this island, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.Welcome to the archipelago of the unforgettable colours and scents.


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Day 1

Arrival to PortugalArrival to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Your hotel - Coimbra - Fátima - Batalha- Your hotelAfter breakfast departure to Coimbra.Visit the main buildings of Portugal’s oldest university, the Romanesque cathedral (Sé Velha) and the 12th century Monastery of the Holy Cross.Next, Fátima to visit its sanctuary. After lunch you’ll visit the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary.Departure to Batalha. Visit the church of the Monastery of «Santa Maria da Vitória».Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.(Option: Folk evening at the hotel).

Day 3 Your hotel - Lisbon - Your hotelAfter breakfast get to know the old and monumental Lisbon, at the river-side suburb of Belém, you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monas-tery and the Belém Tower (exterior).Enjoy a “pastel de Belém” pastry.Lunch in a typical restaurant. You will then visit a typical district of Lisbon - Alfama.You will go to the dowtown area and centre of business: Rossio and the Praça do Comércio.Free time to discover by yourself this luminous city.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 Your hotel - Alcobaça - Nazaré - Óbidos - Your hotelAfter breakfast departure to Alcobaça to see the church of the Monastery Santa Maria.Then arrive at Nazaré, the most typical and colourful of the Portuguese fishing villages. Lunch (fish).Visit to the «Sítio». In the afternoon enjoy an excursion to Óbidos.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.(Option: dancing evening at the hotel).

Day 5 Your hotel - Porto - Your hotel Full day trip to Porto, the second largest city of Portugal that gave the name to the country and the famous Port wine. Lunch.Visit to one of the wine lodges, where you’ll be given the opportunity to taste the famous Port wine.Walk through the quarter of Ribeira, the most typical and picturesque spot in Porto.Then visit to the Church of São Francisco and the Stock Exchange.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.(Option: mini cruise on the Douro)

Day 6

Your hotel / DepartureDeparture after breakfast. and end of our services.


This program offers a leisurely stay in the centre of Portugal (in the region of Leiria or Figueira da Foz). The strategic position of our hotels allows you to visit the most important sites between Lisbon and Porto. This is the ideal program for those who prefer a warm service and choose to stay in the same hotel

Leisurely stay - centre of Portugal

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTSSTAY

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Portugal - vintage

Day 1

Arrival to Porto or surroundingsArrival to Porto airport; were you will be met by your tour guide.Transfer to the hotel.Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

PortoFull trip to Porto.Visit the gothic church of São Francisco and the Palácio da Bolsa with its famous Arabian Hall.Then enjoy a visit to a wine lodge. You’ll be given the opportunity to taste the famous Port wine.Lunch in a typical quarter: Ribeira. The historical centre of the city, de-clared a World Heritage site by Unesco, deserves a walk.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Porto - Peso da Régua - (cruise with lunch) - RéguaWe offer an unforgettable boat cruise along the Douro to Peso da Régua.Enjoy the trip, the vineyard and the magnificent landscapes of the Douro Valley (declared universal inheritance by the Unesco). Lunch on board.Arrival to Peso da Régua: «the warm ground».Return to Porto by train or local bus. It’s your last chance to admire the wonderful Valley.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Régua - Vila Real - Amarante - PortoAfter breakfast you will discover Vila Real.Guided tour and walk at the baroque manor of Solar de Mateus.In the afternoon you will visit the charming town of Amarante for a pedes-trian visit of the main medieval and historical sites.Lunch.At the end of the day we will return to Porto.Arrive at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Porto - Braga - Guimarães - Penafiel - PortoDeparture to Braga. Visit the Bom Jesus sanctuary and its stairway, one of Portugal’s most famous monuments.Departure to Guimarães, known as the “Birthplace of Portugal”. Unesco world heritage site. Visit to the Duke’s of Bragança Palace. Continue to Penafiel (technical visit and tasting of the «Quinta da Avele-da» wine, http://www.aveleda.pt./ one of the most well-known producers of “green” wine in Portugal.Lunch during the excursion.Return to Porto for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 Porto - Porto (airport)Departure after breakfast and transfer to Porto airport. End of our services.


For wine and wonderful landscapes amateurs we propose a magnificent stay in the North region of Portugal.Here you will discover the birth place of this country and at the same time enjoy the rich Douro Valley and its famous wine

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTSSTAY

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Deeper discover of the countryShare an interest with a group of friends Privilege the contact with the populationsExplore unknown placesEscape mass tourism

We will take you to a fascinating tour to the heart of this ancestral country, where Portuguese soul begins and re-veal you a more traditional and genuine Portugal.Our experience and knowledge of the country allow us to offer you excellence thematic travels

Our warranty . a travel to the authentic.

Ideal for those who wish to relax and have leisure moments near the sea, surrounded by wonderful beaches.

Excursions available from the hotel

IN TOURS will develop thematic stays that will allow you to discover the coun-try in a different way. Our programs will be created bearing in mind all those for whom the time of travel is not about counting monument visits but about ex-periencing new ways of living. Our travel counsellors will work with you on your travel, taking into consid-eration particular interests and all the details that make the difference.

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Thematic programs

Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.

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Day 1

Arrival to Lisbon or surroundingsArrival at Lisbon airport where you will meet our tour guide.Transfer to the hotel.Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Lisbon or surroundings - Lisbon - Lisbon or surroundingsGet to know the old and monumental Lisbon.At the riverside suburb of Belém, you’ll visit the church of the Hieronymus Monastery and the Belém Tower (exterior). Enjoy a “pastel de Belém” pastry.You will then visit a typical district of Lisbon - Alfama and enjoy the mag-nificent view from Miradouro Santa Luzia.Lunch in a typical restaurant.In the afternoon you will go to the downtown area and centre of business: “Rossio” and the “Praça do Comércio”.Free time to discover by yourself this luminous capital.Return to the hotel for the dinner and overnight.(Option: dinner show in a typical Fado House. During the dinner, you will listen to Fado, the song of the Portuguese Soul).

Day 3 Lisbon or surroundings - Estoril - Cascais - Caboda Roca - Sintra - Lisbon or surroundingsAfter breakfast, sightseeing tour of the “Sunny Coast“, Estoril and Cas-cais and Cabo da Roca cliff, which is the most westerly point of conti-nental Europe.We will then continue to the medieval village of Sintra (a Unesco world heritage site).Lunch.Visit to the charming Royal Palace. Don’t leave Sintra without tasting the local gastronomic specialty: “queijadas”.Return to Lisbon or surroundings: dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Lisbon - Lisbon (airport)After breakfast transfer to Lisbon airport and end of our services.


This programme offers you a weekend in Lisbon. Ideal for those who want to discover the shining capital of Portugal .

Weekend in Lisbon

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTSWEEKEND

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Porto and cruise on the Douro

Day 1

Arrival to Porto or surroundingsArrival to Porto airport where you will meet our tour guide.Transfer to the hotel.Welcome drink.Dinner and overnight.

Day 2

Porto - Peso da Régua (cruise with lunch) - PortoAfter breakfast you will have an unforgettable boat cruise along the Douro to Peso da Régua.Enjoy the trip, the vineyard and the magnificent landscapes of the Douro Valley (declared universal inheritance by the Unesco).Lunch aboard.Arrival to Peso da Régua: http://photo.voyages.free.fr/douro/ «the warm ground».Return to Porto by train (or by grand tourism bus). It’s your last chance to admire the wonderful Valley.Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

PortoFull day trip to Porto the second largest city of Portugal.Portugal and the port wine were named after Porto.Visit the gothic church of São Francisco (the triumph of baroque orna-mentation) and the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange) and its famous Arabian Hall. Then enjoy a visit to one of the wine lodges.You’ll be given the opportunity to taste the famous Port wine.Lunch in a typical quarter: “Ribeira”, the best place to look for the lo-cal gastronomic specialities. The historical centre of the city, declared a World Heritage site by Unesco, deserves a walk.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 PortoTransfer from the hotel to Porto airport and end of our services.


A short – break for the wine and magnificent landscapes amateurs.Discover in 4 days the beauty of the landscape, the local gastronomy and the unique flavor of the Porto Wine.

4 DAYS 3 NIGHTSWEEKEND

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