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Your holiday Your holiday planner Day See below for a selection of departure dates. js i Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Best of 41 Welcome to Lisbon A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and Explore Vibrant Porto Join a Local Specialist today Portugal’ on trafalgar.com for all available blues dot the seven hills of the romantic Portuguese for a sightseeing tour of Porto, which takes you eicpartires andipricigi capital, which you will have an opportunity to explore past baroque churches and along the winding lanes today before meeting your fellow travellers and Travel that tumble down towards the Douro River. See the 2023 Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation remarkable bridges that span the river and the Gothic drive past some of the city's most iconic sights. (WR) Church of St. Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace jan ot 138 27 Aug 02 04 09 11 Hotel: Turim Av Liberdade with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada's Hb ae a oe a Alhambra, before we Dive Into Culture and gain = = Mar 108 178 248 318 30 a Discover Colourful Lisbon Delve into Lisbon’s centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover the ‘New World’. With our Local Specialist, welll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus, and Belém Tower, built as a fortress protecting the city of Lisbon. Well Dive Into Culture on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16"-century Manueline architecture and art. There's time to join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais, and Sintra. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, haunting sounds of the fado. (B, <3) Journey to the Algarve Region We journey across the Tagus this morning and drive south towards the Serra da Arrabida Mountains and to the golden pastures of the Alentejo, The hearty aroma of Portuguese chicken fil the air at our Be My Guest experience as we Connect With Locals over a traditional lunch at a stud ranch, where Lusitano horses were once reared at the pleasure of King Jo3o VI in the 18" century, Our journey continues further south, bound for the sun-kissed shores of the Algarve - our home for the next two nights. (B, BMG,@) Hotel: Real Bellavista Cliffs, Beaches and More in the Algarve The dramatic cliffs and beautiful beaches of the Sagres Peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for our morning coastal drive. Admire spectacular views across Baleeira Beach, before continuing along the coast to Cape St. Vincent, the site of many sea battles centuries ago. We end our excursion with a visit to the resort town of Lagos - once the home of Henry the Navigator. (B) Onwards to Elegant Evora journeying north, we travel to the ancient Alentejo city of Evora. Join your Local Specialist and visit the elaborate cathedral, Roman temple and the Chapel of Bones. Spend the rest of your day, delving into the medieval history of this enchanting city. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the medieval village of Monsaraz. This evening, we dine at our hotel in Evora. (B, D) Hotel: M'ar de Ar Muralhas Venture Past Mountains to Viseu Our first stop today is in the hilltop town of Castelo de Vide with its white facades, narrow alleys and Jewish Quarter. Travel north towards the Serra de Estrela mountains and arrive later in Viseu, set high on a plateau near the famous Dio vineyards. Explore the city's rich art and architectural history, and see the 12"-century Sé, standing imposingly on a hill overlooking the city. (B) Gréo Vasco Through the Douro Valley to Porto Vineyard-clad hills provide an enchanting backdrop for our journey today through the Douro Valley, where Port wine is produced, We explore the magnificent gardens at the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus Rosé wine bottles. We then continue via Guimaraes for views of its impressive 10"- century castle, (B) Hotel: Neya © Connect With Locals), WR Welcome Reception L 8 Breakfast D Stays With Stori Lunch Dinner insights into the centuries-old tradition of local port production at a tasting in a port cellar. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic centre of Porto. (B, 5) Port tasting in Porto. Learn about On to Coimbra and Pilgrimage to Fatima Soak up the grand atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest and oldest universities with a Local Specialist, then stroll through the ancient streets and squares of Coimbra, before journeying to the Templar city of Tomar. We join a Local Specialist to visit the Convent of Christ, originally built as a Templar stronghold in the 12" century. We arrive in the pilgrimage centre of Fatima, Visited by millions of Catholic pilgrims, where three young shepherds famously saw apparitions of the Virgin Mary. (B, D) Hotel: Fatima Experience Village Life Returning to Lisbon En route to Lisbon, we stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha - a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal Our next stop is the fishing village of Nazaré, before we visit the medieval walled city of Obidos with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets. Our, last night in Portugal together sees us toast to an incredible journey at a Farewell Dinner. (B, FD) Farewell Lisbon Say a fond adeus to your fellow travellers at the end of an unforgettable Portuguese holiday. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. 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