Day 1

ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

Day 2

LISBON

Lovely Lisbon LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jeronimos, with its 100-foot facade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belem. See the 16th-century Belem Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

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Cascais, Cape Roca and Queluz Palace - Portuguese Riviera: Cascais, Cape Roca & Queluz Palace

Experience stunning natural beauty on this day trip along the Portuguese Riviera featuring jet-set Cascais, world-famous Guincho Beach, Cape Roca, and a visit of the lavish Palace of Queluz!

5H 50MPrice range: $ 139 (NZD)

Unforgettable Evening in Lisbon: Fado Music and Dinner

Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classic Fado music and a delectable 3-course dinner with drinks at a local Casa de Fado (Fado restaurant).

2HPrice range: $ 146 (NZD)

Day 3

LISBON-OBIDOS-NAZARE-ALCOBACA-FATIMA-TOMAR

Sea, Surf & Sanctuaries OBIDOS Take an orientation walk of the medieval town. NAZARE Free time to browse. ALCOBACA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery. FATIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary en route to Tomar. (B,D) 137 mi / 220 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES The monastery of Alcobaca is a unique masterpiece of Gothic Cistercian art. See the tombs of King Pedro I and his Castillan lover, Ines de Castro, and hear about the heartbreaking tale of these ill- fated lovers. The king never stopped loving Ines even after she was murdered, and during his life he commissioned matching tombs that sit together so that they can look at each other as they rise from their graves.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

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Day 4

TOMAR-COIMBRA-PORTO

Academic Honors TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ. COIMBRA Visit the University. Scenic drive en route to Porto. (B) 155 mi / 250km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION The University of Coimbra is distinguished as the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world, it is also one of the best known and internationally celebrated. With a history of more than seven centuries, the students at Coimbra University dress in the traditional black capes with ribbons in varying hues as was the tradition when the school was founded in 1290.

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Douro River Cruise and Dinner - Douro River Cruise & Portuguese Dinner in Porto

Get a unique view of Porto on this evening excursion featuring a sightseeing cruise along the Douro River, followed by an authentic Portuguese dinner with drinks at a local restaurant.

3H 30MPrice range: $ 152 (NZD)

Day 5

PORTO

Panoramas & Port Wine PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a [LF] Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. Free time this afternoon. (B) LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES You're invited to the home of the most internationally recognised Porto wines at the magnificent Sandeman Wine Cellars. Here, taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saude!

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

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Day 6

PORTO-GUIMARAES-PENAFIEL-VISEU

Tapas & Tastings GUIMARAES Orientation walk through the medieval district. PENAFIEL [LF] Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy Portuguese tapas tasting. Take a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en route to Viseu. VISEU Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant. (B,D) 149 mi/ 240 km LOCAL FAVOURITE HISTORY & HERITAGE The history of the Quinta da Aveleda estate spans the centuries and generations who have preserved the Portuguese traditions of wine making and proud legacy of the Guedes family. The architectural heritage of this cherished estate is only matched by its wines, produced, and nurtured as the largest Vinho Verde exporter and family-owned winery.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

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Day 7

VISEU-BELMONTE-CASTELO DE VIDE-EVORA

Bottles & Corks BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an [LF] olive oil tasting. CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time to browse. EVORA [LF] Visit a traditional cork factory. (B,D) 236 mi / 380 km LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES Discover the tradition and taste of authentic Portuguese olive oil in a 20th-century olive-oil-factory-turned-museum in Belmonte. See the machinery which farmers used to transform olives into oil and taste the delicious fruits of their labours. Perhaps take home a gift of wine, olive oil, or jam to commemorate your visit. Later, visit a Cork Factory in Evora to learn about this traditional artisanship of Portugal.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

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Day 8

EVORA-ALGARVE

Gothic Grandeur EVORA Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch. ALGARVE Free time late afternoon and evening (B) 162 mi / 260 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Walk back in time to the Roman era of Evora - a city with roots firmly planted in the 16th century in the home of Portuguese kings. See the white houses, architectural tiles, and embellished balconies with a stroll through the Gothic sites of the cathedral, church, and chapel.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

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Portuguese Dinner in the Algarve

Bask in the beauty of the Algarve, Portugal's enchanting southern coast, on this wonderful dinner featuring traditional southern Portuguese cuisine and drinks at a popular restaurant.

3H 30MPrice range: $ 118 (NZD)

Day 9

ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION

Cliffs & Coastlines ALGARVE Join an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos. (B) 81 mi / 130 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Take in the breathtaking views of the sweeping southern coastline of Portugal in Algarve. Stand on the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent to gaze at the glorious beaches, postcard-perfect fishing ports, and towering cliffs along the sea.

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Day 10

ALGARVE-AZEITAO-LISBON

Peninsula Miles & Painted Tiles Scenic drive along the Serra da Arrabida with views of the Troia Peninsula. AZEITAO Visit a traditional tile workshop. LISBON Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 180 mi / 290 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARTISTRY Enter a world of authentically handmade Portuguese tiles at the Sao Simao Arte workshop and gallery in Azeitao. It is here that distinguished antique collector Antonio Soares Franco creates his ceramic masterpieces by hand in the style of his ancestors.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

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Day 11

LISBON - PONTA DELGADA

The European Hawaii LISBON Fly to Ponta Delgada. PONTA DELGADA Orientation walk. Free time. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT PURE & NATURAL Mother Nature has created a land full of natural beauty, ready to be explored in the blue immensity of the Atlantic. Waterfalls tumble down basalt cliffs, rainforest-covered hills are topped by spectacular crater lakes and pale-green pastures are hedged by crowned by a kaleidoscope of hydrangeas. Dive into the rich cultural heritage as well with warm welcomes by local residents who graciously share stories of proud history and traditions.

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Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

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Day 12

PONTA DELGADA. EXCURSION TO THE CENTRE OF THE ISLAND

Volcanic Craters & Cups of Tea RIBEIRA GRANDE Stop at the top of Pico da Barrosa mountain and take in views of the volcano's crater and the ocean. MAIA Visit the oldest and only tea plantation in Europe. FURNAS See geothermal activity in the area. Free time for lunch. Visit the botanical gardens. PONTA DEL GADA Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT EUROPE'S CUP OF TEA Visit the oldest (and currently the only) tea plantation in Europe. Today the Tea Factory produces 40 tons of tea every year from 37 hectares of plantations with without the use of chemicals products. One lump or two?

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Day 13

PONTA DELGADA

Forbidden Fruit & Fruitful Landscapes PONTA DELGADA Enjoy the morning at leisure before an afternoon drive to visit a pineapple plantation. Continue to Pico do Carvao viewpoint and take in the region's stunning beauty. Next drive to the bridge of Sete Cidades. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Sete Cidades Lake is located in a volcanic crater about 4 kilometres long by 2 kilometres wide with a depth of 30 metres.  The lake is one of the seven Natural Wonders of Portugal and the largest natural freshwater reservoir in the Azores. The lake is actually two lagoons, called Green Lake (Lagoa Verde) and Blue Lake (Lagoa Azul), linked by a shallow channel. The differing hues of each lake are the natural result of varying reflected light, or it could be the legend of a blue-eyed shepherd and a green-eyed princess whose tears filled each lake with tears of forbidden love. You decide!

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Whale and Dolphin Watching

Embark on a half-day excursion featuring a whale- and dolphin-watching cruise on the gorgeous waters of Portugal's Azores islands.

3HPrice range: $ 120 (NZD)

Day 14

PONTA DELGADA - LISBON

Leisure Time in Lisbon PONTA DELGADA Fly to Lisbon LISBON Free time (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Time to pack your bags and depart the magical Island of San Miguel with a flight to Lisbon to relax and reminisce over your adventure in Portugal.

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Day 15

LISBON

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

Meals

14 breakfasts;

0 lunches;

6 dinners;

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

Accommodation

First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges

Booking and Payments

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.

• Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by Client:

• More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.

• 30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.

• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.

• Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Changes to Itinerary

• Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.

• Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.

• Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.

Health and Safety

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.

• Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Liability

• Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.

• Third-Party Services: The company is not responsible for the actions or omissions of third-party providers, such as airlines or accommodation services.

Visas and Documentation

• Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.

• Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.

Conduct

• Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.

• Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.

Complaints

• Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.

• Post-Tour Complaints: Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the tour's conclusion.

By booking this tour, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions.