HIGHLIGHTS OF PORTUGAL $2040

Experience the highlights of this  warm and inviting country as you follow the sounds of Fado from lively Lisbon to Baroque Porto, religious Fátima and medieval Évora. And maybe enjoy a pasteis de nata …or two along the way! Cruise to your own rhythm through Portugal’s beautiful sights and see charming villages, incredible monuments and much more.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF PORTUGAL $2040

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EDMONTON & CALGARY Departure Sept 21-29, 2022 $2040 pp Based on Double OCC. 

(Subject to availability. Price & availability may change at any time)

Day 1 Depart Canada

Fly to Lisbon.

Day 2 Welcome to Lisbon

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car, then head to your hotel to check in.

Day 3 Lisbon – Óbidos – Alcobaça – Batalha – Porto (approx. 360 km)

Depart Lisbon for the beautiful walled village of Óbidos, then continue to Alcobaça to visit the stunning Monastery of Alcobaça. Drive through the fishing village of Nazaré before stopping in Batalha, home of the Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória. Arrive in Porto and settle in for 2 nights.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 Porto – Barcelos – Guimarães – Braga – Porto (approx. 184 km)

Spend the morning meandering through Porto, then head to Barcelos, the birthplace of Portugal’s iconic colourful ceramic cockerel. Stop off in Guimarães to see where Portugal’s first king was born, and finish the day in Braga. Return to your Porto hotel for the night.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Fátima (approx. 230 km)

After breakfast, head to Aveiro, known as Portuguese Venice, the city of the river channels. After lunch at a local restaurant ($), proceed to Coimbra. Continue to Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimage sites in Europe. Spend the night in Fátima.

Optional Activities ($):

OUT & ABOUT:In Coimbra, visit the university, one of the oldest in the world, with its magnificent baroque library and unique atmosphere. Enjoy the beautiful scenery – ancient buildings clinging to the hillside that line the Mondego River. See the 12th-century fortified cathedral and the Igreja de Santa Cruz, known for its Manueline-style main portico.

In Fátima, visit the world-famous Shrine of Fátima and other sacred sites like the Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the Igreja da Santíssima Trinidade.You can see the candlelight procession every night from May 13 to October 13.
Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 Fátima – Tomar – Castelo de Vide – Marvão – Évora (approx. 298 km)

In the morning, depart Fátima for Tomar. Stop at the beautiful Convent of Christ, then continue to Castelo de Vide to see the oldest synagogue in the country. Hop over to Marvão, a fortified medieval village, before stopping in Estremoz to view the town’s marbleworks. Spend the night in Évora.

Optional Activities ($):

OUT & ABOUT:Explore the charming Portuguese town of Tomar on the banks of the Nabão River. Best discovered on foot, wander the picturesque cobblestone streets and admire the architecture of this town that was founded by the Knights Templar.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7 Évora – Lisbon (approx. 132 km)

Wake up in Évora and explore the town’s remarkable Roman origins. Then, head to Lisbon and settle in for 2 nights.

Optional Activities ($):

OUT & ABOUT:The capital of Portugal’s Alentejo region, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting remarkable Roman origins. Take your time to explore this enchanting town. See the Roman Temple of Diana, the Silver Water Roman Aqueduct and be sure to stop by the fascinating Chapel of Bones, where the walls are decorated with skulls and bones!
 Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 Lisbon: At leisure

This morning, explore Lisbon at your leisure.

Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Stroll through the city’s vibrant downtown and view its magnificent monuments. Don’t forget snacks! No trip to Portugal is complete without a taste of the country’s delicious pasteis de nata. Take a scenic drive up the coast through Sintra, Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon.
 Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 Lisbon – Return to Canada

Head to the airport to return your rental car and board your flight home.

 Meal(s): Breakfast

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Where “or similar” is indicated, guests will stay at a hotel of the same star rating. The hotel accommodations will be communicated to the consumer or travel agent prior to departure.

LOCATION
HOTEL
Lisbon, Portugal (LIS)
HOTEL EXPO ASTÓRIA(or similar)
Porto, Portugal (OPO)
HF TUELA(or similar)
Fatima, Portugal
HOTEL SÃO JOSÉ(or similar)
Évora, Portugal
HOTEL DOM FERNANDO(or similar)

ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)

Lisbon: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Lisbon and are payable in local currency. Rate of 2 EUR is calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Porto: City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Porto and are payable in local currency upon checkout. The tax is 2 EUR per person, per night (maximum 7 nights). Rates are subject to change without notice.

 

EDMONTON & CALGARY Departure Sept 21-29, 2022 $2040 pp Based on Double OCC. 

Calgary to Lisbon


Flight AC148 Economy Class
Calgary (YYC)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
16:05
Toronto (YYZ)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
21:53

 


Flight AC810 Economy Class
Toronto (YYZ)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
22:55
Lisbon (LIS)
Thursday 22 September, 2022
11:10

Lisbon to Calgary


Flight AC813 Economy Class
Lisbon (LIS)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
09:45
Montreal (YUL)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
12:05

 


Flight AC323 Economy Class
Montreal (YUL)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
18:50
Calgary (YYC)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
21:37

Edmonton to Lisbon


Flight AC172 Economy Class
Edmonton (YEG)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
15:45
Toronto (YYZ)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
21:28

Flight AC810 Economy Class
Toronto (YYZ)
Wednesday 21 September, 2022
22:55
Lisbon (LIS)
Thursday 22 September, 2022
11:10

Lisbon to Edmonton


Flight AC813 Economy Class
Lisbon (LIS)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
09:45
Montreal (YUL)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
12:05

Flight AC335 Economy Class
Montreal (YUL)
Thursday 29 September, 2022
21:30
Edmonton (YEG)
Friday 30 September, 2022
00:10

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