SUN 10 Oct - Arrive Lisbon airport |
- Transfer to PESTANA PALACE HOTEL - a stunning example of Lisbon period architecture at its finest. This remarkable Lisbon Palace has been sensitively resorted to its former glory and now operates as a 5 star hotel offering guests an unrivalled standard of comfort and luxury with all the amenities one would expect from a quality Lisbon hotel in the 21st Century
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Dinner (included) at the hotel
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Mon 11 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Morning Sightseeing Tour of Lisbon including the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and a drive along the Avenida de Libertade and the old Alfama district with breathtaking views and a medieval maze – the village within the city – a wonderful place for walkers and photographers
- Lunch (included) at O Alentejo nas Docas Restaurant located in the beautiful area of “Doca de Santo Amaro” a Lisbon gastronomic zone where locals and visitors go for an unforgettable meal
- Afternoon at leisure
- Dinner on your own (either at hotel or close by restaurant)
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Tue 12 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Morning sightseeing to beach resort area of Estoril and Sintra which is a UNESCO World heritage site because of its19th century Romantic architecture
- Lunch (included) at a special beachfront restaurant with view in Estoril
- Return to Lisbon
- Balance of day at leisure
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Wed 13 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Full day private excursion with guide across the Tagus River including visits to Cristo Rei Monument, the hilltop Palmela with it's old Moorish Castle, Setubal, Arrabida, and the picturesque fishing village of Sesimbra
- Lunch (included) at Alcanena Restaurant in Setubal enroute
- Visit to Casa Agricola Horacio Simoes winery where a wine tasting will include their dessert wines from the Moscatel grape for which the area is noted
- Return to Lisbon
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Thu 14 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Check out of hotel
- Travel to Coimbra via Obidos with it’s medieval walls and narrow streets, Alcobaca, and the fishing village of Nazare with sightseeing, including the Conimbriga Roman Ruins – one of the largest in Portugal with many fantastic Roman mosaic floors still in great shape even though they date back to the 2nd – 8th centuries
- Check in at POUSADA DE CONDEIXA-A-NOVA - a former palace owned by the Almadas Family, was built in the 16th century. It has been completely restored to a magnificent 5 star hotel
- Dinner (included) at the Pousada followed by a Fado Show at A Capella (Fado is the national song style of Portugal – quite unique)
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Fri 15 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Morning sightseeing Coimbra – the former capital of Portugal – until the 13th century
- Continue to Porto
- Check in at HOTEL INFANTE SAGRES – Porto’s leading 5 star boutique hotel in the city’s historical centre and has hosted many celebrated guests including the Dalai Lama, the King of Norway, the Queen of the Netherlands and many other well known people recognized for their style and appreciation of fine living
- No arrangements for lunch
- Afternoon sightseeing to Villa Nova de Gaia for a tasting at one of the famous Port Lodges
- Dinner (included) at the Postigo do Carvao restaurant
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Sat 16 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Transfer to Sao Bento station for train to Regua – the official centre of the Port wine growing region
- Douro river cruise with guide (including lunch) – the Douro valley is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world – appreciated best on this river cruise
- Return to Porto
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Sun 17 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Morning at leisure
- Transfer to the airport for flight to Funchal(TP1577 depart 215PM)
- Arrive Funchal
- Transfer to HOTEL CHOUPANA HILLS RESORT – a luxurious 5 star retreat located on a green hill looking over Funchal surrounded by scented eucalyptus trees and with incredible views
- Welcome cocktail party for Madeira
- Dinner (included) at the hotel
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Mon 18 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Morning guided sightseeing along the coast including Camara de Lobos where Winston Churchill drew many of his sketches, the cliffs at Cabo Girao the highest in Europe, and Ribeira Brava
- Back to hotel shortly after midday
- Balance of day free
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Tue 19 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Transfer via ferry from Choupana Hills Resort to Porto Santo – home of the venerable Christopher Columbus around 1478 – as the story goes
- VILA BALEIRA HOTEL – on a golden beach – this 4 star beachfront hotel is the best place for peaceful relaxation to savour all that we have seen and visited in the past 10 days. From beach, to golf to spa – all facilities are available to provide the perfect end to our 5 star experience
- No arrangements for lunch
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Wed 20 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- On Porto Santo – no arrangements
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Thu 21 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- On Porto Santo
- Dinner on your own (either at the hotel or a nearby restaurant)
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Fri 22 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- On Porto Santo Island
- Farewell dinner (included) at the hotel (or local restaurant)
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Sat 23 Oct - Breakfast at the hotel |
- Transfer to airport for flight to Lisbon
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