Country Roads Of Portugal

Day Stop

• Lisbon, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Corinthia Hotel Lisbon

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Your guided sightseeing with a local expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and across the tree-shaded squares. Pass beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paço. See the ancient Belém Tower and marvel at the Monument to the Discoveries. Explore more of the Belém Quarter as you enjoy a taste of Pastéis de Belém from the patisserie that has been using the same secret recipe for almost 200 years and visit the Cloister of Jeronimos Monastery. This evening, gain further insight into Portuguese culture with an optional experience dinner.

Day Stops

• Lisbon, Portugal
• 8600 Lagos, Portugal
• Olhão, Portugal
• Sta. Eulália, 8200-269 Albufeira, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Ria Park Hotel & Spa

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Cross the River Tagus and head for the sun-drenched southern coast to reach Lagos, a fishing port nestled in the bay of Meia Praia. After free time to explore, continue to your resort hotel set within a magnificent 360-acre estate. Simplicity is in the soul of Algarve cuisine, along with seafood so fresh it still tastes of the sea. A short walk away specialized Portuguese seafood restaurants hug the coastline, overlooking the Atlantic.

Day Stops

• Sta. Eulália, 8200-269 Albufeira, Portugal
• 8135-024 Almancil, Portugal
• 7800 Beja, Portugal
• Evora, Portugal

Hotel(s)

M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Journey to the medieval walled city of Évora where cathedrals, churches, aqueducts and ancient castle walls all serve to create the feeling that this beautiful city is a living, breathing museum to Portugal's rich past. Join your local expert to explore the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Roman Temple and visit the Capela dos Ossos, an extraordinary 16th-century chapel comprising the skulls and bones of 5,000 bones. Visit the cathedral with its attractive mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. With the rest of the afternoon at leisure, you may wish to continue to stroll through Évora’s unique historical center, or the serene city park, following the aqueduct inside the city walls.

Day Stops

• Monsaraz, 7200, Portugal
• Evora, Portugal

Hotel(s)

M'Ar De Ar Aqueduto

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

Travel to the striking white village of Monsaraz, situated on an imposing hilltop, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. From the castle ruins, admire the spectacular views across to the dry Spanish plains, contrasting with the blue of Europe's largest artificial lake. Join a local boat captain for a leisurely cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Alqueva. Relax and enjoy calming waters, picturesque views and tales of river life. Sit down to a delicious lunch at local restaurant Sem Fim, once an olive mill. Enjoy a wide range of tasty tapas dishes showcasing the local cuisine, and soak up the vibrant; cheerful atmosphere. Return to Évora where the evening is at your leisure to explore this beautifully preserved regional capital.

Day Stops

• Evora, Portugal
• 2495 Fátima, Portugal
• 2300 Tomar, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Hotel Dos Templários

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit Casa Relvas for a wine tasting. Despite the dry climate of the Alentejo region, they have been producing exceptional wine using innovative techniques to reduce the use of water. Journey to Fátima, Portugal's most renowned place of pilgrimage. See the basilica or perhaps visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, which commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three young shepherds in 1917. Continue to Tomar and visit one of Portugal’s historical jewels, the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your local expert, explore the octagonal Templars' Rotunda in the cloister and glimpse the day-to-day life of a warrior monk in the domestic areas. Outside on the battlements, the Manueline Window is a national masterpiece. You also visit the Synagogue of Tomar, one of the best preserved medieval synagogues in Portugal, housing a small Jewish museum.

Day Stops

• 2300 Tomar, Portugal
• Coimbra, Portugal
• 5085 Pinhão, Portugal
• Lugar da Adega, do Chão, 185, 5100-381 Lamego, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa Douro Valley

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

In Coimbra, your local expert will show you the highlights of the Old Town, including the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit its impressive baroque university library, one of the finest in the world. Your journey continues past verdant hills and lush vineyards, along the tranquil waters of the Douro River. Enjoy a wonderful farm-to-table lunch, freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients, with a port wine tasting.

Day Stops

• Douro River
• Guimaraes, Portugal
• Porto, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Pousado do Porto Rua Das Flores

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Journey to Guimarães to admire the views from the ruined castle and explore the cobbled streets and cozy squares. Next, continue on to Porto, Portugal’s second city, a World Heritage town and where Portugal originates. Explore Porto. Choose to join your local expert and visit the São Bento Railway Station, with a walk along the architecturally impressive Dom Luís I Bridge. Alternatively, enjoy a panoramic drive through the city streets led by a local expert. In the evening you are at leisure to enjoy your boutique hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, in the heart of Porto’s historic district. The decor is a mix of classic and contemporary and each room is individually decorated with original artwork. Alternatively, why not join an optional experience to see the pastel-painted houses in Porto's Ribeira district before cruising on a traditional Rabelo boat and finishing off the evening with a Portuguese dinner in the comfort of your riverside restaurant.

Day Stop

• Porto, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Pousado do Porto Rua Das Flores

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

With a full day free to enjoy at your own pace, why not take a stroll to admire the multi-colored houses and churches covered in beautiful, glazed tiles. Perhaps choose to visit Braga, the capital of baroque. In the evening, enjoy a mouth-watering dinner with wine at an authentic Porto restaurant.

Day Stops

• Porto, Portugal
• 2510 Óbidos, Portugal
• Lisbon, Portugal

Hotel(s)

Dom Pedro Lisboa

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Journey to the fortified town of Óbidos and walk within its walls, exploring the narrow, medieval streets where houses are covered with flowers. Your travels continue to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

Day Stop

• Lisbon, Portugal

Meal(s)

Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon International Airport. Departure transfer arrive at the airport at 7:00, 9:30.