CLASSICAL
PORTUGAL
DAY1- LISBON/ESTORIL/CASCAIS/SINTRA
Your rent a car will be delivered to you this morning. Drive to;
Cascais, Estoril and Sintra. In Sintra you’ll find out why
did Lord Byron once said that Sintra was the Garden of Eden. Visit
Palacio da Vila and Pena Palace. Walk through the narrow streets
of this historic and picturesque village. Overnight at Hotel Tivoli
Sintra , no breakfast. http://www.maisturismo.pt/1/1269.html
DAY2- SINTRA/ ALCOBACA/NAZARE/BATALHA/OBIDOS
Departure from Sintra to Óbidos, check in at Albergaria
Josefa D’Obidos. Depart to Alcobaca to visit the Monastery
of Alcobaca. here visit the tombs of Pedro and Inês, one
of the most famous love stories a Portuguese will ever tell you…
continue to Nazaré, go up to Sitio. For lunch sample some
of the delicious fish dishes. Continue to Batalha to visit the
Monastery of Santa Maria Da Vitoria. Return to Obidos for Overnight
at Albergaria Josefa D’ Obidos with breakfast.
DAY3- OBIDOS/TOMAR/FATIMA/OBIDOS.
In the morning, drive to Tomar, home of the order of the Templars
in Portugal. Here you will visit the Covent of Cristo. Proceed
to Fatima for your visit to Fatima Sanctuary and on to the caves,
Grutas the Santo Antonio or Mira de Aire. Return to Obidos for
Overnight.
DAY4-OBIDOS/COIMBRA/CURIA
Drive to Curia check in at your hotel and depart to Coimbra. Coimbra
is known as the city of the students. Must to be visited in Coimbra;
Convent of Santa Clara, The university is obviously a landmark,
Botanical Gardens and Church of Santa Cruz. Return to Curia for
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY5-CURIA/BUCACO/PORTO
Visit the famous Bucaco Forest and its magnificent Royal Hunting
Palace. After your visit depart to, Portugal’s second city,
Porto. Indeed a city rich in history and tradition. Drop off car
at the hotel, overnight in Porto at hotel Infante de Sagres. http://www.hotelinfantesagres.pt/Suites.asp
DAY6-PORTO
Porto is a walking city. Visit; Palacio da Bolsa, Cathedral, Church
of Sao Francisco and Ribeira. Cross the river Douro to Vila Nova
de Gaia to sample, Porto wine at one of the famous wine bodegas,
return to hotel for your overnight.
PRICE PER PERSON IN CAD $457.00
(valid from 03 Jan to 31 Mar 2005)
Package Includes;
Car group A for 5 days, with unlimited kms, CDW with a deductible,
public liability.
Accommodation as per itinerary
2 breakfasts.
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