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Downtown PORTUGAL Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
Wines & Gastronomy of Portugal
8 days
Oporto, Lisbon, Douro Valley, Sangalhos, Buçaco, Coimbra, Óbidos, Sintra, Évora
for hosting one of the first universities in Europe and the most important of the country, stroll the oldest part of the city, made of narrow streets that lead to the top of the hill. From Coimbra continue south to the charming village of Óbidos. Travel back in time in this walled medieval town and admire its Gothic churches and the narrow winding cobblestone streets. Proceed to Lisbon for check-in and overnight at the hotel. [B]
Day 6: Lisbon (Sintra)
Breakfast at the hotel. In a city that has been influenced by many different far- off cultures over time, there is still a village feel in each historic neighbor- hood. Stroll through the Pombaline grid of streets in the Baixa district that opens on to the Tagus in Praça do Comércio, then follow the river to discover some of the city’s most
beautiful parts: the monumental area of Belém with its World Heritage monu-ments, the mediaeval district of Alfama and the latest contemporary leisure spaces, such as the Parque das Nações. Departure to Sintra, a beauti- ful village declared world heritage by UNESCO. Discover the charms and history of Sintra, explore the historic center and taste the local delights:
Travesseiros and Queijadas. In the evening, take a cab to a traditional restaurant for dinner while enjoying a Fado show. Return to the hotel on your own. [B/D]
Day 7: Lisbon (Évora)
After breakfast at the hotel set out to Évora, a walled city was declared World Heritage by UNESCO, standing in the middle of the beautiful plains of the Alentejo. We will visit the Roman Temple, dating back to the 3rd century AD and recovered in the 19th century
and the strange Chapel of Bones, built in the 16th century, with its pillars and walls covered with bones. Free time to lunch. Then visit to a wine cellar to taste samples of local wines. Return to Lisbon for overnight at the hotel. [B/T]
Day 8: Lisbon, USA
At the appointed time you’ll be picked-up for your transfer to Lisbon airport where you’ll board your flight back home. [B]
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