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WANDER THROUGH MEDIEVAL CITIES AND VISIT THE RELIGIOUS LANDMARKS OF FÁTIMA, BATALHA AND THE DRAMATIC HIERONYMITE MONASTERY, ENJOYING A DELICIOUS PASTÉIS DE BELÉM OR TWO ALONG THE WAY.

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CITY TOUR in Lisbon, Évora and Porto

ORIENTATION of the Algarve, Lagos, Castelo de Vide, Viseu, Tomar, Nazaré and Obidos

VISIT the Hieronymite Monastery in Lisbon, the cathedral in Évora, the Palace Gardens at Palacio de Mateus, the Stock Exchange Palace and Arabian Hall in Porto, the University Library of Coimbra, the Convent of Christ in Tomar, the Shrine at Fátima, the Gothic Monastery at Batalha and the medieval village of Obidos

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Twin Share ARRIVE LISBON (2 NIGHTS) Bem vindo a

Lisboa. A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues dot the seven hills of the romantic Portuguese capital, which you will have an opportunity to explore today before meeting your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past the city's most iconic sights. (WR) Hotel: Marriott/Turim Marquês

LISBON SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Delve into Lisbon's centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men

World'. We'll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the Tagus and Belém Tower, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. We join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the

exquisite testament to 15th-century Manueline architecture and art. There's time to join an

Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado. (BB)

LISBON – ALGARVE REGION (2 NIGHTS) We journey across the Tagus this morning and drive south towards the Serra da Arrábida Mountains and to the golden pastures of the Alentejo. The

lunch at a stud ranch, where Lusitano horses were once reared at the pleasure of King João VI in the 18th

further south, bound for the sun-kissed shores of the Algarve – our home for the next two nights. (BB, L, ) Hotel: Agua Riverside

ALGARVE EXCURSION beautiful beaches of the Sagres Peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for our morning coastal drive. Admire spectacular views across Baleeira Beach, before continuing along the

battles centuries ago. We end our excursion with a visit to the resort town of Lagos – once

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ALGARVE REGION – ÉVORA Journeying north,

ancient Alentejo city of Évora. Join your Local Specialist and visit the elaborate cathedral,

the rest of your day, delving into the medieval

Évora. (BB, DW) Hotel: M’ar De Ar Muralhas

ÉVORA – CASTELO DE VIDE – VISEU

Vide with its white façades, narrow alleys and

de Estrela mountains and arrive later in Viseu, set high on a plateau near the famous Dão vineyards. Explore the city's rich art and architectural history, visiting the 12th-century Sé, standing imposingly on a hill overlooking the city. (BB) Hotel: Grao Vasco

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VISEU – MATEUS – GUIMARÃES – PORTO (2 NIGHTS) Vineyard-clad hills provide an enchanting backdrop for our journey today through the Douro Valley, where port wine is

at the Baroque-style Palácio de Mateus, depicted on the label of the distinctive Mateus wine bottles. We then continue via Guimarães for views of its impressive 10th-century castle. (BB) Hotel: Crowne Plaza/Carrís Ribeira

PORTO SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a Local Specialist today for a sightseeing tour of Porto, which takes you past Baroque churches and along the winding lanes that tumble down towards the Douro. See the remarkable bridges

St. Francis. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with

gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of local port production at a tasting in a port

through the historic centre of Porto. (BB, )

PORTO – COIMBRA – TOMAR – FÁTIMA Soak up the grand atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest and oldest universities and stroll through the ancient streets and squares of

built as a Templar stronghold in the 12th century. We arrive in the pilgrimage centre of Fátima, where we'll dine in our hotel. (BB, DW) Hotel: Fátima

FÁTIMA – BATALHA – NAZARÉ – OBIDOS – LISBON This morning, we rub shoulders with

journeyed to the pilgrimage site of Fátima, where three young shepherds famously saw the apparition of the Virgin. En route to Lisbon, we stop at the imposing monastery of Batalha – a

example of late Gothic architecture in Portugal.

before we visit the medieval walled city of

together sees us toast to an incredible journey at a Farewell Dinner with wine. (BB, FD) Hotel: Marriott/Turim Av Liberdade

DEPART LISBON Say a fond adeus to your fellow travellers at the end of an unforgettable Portuguese holiday. Airport transfers are

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Here’s just a sample of the many special handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in your trip.

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Saddle up for a superb stud farm visit, the tragic story of unrequited love and a traditional home-cooked Be My Guest lunch with Tiago and Vera in Portugal's beautiful Alentejo. (Day 3)

DIVE INTO CULTURE

Sample the Douro Valley's delicious Port wine-making tradition at one of the local Port wine lodges. (Day 8)

WR Welcome Reception

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RM Regional Meal

DW Dinner With Wine

FD Farewell Dinner Stays With Stories

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS

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US$273 p.p.

Young traveller discount: SAVE US$260

Multiple trip discount:SAVE up to US$68

Triple room discount:SAVE US$10 p.p.

Single Supplement (add to price above): US$750 p.p.

MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip* All prices are per person, twin share.

transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Lisbon Airport at 7am and 9.30am.

Director and Driver, US$107 per person.

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