Highlights
Selected departures from May to September 2018
You’ll discover the real Portugal on this tour – a rich and varied country with a proud history that’s admirably reflected in the many fascinating places we visit. Inland Portugal, long overlooked on European itineraries, has only recently been brought to the discerning traveller’s attention.
- Guided tour of Lisbon with its magnificent squares, Baixa and Moorish quarters, cathedral and castle including a visit to the astounding Monastery of Jeronimos
- Visit to Sintra and its Royal Palace including entrance fees – summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy
- Guided tour of Oporto, centre of the port wine trade, including a visit and tasting at Taylor’s wine lodge
- Full day touring the Douro, one of Europe’s most dramatically beautiful river valleys
- See the holy shrine of Fatima and visit Coimbra University, one of Europe’s oldest seats of learning with its astonishing gilded Baroque library, with entrance fees included
- Visit the 13th century walled city of Obidos, with its cobbled streets and lofty medieval fortifications
- Escorted by our experienced tour manager
- Seven nights in four and five-star accommodation including all local taxes, with breakfast and four dinners (three for 2018 departures)
- Return travel from a selection of regional airports and transfers to and from your hotel included
Dates & Prices
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Tour was absolutly wonderful. My boyfriend Aidan and I joined this small group. Bernardo was an excellent guide. Passionate about his job and country, friendly an very keen to inform us about his country.
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Price Includes
The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes return flights, three nights’ accommodation in Lisbon with breakfast and three nights’ accommodation in Oporto with breakfast and dinner, and one-night accommodation in Cascais with breakfast (plus dinner for 2017 departures), all tours as mentioned, all local accommodation taxes, all transfers and the services of a Riviera Travel tour manager.
