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Breakfast: 14 Lunch: 0 Dinner: 6

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Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

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First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges

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Lisbon
Porto
Evora
Algarve

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
DAY 2: LISBON
Lovely Lisbon LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jeronimos, with its 100-foot facade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belem. See the 16th-century Belem Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.
DAY 3: LISBON-OBIDOS-NAZARE-ALCOBACA-FATIMA-TOMAR
Sea, Surf & Sanctuaries OBIDOS Take an orientation walk of the medieval town. NAZARE Free time to browse. ALCOBACA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery. FATIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary en route to Tomar. (B,D) 137 mi / 220 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES The monastery of Alcobaca is a unique masterpiece of Gothic Cistercian art. See the tombs of King Pedro I and his Castillan lover, Ines de Castro, and hear about the heartbreaking tale of these ill- fated lovers. The king never stopped loving Ines even after she was murdered, and during his life he commissioned matching tombs that sit together so that they can look at each other as they rise from their graves.
DAY 4: TOMAR-COIMBRA-PORTO
Academic Honors TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ. COIMBRA Visit the University. Scenic drive en route to Porto. (B) 155 mi / 250km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION The University of Coimbra is distinguished as the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world, it is also one of the best known and internationally celebrated. With a history of more than seven centuries, the students at Coimbra University dress in the traditional black capes with ribbons in varying hues as was the tradition when the school was founded in 1290.
DAY 5: PORTO
Panoramas & Port Wine PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Church of Sao Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a [LF] Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. Free time this afternoon. (B) LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES You're invited to the home of the most internationally recognised Porto wines at the magnificent Sandeman Wine Cellars. Here, taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saude!
DAY 6: PORTO-GUIMARAES-PENAFIEL-VISEU
Tapas & Tastings GUIMARAES Orientation walk through the medieval district. PENAFIEL [LF] Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy Portuguese tapas tasting. Take a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en route to Viseu. VISEU Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant. (B,D) 149 mi/ 240 km LOCAL FAVOURITE HISTORY & HERITAGE The history of the Quinta da Aveleda estate spans the centuries and generations who have preserved the Portuguese traditions of wine making and proud legacy of the Guedes family. The architectural heritage of this cherished estate is only matched by its wines, produced, and nurtured as the largest Vinho Verde exporter and family-owned winery.
DAY 7: VISEU-BELMONTE-CASTELO DE VIDE-EVORA
Bottles & Corks BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an [LF] olive oil tasting. CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time to browse. EVORA [LF] Visit a traditional cork factory. (B,D) 236 mi / 380 km LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES Discover the tradition and taste of authentic Portuguese olive oil in a 20th-century olive-oil-factory-turned-museum in Belmonte. See the machinery which farmers used to transform olives into oil and taste the delicious fruits of their labours. Perhaps take home a gift of wine, olive oil, or jam to commemorate your visit. Later, visit a Cork Factory in Evora to learn about this traditional artisanship of Portugal.
DAY 8: EVORA-ALGARVE
Gothic Grandeur EVORA Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch. ALGARVE Free time late afternoon and evening (B) 162 mi / 260 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Walk back in time to the Roman era of Evora - a city with roots firmly planted in the 16th century in the home of Portuguese kings. See the white houses, architectural tiles, and embellished balconies with a stroll through the Gothic sites of the cathedral, church, and chapel.
DAY 9: ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION
Cliffs & Coastlines ALGARVE Join an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos. (B) 81 mi / 130 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Take in the breathtaking views of the sweeping southern coastline of Portugal in Algarve. Stand on the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent to gaze at the glorious beaches, postcard-perfect fishing ports, and towering cliffs along the sea.
DAY 10: ALGARVE-AZEITAO-LISBON
Peninsula Miles & Painted Tiles Scenic drive along the Serra da Arrabida with views of the Troia Peninsula. AZEITAO Visit a traditional tile workshop. LISBON Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 180 mi / 290 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARTISTRY Enter a world of authentically handmade Portuguese tiles at the Sao Simao Arte workshop and gallery in Azeitao. It is here that distinguished antique collector Antonio Soares Franco creates his ceramic masterpieces by hand in the style of his ancestors.
DAY 11: LISBON - SANTA CRUZ
Seasons in the Sun LISBON Fly to Funchal SANTA CRUZ Orientation walk. Free time (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS The Island of Madeira is boasting some of Europe's most impressive landscapes. Soak in the breathtaking natural scenery that merges with crystal- clear waters, centuries-old traditions, and authentic flavours. Experience a unique island where the clock does not set the time and the calendar does not dictate the season.
DAY 12: SANTA CRUZ - EXCURSION TO FUNCHAL
Little Lisbon FUNCHAL Visit Mercado dos Lavoratores and the "open-air-museum" of the Santa Maria. Take the cable car to Monte and take in views of the city. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & NATURE It's no coincidence that Funchal used to be called "Little Lisbon", and that is no coincidence. There are plenty of historical buildings to discover in the narrow streets, while the typical white are houses nestled on the steep slopes. You won't believe your eyes at the heart of the Zona Velha (Old Town), a swirl of public creativity, which has seen the entrances to buildings along the Rua de Santa Maria, adorned with bright paintings and imaginative scenes. Images include everything from a fisherman sitting by his boat in the moonlight to a dislocated eye peering from behind a cracked "window" of yellow glass.
DAY 13: SANTA CRUZ
Fishing Lore & Alluring Pools SANTA CRUZ Day at leisure. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME NATURAL WONDERS Head West and stop in Camara de Lobos, a small fishing village that in 1949 Winston Churchill chose to paint. Continue towards Cabo Girai the world's second highest sea cliff (and Europe's highest) and the Paul de Serra, Madeira's biggest and highest plateau. Visit Porto Moniz, the most north-western valley. Here, visit its beautiful natural pools which are the village's main attractions and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
DAY 14: SANTA CRUZ - LISBON
Sights of Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ Fly to Lisbon. LISBON Free time. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME TOUR HIGHLIGHT Time to pack your bags and say goodbye to the magical Isalnd of Madeire with a flight to Lisbon to relax and reminisce over your stunning adventure.
DAY 15: LISBON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Return flight from Lisbon to Madeira

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

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First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges

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