Portugal: culture, tasting, shopping

Dates of arrival:

from 01.06.11 to 01.11.13 any day

The price includes:

1. Transfers from and to the airport (on arrival there are all flights without a surcharge). Transfer to the airport group: after the tour, customers are taken to the airport, on a free day the transfer schedule: 06:00, 11:00, 17:00. For those who wish, an individual transfer is provided for an additional fee.
2. 5 lunches in a regional restaurant (with drinks)
3. Comfortable transport
4. Russian speaking guide for the entire excursion program
5. Accommodation at Hotel Lisbon 4* (breakfast included)

The tour price does not include:

1. Air travel
2. visa
3. tickets to the museum (Evora – 2 euros; Sintra: Pena Castle – 14 euros, Quinta Regaleiro Castle – 6 euros; Tomar – 6 euros)
4. Extra night (DBL – 40 euros per person; SGL – 70 euros per person)

You can get more information from our manager by calling: (812) 438 38 41, 275 59 42, 948 38 41

Tour programme
(Excursion schedule changes depending on the day of arrival)

Day 1 (Saturday): Lisbon
Upon arrival at Lisbon International Airport, you will be greeted by a Russian-speaking guide. Then transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
Check-in to the hotel is planned after 14:00, but if there are available rooms, early check-in will take place. On the first day you will have free time to shop in the shopping malls of the capital of Portugal.

Day 2 (Sunday): Lisbon (5 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a five-hour sightseeing tour of the capital of Portugal, which includes a visit to the museum of carriages.
After the tour, you will be given free time for shopping in shopping centers or to visit the Lisbon Oceanarium.
For those who wish, for an additional fee, a dinner will be organized in the national restaurant with the play Fado. It costs 70 euros per person.

Day 3 (Monday): Lisbon - Obidos - Batalia - Alcobasa - Tomar - Lisbon (8 hours)
After breakfast, a tour of the provincial cities of Portugal begins at the hotel. You will visit Obidos – the city of brides, visit the ancient monasteries of Alcobas and Batalha, which keep many secrets.
Then you will be taken to the charming town of Tomar, lying on the banks of the Naban River 140 kilometers from Lisbon. The city is famous for the fact that it was founded in ancient times by the Reconquista, and then for many centuries was the property of the great and, who deserved terrible fame, the Order of the Templars.
Lunch will be held at the national restaurant.
At the end of the program, you will be taken to Lisbon.

Day 4 (Tuesday): Lisbon – Azeitau – Setubal – Vasco de Gama Bridge – 25 April Bridge
After breakfast at the hotel, you will become a member of the excursion tasting program.
At the beginning of the tour, you will drive along the majestic April 25 Bridge, which proudly rises above the place where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The bridge connects Lisbon and Almada on the left bank of the Tagus. The bridge was opened to traffic on August 6, 1966 and until 1974 it was named after the dictator Salazar. You will have amazing views of Lisbon and its suburbs.
The tour will continue in the town of Azeitau (Setubal Peninsula). This area is a true paradise for gourmets and sweet tooth. You will visit the world famous wine cellars and try wonderful drinks. Azeitau is also famous for dishes from the sea, local cheeses and delicious sweets.
Then you will visit the local Azulejo tiles center. It should be noted that Portugal has long been famous for the tiles that the Arabs brought to these places.
You will visit the Arrabida Nature Park between the cities of Setubal and Sesimbra (its area is 10800 hectares). In the heart is a natural formation that arose more than 180 million years ago. Note that on the slopes of the chalk hills grow many typical of the Mediterranean plants. You will visit the Fortress of San Philippe and get the opportunity to admire the delightful surroundings. Initially, the fortress of the XVI century was a large fort.
You will be offered a tasting lunch in a typical Portuguese tavern that observes tradition. Fish rhodizio is served there: several varieties of fish (you can take without volume restrictions). Return to Lisbon via the Vasco de Gama Bridge, another famous bridge in the Portuguese capital.

Day 5 (Wednesday): Lisbon
After breakfast at the hotel, you can manage your time at your discretion.

Day 6 (Thursday): Lisbon – Kelos Palace – Lisbon
On this day you will visit the Palace of Kelos, also known as the “Portuguese Versailles”. You will be offered a real "Royal Lunch", the main dish of which is "Milk Pig". You will have the opportunity to observe the process of preparing a unique dish by virtuoso chefs.
After lunch, you will visit one of the largest outlets in Europe, where you will have the opportunity to buy products of famous world brands at a bargain price.
Return to Lisbon at 18:00.

Day 7 (Friday): Lisbon - Evora - Lisbon
After breakfast, the hotel will host an excursion to Evora, one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in Portugal. It is located in the province of Alentejo, which is 130 kilometers from Lisbon. You will see the unique ensemble of the Old City, which is fully included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The long, eventful history of the city affected its appearance and character. Once in ancient times, these places were influenced by the Romans, the Moors, and in the Middle Ages the city was ruled by famous Portuguese kings.
A Russian speaking guide will introduce you to the story of Evora. You will learn many incredible facts and local legends. For example, in the Central square “Don Geraldo”, recognizable thanks to arcades, including ancient origin, executed convicted of heresy people and identified witches. There since the XVI century stands the Church of Santa Antonio. One of the unique monuments of history is the temple of Diana (II century AD). It is the only surviving Roman temple in the country. Famous for its beauty, the Cathedral of Evora belongs to the Romano-Gothic style. It was built between 1186 and 1204. You will also see an absolutely incredible structure – the Church of St. Franciscu, whose chapel is made of real human bones. The essence of this structure is to remind the living of the frailty of earthly existence. It will be useful to know that Evora has a large number of restaurants for every taste. It serves Portuguese cuisine and offers amazing Portuguese wines.
At the end of the tour, you will be offered a tasting lunch in a Brazilian restaurant: meat rhodizio without restriction. You will try 7 varieties of meat cooked on a spit.
Then free time.

Day 8 (Saturday): Lisbon – Sintra – Lisbon (8 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a sightseeing tour of Sintra – the “Pearl of Portugal”, hidden in the mountains near Lisbon. You will visit the Palace of Quinta da Regaleiro and the Palace of Pena.
Lunch will be offered at the Sintra national restaurant.
Then you will be taken to the famous Cape of Rock – the westernmost point of Europe. For centuries, this cape was considered the Edge of the Earth. The excursion program also includes a visit to the world-famous resort areas on the Atlantic coast - Cascais and Estoril. After the tour you will be taken to your hotel in Lisbon.
Airport transfer.