Sept 30th-Oct 6th, 2023 with Susanna
Please join us for our inaugural tour of Lisbon! There is so much to discover and you will venture off the beaten path to see what this city and surrounding areas have to offer. You’ll see palaces, museums, temples, and a monastery, plus enjoy wine tasting, a cooking class, and a sunset river cruise all in 6 short days!
We have enjoyed our small groups so much that we will continue to keep numbers low and personal attention high.
This itinerary is subject to improvement; your guide may rearrange or change activities without notice.
Day One
Overnight: Lisbon
In the afternoon, we meet up with our group for a welcome drink at our comfortable, centrally located hotel, followed by a light walking tour of Baixa and Bairro Alto to get acquainted with the city. We will then enjoy a dinner together at a local restaurant.
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Day Two
Overnight: Lisbon
Today we explore the oldest section of the city, Alfama, with its narrow streets and little restaurants and shops. We ‘ll enjoy a magnificent view from St. George’s Castle and finish with the Museum of “Azulejos” (tiles in Portuguese) hosted in an old convent (Madre de Deus). Next we have a Sunset River cruise along the Tagus to finish the day!
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Day Three
Overnight: Lisbon
Today we take a day trip outside of the city to discover the nearby Queluz National Palace with its lavish interiors and gardens dating to the XVIII century; after that, we head to Sintra, the summer spot for Kings and Queens and also for the “Rich and Famous”. After lunch, we visit the National Palace of Sintra to go back in time and see the layers of history from the Moorish domination in medieval times until the XVI century and admire its unique blend of styles. Afterwards we return to Lisbon for a free evening.
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Day Four
Overnight: Lisbon
Today, we‘ll venture out and reach the city of Evora, famous for its Roman Temple (Yes! It was an ancient Roman city), its medieval walls, and the charming streets and squares. We will be hosted by Sofia for a cooking class and lunch to learn more about the food and the delicious wines of the Alentejo Region. Afterwards, we return to Lisbon for a free evening.
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Day Five
Overnight: Lisbon
We cannot leave Lisbon without a visit to the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, one of most important private collections in the world with over 6000 works of art from antiquity until the early 20th century. After the visit, enjoy some free time for last minute shopping. Tonight we’ll enjoy a FADO SHOW.
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Day Six
Overnight: Lisbon
The Age of Discovery was an incredible period in the history of Portugal and to learn more, we begin in the Belem District, with the Jeronimos‘ Monastery, a UNESCO site since 1983, which has a unique Manueline Style. Next we have a taste of a delicious “pastel de Belem” (the universally known egg custard tart with its original secret recipe!). The Monument to the Discovery and the Belem Tower will wrap up our morning together. Lastly, a farewell dinner with our group at a local restaurant.
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Day Seven
Tour is over after breakfast; Safe flight home and Obrigada!
Your guide will be available this morning to help you with your further travel plans.
Price: $2975 double (this cost is per person to share a room) or $3500 single (Air not included). We welcome singles and can try to pair you with another single to room with, but please register as a single and let us know your preference. We can always change you to a double if you find a roommate.
What’s included: 2 dinners and 1 lunch (wine included), 6 nights lodging in a clean, comfortable, and centrally located hotel. All admissions and fees for group activities. Transport within the tour and private guides, tips included.
Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is due upon booking.
Tour begins and ends in Lisbon. International airport there is LIS.
If you have additional questions please email us at: info@adventureswithsarah.net
If you would like to book this tour just for your own group of friends or family (minimum 6 people), we can offer a private tour with different dates to suit your travel needs.