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Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

Lisbon, Portugal
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Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

8 Days 7 Nights
$1,749.00
Lisbon
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Overview

Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

Tour Code: FX
Sparkling wine or soulful Fado? Roll by bike along the river or revel by boat on the Ria de Aveiro? Pastel-hues of Sintra’s palaces or plaza-hopping, expeditions through Lisbon? No matter how you awaken your spirit in Portugal with complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose how to be moved by cinematic scenery, soul-stirring traditions and centuries-old history on this 8-day tour of northwestern Portugal.

Why This Tour Is Sweeter Than Pastel de Nata:
•A mix of canals and the coastal cities of northwestern Portugal.
•Medieval marvels, mellow vintages, and mind-blowing music.
•Included YourChoice Excursions in Lisbon and Coimbra.
•You had me at bom dia!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lisbon
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light" data-sider-select-id="008e04ea-e8e7-4592-8226-8db9cf2f90f5"><strong>Welcome to Lisbon!  </strong> At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Dinner</strong></span></div>
Day 2: Lisbon
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light" data-sider-select-id="008e04ea-e8e7-4592-8226-8db9cf2f90f5"> <ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light" data-sider-select-id="4dd6a49b-48b5-4fb0-9916-0fa9ad6cc7a3"><strong>LISBON</strong> Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. YourChoice Excursions will include one of the following activities of your choice:</div> </div> </li> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light"> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/6d6318/6d6318_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>DELVE: TRAM-endous Lisbon!</strong></div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Hop on one of Lisbon's legendary trams to soak in the lively rhythm of the city and walk the narrow streets, alleyways, and cobblestones to discover old taverns in centuries-old squares.</div> </div> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/95c6dc/95c6dc_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>GAZE: Gardens &amp; Glittering Palaces</strong></div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Discover Sintra, one of Portugal's most beautiful places. Like a page of from a fairytale, Sintra delivers stories complete with mystery and magic in the forests, mountains, and sea.</div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul>
Day 3: Tomar
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Guided sightseeing includes the Convent of Christ.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> </div> </div>
Day 4: Tomar → Dornes → Coimbra
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Orientation walk of the village and free time. COIMBRA Visit the University.</div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Dinner with regional specialties at a local restaurant.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast | </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Dinner</span></strong></div>
Day 5: Coimbra
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light" data-sider-select-id="24ddc345-d6af-4db9-b9c6-795395702a55"><strong>COIMBRA</strong> YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:</div> </div> </li> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light"> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/e3f06f/e3f06f_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>SIP:</strong> Bubbly Below Bairrada</div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Discover the Bairrada region in the ancient province of Beira Litoral. Stretching along Portugal's central coastline, it is blessed with an Atlantic climate of mild and rainy winters and summer sea winds that create the perfect place for prized Portuguese wines. Discover two wine producers continuing their tradition of more than 90 years of wine-making as you visit their wine cellars to tempt your taste buds with their award-winning sparkling wine.</div> </div> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/e0b9d6/e0b9d6_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>CLAP:</strong> Fancy Some Fado?</div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Discover Coimbra through the ancient and winding streets of its medieval center, Savor the unique heritage of the city's confectionery culture in a region filled with monasteries and convents that created some of Portugal's most signature specialty sweets. Your walking tour arrives at a local home to enjoy the soul of Portuguese music deep in the heart of the city. Try to resist being moved by the rhythmic and soulful strains of the Fado de Coimbra!</div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> </div> </div>
Day 6: Coimbra → Porto
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light" data-sider-select-id="2133a103-727d-4650-9283-bb9a90ddbf71">YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:</div> </div> </li> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light"> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img" data-sider-select-id="509b041d-b59f-40d3-a073-dcba74dfc7c2"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/88e621/88e621_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>FLOAT:</strong> Art Nouveau in Aveiro</div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Take a canal cruise on the Ria de Aveiro to explore the four waterways of the city known as the Portuguese Venice. Float along the main source of Aveiro's wealth and heritage, and discover the city's heart and soul while crossing its serene water roads. Passing by the City Center, you'll discover the colorful buildings that reflect the delightful Art Nouveau movement in this city where the past and present blend to reveal a remarkable landscape! A light lunch at a local restaurant is the perfect ending to this artful adventure.</div> </div> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img" data-sider-select-id="55e7c670-0ffa-4d37-9040-9d2f0b216bb5"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/513572/513572_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>PEDAL:</strong> Rolling by the River</div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">In the morning, we will steer in direction of the sea and make a small stop at the Environmental Interpretation Centre to make a bicycle tour, that will take you to discover areas of great natural beauty, such as paddy fields, marshes, reed beds and rushes. The presence of "Rio Antuã" and "Esteiro de Salreu", connected by a network of ditches, allows communication between all habitats, explaining the high levels of biodiversity that exist.</div> </div> <div class="inc-exc"> <div class="inc-exc-img"><img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/excursions/3c80c5/3c80c5_Main.jpg" /></div> <div class="inc-exc-title"><strong>TASTE:</strong> The Sweet Side of Portugal</div> <div class="inc-exc-desc">Satisfy your sweet tooth in a tiny town halfway between Lisbon and Porto and indulge in Pastéis de Tentúgal. These irresistible thin, flaky pastries filled with rich egg custard and dusted with powdered sugar were created by the resident Carmelite nuns in the 16th century! Hear the history of Tentúgal as you learn how its favorite confection is made, while enjoying a perfectly paired glass of wine or cup of tea.</div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast | </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-utensils-alt mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Lunch</span></strong></div>
Day 7: Coimbra
<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour in the city center. Enjoy a glass of Porto. This evening relax on a river cruise followed by farewell dinner at a local restaurant.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast | </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Dinner</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> </div> </div>

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Night Stay
  • Transport

What's Excluded

  • Airport Transfer
  • BBQ Night
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Newspaper
  • Outing Ticket
  • Welcome Drinks

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking

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