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The Best of Portugal: Algarve & Cascais 10 Days

from $3775 including Air from Newark or Miami 10 Days: 4 Nights Algarve at 4-star air-conditioned oceanfront Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel

in Vilamoura, and 4 Nights Cascais at 4-star A/C Vila Gale Cascais Hotel including

Breakfast & Dinner with wine daily plus 3 lunches, 6 Sightseeing Tours, Airport Transfers,

and all Taxes. 1 Free Air & Land with every 16 paying passengers.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• Round-trip Airfare from Newark or Miami

• Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Faro Airport

• Round-Trip airport transfers in Algarve

• 4 Nights Algarve at 4-star air-conditioned VILA GALE AMPALIUS HOTEL

in Vilamoura in rooms with private bathroom and balcony with Sea View.

• 4 Nights Cascais at 4-star air conditioned VILA GALE CASCAIS HOTEL

in rooms with private bathroom and balcony with Sea View.

• Round-Trip airport transfers in Cascais

• 19 Meals: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner with wine daily plus 3 lunches

• 6 Sightseeing Tours

Algarve:

Half Day Sightseeing tour to Loule Market

Half Day Sightseeing tour of Lagos & Sagres

Full Day Sightseeing tour of The Best of the East including lunch

Cascais/Lisbon: Half Day Sightseeing tour of Lisbon

Full Day Sightseeing tour of Sintra Deluxe including lunch

Full Day Sightseeing tour of Obidos, Fatima,Batalha including lunch

• Hostess service, baggage handling, and all hotel taxes and service charges.

PLEASE SEE HOTEL AND AREA DESCRIPTIONS AFTER THE ITINERARY

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1- USA-Algarve

Depart the US on your overnight flight to the Algarve via Lisbon. Relax and enjoy dinner

and a movie onboard.

Day 2 - Arrive Algarve

Arrival in Algarve and transfer to your hotel. Free time today allows you to begin your

explorations of this beautiful coastal region of Portugal. Enjoy the beauty of this dramatic

and scenic stretch of Portuguese coast. Many shops, restaurants and cafes are located near

your hotel. Welcome Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Algarve.

Day 3 - Tour to Loule Market

After breakfast, we’ll take you on a half day trip to the charming Loule Market, located in

the busiest inland town, where you will be able to stroll around the narrow streets and

visit the Medieval Castle and city wall as well as this typical Portuguese Market, with the

countrymen and women selling fish, fruits and fresh vegetables. See craftsmen,

coppersmiths, and basket and harness makers.

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Algarve.

Day 4 - Tour to Lagos & Sagres

After breakfast we head for Lagos, a town linked to the Portuguese Discoveries. Guided

visit of the Antonine Museum within the Golden Chapel of St. Anthony the slave market

and statue of Prince Henry the Navigator. Then on to Sagres to visit the village, the fishing

harbor and Cape St. Vincent. Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Algarve.

Day 5 - Full Day Tour of the Best of the East

After breakfast the tour begins with Faro and a visit to the Bone Chapel within the Carmo

Church, the Old Town and the XIII century Cathedral. Drive over to Olhao, a city built

under Arab influence with where we will visit the waterfront markets and old quarter.

(Lunch is included). In the afternoon, drive to Santa Luzia, a picturesque and unspoiled

village renowned for fishing activities, and Tavira to visit the old castle ruins, Santa Maria

do Castelo Church and famous IV century Roman bridge.

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Algarve.

Day 6 - Algarve-Cascais & Lisbon city tour

Lisbon

Breakfast and transfer to Faro airport for your short flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival you will

be transferred to the resort town of Cascais where you’ll spend the next 4 days. Afternoon

sightseeing city tour of Lisbon will include the Jeronimos Monastery, the quaint Alfama,

and the former Moorish quarters with its narrow and twisting streets, cobblestone alleys,

and small whitewashed houses. We will drive to the historical Belem district, where you

will see the Tower of Belem, Monument to the Discoverers, and the unique Manueline

architecture of the Jeronimos Monastery.

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Cascais.

Day 7: Full day Sightseeing tour of Fatima, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazaré, and Batalha

After breakfast, you will be met by the tour escort to begin your tour of Fatima and

surrounding towns. By a landscape rich in windmills and fruit trees we arrive to Óbidos,

surrounded by medieval walls where we can admire the harmony of its architecture, and

the diversity of their handicrafts. Visit Alcobaça and the first and largest gothic church in

Portugal holding the tombs of Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro, known by their love story.

We will stop in Nazaré, a typical fishing village and seaside resort with its traditions and

legends. After your included lunch in this Portuguese fishing village, we continue to

Batalha to visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Victoria, a masterpiece of the gothic in

Portugal (entrance fees included) where we can find the tomb of Henry the Navigator, the

promoter of the maritime discoveries. After the visits, we arrive in Fatima, the famous

Marian Shrine and center of the Catholic faith and world pilgrimage. (Lunch is included)

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Cascais.

Obidos Nazare

Sanctuary of our Lady of Fatima

Day 8: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Sintra Deluxe visiting Pena Palace, Sintra, the

Royal Palace, Colares, Cabo da Roca, Guincho, Boca do Inferno, Cascais, and Estoril

After breakfast, discover with us the magnificent Sintra village where the Royal Family

used to live during the summers and taste the local traditional pastry in this charming

region. Visit Sintra and the formidable Pena Palace (entrance fees included) and leave for

the town of Colares on tramway (lunch is included) and on to Cabo de Roca, Europe’s

westernmost point and the incredible Boca do Inferno. We later visit the Cosmopolitan

Cascais, and the Casino Estoril gardens.

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Cascais.

Estoril Cascais

Pena Castle in Sintra

Day 9: At leisure in Cascais

Day at leisure to stroll and perhaps doing some shopping. Embroidery, tastefully

handicraft table cloths, and Lladro porcelain are typical goods that can be purchased in

Portugal as well as Port wine and leather articles.

Dinner with wine at the hotel. Overnight in Cascais.

Day 10: Lisbon-USA: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home,

arriving later today.

About Algarve The Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. It extends from the Tagus River valley to the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. This area is also the home of the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 65 square miles and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds. The coastline is notable for its picturesque limestone caves and grottoes, particularly around Lagos, which are accessible by powerboat. Tourism and related activities are extensive and make up the bulk of the Algarve's economy. Fish, seafood and fruit production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds, are other important activities in the region. The Algarve is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal, and one of the most popular in Europe. The region receives an average of 7 million visitors every year. The Algarve is currently the third richest region in Portugal.

Our Hotel in Algarve

4* Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel, (Vilamoura) The Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel is just 2 minute walk from the beach and a few feet from Marina

Beach and the Vilamoura Marina. This hotel offers rooms with satellite TV and facilities include an

indoor pool with Turkish bath, sauna, restaurant, and bar. The rooms at Vila Galé Ampalius are

decorated with warm colors and wood furniture and all have a work desk, minibar, and private

bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with panoramic pool or sea views.The health club offers a

variety of health and beauty treatments.The Versátil Restaurant offers traditional Portuguese dishes

and international cuisine. The pool bar serves cocktails prepared on the spot with fresh fruit.The

Ampalius is close to golf courses, the Casino of Vilamoura, Falésia Beach, and the Roman Ruins of

Cerro da Vila.

About Cascais The village of Cascais is a great choice for a winter vacation escape. Located along the central Portuguese coast about twenty miles from Lisbon, upscale and cosmopolitan Cascais is the jewel of the Portuguese Riviera. It still says true to its past as a fishing village, but has also become a stylish resort community. This combination of traditional and modern Portuguese life gives Cascais its unique flavor. Winter is mild with daytime highs in the upper 50’s to mid 60’s. Cascais has a pretty downtown with modern shops and upscale boutiques located along its quaint and colourful cobblestone streets. This is the perfect location to find locally-made hand painted tiles and ceramics, which are a specialty of the region. The shopping district is also home to some of Cascais’ many wonderful restaurants and bars. The restaurants of the region offer both typical Portuguese cuisine and international

favourites. Freshly caught seafood and Portuguese wines feature prominently local cooking. From open-air cafes to upscale dinning, Cascais offers a variety of dining options. Dine-around certificates are included with your package, so you will have the opportunity to try local restaurants located within walking distance of your hotel. Local trains offer frequent trips to Lisbon, extending your options for shopping and sightseeing. The train journey itself is an attraction with beautiful scenery en route, and the shopping in Lisbon is not to be missed. Numerous other sightseeing options include nearby Sintra, which features grand homes built by past European Royalty as summer residences. A visit to the pilgrimage site of Fatima is also a popular alternative and can be combined with visits to picturesque villages en-route such as the walled medieval city of Obidos.

Our Hotel in Cascais

4* Vila Gale Cascais Hotel

The Vila Gale Cascais is a beautiful 4-star air-conditioned hotel within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, cafes and banks. All rooms feature a private bathroom and balcony with a sea view. Facilities include an onsite restaurant, cocktail lounge, card room, billiards room, and shop. Join us this winter in Cascais and discover the charms of the Portuguese Riviera.

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