PORTUGAL OCTOBER 11-25, 2018 TOUR LEADER: DR JENI RYDE

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1 PORTUGAL OCTOBER 11-25, 2018 TOUR LEADER: DR JENI RYDE

2 PORTUGAL Tour dates: October 11-25, 2018 Tour leader: Dr Jeni Ryde Tour Price: $8,860 per person, twin share Single Supplement: $1,670 for sole use of double room Booking deposit: $500 per person Recommended airline: Emirates Maximum places: 20 Itinerary: Lisbon (4 nights), Évora (3 nights), Coimbra (2 nights), Porto (2 nights), Pinhão (2 nights), Lisbon (1 night) Date published: May 14, 2018 Overview Portugal s status as a minor European power today belies its former greatness as the administrator of a huge empire, stretching from Brazil to Macau. Gaining independence from Spain in 1139, this outward-looking kingdom fomented the Age of Discovery; its fleets discovering the New World under Christopher Columbus in 1498 and legendary explorer Vasco da Gama completing a circumnavigation of the globe in The legacy of the knowledge and wealth gained through the voyages and territories it occupied is visible in the art, architecture and cuisine of its beautiful cities and towns. With 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites for the traveller to explore, Portugal is a compelling destination. Our 15-day tour spans the country s ancient past, with visits to prehistoric megaliths at Almendres Cromlech and Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley, to superb Roman remains in Évora and Conimbriga. It covers the influence of the Moorish invasion of the peninsula through the headquarters of the Knights Templar in Tomar and in medieval Coimbra. In Lisbon, we witness the triumph of the Golden Age of Exploration through Manueline architecture, a style rich with nautical motifs, and the lively azulejos (decorative tiles), with Moorish roots and influences from their discoveries. We enjoy spectacular coastlines at Cabo Espichel and lush river valleys with terraced vineyards on our private cruise of the Douro to rural Pinhão. Portugal gives great importance to its cultural heritage, through its melancholy music called fado and its traditional fine port wines, but also celebrates the new in an outstanding contemporary art scene in both Lisbon and Porto. Your tour leader Dr Jeni Ryde is a former senior lecturer at the University of Western Sydney, where she completed her PhD focusing on the Renaissance, heritage tourism and museology. She has a wide-ranging knowledge of European history, art and architecture, and speaks fluent Spanish and Italian. Jeni has travelled extensively throughout the Iberian Peninsula and this will be her seventh tour for Academy which includes Portugal as a destination. Enquiries and bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Hannah Kleboe at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or hannah@academytravel.com. au Spending time with travellers in the wonderful cities of Lisbon and Porto made me realise there is a strong desire to get beyond these cultural hubs and out into the smaller towns and picturesque countryside of this fascinating and rich country. This tour germinated from my passion for losing the tourist crowds and cruise ships and for sampling fine food and wine along the way! Feedback from Northern Spain and Portugal tour, April 2016: Dr Jeni Ryde we found to be an exceptional tour leader knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient! Jeni was a great leader very impressive Spanish language skills energetic and enthusiastic. A fantastic asset to Academy Travel.

3 Tour Highlights LISBON: AGE OF DISCOVERY Relive the wonder of the Golden Age of Exploration on a walking tour of Lisbon s borough of Belém: stopping at the Belém tower, the Discovery Monument and the exceptional Jeronimos Monastery with its nautically themed Manueline cloisters. On the way, we find time for a strong coffee and the finest Portugese tart in town! SINTRA AND GRAND PALACES Spend a day exploring the palaces that were the summer retreats and hunting residences of the Portugese nobility. We visit the Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira with its outstanding gardens and the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, which combines Manueline, Gothic and Moorish architectural styles with magnificent azulejos (decorative tiles). CRUISE THROUGH THE DOURO VALLEY Pack your bags for our private cruise along the Douro taking us from Porto to rural Pinhão. We enjoy breakfast, lunch and a port tasting on board while admiring the countryside of this region: terraced vineyards, woodlands and hills topped with grand farmhouses, or quintas; built with the wealth of the port industry in the eighteenth century. PORTO: CITY OF BRIDGES Unlike Lisbon, much of which was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755, Porto s historic centre retains buildings adorned with exquisite azulejos, including the train station and the beautiful Carmo church. The city is a warren of steep streets set in the valley of the Douro and spanned by no less than 6 bridges, including one designed by Gustave Eiffel. ANCIENT HISTORY & NATURAL BEAUTY Outside the cities we view fascinating ancient history in spectacular settings: dinosaur footprints spanning 50 million years on the headland of the wild and barren Cabo Espichel, a circle of 95 Neolithic granite monoliths set amongst cork forests outside Evora and a 4WD trip to view Paleolithic rock art in the Côa valley near Pinhão.

4 Detailed itinerary Included meals are shown with the symbols B, L and D. Thursday 11 October Arrival in Lisbon Passengers arrive and check-in at leisure. Our tour starts with an introductory talk in the hotel, followed by a welcome dinner in a popular restaurant close to our hotel. Overnight Lisbon (D) Above: Belém Tower stands guard at the entrance to Lisbon Harbour Below: exquisite Azulejos adorn the walls of Blazons Hall in Sintra s National Palace; and the superb Manueline cloisters of Jerónimos Monastery Friday 12 October LIsbon This morning we pay homage to the Golden Age of Discovery and explore the bairro (borough) of Belém. Our touring commences at Belém Tower, a 16th century fortification commissioned by King John II at the mouth of the Tagus River, which formed a vital part of Lisbon s defences. We continue up the river to the Discovery Monument, celebrating the location where explorers departed to the Far East to open important trade routes. After a coffee break and a Portugese tart at a celebrated café, we move on to the Jerónimos Monastery with its superb Manueline cloisters. Here seafarers came to pray before leaving port. In the afternoon we make an excursion to the National Tile Museum to view its exquisite collection of azulejos, dating from the 15th century. The museum is housed in the monastic buildings of the Madre de Deus Convent whose interiors are amongst the most magnificent in the city. Overnight Lisbon (B) Saturday 13 October Sintra and surrounds On our full day trip, we first visit the highly ornate Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira outside Lisbon with acres of manicured gardens, followed by the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, in Sintra itself. Sintra is a unique combination of natural mountain beauty and fairytale palaces, and the National Palace is easily distinguished by its two large conical chimneys and architecture which combines Manueline, Gothic and Moorish styles. Inside, a series of interconnecting courtyards, galleries and corridors join a cohesive set of rooms decorated with magnificent tiles. On our way back to the capital we visit the Convent of the Capuchos: a stark contrast to the palaces, this austere Franciscan Monastery seems to emerge from the surrounding woodland, setting off the decorative simplicity of the tiny cells carved out of the rock with interiors covered in cork. We journey back to Lisbon along the coast via the seaside town of Cascais. Overnight Lisbon (B). Sunday 14 October Art and Alfama Our first visit today is to one of Europe s great unsung treasure houses, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, a fine private art collection featuring works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Dyke and Renoir. In the afternoon we go up to the Castle of São

5 Jorge to enjoy its outstanding views of the city. From here we meander down through the labyrinthine Moorish bairro of Alfama, a truly emblematic part of the city. Alfama was largely spared in the earthquake of 1755 and is still a maze of narrow streets, steep steps, flower-laden iron balconies and small squares. This evening we enjoy dinner and a fado performance at a local restaurant. Fado is a distinctly Portugese musical style, usually with a melancholy theme. The importance of fado to the Portugese is illustrated by the death of the most famous fadista, Amália Rodrigues in 1999, when the nation stopped for a state funeral and a period of national mourning. Overnight Lisbon (B, D) Monday 15 October Setúbal Peninsula and the Alentejo region Departing Lisbon, we travel south to the dramatic Setúbal peninsula. At Cabo Espichel we witness the ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean beating against towering cliffs. In this magnificently isolated spot with its barren outlook, it is possible to view two different, well preserved sets of dinosaur footprints, dating over 50 million years apart. We stop for lunch in Sesimbra, one of Portugal s finest beach towns, where we suggest partaking of the local seafood. Our drive continues through the Arrábida National Park, before heading to Évora, capital of the Alentejo region. The Alentejo is famed for its wine as well as the cork oak forests, wheat fields and olive tree plantations which cover its rolling hills. Dinner tonight is in the restaurant of our hotel, a historic converted convent in the centre of the World Heritage listed city of Évora. Overnight Évora (B, D) Tuesday 16 October Évora We take a guided walk around the historic centre of Évora, starting with the city s most iconic site, the Roman Temple, dating from the 1 st century CE. This temple is one of the best preserved on the Iberian Peninsula; its base of huge granite blocks is still intact despite having been put to a variety of uses over the years, including as a slaughterhouse! Other highlights of our walk are the Igreja (church) de São João and attached Lóios convent (part of our hotel) dating from the 15 th century and built over the top of Évora s Moorish castle. We also visit the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of St Francis), best known for its lugubrious Chapel of The Bones, where a Franciscan monk decorated the walls with skulls during the Counter-Reformation era. After a break for lunch we take a ride through the semi-arid Alentejo countryside to the surrounding hill towns. We stop in Estremoz which rises like a pyramid from the plain and was fortified against Spanish invasions in the 13 th century. The town is most famous for its marble, which rivals that of Carrara in Italy, and a striking 30 metre tower built entirely of the stone stands at its centre. Overnight Évora (B) Above: Rembrandt s Pallas Athena, circa 1655, is housed in the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian; and the towering cliffs of Cabo Espichel Below: the ancient Roman Temple of Évora, also called the Temple of Diana

6 Wednesday 17 October Monoliths and wine tasting Our destination today is the unique site of Chromeleques dos Almendres, a megalithic stone circle pre-dating Stonehenge. The 96 standing stones, some of which are engraved, are in a spectacular hillside location among olive and cork trees, with views down to Évora. The exact use of this site is unknown but it has always been considered sacred. We continue on the Herdade do Rocim winery for a tour, tasting and excellent light lunch. The afternoon is free for sightseeing in Évora. Overnight Évora (B, L) Above: the unique site of Chromeleques dos Almendres, a megalithic stone circle pre-dating Stonehenge Below: the 16-sided Templar Convento de Cristo in the city of Tomar; magnificent mosaics from the House of the Fountains at the Roman site of Conimbriga Thursday 18 October Tomar Heading north, our coach stops in the Templar city of Tomar. This settlement grew from a site granted to the Knights Templar for a monastery, after they assisted with the reconquest of the region from the Moors in The Templar Convento de Cristo is a historical jewel. The oldest part is the 16-sided Templar church, or Charola which, like the castle, dates from the 12 th Century. This church was then converted to a Chancel under Manuel I in the 16 th century, turning it into one of the finest works of the Portugese Renaissance and giving it the World Heritage status it enjoys today. After our guided tour and lunch, we continue our journey to Coimbra, via a viewing of the 180 arches of the nearby Acueduto de los Pegões. Designed by a distinguished architect in the 17 th century to provide water to the Convento de Cristo from nearby springs, it is nearly 6 kilometres long and 30 metres high. We arrive in Coimbra in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner in our hotel, the 18 th century palace, Quinta las Lagrimas. Overnight Coimbra (B, D) Friday 19 October Coimbra In medieval times, the river-front city of Coimbra was the capital of Portugal. Declining in importance in the Late Middle Ages, the city remained a major cultural hub and still boasts the country s finest university; one of the longest continuously operating in the world. Our walking tour covers the well preserved medieval core of the city, with the Old University and the pearl at its heart, the Juanina Library which was a gift from King John V and is adorned with ebony, jacaranda and rosewood tables and ceilings painted with frescoes. We see the well preserved Sé Velha, the best example of a Romanesque cathedral in the country, and at the heart of the city, the Praça do Comércio, or Commercial Square. In the afternoon we take the short trip out to Conimbriga to an outstanding Roman site from the 1 st century CE, with a magnificent set of mosaic floors representing hunting scenes, monsters, birds and animals. Overnight Coimbra (B) Saturday 20 October Aveiro- the Venice of Portugal Today we leave the centre of Portugal and head north to Porto via the town of Aveiro, often dubbed the Venice of Portugal. We enjoy a lunch break here watching the colourful high-prowed

7 boats or moliceiros. These were once used for harvesting seaweed but now ply the picturesque network of canals for tourist use. We arrive in Porto in the mid afternoon and, before dinner, enjoy a port tasting at the prestigious Ferreira cellars. Overnight Porto (B, D) Sunday 21 October Porto We discover Porto s historic centre on foot, climbing the narrow streets behind the hotel where buildings are adorned with colourful tiles and stopping at the exquisite Lello bookshop, an inspiration for the Harry Potter books. Moving on to the World Heritage listed Palácio da Bolsa, or Stock Exchange building, we take a tour of the interior and the celebrated Arabian hall before finishing at the train station with its vast display of over 20,000 tiles, representing battles and the history of transport in Portugal. We save the afternoon for contemporary Porto with a visit to the outstanding Fundaçáo Serralves gallery and a look at the Casa da Música, designed by controversial Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Overnight Porto (B) Monday 22 October Douro cruise Leaving the roads behind, we pack our bags and embark on a full day private cruise from Porto along the Douro river to rural Pinhão. As we navigate the various dams and locks of this stretch of river, which once transported port grapes to the coast, we enjoy breakfast, lunch and a port aperitif. The views of the Douro valley are of steep terraced vineyards dotted with wine producing farmhouses or quintas, built with the wealth from the deal with British traders for port export in the 18 th century and many now transformed into luxury hotels. Disembarking in Pinhão we settle into our hotel for the night and have dinner. Overnight Pinhão (B, L, D) Tuesday 23 October Paleolithic rock art Today we drive to Vila Nova de Foz Côa to visit the World Heritage listed Côa Valley Archaeological Park. Here we are treated to a guided tour in 4WD vehicles to view the best of the 5000 or so examples of rock art and engravings, dating from the end of the Paleolithic era (22,000 years ago) to 8000 BCE. This extraordinary site, in a rural and isolated spot, along with its outstanding museum, gives us an excellent window into the life of primitive man on the Iberian Peninsula. Overnight Pinhão (B) Above: the colourful high-prowed boats, or moliceiros, in the town of Aveiro, often dubbed the Venice of Portugal; and the exquisite Lello bookshop in Porto Below: the old town of Porto on the Douro River Wednesday 24 October São João de Tarouca Our return to Lisbon is punctuated by a stop at São João de Tarouca to view the church and monastery. Founded in 1139, this was the first monastery to be erected by the Cistercian order on the Iberian Peninsula and has recently been carefully restored. The three-nave church is lavishly decorated in gilt, with carved wood and tiles from the 17 th and 18 th centuries. After our

8 break here we continue our journey back to our hotel in Lisbon and enjoy a farewell dinner before departure the next day. Overnight Lisbon (B, D) Thursday 25 October Departure The tour concludes today after breakfast. Airport transfers are included for anyone booking their flights through Academy Travel. (B) Above: Monastery of Sao Joao de Tarouca, the first Cistercian monastery built in Portugal Hotels Below: Portuguese tarts waiting to be eaten at the famous Pasteis de Belem; the iconic yellow trams of the Alfama, Lisbon Hotels have been selected principally for their central location. All hotels are a comfortable four-star standard. Lisbon, Bessahotel Liberdade (5 nights) An Academy favourite, well placed for exploring the capital. Evora, Pousada dos Loios (3 nights) A stylish conversion of a historic convent, between the cathedral and the superb Temple. Coimbra, Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas (2 nights) A member of the Small Luxury Hotel group, in an 18thcentury castle. Porto, Hotel Pestana Vintage (2 nights) Academy tried and tested. A stylish quirky hotel on the river in Porto, in the historic Ribeira district. Pinhão, Vintage House Hotel (2 nights) An old wine estate converted into a 5* hotel with a tranquil riverside location on the Douro river.

9 Tour Price The tour price is $8,860 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $1,670 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour. Tour Inclusions Included in the tour price 14 nights' accommodation in selected four-star hotels All breakfasts, plus selected lunches and dinners as stated in the itinerary Land travel by air-conditioned coach Private cruise of the Douro river and 4WD excursion to an archaeological site Extensive background notes and lectures on tour Services of a qualified and experienced tour leader throughout the tour All entrance fees to sites mentioned on the itinerary Qualified local guides where appropriate Tips for all services included in the itinerary Not included International air fares, taxes and surcharges (see below) Travel insurance Meals not mentioned in itinerary Expenses of a personal nature Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only. For this tour we recommend Emirates which offers flights into and out of Lisbon from most Australian cities. Please contact us for further information on competitive Economy, Business and First Class airfares. Transfers between airport and hotel are included for all passengers booking their flights through Academy Travel. These may be group or individual transfers. Enquiries & bookings For further information and to secure a place on this tour please contact Hannah Kleboe at Academy Travel on or (outside Sydney) or hannah@academytravel.com.au Weather on Tour October is the perfect month for touring in Portugal. The harsh heat of the summer is over and we expect daily temperatures of around degrees, down to around 10 at night. There will be some showers, so come equipped, but not enough to disrupt activities. Fitness Requirements of THIS tour GRADE THREE It is important both for you and for your fellow travellers that you are fit enough to be able to enjoy all the activities on this tour. To give you an indication of the level of physical fitness required to participate on our tours, we have given them a star grading. Academy Travel s tours tend to feature extended walking tours and site visits, which require greater fitness than coach touring. We ask you to carefully consider your ability to meet the physical demands of the tour. Participation criteria for this tour This Grade Three tour is among our most physically demanding. To participate on this tour, you should be able to comfortably undertake up to seven hours per day, over several days. Activities may include travelling long distances, walking on difficult terrain, climbing stairs, embarking and disembarking trains and/or boats, exposure to high altitudes and long days of touring. These tours may include one night stops and early starts. You should be able to: keep up with the group at all times walk for 5-7 kilometres at a moderate pace with only short breaks stand for a reasonable length of time in galleries and museums tolerate varying climatic conditions such as humidity and heat a reasonable level of physical and respiratory fitness tolerate a diet that can be significantly different from a typical Australian diet, and where some dietary requirements cannot be met walk up and down slopes negotiate steps and slopes on archaeological sites or mountain paths, which are often uneven and unstable get on and off a large coach with steep steps, train or boat unassisted, possibly with luggage move your luggage a short distance if required A note for older travellers We regret that we are not able to accept bookings on a Grade Three tours from people more than 80 years old, or with restricted mobility.

10 About Academy Travel Each year Academy Travel organises around 60 journeys to Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and the Americas, each focusing on a distinctive historical, artistic or cultural theme. The aim of every Academy Travel journey is to combine the pleasures of independent travel with the benefits and shared enjoyment of a group. Academy Travel is an Australian-owned travel company, founded in The company s staff includes both academic experts and travel professionals with over two decades industry experience. We also have our own office in Rome which organises our tours in Western Europe. This means we have direct control over the selection of hotels, restaurants, coaches and local guides, guaranteeing superior quality. Great itineraries Academy Travel works hard to create itineraries that provide a balanced experience walking tours, museum and gallery visits, live performances, city and countryside. We re proud to be constantly innovating, from opening up new destinations, creating tours around festivals and special exhibitions, to providing unrivalled depth in our residential tours. Like-minded groups Over the years we ve been in operation, we ve developed a loyal band of Academy Travellers, some of whom have travelled with us more than 10 times. They say the small groups (maximum 20, average 17) and distinct themes of our tours attract like-minded travellers and create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Long stays Feedback from our clients consistently tells us that creating itineraries with three and four-night stops, or even longer, is far more appealing that rushing from place to place. Wherever possible, we plan our tours around a limited number of stops, making your travels more relaxed and more meaningful. Special Events A private viewing of the Sistine Chapel? Tickets to a sold-out concert by the Berlin Philharmonic? A worldfamous art fair? Access to private homes and gardens? Behind-the-scenes visits? Many of our tours feature access to places and events that are usually not offered on most group tours. Expert tour leaders We work closely with a team of academically qualified and highly experienced tour leaders. They don t just rattle off the facts they help us plan our itineraries and, on tour, freely share their deep knowledge and genuine passion. Most of our tour leaders are still teaching at an advanced level and many are still undertaking academic research. Years of experience Academy Travel was founded in 2004 by a team with decades of prior experience in small group travel. On average, our tour leaders have over 11 years experience, some with 25 or more years. To ensure quality, we have our own office in Rome, Italy and a network of trusted suppliers around the world. ACADEMY TRAVEL TAILORED SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS info@academytravel.com.au academytravel.com.au

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