Pilgrimage to Fatima $2899 PER PERSON

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1 Sagres Vacations Don t just Travel, Experience It! info@sagresvacations.com SEP 25, OCT 4, 2018 Pilgrimage to Fatima $2899 PER PERSON this itinerary includes Round Trip airfare from Boston; 3 nights accommodation at the 4* Hotel da Musica in Porto; 2 nights accommodation at the 4* Aurea Fatima Hotel Congress & Spa in Fatima; 3 nights accommodation at the 5* VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa in Lisbon; 16 meals, including daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 2 dinners; Douro Valley Cruise; Full day Santiago Compostela tour; Full day Lisbon tour; Full day Sintra/ Arrábida/ Cascais; Private transfers from/to airport and between the cities; Private English Speaking guide in all tours;

2 Page 2 of 14 Trip Summary September 25 - Overnight Flight Private Transfer from Fall River, MA to Boston Airport. 6:40 PM Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS) September 26 - Welcome to Portugal 6:05 AM Arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) 8:00 AM Depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) 9:00 AM Arrive at Porto Airport (OPO) - Porto Airport (OPO) Private transfer from OPO Airport to Hotel da Musica Check in at Hotel da Musica - Hotel da Música Welcome Dinner in Porto September 27 - Douro Valley Douro Valley Cruise September 28 - Santiago Compostela Full Day Santiago de Compostela Tour September 29 - Porto to Fatima Check out at Hotel da Musica - Hotel da Música Transfer from Porto to Fatima with Stops in Aveiro and Coimbra Chack in at Aurea Fatima Hotel - Aurea Fátima Hotel Congress & SPA September 30 - Fatima Full Day Fatima and Valinhos Tour

3 Page 3 of 14 October 1 - Fatima to Lisbon Check out at Aurea Fatima Hotel - Aurea Fátima Hotel Congress & SPA Private Transfer to Lisbon with stops in Nazare and Óbidos Check in at VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa - VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa October 2 - Lisbon Full Day Lisbon Tour October 3 - Sintra and Cascais Full Day Sintra and Cascais Tour Fado Dinner Live Show October 4 - BID " Adeus" to Portugal 10:55 AM Depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) 1:20 PM Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS) Check out at VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel - VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa Private transfer from VIP Grand Hotel to LIS Airport Private Transfer from Boston Airport to Fall River, MA.

4 Page 4 of 14 September 25 - Overnight Flight Private Transfer from Fall River, MA to Boston Airport. 6:40 PM - Eastern Time Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 218 TERMINAL C Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857) September 26 - Welcome to Portugal 6:05 AM - W. Europe Time Arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 218 TERMINAL 1 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon, LISBOA, PT, :00 AM - W. Europe Time Depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 1924 TERMINAL 1 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon, LISBOA, PT, :00 AM - W. Europe Time Arrive at Porto Airport (OPO)

5 Page 5 of 14 AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 1924 Porto Airport (OPO) Pedras Rubras, Porto, PORTO, PT, Private transfer from OPO Airport to Hotel da Musica Check in at Hotel da Musica Hotel da Musica is much more than a Designer hotel: it marries modernity and comfort in a symphony of culture, cuisine and tradition. The outlines drawn in 1949 by the architects Fortunado Leal, Cunha Leão and Morais Soares - housed a bustling market with a picturesque mix of flavours and smells. A testament to History, classified by the Ministry of Culture and the IGESPAR as a building of interesting heritage and a Monument of Public Interest, the Bom Sucesso is now reinventing a past of unforgettable sensations. Hotel da Música Lg. Ferreira Lapa, 21 a Welcome Dinner in Porto At its heart lies charismatic Ribeira, a tangle of streets buzzing with life and crammed with castles, churches, bars and restaurants, with sandy beaches nearby. Tonight you will enjoy a welcome dinner with traditional Portuguese Cuisine

6 Page 6 of 14 Dinner; September 27 - Douro Valley Douro Valley Cruise Today you will travel to the stunning Douro Valley. Indulge in the world-renowned wineries of Portugal s Douro Valley, visit stunning wineries nestled into the valley,each with their own sweeping views and high-end wines, such as Miranda do Douro, Barca d'alva, Pinhão and Régua. Learn about the vast array of varietals grown and fermented here, including Portugal s legendary Port wine. Enjoy a private wine tasting from the family owned winery estates before retiring back to your Hotel. Includes Private Round Trip Transfers from/to Hotel. Lunch; September 28 - Santiago Compostela

7 Page 7 of 14 Full Day Santiago de Compostela Tour You will travel across the Spanish Border to the Pilgrimage City of Santiago Compostela in Spain. Here you will visit the Santiago Cathedral, considered as a masterpiece of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassic buildings. Explore the old fortress of Valença built in 13th century, here the present is profoundly marked by the traditional commerce which lives and brings color to the old walls of the castle. This medieval city offers beautiful old architecture, bustling squares and vibrant markets. There are also several museums to visit for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. A traditional lunch is included. Lunch; September 29 - Porto to Fatima Check out at Hotel da Musica Hotel da Música Lg. Ferreira Lapa, 21 a Transfer from Porto to Fatima with Stops in Aveiro and Coimbra Today you will have a private transfer from Porto to Fatima. After a convenient pickup from your central Porto hotel, the journey to Fatima begins. First, you will go to Aveiro, where you ll see how it earned the name Venice of Portugal. Admire the colorful tiled facades on the local "Costa Nova" buildings and learn about how this postcard-perfect village came to be from your guide. After lunch, you will go to Coimbra known as the city of knowledge with over two thousand years of history has an historical-cultural legacy classified as a world heritage Site by Unesco. Our day begins in the Old Jewish Quarter and the church of Santa Cruz (pantheon of the first two kings of Portugal) and the oldest European universities, you will visit the University of Coimbra, and its extraordinary Baroque Library, exponent of Portuguese Baroque. Finally, it is time to go to the final destination, Fatima.

8 Page 8 of 14 Chack in at Aurea Fatima Hotel The Aurea Fátima Hotel is decorated in an elegant and refined way, with an author decoration visible in all public areas and rooms. Among the cozy and comfortable rooms there are balconies, some of them very spacious and with a pleasant and relaxing view. Guests can make use of the gym and relax in the SPA, with a sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub, as well as relaxing and / or therapeutic massage sessions. The restaurant serves traditional Portuguese food and delicacies inspired by other cultures, running daily. The lounge bar, located on the ground floor, provides our guests with a relaxing atmosphere upon their arrival. As far as family tourism is concerned the Hotel has a Kids Club. As for business tourism, there is also a Business Center and a number of well-equipped meeting and conference rooms. Aurea Fátima Hotel Congress & SPA 279 Avenida de Dom José Alves Correia da Silva, Fátima, Santarém, PT, Lunch;

9 Page 9 of 14 September 30 - Fatima Full Day Fatima and Valinhos Tour After breakfast, we visit the holy places connected with the Seers of Fátima. We visit the Parish Church of St. Anthony where the children were baptized. Then we visit the cemetery, where the children were buried and then the children's homes in Aljustrel, the WELL, site of the second apparition of the Angel and then Valinhos, the site of the 4th Apparition of Our Lady, and we visit the Loca do Cabeço, the place where the Angel of Portugal appeared for the 1stand 3rdtime. Then, you will visit Sancturary of Fatima, one of the most visited Marian shrines in the world today, Fatima s sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from around the world. Its fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children. Lunch; October 1 - Fatima to Lisbon Check out at Aurea Fatima Hotel Aurea Fátima Hotel Congress & SPA 279 Avenida de Dom José Alves Correia da Silva, Fátima, Santarém, PT, Private Transfer to Lisbon with stops in Nazare and Óbidos After breakfast, you will travel to Lisbon, with stop in Óbidos and Nazare. Among churches, cruises, palaces and manor houses, the Jewish community settled with their business in the old Almedina of Óbidos. In Rua Nova we can still find some traces of this presence, particularly the ancient Hebrew temple. On the way to Nazare that became world famous because of the giant waves surfed by Garret MacNamara, we stop in sitio of Nazare with rich history and amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean. Our journey continues head towards the city of Tomar, known as the headquarters of the military

10 Page 10 of 14 organization in the Middle Ages, the Knights Templar. Check in at VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa the building that, for many years, was the head-office of Portuguese National Television has been converted into a modern 5-star hotel. Located between the historical area and the business centre of Lisbon, in VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & SPA you will find the widest range of services, at the highest level. VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel it is a hotel with panoramic views over the city of Lisbon, decorated in a cosy and modern way, in this Hotel you will be able to enjoy all the comfort and services of a 5 star hotel, namely: the Cenário restaurant, the Press Club bar, and an outdoor swimming pool.it is also possible to enjoy the SPA & Wellness Centre that will make you feel renewed. VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa Av. 5 de Outubro, Lunch; October 2 - Lisbon

11 Page 11 of 14 Full Day Lisbon Tour Pickup approximately 9:00 AM via S. Jorge Castle where you will begin your walking tour, visiting the Cathedral, S. Francis Church and Baixa area of Lisbon, where you will enjoy the local shops, restaurants and cafes. Lunch is served in a traditional restaurant, with breathtaking views of Lisbon. After a traditional lunch, we visit the Belem area of Lisbon, where you will find Lisbon s iconic monuments and enjoy the typical bolo de belem A pastry that is now world famous and considered one of Lisbon s calling card. Lunch; October 3 - Sintra and Cascais Full Day Sintra and Cascais Tour Enjoy a private visit to the romantic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important cultural and historical sites in Portugal. Our tour you ll begin with a visit to the National Palace of Sintra. Discover the town s historical center with its narrow streets that lead to the Quinta da Regaleira and the Pena National Palace. See the Pena Palace and Park, a majestic place with amazing landscapes located on Sintra Mountain. Built in the 19th century by the king consort of Queen Maria II, it is one of the most outstanding examples of Portuguese Romanticism. Enjoy the included traditional lunch. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, where the land ends and the sea begins. Admire the beautiful scenery and amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean. On the way back to Lisbon you ll have stunning coastal views. Stop in the charming seaside villages of Cascais and Estoril.

12 Page 12 of 14 Fado Dinner Live Show This evening enjoy a special program. A Fado dinner live show in one of the best restaurants in the Alfama neighborhood, where the Fado music born. Lunch; Dinner; October 4 - BID " Adeus" to Portugal 10:55 AM - W. Europe Time Depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 217 TERMINAL 1 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon, LISBOA, PT,

13 Page 13 of 14 1:20 PM - Eastern Time Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) AIRLINE TAP Portugal FLIGHT NUMBER TP 217 TERMINAL E Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857) Check out at VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa Av. 5 de Outubro, Private transfer from VIP Grand Hotel to LIS Airport Private Transfer from Boston Airport to Fall River, MA. Information & Documents Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject to change until confirmed. *Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for specific room categories and subject to availability at time of booking on selected departure dates. Airfare, transfers, port charges and government fees are additional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of posting to the internet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is not responsible for errors of omission or information that may occur as a result of the transfer of information from selected third parties, technical or human error. Sagres Vacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all efforts will be done to retain all tours and excursions as defined above. *In the event Primary Hotels cannot be confirmed, other properties of same or greater value will be used.

14 Page 14 of 14 Payments A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your reservation. The balance is due 90 days before departures. Payment may be made by charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All land rates are guaranteed upon deposit