The Best of Portugal - 9 Days from $2995

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1 Group Travel Specialists for Spain, Portugal & Beyond since 1979 Official Seller of Travel License #ST NE 2 nd Street, Suite 303 Boca Raton, FL Toll free , Fax ARC# , ASTA, IATA Mail@SuntoursInternational.com The Best of Portugal - 9 Days from $2995 including Airfare & All Taxes 7 Nights Lisbon, 11 Meals, 4 Sightseeing Tours, Airport Transfers, Hostess Service & Round-Trip Air. Price is net and subject to change according to airfare cost at time of booking. 1 Free Air & Land with every 16. Minimum group size 10. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Round-trip Airfare from Newark Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Lisbon 7 Nights Lisbon at centrally located 4-STAR air-conditioned MUNDIAL HOTEL Welcome Drink at your hotel in Lisbon 11 Meals: 7 Buffet Breakfasts at your hotel in Lisbon 1 Farewell Dinner at a typical local restaurant in downtown Lisbon with a Portuguese Fado Folklore Show. 1 Lunch included with the Obidos/Fatima Tour. 1 Lunch included with the deluxe tour of Sintra. 1 Lunch included with the Evora & Azeitao Wine Tour 4 Sightseeing Tours as follows: 1/2 day Sightseeing city tour of Lisbon. Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Sintra Deluxe including lunch Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Fatima, Obidos, Batalha, Alcobasa & Nazare including lunch Full Day Sightseeing of Evora & Azeitao Wine tour including lunch Round-trip airport transfers in Portugal and all hotel taxes. The 4-star centrally located Mundial Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal

2 The 4-star Hotel Mundial is located in the heart of Lisbon, close to the Praca do Rossio with St. George s Castle nearby. This hotel was completely renovated and recently enlarged. It features 373 rooms and a full range of services, including car rental, currency exchange, travel assistance, and 24-hour room service. The hotel has a roof-top terrace, which offers a panoramic view of the city, as well as award-winning regional cuisine. Rooms are equipped with a safe, satellite TV, and air-conditioning. ITINERARY THE BEST OF PORTUGAL Day 1: USA-Lisbon Depart the US on your overnight flight to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Relax and enjoy dinner, movie, and breakfast onboard. Day 2: Arrive in Lisbon Morning arrival is met by our local representatives who will arrange transfer from the airport to your hotel in Lisbon. Day at leisure to relax and begin exploring the Portuguese capital. Tonight, enjoy welcome dinner at the rooftop Veranda restaurant in your hotel. Day 3: 1/2 Day Sightseeing Tour of Lisbon After a hearty buffet breakfast at your hotel, departure to visit the beautiful city of

3 Lisbon: the quaint Alfama, 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. Rest of the day at leisure. About Lisbon The Portuguese capital can be summed up in one word: variety: Its beautiful 12thcentury cathedral,modern bridges spanning the Tagus River, the 18th-century Aguas Livres aqueduct, and the futuristic Oriental Station. Lisbon traverses the ages. The city's many neighborhoods include Moorish Alfama, home of the city's tallest hill, and 17thcentury Bairro Alto, with its hopping nightlife. Museums, castles, open-air markets, funiculars, Fado music - Lisbon's pleasures include these and much more Lisbon view from Hotel Mundial

4 La veranda roof top restaurant of the Mundial Hotel Lisbon Street car Lisbon Day 4: Full day Sightseeing tour of Fatima, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazaré, and Batalha including lunch. The walled city of Obidos

5 After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by the tour escort to begin your 5 nights tour of Northern Portugal. 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 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 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. Possibility to participate in a candlelight procession. Early evening return to Lisbon. Day 5: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Sintra Deluxe visiting Pena Palace, the village of Sintra, the Royal Palace, Colares*, Cabo da Roca, Guincho, Boca do Inferno, Cascais, and Estoril, including lunch. Pena Castle in Sintra Cascais Estoril

6 After breakfast, come and 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 the Royal Palace and leave for the town of Colares on tramway*. Later admire Cabo de Roca, Europe s westernmost point, and the incredible Boca do Inferno. We later visit the Cosmopolitan Cascais, and the Casino Estoril gardens. Lunch is included. End the day along the coast, passing by Cascais & Estoril. Early evening return to Lisbon. Day 6: Full Day Sightseeing of Evora & Azeitao After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive along the rolling landscape of Alentejo among fields of olive and cork trees, and vineyards towards the enchanting town Evora, mosaic of culture, history and traditions. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town of Évora we walk to visit some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church whit the Bones Chapel,and the University. By the richness of its history, architecture, gastronomy and handicraft, we are taken to a variety of times, styles, flavors, smells, colors and shapes. We will also enjoy a wine tasting at Herdade do Esporão winery. Stop for lunch (included). In the afternoon, free time to further explore the city before returning to Lisbon. Major Sights: Roman Temple, Cathedral, Bones Chapel, University & Market, Wine Cellar. Includes: Guided visits, lunch in Évora s Historical Center, Wine Tasting. Days 7 & 8: Lisbon Enjoy these two days at leisure in the Portuguese capital strolling its avenues and streets and perhaps doing some shopping. Embroidery, tastefully handicraft table cloths, and Lladro porcelain are typical goods that can be purchased in Lisbon as well as Port wine and leather articles. Overnight at your centrally located hotel. Day 9: Lisbon-USA: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, arriving later today. INTERESTED IN THIS PACKAGE? Please us at: Mail@SuntoursInternational.com and give us desired dates and city of departure. We ll get back to you within 3 business days. Thank you!