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Itinerary
Day 1
We meet at Gatwick Airport for our direct scheduled Easyjet flight to Lisbon. On arrival in Lisbon we are met by our professional guide who will accompany us on all transfers and included daily excursions. We then transfer by private executive coach to the 5* Real Palácio Hotel in Lisbon for a four night stay. A welcome dinner is included in our hotel this evening.
Day 2
Our full day in Lisbon begins with a guided city tour taking in sights such as the Belem Tower, Pedro Square, the Medieval Quarter of Alfama and the Hieronymite Cathedral. During our tour we visit the beautiful 16th century Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the most impressive symbol of Portugal’s power and wealth during the Age of Discovery which was constructed in 1502 to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India. We then visit the Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira, one of the most beautiful residences in Lisbon, and its Room of the Battles is adorned with glazed tiles representing scenes of the Portuguese Restoration War while the stunning gardens boast some of the country's finest tiles depicting hunting, battles and religious scenes.
Day 3
This morning we visit the idyllic mountain town of Sintra, adored by artists and writers from all over the world. On arrival we visit the UNESCO listed Palácio Nacional da Pena at Sintra, one of the best examples of 19th century Romanticism in the world. Palácio Nacional de Queluz is our destination this afternoon. Commissioned in 1747, the architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira transformed Prince Dom Pedro’s occasional hunting lodge into a special summer palace now known as the ‘Portuguese Versailles’.
Day 4
This morning we visit Sesimbra, a picturesque fishing village once occupied by the Romans and later the Moors until King Sancho II conquered its heavily defended forts in 1236. Here we visit the Moorish Castle, offering wonderful panoramic views from the ramparts. We continue to the small hill town of Palmela where you have time at leisure to explore sights such as the Church of São Pedro with its 18th century tiles depicting scenes from the life of St Peter. We then enjoy an included tour and tasting at a carefully selected wine cellar in Palmela. We return to Lisbon this afternoon via the scenic Parque Natural da Arrábida, established to protect the wild, beautiful landscape.
Day 5
This morning we have a guided tour at the Museu Gulbenkian in Lisbon. One of Europe's unsung treasures, it houses a magnificent collection of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Asian and European art. Our guided tour introduces us to masterpieces by Frans Hals, Rubens, Rembrandt, Fragonard and Gainsborough. We return to Lisbon Airport for our direct scheduled Easyjet flight back to Gatwick.
NB: Please note we reserve the right to alter the above itinerary if required for operational reasons. Given the historic nature of the places visited, a certain degree of walking will be involved, and this holiday may not be suitable for those with mobility problems. Flight details may be subject to change. Price based on twin share. Minimum numbers required. Normal booking conditions apply. This holiday and the flights are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Tailored Travel’s ATOL number is 5605.
Featuring
5* Lisbon hotel
Welcome dinner included
All excursion travel, entrance fees & guided tours included
Included wine tasting on Day 4
Direct scheduled flights from Gatwick to Lisbon
Professional local guide in Lisbon
Executive coach in Portugal
Audio headsets included on Days 2 to 4
Local accommodation tax included
Lisbon – guided city tour
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira
Sintra & Palácio Nacional da Pena
Palácio Nacional de Queluz
Sesimbra & Palmela
Wine tasting at Palmela
Parque Natural da Arrábida
Museu Gulbenkian – guided tour
Hotel
We stay four nights at the 5* Real Palácio Hotel (https://www.realpalacio.realhotelsgroup.com) in Lisbon. Located near a Metro Station offering quick access to the historic centre of the city, facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar. All of our allocated Standard Rooms are en suite and feature a television, hairdryer, mini-bar, and an in-room safe. A set 3 course dinner without drinks is included in our hotel on the first evening, and the remaining 3 nights are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Extras
Insurance (including Covid cover) £92
Single room supplement £199
Gratuities
Dinners on Days 2, 3 & 4
Lunches
Optional Excursions
All excursions, entrance fees & guided tours included
