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  • ESSENCE OF PORTUGAL (7N/8D) : Lisbon, Estoril, Porto, Braga, Douro Valley, Aveiro, Coimbra
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Overview

Portugal’s charm is intoxicating. The country is small in scale but immense in the atmosphere; a wide curl of white sand runs alongside the glimmering blue Atlantic, dotted with beaches and fishing villages, places to swim and nap, drink fresh juice, and eat fat grilled mackerel. Further inland, lovely little regions of fairytale palaces and whimsical towns invite you to explore with spontaneity. Whether you’re sailing down the river Duoro, listening to the soul music of Fado, or drinking rosé in the sunshine on your solo holiday or group tour package, Portugal is precisely where you want to be for a spell of bliss and beauty.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
  • 3 Star Hotel / Resorts
  • Daily Breakfast at Hotel
  • Dinner at Indian Restaurant
  • All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
  • All Arrival & Departure Transfers
  • All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

  • National Coach Museum & Jeronimos Monastery Church
  • Famous Douro Winery with wine tasting
  • Porto Wine Cellar with Port Wine tasting
  • Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, Braga
  • Batalha Monastery Church & Castle of Guimarães
  • Witness the beauty of Lisbon, Capital of Portugal
  • Explore Porto, the 2nd largest Portuguese city
  • Explore Northern Portugal, with a trip through Minho Region
  • Discover historical cities- Obidos, Nazare, Aveiro, Coimbra
  • Fatima, most important Catholic Shrines in the world

Exclusions

  • Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
  • Schengen Visa Fees (Directly payable at VFS Visa Centre)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
  • Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
  • Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
  • Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
  • Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
  • Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
  • Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
  • Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
  • GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVE AT LISBON

On your arrival at Lisbon airport, our driver/guide will give you a warm welcome and will take you to your Hotel. Check-in and accommodation in Lisbon. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Lisbon.

Day 02

LISBON - SINTRA - ROCA CAPE - CASCAIS - ESTORIL

After breakfast, our wonderful tour will begin with a Lisbon City Tour. Lisbon is the vibrant and historic capital city, also called the “city of the seven hills”. Belém will be our first stop and it has the biggest cultural heritage and the largest concentration of monuments, like the Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. We will also visit the church of Jeronimos Monastery – listed World Heritage by UNESCO – a masterpiece of the “Manueline” style, and the National Coach Museum, with one of the most important collection of old carriages in the world (on Mondays both visits, will be replaced by Ajuda National Palace).

We will continue to Alfama, an old and traditional district, where we will have the opportunity to walk through its narrow streets. TThen, we will pass by the downtown to admire the most important squares of Lisbon and will finish this visit at Marquês de Pombal Square.

In the afternoon, we will proceed to Sintra, a fairly-tale place known for its many Romantic architectural monuments. We will stroll through its medieval streets and will visit the National Sintra Palace, an icon located in the heart of this village.  Then, we will head onto Roca Cape (the most westerly point of Europe), to appreciate the incredible view over the Atlantic Ocean. And after our return along the coast, we will travel to Cascais, one of the country's leading resorts destinations with sun, sea, sightseeing and sophistication. On our way back to Lisbon, we will pass by Estoril, home of the famous Casino and its lovely gardens. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Lisbon.

Day 03

LISBON - PORTO

Today after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at the Hotel and will transfer you to the Lisbon-Oriente Railway Station. You will enjoy a fantastic trip by train from Lisbon to Porto. On your arrival at Porto-Campanhã Railway Station, our driver will transfer you to the Hotel. Check-in.

In the afternoon, we will discover the characteristic city of Porto, its architecture, culture, gastronomy and the famous Port Wine. This capital of the North is turning heads all over the world and it is now one of the most important destinations in Europe. We will visit majestic and beautiful places, like the Cathedral, The Bolhão Market, the impressive viewpoint of the Serra do Pilar, the pedestrian Santa Catarina Street, Lello bookshop, Clerigos Tower, São Bento Railway Station and its tiles, the Douro riverside area and much more. And we will finish our day with a visit to one of the most famous Port Wine Cellars and an unforgettable Port Wine tasting. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Porto.

Day 04

PORTO - BRAGA - GUIMARÃES

Today after breakfast, our trip will explore the Minho Region, considered the greenest region of Portugal. With impressive natural landscapes, this region is also known for its traditions, customs and History. Our tour will take us to Braga and Guimarães. Braga, Portugal’s third-largest city, is an elegant town laced with ancient narrow lanes closed to vehicles, strewn with plazas and a splendid array of baroque churches. Here, we will discover the magnificence of its Cathedral and the famous Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, with its impressive stairway.

Then, we will travel to Guimarães, also known as the "Cradle City". A visit to this historic city is worthwhile due to its historic center, the rickety houses and medieval buildings, classified in 2001 as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Here, we will visit its imposing Castle, the birthplace of D. Afonso Henriques, first king of Portugal, and we will stroll through its charming streets. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Porto.

Day 05

VISIT DOURO VALLEY

Today after breakfast, we will discover one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the entire world. Our first stop will be in Amarante, known for its beautiful houses, secular churches and green wine production. In this charming town, we will visit the incredible Church of São Gonçalo and the wonderful streets of the historic centre. Our Tour continue in the Our visit will continue in the Douro Wine Region, famous for its beautiful vineyards, the Douro River and the delicious wines of the Douro and Port wines. After, we will stop at Peso da Régua, a small town in the heart of the Douro Valley, to visit one of the most famous vineyards of this region, where we can taste the delicious Port wine. We will end our trip to Pinhão. Here, we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic cruise, aboard a traditional “Rabelo boat” (typical boat), having the fantastic opportunity to contemplate natural landscapes and beautiful vineyards, which are not visible from national roads. And we will visit also one of the most beautiful stations of the country, located in the heart of the Douro. Its exterior walls are decorated with tile panels, depicting the Port Wine theme. Return to Porto. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Porto.

Day 06

PORTO - AVEIRO - COIMBRA - LISBON

After breakfast, we will start our day discovering the beautiful city of Aveiro with its beautiful waterways and "moliceiros” boats, magnificent Art Nouveau buildings covered in portuguese style tiles and many more wonders. We will stroll through these magnificent streets and have free time.

We will continue to Coimbra, the home of one of the oldest universities in Europe and now a thriving modern city. The University has an imposing baroque library and a unique atmosphere characterized by ancient traditions and customs. And its city hall and streets breath History and Culture. And at the end of the day, you will have a private transfer to Coimbra Railway Station and will enjoy a fantastic trip by train to Lisbon. Arrival in Lisbon and private transfer to the Hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Lisbon.

Day 07

OBIDOS - NAZARE - BATALHA - FATIMA

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your Hotel and will travel to Obidos, with its medieval walls, rustic white houses and the rich and varied local traditions. We will stroll through its gorgeous streets and admire the beautiful handicraft. Then we will reach the picturesque and colorful fishing town of Nazare. The waves of this charming town attract hundreds of surfers each here, but Nazare is much more than that. Nazare is the live Tradition and an ode to the hard work of the Portuguese people in the sea. We walk through its narrow streets, admire its furious waves and explore the famed Sítio, where we can find picture-postcard coastal views from the cliffs.

After this visit, we will proceed to Batalha, and visit its Monastery, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture, listed as UNESCO site. And in the end of our amazing day, we will visit Fátima, considered one of the biggest Catholic shrines in the world since 1917, when it is believed the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children as they were tending their family's sheep. We will have free time to discover the precious treasures of this magic place.  Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay in Lisbon.

Day 08

DEPARTURE FROM LISBON

After a delicious breakfast and your check-out, our driver will transfer you to the Lisbon airport. End of our services.

“Leave EUROPE with Sweet Memories”

Travel Documents

  • Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

  • Schengen Visa required for Indian passport holder to visit Europe. You need to obtain visa from embassy before your travel to Europe.

Payment Terms

  • Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
  • You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

  • If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under. 
  • Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
  • Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
  • Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
  • Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

  • Before 31 Days :  00%
  • From 30-22 Days :  25%
  • From 20-16 Days :  50%
  • From 15-07 Days :  75%
  • From 06-00 Days :  100%

Refund Policy :

  • Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

  • The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
  • Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
  • Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
  • All rates are valid for Indian national only.
  • The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
  • Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
  • If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
  • Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
  • Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
  • Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
  • Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
  • Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

  • Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
  • There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
  • Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
  • Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. 
  • The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.

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