Portuguese Duet (Economy Tour)

Tour start date(s):	2024-02-09, 2024-09-05, 2024-10-03, 2024-11-01
Duration:	8 days/7 nights
Location:	Lisbon (4 nights), Porto (2 nights), Fatima (1 night)
Price (including tax):	DBL $1,120 USD, SNG $1,370USD (without the cost of the flight)

**Dates of Arrival (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday):**

August: 8-9-10-11, 15-16-17-18, 22-23-24-25, 29-30-31

September: 5-6-7-8, 12-13-14-15, 19-20-21-22, 26-27-28-29

October: 3-4-5-6, 17-18-19-20, 31

November: 1-2-3, 14-15-16-17

December: 1, 19-20-21-22, 26-27-28-29, 2024

January 2025: 23-24-25-26

 

**ATTENTION!** For arrivals on Thursday, departures must be on Friday to maintain the full excursion program.

 

**Lisbon** – Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Portugal’s capital, where every corner breathes history.

**Sintra** – Discover the collection of royal palaces and castles. This city captivates with its romance.

**Porto** – The capital of Portuguese port wine. Walk through its historic streets, learn about port wine production and tasting, and enjoy a cruise on the Douro River.

**Braga and Guimarães** – Explore these northern towns and learn more about the birth of Portugal.

**Coimbra** – The famous student city, where youthful culture thrives.

**Fatima** – A spiritual center and place of worldwide pilgrimage.

**Nazare** – Marvel at the power of nature while watching the giant waves.

 

**ATTENTION!** The order of the program changes depending on the arrival day, but the number of excursions remains the same.

 

**Tour Program (arrival on Friday):**

 

**Day 1 - Friday**

Arrival in Lisbon. Meet at the airport with a company representative holding a sign. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Lisbon (of chosen category). Check-in at the hotel. Distribution of vouchers with excursion departure times. Free time.

 

**Day 2 - Saturday**

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion: Visit to the castle in Kéluš. Next, we head to the Quinta da Regaleira estate. Then, we will go to Cape Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. Return to Lisbon.

 

**Day 3 - Sunday**

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of magnificent Lisbon: the impressive April 25 Bridge, the Christ the King statue overlooking Lisbon, the Belém district, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, historical center of Lisbon, ancient buildings, squares, and other architectural landmarks.

 

Optional excursion (additional cost):

Mafra - José Franco Village - Ericeira

 

Additional: Dinner with Fado performance (also possible on Thursdays)

**Day 4 - Monday**

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Lisbon with luggage and transfer to Porto. On the way, excursion to the towns of Tomar and Coimbra. Arrival in Porto – a vibrant and colorful city in northern Portugal. Check-in at the hotel of chosen category.

 

**Day 5 - Tuesday**

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Porto: panoramic overview of the main attractions, including the historic center, famous São Bento Railway Station, and the iconic Luis I Bridge.

We will visit wine cellars – get a unique opportunity to delve into the production process. Port wine tasting will allow you to appreciate its depth and richness. Tasting is paid on-site, but it’s worth it!

Next, we will embark on a Douro River cruise (optional, payment on-site).

Optional excursions:

- Aveiro - Costa Nova - Gondola ride: 65 euros per person (Includes: gondola ride)

 

**Day 6 - Wednesday**

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel in Porto with luggage and transfer to Fatima.

 

On the way: Excursion to the towns of Braga - Guimarães - Bom Jesus - Fatima

Visit to Grutas de Moeda Cave (paid on-site, 8 euros)

A trip through the charming towns of Portugal!

Arrival in Fatima – one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, where, according to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917.

 

**Day 7 - Thursday**

Check out from the hotel with luggage and transfer to Lisbon. On the way, excursion to the Golden Ring of Portugal: Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos. Arrival in Lisbon, check-in at the hotel of chosen category. In the evening, additional: dinner with Fado performance.

 

**Day 8 - Friday**

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

**The tour can be extended before or after the tour dates; additional night rates are listed in the table below.**

 

**Tour price without entrance fees (in USD)**

 

**Without airfare**

 

**3* Hotels**

- Lisbon: Vip Berna 3*

- Porto: Star Inn Porto 3*

- Fatima: Hotel 4 Estacoes 3* or similar

 

**4* Hotels**

- Lisbon: Acores 4*

- Porto: Hotel Black Tulip 4*

- Fatima: Steyler Fatima 4* or similar

 

**Meals: Breakfast at the hotel**

 

|  | **3* Hotels** | **4* Hotels** |

| **DBL** | $1,120.00 | $1,220.00 |

| **SGL** | $1,370.00 | $1,550.00 |

| **3rd Adult** | $1,120.00 | $1,220.00 |

 

**Additional night at the hotel with breakfast**

 

**3* Hotels**

- DBL – $75.00

- SGL – $125.00

- 3rd Adult – $70.00

 

**4* Hotels**

- DBL – $85.00

- SGL – $150.00

- 3rd Adult – $80.00

 

**Optional: Reserve a seat on the bus for an additional fee:**

- 1st row - $60.00 per person

- 2nd row - $50.00 per person

- 3rd row - $40.00 per person

- 4th row - $30.00 per person

 

**Additional entrance fees to some museums, palaces, and castles included in the program – 80 euros:**

Tickets: Sintra – Quinta da Regaleira, Kéluš – Royal Palace, Tomar – Templar Castle, Douro River cruise (1 hour) in Porto, Fatima – Grotas de Moeda caves, audio guides.

 

**Additional excursions (optional) and activities offered during the tour and paid on-site:**

- **3 lunches with drinks** – 75 euros

- **Dinner with Fado** – 90 euros (includes: transfer hotel – restaurant – hotel, dinner with drinks, Fado performance)

- **Visit to wine cellars – Port wine tasting** – 26 euros

- **Évora and Vila Viçosa tour (9 hours)** – 370 euros (price per car, maximum 6 people)

- **Individual excursion on any free day**

- **Sintra tour – Pena Palace (6 hours), fairy-tale village of Azenhas do Mar, beaches of Guincho (stop and walk)** – 95 euros per person (Pena Palace tickets included)

- **Mafra – José Franco Village – Ericeira tour (4 hours)** – 65 euros per person (includes: tickets to Mafra Palace, rustic lunch – bread with sausages baked in an oven with homemade red wine)

 

**Included in the tour price:**

 

- Accommodation in chosen 4* or 3* hotels with breakfast.

- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

- Transfers and excursions as per the program with Russian-speaking guide (excluding entrance fees).

- Transfers to/from the airport. (If additional nights are booked in Lisbon, the transfer is moved to the last day).

- Arrival transfer: meeting all flights from 08:00 to 21:00. From 22:00 to 07:55, an additional fee applies for individual transfers.

- Departure transfer: after the excursion to the airport.

 

**Not included in the tour price:**

 

- Entrance fees (80 euros per person)

- Additional excursions and activities

- Tips for the driver and guide