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Depart Home for Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal
Airport Transfer
Check-In, Relax and Refresh
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Lisbon Historical Walking Tour - Discover the traditional neighborhoods of Chiado and Baixa to visit the most important sites of Lisbon: Café a Brasileira, Convento do Carmo, Elevador de Santa Justa, Praça do Comércio.
Lunch Break
Visit to Belem - Lisbon monumental area, next to the Tagus River, is from where the conquerors departed in their expeditions to the New World. Belem is an area of Lisbon full history where the group can visit the Padrão dos descobrimentos, the Tower of Belem and the most famous bakery in town: Pastelaria de Belem, where the traditional custard tart was invented.
Jeronimos Monastery - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerónimos Monastery, was built in the 16th century to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. Jeronimos Monastery four-story cloisters are a sight for sore eyes! A symbol of Manueline architecture in Portugal, the cloisters are among Lisbon's greatest sightseeing treats.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Folk Art Museum - Here popular art is exhibited in all of its splendor. You will find the most diverse objects - ceramics, furniture, and paintings all related to the museum's theme of popular art. The works displayed are from across the country
Lunch Break
Tram Tour - Explore the city riding in the quaint yellow 28 tram that goes through the most traditional quarters of Lisbon with their winding streets and picturesque corners
Breakfast & Day Briefing
CP Train to Cascais (approx. 1 hr)
Cascais Historical Tour - Historically, Cascais was the summer retreat of the Portuguese nobility.
Return to Lisbon
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Sant’Anna Guided Tour and Workshop - Born from a traditional Portuguese Art, Sant’Anna’s ceramics are products of excellence made to all over the world. During the workshop of approx three hours, you will learn about an old and traditional art and also go through the challenge of painting your own tile.
Structured free time and cultural immersion
Evening Traditional Fado Concert - Fado is the most eloquent and transparent expression of the Portuguese soul. Enjoy this emotional embrace of cultural
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Day Trip to Sintra (Approx 1 hour)
Sintra - In the mountains of the outside of Lisbon, Sintra rises as a unique town full of eccentric palaces and castles. During this day trip, the group can taste the local pastries and admire some of the most iconic sites of Sintra
Suggestions and Optional
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train Transfer to Porto (approx. 3, hrs)
Hotel Check-In, Relax & Refresh
Porto Cultural WalkingTtour - Enjoy a stroll through the Ribera District and visit some of its famous sites, including the Dom Luis I Bridge.
Livraria Lello - The 110 year old Lello Bookstore is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and a must see site in Porto. It's a stunning old world bookshop filled to the rafters with new and antiquarians books
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train Transfer to Guimaraes (approx. 1 hr)
Guimaraes Historical Walking Tour - Enjoy a stroll through one of the best.preserved medieval cities in Europe. Guimaraes is a UNESCO World Heritage site.. Some of its famous landmarks includes the Castle of Guimaraes and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.
Free Afternoon
Return to Porto (approx. 1 hr)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bom Sucesso Market Tour - Enjoy a great variety of Portuguese and international flavours in this iconic market! (Lunch not included)
Casa de Musica Guided Tour - Explore the building designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and learn about its many features, as well as its artistic, cultural and social project.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Douro Valley Wine and Food Tour (full day)- Cruise along the Douro River and experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Valley. Visit two wineries, relax and enjoy an authentic lunch and various wines.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Day of Reflection
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Porto, Portugal for Home