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4-Day South of Portugal Tour
Our Price: from US$1643 ￥11122 €1440 C$2314 Rs.158324 (Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days)
Duration: 4 days
Language: English; Spanish; Portuguese; French
Visit Sagres (Sagres Point), Evora, Beja, Silves, Alvor. Inclusions: Entrance to Chapel of Bones, Evora Cathedral, Sao Vicente Fort and Sao Francisco Church.
Itinerary
Day 1:Lisboa - Evora(109 km)
Today we will have one day time discovering the town of Evora. We will cross the bridge over the river Tejo till we arrive at Evora. In the narrow streets of the whitewashed town, we will walk along the time visiting some of the most important monuments: the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-gothic Cathedral, Saint Francis Church with the "Bones Chapel" and the University. At the market we will see and feel the richness of product used to prepare one of the most elaborated and appreciated gastronomies of Portugal. Along the visit we will also admire the diversity and authenticity of local handicraft with cork, ceramic and copper objects. Then we will have a lunch. In the afternoon, we will have free time for a better discover of the city. Overnight in Evora.
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Evora, PortugalEvora is a city and a municipality in Portugal. Due to its well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and a large number of monuments dating from various historical periods, including a Roman Temple, Evora is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Roman TempleThis temple to the ancient Roman goddess Diana was built in the first century C.E. in homage to the emperor Augustus. It is located in the town's central square.
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Cathedral of EvoraOne of the oldest monuments in the Portuguese city of Evora, the local cathedral was first built between 1184 and 1204, right after the city was recaptured from Arab rule. Over the years, many additions were made.
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University of EvoraThe second oldest college in Portugal, Evora's university was established in 1559 and serves a student body of about 10,000. In 1973, it became a state-run public school, dropping its prior religious affiliation.
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Igreja de Sao FranciscoThis Gothic church was built in the early 16th century. It is most famous for its Chapel of Bones, which is filled with the bones of Franciscan monks, one of the city's most famous monuments.
Day 2:Evora - Beja - Silves - Lagos(225 km)
After breakfast in the morning, we will spend a little bit of leisure time in Evora before driving south to Beja, where a medieval castle and tower dominate the region. Then we will cross the mountains into the Algarve region, eventually coming to Silves, after which we will head to Lagos for the evening.
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Beja, PortugalA city and a municipality in the Alentejo region, Portugal.The Portuguese Air Force has an airbase in the area – the Air Base No. 11.
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Silves, Portugal
Day 3:Lagos - Ponta da Piedade - Sagres - Cabo de S. Vicente - Lagos(65 km)
After breakfast, we will make our way to Ponta de Piedade to admire the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. Then, we will continue to Sagres, a fishing port, where we will visit the Fortress on Sagres Point. As we continue along the coastline, we will reach Cabo Sao Vincente and the city of Lagos, where we will get to sample delicious seafood. Afterwards, we will return to the hotel in the afternoon before getting a chance to go swimming.
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Sagres, Portugal
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Sagres PointThis promontory in southern Portugal is home to a fortress. The area was very important during the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. There was once a school of navigation located on the peninsula.
Day 4:Lagos - Setubal - Serra da Arrabida - Lisbon(319 km)
In the morning, we will take a last look at the water while we travel along the coast on our way back to Lisbon. During the journey, we will stop in Setubal, a major port and industrial center. Then we will take the scenic route over the Arrabida Mountain Range, which will provide us with amazing views of Lisbon as we approach the city from high above. When we eventually arrive, the tour will come to an end. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
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| Lisbon, 11 | 9:00am | 7:30pm |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Place of Departure: Marques de Pombal (Lisbon)
- Departure Details: Complimentary hotel pick-up service is available from from most hotels in central Lisbon
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Entrance to Chapel of Bones, Evora Cathedral, Sao Vicente Fort and Sao Francisco Church.
Hotel pick-up at central Lisbon Hotel
3 Nights hotel accommodation in a 4-star hotel on buffet breakfast bases
Transport by air conditioned bus or minivan
Guided tours with official guide interpreter
Price Excludes
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Porter service
Any expenses not in the "Price Include"
Additional Notes
Guided tour available in Portuguese, English and Spanish.