Vacation Start: May   1, 2025  in Lisbon
Vacation End: May 11, 2025 in Lisbon

 

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

 
 
DAY 1 - LISBON
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
  • Dinner
DAY 2 - LISBON
 
LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
breakfast
 
HISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos, with its 100-foot façade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. See the 16th-century Belém Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.

No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transporation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

>> Unforgettable Evening in Lisbon: Fado Music and Dinner -- Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of classic Fado music and a delectable 3-course dinner with drinks at a local Casa de Fado (Fado restaurant).

>> Cascais, Cape Roca and Queluz Palace -- Experience stunning natural beauty on this day trip along the Portuguese Riviera featuring jet-set Cascais, world-famous Guincho Beach, Cape Roca, and a visit of the lavish Palace of Queluz!

DAY 3 - LISBON - OBIDOS - NAZARE - ALCOBACA - FATIMA - TOMAR
  • OBIDOS Take an orientation walk of the medieval town.
  • NAZARÉ Free time to browse.
  • ALCOBAÇA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery.
  • FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary en route to Tomar.

breakfast     &     dinner

 
LEGENDARY LIVES The monastery of Alcobaça is a unique masterpiece of Gothic Cistercian art. See the tombs of King Pedro I and his Castillan lover, Ines de Castro, and hear about the heartbreaking tale of these ill- fated lovers. The king never stopped loving Ines even after she was murdered, and during his life he commissioned matching tombs that sit together so that they can look at each other as they rise from their graves.
 
DAY 4 - TOMAR - COIMBRA - PORTO
 
  • TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ.
  • COIMBRA Visit the University. Scenic drive en route to Porto.

breakfast

CULTURE & TRADITION The University of Coimbra is distinguished as the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world, it is also one of the best known and internationally celebrated. With a history of more than seven centuries, the students at Coimbra University dress in the traditional black capes with ribbons in varying hues as was the tradition when the school was founded in 1290.

No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

  • Douro River Cruise and Dinner

    Get a unique view of Porto on this evening excursion featuring a sightseeing cruise along the Douro River, followed by an authentic Portuguese dinner with drinks at a local restaurant.   3h 30m

DAY 5 - PORTO
 
PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Church of São Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Globus Local Favorite Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. Free time this afternoon.
breakfast

LOCAL TASTES You’re invited to the home of the most internationally recognized Porto wines at the magnificent Sandeman Wine Cellars. Here, taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saúde!
 
DAY 6 - PORTO - GUIMARAES - PENAFIEL - VISEU
 
  • GUIMARAES Orientation walk through the medieval district.
  • PENAFIEL Globus Local Favorite Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy Portuguese tapas tasting. Take a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en route to Viseu.
  • VISEU Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant.

breakfast     &     dinner

HISTORY & HERITAGE The history of the Quinta da Aveleda estate spans the centuries and generations who have preserved the Portuguese traditions of wine making and proud legacy of the Guedes family. The architectural heritage of this cherished estate is only matched by its wines, produced, and nurtured as the largest Vinho Verde exporter and family-owned winery.
 
DAY 7 - VISEU - BELMONTE - CASTELO DE VIDE - EVORA
 
  • BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an Globus Local Favorite olive oil tasting.
  • CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time to browse.
  • EVORA Globus Local Favorite Visit a traditional cork factory.

breakfast     &     dinner

LOCAL TASTES Discover the tradition and taste of authentic Portuguese olive oil in a 20th-century olive-oil-factory-turned-museum in Belmonte. See the machinery which farmers used to transform olives into oil and taste the delicious fruits of their labors. Perhaps take home a gift of wine, olive oil, or jam to commemorate your visit. Later, visit a Cork Factory in Evora to learn about this traditional artisanship of Portugal.
 
DAY 8 - EVORA - ALGARVE
 
  • EVORA Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch.
  • ALGARVE Free time late afternoon and evening

breakfast

CULTURE & TRADITION Walk back in time to the Roman era of Evora – a city with roots firmly planted in the 16th century in the home of Portuguese kings. See the white houses, architectural tiles, and embellished balconies with a stroll through the Gothic sites of the cathedral, church, and chapel.

No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transporation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

  • Portuguese Dinner in the Algarve -- Bask in the beauty of the Algarve, Portugal's enchanting southern coast, on this wonderful dinner featuring traditional southern Portuguese cuisine and drinks at a popular restaurant.    3h 30m

DAY 9 - ALGARVE
 
ALGARVE Join an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos.

breakfast

PICTURE PERFECT Take in the breathtaking views of the sweeping southern coastline of Portugal in Algarve. Stand on the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent to gaze at the glorious beaches, postcard-perfect fishing ports, and towering cliffs along the sea.
 
DAY 10 - ALGARVE - AZEITAO - LISBON
 
  • ALGARVE Depart with a scenic drive along the Serra da Arrábida with views of the Tróia Peninsula.
  • AZEITÃO Visit a traditional tile workshop.
  • LISBON Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.

breakfast     &     dinner

ART & ARTISTRY Enter a world of authentically handmade Portuguese tiles at the São Simão Arte workshop and gallery in Azeitão. It is here that distinguished antique collector Antonio Soares Franco creates his ceramic masterpieces by hand in the style of his ancestors.
 
DAY 10 - LISBON - DEPART FOR HOME
 
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
PRICING:
$2,969.00 per person
$  289.00 per person for Globus Travel Insurance
$  250.00 per person deposit
ADD $690.00 for Single Traveler

Round Trip Flights from Dulles

  • $   817.00 on TAP Portugal
  • $1,400.00 on United Airlines
 

Extra Night Pricing (rooms are on request and subject to availability; per person)

Date

City

Night Type

Single

Twin

Triple

 

04/29/2025

Lisbon

PreNight

$180.00

$104.00

$92.00

 

04/30/2025

Lisbon

PreNight

$180.00

$104.00

$92.00

 

05/11/2025

Lisbon

PostNight

$180.00

$104.00

$92.00

 

05/12/2025

Lisbon

PostNight

$180.00

$104.00

$92.00