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Tours of Portugal
Portugal,
which is similar in size to the state of Maine, has an adequate highway system that will permit you to discover her. Driving yourself is the way to experience the most of this delightful country. Tailor made itineraries staying at Pousadas (historical inns) and charming hotels with economy car rentals can be arranged. If you prefer, you may see the country in the comfort of a modern
motor coach on a guided tour. Other tours of shorter duration are also available. Also independent hotel packages are available. Independent tours staying in castles and palaces full of charm and history can be arranged. See a detailed outline of these packages below.
You may also obtain information from Manor
Houses of Portugal by completing the form on any page of their site.
See the suggested
Grand Tour of Portugal
below that will let you enjoy the very best of Portugal or if you can't spare that much time how about one of the independent hotel packages.
You may also obtain information from Manor
Houses of Portugal by completing the form on any page of their site.
SEE Lisbon and also SEE some of the Country
W
hile you are in Lisbon, you should consider taking the time to see some more of Portugal. Here is a wonderful suggestion for a Grand tour that includes some of the very best of Portugal.
A tour company that you may consider is Executive Limousine Services
& Excursions.
The Grand Tour
14 Days
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Day 1 |
Departure |
Hometown |
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Tours depart weekly from your hometown. The day of departure can be adjusted to suite your timeframe. |
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Day 2 |
Arrival |
Lisbon |
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Arrival in Lisbon. Independent transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at your leisure. |
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Day 3 - 5 |
Lisbon area |
Lisbon |
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You may enjoy your days also discovering Lisbon on your own. |
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Day 6 |
Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, etc |
Leiria |
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Your modern motorcoach will depart from Lisbon traveling north to Óbidos (walking visit), São Martinho do Porto, Nazaré (stop), Alcobaça, (visit of monastery), Batalha (visit of monastery) and Fátima (long stop to pray at sanctuary), Leiria (dinner and lodging).
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Day 7 |
Conimbriga, Coimbra, Aveiro |
Espinho |
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Early start to Conimbriga to visit the Roman ruins. Coimbra visit to the city including the old University, Bussaco (stop), Aveiro (visit), Espinho (dinner and lodging). |
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Day 8 |
Porto |
Porto |
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The city that gave the name to the famous wine, Porto is waiting for you to visit the interesting landmarks and wine cellar (dinner and lodging). |
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Day 9 |
Guimarães |
Porto |
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Guimarães the city where Portugal was born is the next stop. Visit there the Paço Ducal, then to Braga, including Bom Jesus, Ponte de Lima and return to Porto (dinner and lodging).
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Day 10 |
Urgeirica |
Urgeirica |
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Leaving Porto for the heart of the wine region. Amarante (stop),Vila Real, Régua, Lamego (visit), Castro d' Aire, Almargen (visit), Viseu (stop), and Urgeiriça (dinner and lodging). |
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Day 11 |
Guimarães |
Porto |
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Climbing the highest mountain of Portugal, Serra da Estrela (Star Mountain), passing through Seia (stop), Penhas da Saúde, Covihã (stop), Castelo Branco (garden visit), Niza, Castelo de Vide (dinner and lodging). |
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Day 12 |
Castelo de Vide |
Évora |
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Castelo de Vide walking visit to the old jewry Marvão (visit), Elvas (visit), continuing to a visit to Paço Ducal in Vila Viçosa, Redondo, Monsaraz and Évora (dinner and lodging). |
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Day 13 |
Évora |
Lisbon |
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Évora is the museum of Portugal, visit the University, Sé, the Roman Temple. Return to Lisbon, via Setúbal (stop) arriving at your hotel around 6:30PM. |
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Day 14 |
Leaving |
Home |
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Independent transfer from your hotel to airport. Flight home. |
Tour extensions to the Azores and Madeira are also available.
Independent tours
T
he types of tours available are escorted tours by modern motor coach or independent tours staying in Castles and Places full of charm and history.
Many types of independent tours are
possible. You may just wish to see Portugal saying at Pousadas, or you may chose
to combine your stay with a golf holiday. I've also provided the various routes
that I have chosen to assist you in your planning.
These pages cover most of Portugal including
Madeira and the Azores so you should have a pretty good idea as to what is
available.
I will share with you how I plan a trip, for
what's worth. First, I determine about how much time I have available. Then I
plan roughly what sections of the country that I would like to see. I compute
the driving distances making sure that I don't spend all day driving. Also
taking into consideration the stay at each location usually not wanting just to
pack and unpack. At the same time, I usually try to figure out what other sites
are within an hour or so drive from my base location. Then with all these plans
in my arms, I consult a travel consultant. You should find someone familiar with
Portugal. I usually accept their recommendations as to accommodations unless I
have something specific in mind.
Then once the plan has some reality to it, I
usually start the booking procedure and think about packing - YES Light.
A tour company that you may consider is Executive Limousine Services
& Excursions. They provide transfers to and from the airport, TOURS all over
Portugal, daily tours in Lisbon and surrounding localities, and tours of Jewish
Heritage dating back to the eleventh century. They have Mercedes Vans and Buses
and are fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish. You may call Peter
Feijão at Tel: 011 351 21 4535299 or E-mail
him for more information.
You may also obtain information from Manor
Houses of Portugal by completing the form on any page of their site.
A sample of some more suggested tours of Portugal 
To further assist you in planning your trip let's go traveling to Portugal. We will share our experiences and photos with you. We feel that this information will help acquaint you with Portugal.
Let's go Traveling to Portugal .
Creation Date: 18 Jan 1998
Last update: 29 Nov 2005
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