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Portugal























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                                                                                                          Lisbon





       Portugal and the Atlantic Coast


       Soak up the sun-kissed landscapes and enjoy a picturesque tour of Portugal, including visits to
       Porto, Lisbon, Coimbra and more!

        12 Days  from  £1,799              Day 2  Arrival in Santander, then travel to   Viera for a six-night stay. B D
                                           our overnight hotel in Valladolid area of
       Here’s what you’ll get up to...     Spain. D                             Day 4  Lisbon  Today we head to Lisbon,
                                                                                located on the estuary of the River Tagus,
         Day 1  Regional departure by coach or   Day 3  We then head southwest, crossing   near the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the
       Home Connect service, then to Plymouth   the border into Portugal and make a   oldest capitals in Europe! Once occupied
       for the overnight crossing to Santander.      leisurely journey to our hotel in Praia da   by the Moors, it was reconquered in 1147
                                                                                by King Afonso Henriques, who settled
                                                                                in St. George’s medieval castle. We visit
                                                                                the Alfama and Chiado districts and enjoy
                                                                                lunch at a restaurant with drinks included.
                                                                                We also explore the Belém District,
                                                                                which bears witness to its glorious era of
                                                                                discovery and include a visit to Jeronimos
                                                                                Monastery (church entrance included).
                                                                                  B L D
                                                                                Day 5  Coimbra  We visit ancient Coimbra
                                                                                to explore the city, located in central
                                                                                Portugal with stunning views over the
                                                                                Mondego River. Coimbra is home to one
                                                                                of the oldest universities in the world,
                                                                                and has been nominated a city of light
                                                                                and culture. You will have the opportunity
                                                                                to visit this legendary university and the
                                                                                Capelos room (subject to availability).
                                                                                Lunch including drinks will be in a
                                                                                restaurant during the visit and you will
                                                                                also enjoy some free time to explore.
         San Sebastián                                                            B L D





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