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Portugal in Depth with Azores 2027
15 days from Lisbon to Lisbon
Tour Description:
What shoes should you pack for walking on sunshine? The pair best suited for 1,000 miles of shoreline and 300 days of sunlit skies per year. With its refreshing Atlantic breezes and live-life-to the-fullest Mediterranean ways, the sun-drenched country of Portugal invites you to dip your toe—and entire body—into a sea of relaxation. This rejuvenating tour of Portugal leads you past rolling olive farms, through scenic cork groves, and down winding Moorish alleyways to the country’s signature delights. In its coastal villages and medieval towns, grilled seafood fills the tables, sweet port fills the glasses, and the soulful sounds of fado music fill the air. Your vacation in Portugal continues with a flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada—to soak in some of Mother Nature’s finest work on the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the views of volcanic masterpieces from the top of Pico da Barrosa Mountain and visit Europe’s only tea plantation on the massive Maia farm. Visit Furnas’ geothermal wonders and marvel at the volcanic crater, cradling the luminous Sete Cidades Lake—one of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Lisbon so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 31 Mar 27 — Thursday 15 Apr 27 | Starting at $4,802 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Apr 27 — Thursday 22 Apr 27 | Starting at $4,802 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 Apr 27 — Thursday 29 Apr 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Apr 27 — Thursday 06 May 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 28 Apr 27 — Thursday 13 May 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 05 May 27 — Thursday 20 May 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 12 May 27 — Thursday 27 May 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 19 May 27 — Thursday 03 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 26 May 27 — Thursday 10 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,942 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Jun 27 — Thursday 17 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,942 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 09 Jun 27 — Thursday 24 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,942 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 16 Jun 27 — Thursday 01 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,942 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 23 Jun 27 — Thursday 08 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,042 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Jul 27 — Thursday 22 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,042 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Jul 27 — Thursday 05 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,042 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 04 Aug 27 — Thursday 19 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,012 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Aug 27 — Thursday 02 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,012 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Aug 27 — Thursday 09 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,972 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Sep 27 — Thursday 16 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,972 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Sep 27 — Thursday 23 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,972 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 15 Sep 27 — Thursday 30 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,952 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 22 Sep 27 — Thursday 07 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,852 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 06 Oct 27 — Thursday 21 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,222 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour:
- Globus Choice excursions in Lisbon − included in your tour with your choice of a a guided orientation drive of the city with photo stops and an included visit to Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, or a guided walking tour in the center, plus tram ride and ginjunha tasting
- Guided sightseeing in Porto includes a panoramic drive, a visit to the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange, and a [LF] Port wine tasting at an authentic Port Wine Cellar
- Visit to the gardens of the [LF] Quinta da Aveleda winery includes a Portuguese tapas tasting
- Guided walking tour in Evora includes the Gothic cathedral, Sao Francisco Church, the Ossuary Chapel and a [LF] visit to a traditional cork factory
- Visit to Alcobaca and the Church of Santa Maria Monastery
- Visit to Fatima’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
- Visit to the Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Visit to Coimbra University
- Visit only tea plantation in Europe on São Miguel
- Visit a pineapple plantation on São Miguel
- Orientation walks in Obidos, Guimaraes, and Ponte Delgado
- Visit Nazaré, Castelo de Vide, and Lagos
- Scenic drive from the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent.
- Local speciality dinner at the Forno da Mimi restaurant of Viseu
- Visit a traditional tile workshop in Azeitão
- Scenic drives to Ribeira Grande, Pico do Carvao viewpoint, and Sete Cidades
- Return flight between Lisbon and St. Michael, Azores
Notes:
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain. We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. Services of the Tour Director end on day 11. Island portion includes services of a local expert.
Participation in full tour experience may be challenging for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs due to uneven terrain. We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability. Services of the Tour Director end on day 11. Island portion includes services of a local expert.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 LISBON
Spend Your Day Your Way in Lisbon. Explore more of Lisbon with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Legends of Lisbon
Discover the historic grandeur of Lisbon on an orientation drive through the city, complete with photo stops at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Visit the stunning and historically significant Jeronimos Monastery and marvel at its intricately carved cloisters.
Going Medieval
Experience the sights and sounds of Lisbon. Hop on one of Lisbon's trams for a short ride in the center. Walk the narrow streets, alleyways, and cobblestones to soak in the city like a true local. Taste traditional ginjinha (berry liqueur) in this medieval world of stories and historical legends.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to discover more of Lisbon. (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 LISBON–OBIDOS–NAZARÉ–ALCOBAÇA–FÁTIMA–TOMAR
Sea, Surf & Sanctuaries Leave vibrant Lisbon behind and start to get acquainted with some of Portugal’s smaller gems. Stop in the medieval town of Obidos and join an orientation walk through some of its picture-perfect streets. Next, visit the charming coastal town of Nazaré, a magnet for surfers. Take a short drive to Alcobaça for some free time to visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery. Later, en-route to Tomar, stop at Fatima, one of the most important Marian shrines, and visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. (B,D)
130 mi / 210 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 TOMAR–COIMBRA–PORTO
Academic Honors Today, three historic towns are on the menu. This morning, visit the stunning town of Tomar and discover the town’s strong links to the Knights Templar when you visit the Convent of Christ. Later, continue to Coimbra and visit the University, one of the oldest in Europe, which gives it the nickname the “City of Knowledge.” Enjoy a scenic drive en-route to Porto. (B)
130 mi / 210km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 PORTO
Panoramas & Port Wine Uncover the beauty of the waterfront city of Porto when you follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour that features a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River, plus a walk in the center to see the Church of São Francisco, and visit the Stock Exchange with its Arabian Hall. Enjoy a [LF] Port wine tasting at a local Port Wine Cellar. This afternoon, explore the city at leisure. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES The grapes from the vineyards in the Douro Valley surrounding Porto provide the main ingredient for one of the world’s most recognized fortified wines. Visit a local wine cellar and taste centuries of tradition in a glass of Port wine in the city that bears its name. Saúde!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 PORTO–GUIMARAES–PENAFIEL–VISEU
Port & Petiscos The treats keep coming today! Start with a visit of Guimaraes, discover why it is called the “Birthplace of Portugal” and enjoy an orientation walk through the medieval center. Continue to Penafiel, [LF] visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery, and enjoy a Portuguese petiscos tasting. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards en-route to Viseu. This evening, delve into some local specialties and wine with dinner at the Forno da Mimi restaurant. (B,D)
168 mi/ 270 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 VISEU–CASTELO DE VIDE–EVORA
Bottles & Corks This morning, visit the charming town of Castelo de Vide, dominated by a well-preserved medieval castle, enjoy some free time to stroll in the historic Jewish Quarter and through the characteristic narrow streets. Reach Evora in the heart of Alentejo and [LF] visit a traditional cork factory. (B,D)
224 mi / 360 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL CRAFTS Known as the “cork capital of the world”, Portugal is the world’s leading producer and exporter of cork, with the Cork Oak tree being native to the region of Alentejo. For hundreds of years, one of the most well-known uses of cork is as a wine bottle seal, however it’s much more versatile and many articles such as bags, keyrings, jewelry, and shoes made of cork can be found in local shops. Lady Gaga wore a dress made of cork and NASA has been using it as insulation for many years. Learn all about this traditional artisanship when you visit a Cork Factory in Evora
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 EVORA–ALGARVE
Gothic Grandeur Discover what makes Evora special this morning when you follow your Local Guide on a guided walking tour through the narrow alleys to see the Roman Temple and visit the Cathedral, São Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Later, depart for the Algarve, free time late afternoon and evening. (B)
162 mi / 260 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION
Cliffs & Coastlines Today experience Portugal’s most famous coastline with an excursion along the breathtaking Algarve coast. Visit the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent, believed by the Roman’s to be the end of the world! Later stop at the colorful resort town of Lagos to enjoy some leisure time to browse. (B)
81 mi / 130 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 ALGARVE–AZEITÃO–LISBON
Peninsula Miles & Painted Tiles Bid farewell to the Algarve and take a scenic drive along the Serra da Arrábida with views of the Tróia Peninsula. En-route to Lisbon, stop at Azeitão to visit a traditional tile workshop. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
196 mi / 315 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
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
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 11 LISBON–PONTA DELGADA
The European Hawaii Today leave the Portuguese mainland and fly to Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores archipelago, located on the island of São Miguel. Meet your Local Expert for an orientation walk to admire the historic landmarks and attractive waterfront. Enjoy free time to explore more. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PURE & NATURAL Mother Nature has created a land full of natural beauty, ready to be explored in the blue immensity of the Atlantic. Waterfalls tumble down basalt cliffs, rainforest-covered hills are topped by spectacular crater lakes and pale-green pastures are hedged by crowned by a kaleidoscope of hydrangeas. Dive into the rich cultural heritage as well with warm welcomes by local residents who graciously share stories of proud history and traditions
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 12 PONTA DELGADA. EXCURSION TO THE CENTER OF THE ISLAND
Volcanic Craters & Cups of Tea A fascinating day awaits! Drive to Ribeira Grande and stop at the top of Pico da Barrosa mountain to take in views of the volcano’s crater and the ocean. At Maia visit the oldest and only tea plantation in Europe, then continue to Furnas to see the area’s geothermal activity before enjoying an included lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit of the botanical gardens. Drive back to Ponta Delgada for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EUROPE’S CUP OF TEA Visit the oldest (and currently the only) tea plantation in Europe. Today the Tea Factory produces 40 tons of tea every year from 37 hectares of plantations without the use of chemicals products. One lump or two?
BreakfastLunch
BreakfastLunchDay 13 PONTA DELGADA
Forbidden Fruit & Fruitful Landscapes Enjoy a morning at leisure before an afternoon drive to visit a pineapple plantation. Continue to Pico do Carvao viewpoint and take in the region’s stunning beauty. Drive to the bridge of Sete Cidades which separates two small, ecologically different lakes located in the crater of a dormant volcano. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Sete Cidades Lake is located in a volcanic crater about 4 kilometres long by 2 kilometres wide with a depth of 30 metres. The lake is one of the seven Natural Wonders of Portugal and the largest natural freshwater reservoir in the Azores. The lake is actually two lagoons, called Green Lake (Lagoa Verde) and Blue Lake (Lagoa Azul), linked by a shallow channel. The differing hues of each lake are the natural result of varying reflected light, or it could be the legend of a blue-eyed shepherd and a green-eyed princess whose tears filled each lake with tears of forbidden love. You decide!
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 14 PONTA DELGADA–LISBON
At Leisure in Lisbon Pack your bags and depart the magical Island of San Miguel with a flight to Lisbon. Enjoy leisure time to explore more of the city. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Enjoy free time in Lisbon to absorb more art and culture in one of the museums, stroll along the classic streets, browse the stores, or try local specialties, like the delicious pastel de nata
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 15 LISBON
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
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Praca Martim Moniz 2 Lisbon Portugal
Situated in the center of Lisbon, the hotel looks out over the historic St. George's castle and is just steps away from Rossio Square. Among its outstanding amenities are the panoramic Varanda de Lisboa restaurant, offering stunning views of the old city and excellent cuisine, as well as a bar and wine cellar, where wine tastings with an expert sommelier are available. Tram Nr. 28 starts its route in front of the hotel, providing an ideal way to explore the city.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Praca Martim Moniz 2 Lisbon Portugal
Situated in the center of Lisbon, the hotel looks out over the historic St. George's castle and is just steps away from Rossio Square. Among its outstanding amenities are the panoramic Varanda de Lisboa restaurant, offering stunning views of the old city and excellent cuisine, as well as a bar and wine cellar, where wine tastings with an expert sommelier are available. Tram Nr. 28 starts its route in front of the hotel, providing an ideal way to explore the city.
