Tour highlights
Vacation Highlights:
• Arrival transfer from Lisbon airport to the hotel
• 8-day/7-night guided tour featuring:
• Centrally located first class hotels:
3 nights in Lisbon
1 night in Fatima
1 night in Coimbra
2 nights in Porto
• Breakfast daily
• A welcome reception in Lisbon (heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
• A lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley
• A farewell dinner in Porto (coffee or tea included)
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach
• Professional English-speaking tour director
• Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
• Admission included where indicated in bold letters
• Luggage handling at the hotels
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Departure transfer from Porto to Porto airport
Tour spotlights:
• Cabo da Roca, wild and rugged headland marking the most western point of Continental Europe
• Lisbon, a pastel-colored city on seven hills, ceramic tiles, Fado, and colonialism
• The medieval walled city of Obidos, also known as the Wedding Town
• Nazaré, Portugal’s most famous fishing village
• Coimbra’s University and Library
• Aveiro, canals and colorful boats, also known as the Portuguese Venice
• Porto, the town that gave the country its very name
Special features:
• Tasting of a typical cherry liquor in Obidos
• Wine tasting in the Douro Valley
• Porto boat ride six bridges and tasting of the local wine
Tour itinerary
Day 1 arrive in Lisbon
Following your arrival, transportation to the hotel will be provided. Once settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore independently. Afterwards, join your tour director and companions for a welcome reception.
Day 2 in Lisbon
As the sun rises, we head for Baixa and Lisbon’s core of commerce. We then travel to Belem in order to see the incredible Belem Tower and the Monument of Discovery. From there we make our way to Jeronimos Monastery and pay homage to Vasco de Gama at his memorial tomb. As the day winds down, take a leisurely stroll through Lisbon’s mesmerizing streets on your own for a delightful experience. The evening is yours to enjoy!
Optional tour: Dinner with Fado show
Day 3 in Lisbon: Excursion to Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, Cascias, and Estoril
Today we are off on a private sightseeing tour that will take us through Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Cabo da Roca. Our first stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage site designated Sintra National Palace. After exploring there, our next destination is Cabo da Roca, Europe’s most western cape. We then move to Cascais – a fishing town that offers interesting museums and lovely gardens – before visiting Estoril, a former fishing village which now attracts hordes of affluent travelers. By nightfall we will be back in Lisbon.
Day 4 to Fatima
Once we’d finished breakfast, it was time to journey north from Lisbon. Our first destination was Obidos – a pretty hamlet of white houses on a hill encircled by fourteenth century fortifications. We made a pitstop here for a tasting of cherry liquor before heading off to Nazara; an appealing tourist spot and quaint village situated along the Atlantic shoreline. Our next port of call was the Monastery of Batalha, a Dominican Convent, and our day culminated in Fatima; an important Catholic pilgrimage site abounding with sacred sites and religious artifacts.
Day 5 to Coimbra
At daybreak, we made our way to Tomar. Our expedition included a half-day exploration of the city and Luso-Hebrew Museum. We continued on to Buçaco Forest, where we had the opportunity to take an outdoor glimpse at Buçaco Palace. To finish off our journey, Coimbra was next on our list with a half day tour around the University and Library. (B)
Day 6 to Porto
Leaving Aveiro and Costa Nova behind, our next journey takes us to the Douro Valley. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this breathtaking region was historically connected to Porto via its rich production of wine. Flat-bottomed boats called “rabelos” were used to transport barrels of the local vintage downriver to Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the opposite side from Porto. After lunch with a wine tasting included in the Douro Valley, it’s time for us to head towards Porto. (B, L)
Day 7 in Porto
At the conclusion of our sightseeing tour in Porto, we make our way to one of the renowned wine cellars for a tasting. Afterwards, we embark upon an exhilarating boat excursion, one of the most splendid activities in this city. Later, guests are offered some free time before coming together with their peers and tour director for a farewell dinner that evening. (B, FD)
Day 8 depart Porto
Once we had eaten our morning meal, it was time to get going to the airport. (B)
What’s included
Accommodation
Centrally located first class hotels:
3 nights in Lisbon: Real Palacio (F)/Lisbon Marriott Hotel (F) or similar
1 night in Fatima: Aurea/Estrela De Fatima/Regina (F) or similar
1 night in Coimbra: Vila Gale Coimbra (F) or similar
2 nights in Porto: Eurostars Das Artes (F) or similar
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour director
Licensed local guides
COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
WAYS WE ARE KEEPING YOU SAFE WHILE YOU ARE ON THE ESCORTED TOUR WITH US
Dear guests,
Your health and safety are our priority and proactive steps have been taken in terms of hygiene, but also our service to ensure you a safe stay on board.
We understand that travel is uncertain at the moment. Researching destinations that are safe, and the type of travel most suitable for you can be overwhelming. Kompas is committed to provide you with a safe, healthy and comfortable experience while you travel with us.
1.Keeping Physical Distance
Kompas tour directors will implore that our guests keep safe distances throughout the journey; on the motor-coach, at the meal services and during excursions. Sanitized headsets are provided on all of our tours. You will be able to maintain a safe distance while listening to the explanations of your tour director or guide. We will reduce the size of the group wherever possible or needed.
2.Our Well Trained Tour Directors
Our professional tour directors are local experts. They are highly trained to handle a variety of unexpected situations, including illnesses and emergencies. You can contact them 24/7 should a situation arise. During your trip, they will operate with a duty of care. They will ensure that our hygiene and safety protocols are fully maintained. They will keep you informed about all such protocols throughout your journey.
3.Our Motor Coaches
Our modern motor-coaches are kept to the highest safety standards. They will be sanitized before the start of your trip and before each excursion. Our elevated and enhanced hygiene and sanition practices include frequent disinfecting of all high touch points- and surfaces (e.g. handrails, door handles, seats, and overhead lockers). In addition, the on-board air-conditioning filters will be changed more frequently. We will ensure that hand sanitizer is readily available on the motor-coach(es). Our drivers are well trained and informed about the latest hygiene protocols. They will make sure all such protocols are adhered to. You will be required to follow and abide by all Kompas and local protocols. You will be required to wear a face-mask where it is mandatory. We encourage you to bring, and use your own face-mask(s). A supply of disposable face-masks will be available on board your motor-coach(es). Motor-Coaches will operate with a number of empty seats so you have more personal space and enjoy a more comfortable journey.
4.Our Local Partners
We work closely with our local partners to ensure your safety and well-being. Our local partners will assure adequate physical distancing during meals, experiences, and sightseeing tours. Behind the scenes, our operations team is working with all of our suppliers to assure that safe and healthy standards are met everywhere.
Specific protocols may vary from destination to destination, and from hotel to hotel. Lobbies, rooms and other areas like restaurants will be deep-cleaned regularly. Rooms will be disinfected thoroughly in between stays. Luggage handles will be disinfected when your bags are collected from and delivered to your room.
Hand sanitizer will be available in all public areas of your hotel. Breakfast may be presented and set up as a buffet service, but there will be no self-service. Only the restaurant wait staff will be allowed to serve you. Before each meal, your table and chair will be disinfected.
COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organization and government health bodies, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. We ask that you please take personal responsibility for your wellbeing. This begins with packing personal protective equipment you may need. Please maintain physical distancing and hygiene before and during your travel arrangements and follow all health recommendations.
By traveling with Kompas, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any area where people are present, and in any area where people have been.
By traveling with Kompas, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Kompas, its employees, agents, contractors, suppliers, or partners liable for any illness or injury.
The well-being of you and of our team will always be our primary concern.
All the above instructions will be posted on our web site as well on all our travel documents.
Your KOMPAS team
Meals
Breakfast daily
A welcome reception in Lisbon (heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
A lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley
A farewell dinner in Porto (coffee or tea included)
xTransport
Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach
What’s not included
Flights
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.
Insurance
This tour does not include travel insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred provider, or check here to see what our Travel Experts recommend.
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