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Pousadas of Portugal

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(limited dates/availability)

Staying in hand-picked Pousadas (inns), formerly a monastery, manor house and convent, this tour reveals the sights and psyche of Portugal, from regal splendour to religious heritage, from port-wine cellar to Fado show, from Porto to Coimbra and the capital, Lisbon

“Porto works, Coimbra studies, Lisbon plays.” This popular Portuguese adage is a deft precis of the trio of cities, complementing each other in character and all serving, historically, as riverside sentinels, on the Douro, Mondego and Tagus respectively. This fascinating tour visits all three, Porto straddling the Douro and the centuries with Baroque churches, beaux-art buildings, merchant houses and an ethos of industry; Coimbra, with 300,000 ancient tomes in the gilded library of its 13thcentury, UNESCO listed university; and Lisbon, with fountains, Fado singers in Old Town cafés, and vintage trams, in sunshine yellow, climbing its steep streets. Three peacefully positioned Pousadas counterbalance the cities, all bringing modern amenities to old-world atmosphere, and each a refreshing retreat, serving regional food and wines; the Mosteiro set on a hillside above Guimarães, Conimbriga Hotel do Paco cushioned in large gardens in Condeixa-a-Nova, and Castelo crowning its Palmela hilltop with serene seclusion and splendid views. From these relaxing bases, varied tours take you to the religious hub of Braga, medieval Tomar, the walled town of Óbidos, Sintra’s royal summer palace and the scenic Arrábida Natural Park.

Overview

  • Guimarães   - 2 nights
  • Condeixa-a-Nova  - 2 nights
  • Palmela  - 3 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Explore medieval Guimarães
  • UNESCO Site: Porto historic centre
  • UNESCO Site: Coimbra University
  • Enjoy a taste of fairytale Sintra
  • UNESCO Site: Alcobaça Monstastery
  • UNESCO Site: Tower of Belém

Staying in hand-picked Pousadas (inns), formerly a monastery, manor house and convent, this tour reveals the sights and psyche of Portugal, from regal splendour to religious heritage, from port-wine cellar to Fado show, from Porto to Coimbra and the capital, Lisbon

Accommodation

Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes - Guimaraes

A former 7th-century Augustin monastery, set on a hill overlooking the city with gardens and close to the historical centre of Guimarães. Restaurant, outdoor pool, WiFi (free) and 51 air-conditioned rooms with safe, mini-bar and TV.

Conimbriga Hotel Do Paço - Condeixa-a-Nova

A former noble manor house from the 16th century with large gardens and located near Coimbra. Restaurant, outdoor pool, WiFi (free) and 43 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.

Pousada Castelo - Palmela

A former convent with amazing views overlooking Serra da Arrábida. Restaurant, bar, garden and WiFi (free) and 28 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.

Extra Nights

Stay in Estoril before you start your tour or before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Palácio Estoril (per person, per night)
£120 (Sep £145; 2025 Apr/Oct £105; May - Sep £142)
Single supplement £95 (Sep £115; 2025 Apr/Oct £85; May - Sep £120)
Arrival transfer from Palmela £130
Departure transfer to Lisbon airport £40
An accommodation tax is payable locally in Estoril €2 per person per night.

Hotel Palacio - Estoril

A central 4-star hotel set in beautiful gardens with views over Estoril and the Bay of Cascais. Restaurant, bar, pool, spa and WiFi (free) and 161 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.

Optional Excursions

From £60pp

Fado Show with Dinner

Located in Coimbra, the show takes place in À Capella, a grand 14th-century chapel of Corpus Christi which served as a small hospital and hostel to support the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, later the building was restored in 2001.Fado is a genre of music with origins that date back to the 1820’s, a form of song with guitar accompaniment often about the sea or life of the poor. Includes a three-course menu and drinks.

Dates & Prices

per person in a twin/double room

Sat 26 Oct 2024
From London Gatwick
  • No Single Supplement (3 Rooms Remaining)
Sat 15 Mar 2025
From London Gatwick
  • No Single Supplement (9 Rooms Remaining)
Sat 03 May 2025
From London Gatwick
Sat 31 May 2025
From London Gatwick
Sat 06 Sep 2025
From London Gatwick
Sat 20 Sep 2025
From London Gatwick
Sat 25 Oct 2025
From London Gatwick
  • No Single Supplement (15 Rooms Remaining)
Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:

An accommodation tax is payable locally in Queluz currently €1 per person per night and in Estoril €2 per person per night.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • No Single Supplement (limited availability)
  • 2024: Oct 26
  • 2025: Mar, Oct

  • Single Supplement
  • £465
Upgrades
  • Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes - Standard Single from £465 (On Request: Please Call)
Flight Options
  • TAP Portugal Business Class
  • On request, please call
Optional Excursions
  • Fado Show with Dinner (2024, 2025)
  • £60
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £200
  • Arrival transfer
  • £75 (2025 £85)
  • Departure transfer
  • £110 (2025 £115)

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