Discovering Portugal
10 Days
25 September 2011 - £549
Prices based on 2 persons sharing a room.
Single supp: £129.00 Child reduction (up to 11)- £49.00
Figueira Da Foz, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon, Aveiro & Burgos
Look what’s included!
· 6 Nights in Portugal with half board
· 2 Nights onboard cruise ship with cabins
· 1 Night b&b in Burgos
Your Holiday Programme:
Sunday
After an early morning departure from your chosen joining point you'll travel south to Plymouth and board your Brittany Ferries cruise ship. Once checked into your comfortable twin-berth cabin with en-suite facilities, you can take dinner in one of the restaurants, have a flutter in the casino or dance to live music in the ship's cabaret lounge.
Monday – Portugal
This lunch time you'll disembark from the cruise ship and travel via Burgos, Valladolid and Salamanca to arrive at the Hotel Atlantida in Portugal in time fora late dinner.
Tuesday - Ilhavo & Aveiro
This morning you have an included excursion to the fishing village of Miro before travelling along the coastal salt flats to llhavo and the delightful city of Aveiro. This afternoon you’re free in Figueira to explore this delightful resort, sunbathe on the sandy beaches or swim and relax around the hotel's refreshing swimming pool.
Wednesday - Porto
An optional excursion to Porto is available today with free time in the old town until early afternoon. This is followed by a visit to the riverside Port producers for a tour through the wine cellars with an included tasting to follow, returning to your hotel in time for dinner.
Thursday - Fatima
An optional visit to Portugal’s religious grotto of Fatima where the Virgin Mary is reported to have visited three young shepherds. Plenty of time is allowed to explore the famous Basilica and to view the Wall of peace and the Pilgrims Walk.
Friday - Lisbon
An optional excursion to the capital city of Lisbon is available today with plenty of time allowed for shopping and personal sightseeing. After visiting Lisbon s historic quarter, you'll see the new City of Balen - built after an earthquake, before returning to your hotel in time for dinner.
Sunday - Figueira da Foz - Free day
Lie around the hotel pool and cultivate that enviable suntan or explore the shops Figueira da Foz.
Sunday - Burgos
Sadly you'll say farewell to Figueira de Foz as you leave Portugal for Northern Spain, checking into your overnight hotel early evening. A visit to El Cid's famous City of Burgos will be included en-route.
Monday
After a leisurely breakfast this morning you'll travel through the beautiful Cantabrican mountains to Bilbao where you will again board the Brittany Ferries cruise ship and check into your overnight cabin. The full facilities on board ship are again at your disposal as you sail mid-afternoon for England.
Tuesday
Today you can relax and enjoy your final part of your cruise as you sail along the coast of Brittany, arriving in Portsmouth late afternoon then in your home area late same evening.