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A Fly-Drive Tour is the perfect way to see the best of Portugal and Spain. The great thing about having a car on vacation is that you're absolutely free to come and go just as you please. There's a host of interesting places to see and a stunning variety of scenery to enjoy. You can get off the beaten track in the unspoiled countryside for a memorable, behind-the-scenes look at a way of life little changed for centuries.
Take advantage of our experience in organizing tours to Portugal and Spain by choosing one of our carefully planned itineraries, which we think makes the most of each region and features the best choice of traditional accommodations.
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| Northern Portugal |
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9 Days / 7 NightsCascais (1 nt) / Estremoz (1 nt) / Evora (1 nt) Sao Bras (1 nt) / Sagres (1 nt) / Palmela (1 nt) / Lisbon (1 nt)
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15 Days / 13 Nights
Portugal Mainland (9 nts) / Madeira (4 nts) |
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Tour / Package Extensions, Local Sightseeing Tours, Car Rental and/or other services can be arranged, subject to availability and price alteration.
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The north of Portugal is a green mountainous area of great scenic beauty. This tour takes you through the Port wine producing region of Oporto and gives you the opportunity to visit some of the country's most important sites, including Fatima's Santuary and the historic town of Guimaraes 'the cradle of the nation'.
While in Lisbon and Cascais, you can see the capital city's many attractions and visit the nearby historic town of Sintra. |
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Day 1 - USA/Lisbon
Overnight flight. |
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Day 6 - Guimaraes
Your tour of the 'Minho' region should include Braga's Bom Jesus church, the potteries of Barcelos, panoramic Viana do Castelo. |
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Day 2 - Lisbon/Cascais
Early morning arrival; pick up your rental car and begin your adventure with a short drive to Guincho in Cascais with its colorful fishing boats and sophisticated boutiques. |
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Day 7 - Guimarães / Tomar
On your way south travel through Vila Real, where you can visit the Mateus Palace and continue to the beautiful scenic region of Amarante. |
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Day 3 - Cascais / Obidos
Visit Sintra and its magnificent palaces before reaching the medieval walled town of Obidos for your overnight. |
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Day8 - Tomar / Lisbon
Today you can visit Tomar's Christ Convent and Templars' Citadel and still arrive in Lisbon in time to see the city's main attractions including the Jeronimos Monastery, St. George's Castle and the Alfama old quarter. |
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Day 4 - Obidos / Bussaco
Driving north, visit the typical fishing village of Nazare, the Monastery of Batalha, Fatima's Sanctuary and the old University of Coimbra. |
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Day 9 - Lisbon/ U.S.A.
Return your car to Lisbon Airport before your flight back to the U.S.A. |
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Day 5 - Bussaco / Guimarães
Today visit the Roman ruins of Conimbriga and Oporto, where you can stop at port wine cellar, before reaching historic Guimaraes. |
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| Hotels Featured |
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Package Features |
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| No.of Nts |
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Location |
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Hotel Name |
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Cascais |
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Do Guincho |
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* * * * * |
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Obidos |
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Pousada Do Castelo |
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CH |
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Bussaco |
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Bussaco Palace |
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Guimares |
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Pousada Marinha Costa |
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CH |
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Tomar |
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Templarios |
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* * * * |
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Lisbon |
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York House |
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* * * * * |
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Pousadas
C = Superior / CH = Superior HistoricOther hotels can be booked, subject to availability and price alteration. |
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• Round Trip Airfare.
• Accommodation for 7 nights, at the Pousadas and Hotels listed.
• Continental breakfast daily.
• Car rental for 7 days, with Auto Jardim, including unlimited mileage, tax and CDW insurance. Based on:
Group A - 2 Persons
Group B - 3 Persons
Group C - 4/5 Persons
Car upgrade available upon request.
• Accommodation taxes and service charges.
• Fly-drive pack with information about driving in Portugal, tourist guide-books and a road map.
• Services of the local Skyline Representatives.
DEPARTURE DATES
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