Discover Lisbon

DISCOVER LISBON

– 4 days / 3 nights –

Daily departures. Price on request.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Lisbon – arrival
Upon arrival at Lisbon airport you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in you are free to relax or explore Lisbon on your own.

Day 2 Lisbon City Walking Tour / 3 hours – small group, maximum 14 pax
Morning walking tour (small group – max 14 pax) – Visit the Rossio square, the heart of both old and new Lisbon. Learn how the city of Lisbon was destroyed in the 18^th century and then totally rebuilt to become the city of today. Take a look at the Obelisk on the Restauradores Square, commemorating the Restoration of Portugal’s independence from Spain in 1640, after sixty years of Spanish rule. Marvel at the intricate Neo-Manueline architecture of the Rossio Central Station.
Learn about the Carnation Revolution of 1974 as you visit the beautiful Carmo Square. At the place where Portugal’s old dictatorial regime fell after 48 years. Walk through the elegant Chiado neighbourhood, with its old cafés, theatres and bookstores. Now it’s time to have a pause and try the typical Portuguese pastry – the famous Pastel de Nata and understand why is so popular in our country.
Wander through the old maze of small squares and narrow alleyways of the Moorish Alfama neighborhood, where time seems to have stopped a thousand years ago. Learn about Fado, Portugal’s own musical genre, as you go past the Fado Museum and some Alfama’s hideen, intimate Fado restaurants.
Stop for a glass of wine and a chouriço and cheese tasting at a typical wine bar. Pass at Lisbon’s Cathedral, the city’s oldest church, built in 1147. Finish your tour in Praça do Comércio, formerly the entrance hall of the city, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful squares.
Meeting point: Praça D. Pedro IV – Rossio Square
Included: – Pastel de Nata (custard tart) – One tapa and Wine Tasting – Local English-Speaking Guide
Not Included: Lunch – Guided Visit inside the monuments – Gratuities – Vintage Cable Car Tram Ticket- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Lisbon (B)

Day 3 Lisbon
After breakfast, free day at leisure to continue exploring Lisbon on your own or we suggest taking an optional tour ($) half day tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Overnight in Lisbon (B)

Day 4 Lisbon – airport
After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon airport. (B)

INCLUDED :

Arrival transfer from Lisbon airport/port to hotel
Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotel – double occupancy ( Lisbon – 3 nights)
Lisbon City Walking Tour – 3 hours – small group, maximum 14 pax
Departure transfer from hotel to Lisbon airport/port
Daily breakfast

EXCLUDED :

International flight from Canada
Personal expenses
Beverages and meals not mentioned above
Tips
Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “INCLUDED”
Hotel taxes (Eur1.00-Eur5.00 per person, per day – payable directly at the hotel)