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Tuesday 20 December 2016

7 DAYS IN PORTUGAL





7 DAYS IN PORTUGAL








Day 1 

- Transfer from Lisbon’s airport to Lisbon Hotel for check-in.

- City Tour Lisboa – Departure from the hotel. We’ll start to visit Eduardo VII’s Park, Downtown of Lisbon,  Lisbon’s Sé Cathedral, Cerca Moura (Mirante), S. Jorge’s Castel, Graça, Mouraria and Alfama, Nation’s Park (Parque das Nações), Jeronimo’s Monastery, Belém’s Cake (Pastel de Belém), Belém’s Tower and Descobrimentos’s Monument. Return to the hotel; Departure from the hotel at 19:30 to have dinner at Casa de Fados Morgadinha de Alfama. After dinner and the Fado, we’ll return to the hotel;













Day 2

- Tour Sintra - Cascais –Departure from the hotel at 9:00 with destination to Queluz’s National Palace,  stop in ther center of Sintra’s Village  with possibility to visit the Nacional Palace of Sintra, walk in her old streets and taste the famous Travesseiros or Queijadas de Sintra. After it, we will proceed to Mouro’s Castel and Pena’s Palace, Roca’s Cape ( the most ocidental point of Europe. As Camões said, "... where the land over and the sea begins...". Continues to Guincho’s Beach, Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), passing through Cascais, Estoril and return to Lisbon by Marginal’s road, a road with an amazing view always accompanying the sea.Return to the hotel;















Day 3

- Tour Fátima - Departure from the hotel  at9:00, stop in a factory of religious articles (they’re cheaper than in Fatima’s stores and if  you want you can bless them at the sanctuary). After it, we’ll visit the house where the little 3 Shepherdshave lived in Aljustrel, and where occured the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima.Then, we’ll visit the sanctuary, visit Batalha to see the wonderful Batalha’s Monastery and then we follow to Óbidos.There, we’ll see the Medieval Village and taste the famous liquor Ginjinha.Return to Lisbon and to the hotel.













Day 4


- Tour Évora– Departure from the hotel at 9:00 with destination to Évora to visit the medieval village of Monsaraz. After it, we’ll see the Ruins of Diana’s Temple, Évora’s Cathedral, S. Francisco’s Church and Bone’s Chapel. Visit to Adega Cartuxa’s Winery with taste of 3 wines. Departure at sunset  to Lisbon and the hotel.






Day 5

- Serra da Estrela - Check-out and departure from the hotel at 9:00, with destination to Serra da Estrela, passing through Covilhã (We will reach an altitude of almost 2000m), we’ll go to the top of Serra da Estrela where you can find the only existing ski station in Portugal; Then, we’ll start to come down, to the other side of the mountain to have a stop in Sabugueiro, the highest place inhabited in Portugal and where we can see the breed of puppies of Serra da Estrela, taste the mountain’s sausages and the tipical cheese, considered by many as the best of the world: Queijo da Serra! We’ll keep going down until arrive Seia and proceed the trip until Oporto city. Check-in at the hotel;



 











Day 6

- Porto City Tour– Departure from the hotel at 9:00, walking through the center passing by the highlights of the city like Santa Catarina’s Avenue, Majestic’s Coffee Shop, Bolhão’s Traditional Market, Lello’s Book store, Aliados’s Square, Clérigos’s Tower, S. Bento’s train station, andthen, walk up to the Sé Cathedral, coming down by the medieval street from Sé’s Hood until Ribeira passing trhough S. Francisco’s Church and Stock Exchange’s Palace. After lunch we’ll make a cruise in Douro’s River in a traditional boat. You’ll try a wine tasting after this ride, in Caves Ferreira with 5 Premium Porto; Return to the hotel;













Day 7

- Check-out from the hotel, transfer to Oporto’s  airport or Lisbon airport;
Return of the team to Lisbon...





                                                         




                                                                               
                                                                                        






                                                                                                                                     

Tuesday 25 October 2016

ÉVORA TOUR


ÉVORA PRIVATE TOUR 



Évora, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a museum sightseeing city with a vast historical and cultural wealth. The ruins of the Temple of Diana are a good example of the Roman presence in the city and the cathedral is an example of medieval times. The historic centre of Évora is surrounded by walls built in the XVII century.

Back in Lisbon we pass the Alentejo village of Arraiolos located about 20 km northwest of Evora. Highlight is the Castle (the XIV century), and the Lord of the steps of the church (rebuilt in the nineteenth century)

We can not fail to visit the famous Arraiolos carpets. The Arraiolos carpets are carpets embroidered in wool, with the stitch with the same name, on a jute fabric, cotton or linen, generation after generation in knowledge



Come with ABC Travel  and have a unique and unforgettable day!



Highlights of Évora Tour

S. Francisco Church, Cathedral, Roman Temple, Arraiolos Village, visit to a winery and wine tasting.



Duration :



8 hours

Notes:

Pick-up at 9am , ( Lisbon or Setubal ) transport in comfortable car with air-conditioning, obligatory insurance, free time to visit sites.

Not Included:

Meals and entrances in monuments



For your Fantastic Day Tour 


For more information please contact:

Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 

Email - info@abctravel.pt

































Monday 26 September 2016

FÁTIMA PRIVATE TOUR


                                      
FÁTIMA - BATALHA - ÓBIDOS PRIVATE TOUR


Fátima,


where the Virgin Mary appeared to the three little shepherds, is an important and impressive pilgrimage place.


In the region you will also find the monumental Batalha Monastery that was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.


Óbidos, a charming fortified historic town is also part of the tour, allowing you to glimpse medieval times in Portugal and taste the famous, local liqueur.

Come with abc Travel and have a unique and unforgettable day!

Book Now ! If your group has more than eight pax, ask for quotes.

Highlights of Sightseeing Tour to Fátima:

Fátima Sanctuary, Batalha Monastery, Óbidos Village

Duration : 
8 hours

Notes:

Pick-up at 9am , transport in comfortable car with air-conditioning, obligatory insurance, free time to visit sites and free time to lunch

Not Included: Meals and entrances in monuments


Direct from Fatima Chapel of Apparitions:

Direct from Fatima Chapel of Apparitions




For more information please contact:

Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 

Email - info@abctravel.pt


























For more information please contact:

Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 or

Email - info@abctravel.pt




Para mais  informações contactar:

Mobile Phone - 00 351 918 206 330 

Email - info@abctravel.pt




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FÁTIMA HALF DAY TOUR - FÁTIMA HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR 

FÁTIMA, BATALHA AND ÓBIDOS - FÁTIMA, BATALHA AND ÓBIDOS PRIVATE TOUR