About this Event
Have you ever wanted to visit Portugal? Wondering what this area is all about?
Join the Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and C I Destinations for a Portugal Info Night, September 9, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM.
(You can join in-person or virtually via Zoom)
More about Portugal and the trip
Portugal is a captivating country featuring charming castles, pristine beaches, and a metropolitan capital adorned with historical remnants. Its buildings showcase thousands of intricately decorated tiles in various colors and patterns. With diverse landscapes and stunning locations, Portugal offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere characterized by affordable wine, delicious food, a Mediterranean vibe, and a strong cultural identity. As the westernmost point of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, it boasts a long Atlantic coastline popular with visitors. Known for having the oldest borders in Europe, Portugal blends tradition and modernity seamlessly, offering superb cuisine, fine wines, and hospitable people, making it a top-tier tourist destination.
Inclusions:
- Round trip airfare
- Airline fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- 7 Nights First-Class Hotels
- 11 Meals (7 B, 1L, 3D)
- Sightseeing per itinerary • Professional Tour Manager
- Baggage Handling
- Hotel Transfers
Day by Day Itinerary for Portugal trip
DAY 1: DEPART USA FOR LISBON PORTUGAL
DAY 2: LISBON AIRPORT-FÁTIMA - Upon arrival at Lisbon airport you will be met by your tour manager and escorted to your deluxe motorcoach. Beginning your magical Portugal experience as you make your way to Fatima which will be your home for next three nights. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner and reception as you get to know your fellow travellers. (D)
DAY 3: FÁTIMA-SINTRA-CASCAIS-FÁTIMA - Following breakfast at the hotel you will start your day leaving Fatima for an incredible day trip to a trio of picturesque locales. The area surrounding Lisbon offers an incredible variety of architecture and scenery, from fairy-tale palaces to romantic towns and breath-taking viewpoints. Today's guided excursion is the ideal way to experience these attractions. Your first stop will be Sintra. This village is a harmonic combination of history and fantasy, described as a “glorious Eden” by the 18th-century British poet Lord Byron. Sure to be a highlight will be a visit to the Sintra City Palace. Continue on a walking tour in the city centre. Your group will have free time to enjoy lunch on your own. Your next stop is the Cabo Da Roca, the westernmost point of not only Portugal but all of mainland Europe. Enjoy the gorgeous views across the Atlantic Ocean as waves crash onto the shore. Before returning to Fatima you'll visit the fishing harbour and tourist centre of Cascais, the former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. (B)
DAY 4 : FATIMA-ÓBIDOS-PENICHE-BATALHA-FATIMA - Following breakfast at the hotel depart for Obidos. Surrounded by a classic crenelated wall, Óbidos’ gorgeous historic center is a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and flower-bedecked, whitewashed houses livened up with dashes of vivid yellow and blue paint. Enjoy a tasting of the local liquor “Ginginha” (included). Depart Towards Alcobaca, where you will visit the wine museum. Continue towards Batalha where you will visit the church of Santa Maria da Vitória. You will now make your way back to Fatima where you will tour Valinhos, the birthplace of the 3 little shepherds. (B)
DAY 5: FATIMA-PORTO-SURROUNDINGS - Following breakfast at the hotel you will make its way to Porto. Today is dedicated to the visit of Porto, the second largest city in Portugal and the one that gave it its name. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and its historic district that reveals such a rich past. You will make a stop at the S. Bento Station with its magnificent Azulejos panels then visit the local Bolhão Market. Walk in the typical district of Ribeira. This afternoon, following free time for lunch, the group will visit the famous cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia where the famous Port wine is aged and enjoy a wine tasting. Tonight, will be a delight for everyone as you dine at a local restaurant overlooking the river. (B,D)
DAY 6: PORTO SURROUNDINGS-DOURO VALLEY-PORTO SURROUNDINGS - Following breakfast at the hotel, the tour will head towards Douro Valley which is known as the home of the world-famous Port wine. During the tour today, you will not only have chances to taste delicious wine, but also enjoy the natural beauty made up of vineyards, slopes and the river that crosses the region. You will visit Regua, capital of the Douro’s region. Here we will visit a local winery followed by a wine tasting. After the tasting you will enjoy lunch in Quinta and then a boat tour on the Douro River. (B,L)
DAY 7: PORTO SURROUNDINGS-AVEIRO-COIMBRA-NAZARÉ - After breakfast, you will enjoy a drive to Nazare with a stop in Aveiro, nicknamed "the Portuguese Venice" with its canals where the "Moliceiros", colorful boats with a raised bow, are anchored. Next, you will stop at the train station to admire the magnificent panels of Azulejos that decorate the exterior and interior façade and are an illustration of the monuments of Aveiro and its region. Then you are invited to a short workshop of "Ovos Moles", a type of wafer filled with egg jam, a specialty of the city (tasting included). You will now visit Costa Nova to admire the colorful houses. Following free time for lunch you will depart for Coimbra to visit the medieval capital of Portugal and the site of the country's greatest university: the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290. The city wears its weighty importance in Portuguese history with dignity and pride, witnessed by its multicolored collage of buildings that span nearly a millennium. Observe how Coimbra's historic core cascades down a hillside creating a lovely setting along the east bank of the Rio Mondego. Continue to Nazare, the most quintessential and colorful fishing village of Portugal. Then visit the Sítio to enjoy a wonderful view over the town and beach. (B)
DAY 8: NAZARÉ-LISBON - Following breakfast at the hotel you will make your way to Lisbon. Your first stop is the beautiful area of Belem, an ode to superbage of Portuguese discoveries, the numerous territories and maritime routes discovered by the Portuguese during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here you'll visit Belem Tower (exterior) and the Monument to the Discoveries (exterior), followed by the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery admire (exterior), considered one of the most stunning monuments of Portugal. Make sure to taste the delicious and sweet Pastel de Belem, a traditional pastry found here (not included). This afternoon, it's off to the dynamic Alfama district, home of traditional Fado music and charming, twisting streets that wind up to an imposing castle on one of the city's highest hills. With whitewashed houses, flower-laden balconies, and red-tiles roofs, Alfama is a perfect mix of historical landmarks and quaint residences. You will also discover one of the most important squares in the city and the famous Liberdade Avenue. This evening will be a night to remember. End your trip to Portugal on a note of the most representative music of the Portuguese soul, we invite you to a good Portuguese dinner in a typical Fado house. This farewell dinner will make you discover the feeling of "Saudade" which, we hope, will bring you back to Portugal for other discoveries. (B,D)
DAY 9: LISBON – LISBON AIRPORT - Following breakfast you will be bid farewell to Portugal taking many wonderful memories with you as you board your flight bound for the USA. (B)
Trip departs Tuesday March 18th, 2024
($3,599 with a deposit booking by 9/13/24. Otherwise $3,699)
Learn more by contacting Chamber CEO, Kevin Ferrasci O’Malley.
Call 503-682-0411 x:2 or email [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
8565 SW Salish Ln suite 150, 8565 Southwest Salish Lane, Wilsonville, United States
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