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The Best of Portugal - Destination Services Portugal

The Best of Portugal

11 days
3.9
(8)
Start and end in Lisbon
Tour Operator:
Destination Services Portugal
Max group size:
49
Age range:
10 to 99
Operated in:
English, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Tour id:
139621
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Highlights

  • Fall in love with the beautiful mediaeval charm of Evora
  • Venture to the fantastic pilgrimage spot of Fatima
  • Explore the castle and architectural gems of Sintra
  • Eat pasteis de Belem and soak up romantic city views

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Itinerary

Start and end in Lisbon! With the In-depth Cultural tour The Best of Portugal, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Lisbon, Portugal and 28 other destinations in Europe. The Best of Portugal includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL LISBON – OBIDOS – ALCOBACA – NAZARE – BATALHA – FATIMA (195 km- 3hrs)
  2. Day 2 FATIMA – COIMBRA – AVEIRO – OPORTO (225km – 2.45 hrs)
  3. Day 3 OPORTO – GUIMARAES – BRAGA – OPORTO (140km – 2hrs )
  4. Day 4 OPORTO
  5. Day 5 OPORTO – AMARANTE – VILA REAL – LAMEGO – URGEIRICA (235km – 3hrs )
  6. Day 6 URGEIRICA – BUSSACO – TOMAR – LISBON (310km – 3.5hrs)
  7. Day 7 LISBON – SINTRA – CABO DA ROCA – CASCAIS – ESTORIL – LISBON (95km – 2hrs)
  8. Day 8 LISBON – EVORA (135km – 1.5hrs)
  9. Day 9 EVORA – BEJA – SILVES – LAGOS (245km – 3hrs)
  10. Day 10 LAGOS – PONTA DA PIEDADE – SAGRES – LAGOS (70km 1.5 hrs)
  11. Day 11 LAGOS – SETUBAL – SERRA DA ARRABIDA – DEPARTURE LISBON (320 km – 3.5 hrs)
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What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
10 nights

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Operated by Destination Services Portugal

4.0
(25)

Destination Services is a global business of local experts crafting worldwide experiences, setting industry leading standards in everything we do. Working with our local partners, we design innovative and creative destination experiences that exceed all expectations. Our staff have decades of experience, and with our combined enthusiasm, dedication and entrepreneurial thinking we are enabled to deliver outstanding customer service and exceptional experiences each and every time. Our local people are what drives our success, and provides you with the experience of a lifetime.

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  • The Best of Portugal reviewer 1
    · June 4th, 2022
    We were all shocked to find out 1.There was no guide.( The driver was nice. but he really was not a qualified guide) 2. Only one meal was covered,
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear M.A. Reybear, Your opinion is very important to us. We will check and get back to you the soonest. Have a lovely day DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: May 2022
  • The Best of Portugal reviewer 2
    · June 2nd, 2022
    Total waste of money. Half of the time was spent doing anything free we could. This company is clearly pocketing money. The accommodations were decent and so was the van, however for what you get this is incredibly overpriced and hyped. The first part... Show more
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Kallie, Please kindly note your opinion is very important to us. We will check the issues you mention and will get back to you. Thank you DS Portugal Team
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • The Best of Portugal reviewer 3
    · April 27th, 2022
    Our tour guide Kristina was fabulous. Our driver Fabio was excellent. Our initial trying to find our tour at Marquis de Pombal Square in Lisbon was very nerve wracking with anxiety as the name Tour Radar was nowhere to be seen. It was under the name... Show more
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Guest. Thank you very much for your feedback that will help us to improve our quality for future. We hope to see you soon in Portugal. Thank you DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: April 2022
  • KM
    · March 28th, 2022
    Just Joao Poiarez, the driver, guide and me! Got great information on the whole tour and was flexible. I will recommend him to all my friends.
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your comment, we are looking forward to see you back in Portugal, and your friends as well. Thank you DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: February 2022
  • MH
    · November 7th, 2021
    Please see Warren Hegg’s review.
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. Hope to see you soon again in our destination. DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: October 2021
  • VW
    · January 26th, 2020
    Overall it was a great trip made extra special by our guide Pedro and our driver Fabio. The only criticism I have is that we didn’t spend enough time in Porto, and didn’t have any option of staying in any Pousadas. Extra time in Aveiro would have been... Show more
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to know that you had a nice time with us. Your review has been well noted and will look into improvements. You will be always Welcome to Portugal again. Regards, DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • JS
    · January 22nd, 2020
    Great tour, great guide, as Pedro is the best tour guide yet! Small, sweet group. Punctual driver, Fabio. Saw so much of Portugal. Just wish we had more time at each location. Truly is the best of Portugal.
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to know that you had a nice time with us. You will be always Welcome to Portugal again. Regards, DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • T
    · October 5th, 2019
    Very good tour......jam packed....beautiful country.....residents were very welcoming....tour was well organized
    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to know that you had a nice time with us. You will be always Welcome to Portugal again. Regards, DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: September 2019

Dates & Availability

11 days
The Best of Portugal
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  • Currency
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    Portugal and Spain
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Portugal and Spain
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before April 30th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 30th, 2023, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Portugal. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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