Overview
Itinerary
Your adventure opens in Lisbon, where old-world traditions blend seamlessly with modern ways. Experience Portuguese cuisine, regional wines, and folkloric entertainment among colorful buildings and winding pathways. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. (D) Stay: Lumen Hotel (3 Nights)
Set out on a tour of Lisbon and uncover some of the city's most famous sights. Travel to Belem, where the age of Portuguese maritime discoveries comes to life at the Tower of Belem (UNESCO). Go to downtown Lisbon and enjoy some free time to have lunch, take in the intricate architecture, and explore the beautiful streets before a quick stop to savor one of the local petiscos, and end your morning in a playful and interactive historical museum. You can choose to return to your hotel and relax or enjoy the free afternoon to continue exploring Portugal's capital city. (B)
Explore Lisbon today at your own pace. With plenty of free time in the capital city, you may wish to check out its famous culinary scene or venture downtown to do some shopping. If you'd prefer to tour today, choose an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais; from the quaint palaces and villas of Sintra, learn a thousand fascinating tales of the Portuguese Riviera and of beautiful Cascais and Estoril.
This evening, over Portuguese cuisine and wine, listen to local artists perform the traditional fado (UNESCO). (B/D)
To the Azores! Fly to St. Michael, the largest of the 9 volcanic islands that form the Azores archipelago. On a brief walking tour of Ponta Delgada's town center, see the Portas da Cidade (the City Gates), and several of the main architectural sights that make up this unique island capital. Enjoy dinner this evening at a local restaurant featuring traditional Azorean cuisine. (B/D) Stay: Azoris Royal Garden Hotel, Ponta Delgada (4 Nights)
Start the day with a visit to a 150-year-old family run ceramic factory where we will learn about the process of creating traditional Portuguese pottery. Then, it's your choice! Take a stroll through the natural beauty of Terra Nostra Botanical Park -OR- rest and relax in the park's thermal water pool. In Furnas Valley, experience a cozido das Furnas lunch, cooked in the heat of the volcanic earth. After lunch let the green, lush beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Natural Park surround you as you stroll through the natural landscape and take in the watermills so typical of this place.
Then head to the verdant pastures of a tea plantation, one of two in Europe, and delve into its cultivation methods and trade history before heading back to Ponta Delgada. The evening is yours to do as you please. (B/L)
Make the most of a day at leisure. Perhaps you‘ll take an optional whale-watching adventure and cruise over the waves with an expert biologist, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Gather in the late afternoon to explore a local pineapple plantation and learn more about this fruit, introduced to the island by Portuguese navigators. Then enjoy a cocktail and dinner in one of the best family-run restaurants in Ponta Delgada. (B/D)
Today visit the iconic Sete Cidades volcanic crater and peer down at its twin lakes. The lakes appear to be different colors -– one blue (reflecting the sky) and the other green (reflecting the ground). Hear the stories and legends associated with the two lakes before journeying to a boutique, family-run winery where the volcanic soil plays a key role in the end product. Then travel to the quaint town of Ribeira Grande, with free time for lunch. End your full day of touring with a visit to Ribeira dos Caldeiroes Nature Reserve, where watermills create a lush, otherworldly setting. (B)
Fly to Madeira, the “Pearl of the Atlantic.” After your afternoon arrival, embark on a walking tour of the capital city of Funchal, to get a first glimpse of the quaint old town and some of its main sights. Then, discover the Madeira Botanical Gardens as you make your way through a terraced landscape of more than 2,000 exotic plants. (B) Stay: Pestana Casino Park Hotel (4 Nights)
Explore the Lavradores market, a hub of exotic fruits, flowers, and a traditional fish market. The local culture comes to life here! A tasting at a Madeira wine lodge teaches you about the famous Madeira wine. Head to colorful Santa Maria Street, where vibrant murals and brightly painted doors enliven the streets, and many cafe´s tempt you to linger over lunch on your own.
A free afternoon provides more time to explore or to relax and enjoy your hotel's garden, pool, and spa. Gather again this evening for a traditional espetada dinner, feasting on local cuisine cooked over an open fire against a backdrop of folk dancers and lively music. (B/D)
Begin your day with a tour that takes you to Câmara de Lobos, a traditional village on a picture-perfect bay that served as a special retreat for Sir Winston Churchill. It was here that Madeira's natural beauty captivated him and inspired many paintings of the village. Drive along mountain roads, passing vineyards en route to the world's second-highest cliff, Cabo Girão, where you can walk on the highest glass skywalk in Europe.
At BAM (Centro da Banana da Madeira) find out about the rich history and modern-day production of delicious Madeira bananas before leaving for the lively fishing village of Porto Moniz. Here, enjoy free time for a swim (weather permitting) in the natural volcanic rock pools before returning to Funchal. (B)
The day is yours to explore independently or embark on a full-day optional tour of the island. Start with an easy trek along the island's levadas and learn about this unique watering system. Then travel to a quinta for lunch with views of the Atlantic. End with a visit to the traditional A-frame houses of Santana, a reminder of the island's farming past. (B)
Board your flight and return to the metropolitan energy of Lisbon. Later, bid adeus to Portugal during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) Stay: Lumen Hotel
Depart for home with Portugal in your heart as your tour ends today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Be a guest at a family-run ceramic factory and learn about Portuguese pottery.
- Visit Funchal's Lavradores market, a fruit and exotic-flower paradise.
- Experience a night of fado (UNESCO) and learn about this traditional art form.
- Gaze upon the pristine twin lakes of Sete Cidades.
- Explore the island of Madeira, known as the "Pearl of the Atlantic."
- Tour Lisbon and uncover its old-world charms.
- Experience a truly unique cozido das Furnas lunch in Furnas Valley.
- Enjoy a traditional dinner in Madeira, known as an espetada, and local folkloric entertainment.
- Taste Madeira wine and learn why it's had such an important role in the history of the island.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Lisbon. Cost: $180.
- Guests departing from Australia & New Zealand can choose to prepay gratuities for their Tour Manager, driver(s), cruise staff when applicable, and local guides including those on optional tours. Gratuities for airport transfers, Tour Extensions, and any services not purchased through Collette are the responsibility of the traveler. In select cases where partner cruise lines automatically charge gratuities for cruise staff to traveler staterooms, Collette does not collect or distribute crew tips on behalf of the traveler. Transportation is not included
- Location: Sao Miguel, Azores. Cost: $145.
- Go searching for gentle giants on a whale watching excursion! Venture out into the blue Atlantic and search for some of the 28 species of cetaceans. Learn about the culture of whales in the Azores from an expert biologist, detailing the social shift of whale treatment in the area. From whale hunting to whale watching, you’ll understand the cultural evolution that has led to respecting these peaceful animals in present day. Sperm whales, pilot whales, and pods of dolphins frequent the Azorean waters, and you might be able to catch some blue whales or fin whales migrating through the area. After you’re back on land, reflect on your adventure with a lunch featuring local flavors. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 4 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This optional tour is weather-dependent and may be cancelled without previous notice. If cancelled due to weather, you will be reimbursed. This option is not suitable for travelers with back problems due to impact by waves.
- Location: Madeira Island. Cost: $100.
- Explore Madeira's eastern side with a full-day optional tour which combines Madeira's stunning natural landsacapes with some of its early history. Start with a visit to Pico do Arieiro, one of Madeira's highest peaks where, on most days, you can stand and look down on the clouds. Follow with an easy trek along the island’s levadas, and learn about this unique watering system. Then travel to a Quinta for lunch with views of the Atlantic. End with a visit to Santana's traditional A-frame houses, constructed with triangular rooftops protected by straw. While most of these homes are no longer lived in, they are a reminder of the island’s farming past. Duration approximately 7 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Levada walk is approximately a one-hour walk in moderate terrain. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Location: Sintra. Cost: $65.
- On this fascinating tour, visit the charming town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic palaces, castles, and gardens, and tour the Sintra National Palace. Later, drive through the mountains to the rugged coastline, passing Guincho Beach, a favorite spot for windsurfers. Arrive at Boca do Inferno ("mouth of hell" in English), an ancient cave whose wide-open mouth juts into the sea, forming an archway. Then arrive at the Portuguese Riviera, known as the "playground of kings." Many royals and world leaders have chosen this resort area as their home, and visitors flock here to soak up the luxe atmosphere. Scenic, cosmopolitan Cascais sits on a broad blue bay with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Duration approximately 5.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
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