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Portugal<br />

The Vinho Verde (Green Wine)<br />

Route (Self-Drive)<br />

Porto – Celorico de Basto – Guimarães – Ponte de Lima – Porto<br />

from $ 776 * P.P. DBL<br />

8 Days - 7 Nights<br />

The “green wine” route leads you through centuries of history<br />

and tradition.<br />

Days 1 & 2, Porto – Celorico de Basto: On arrival at Porto Airport,<br />

pick up your pre-reserved car-rental and drive to Celorico de Basto, a<br />

picturesque village, 88 km away. Check-in at Casa de Canedo, a 17th<br />

century country manor house for a 2-night stay. Explore the town and<br />

its historic Castles of Celorico and Árnóias, two strategic defensive<br />

points during the Middle Age. (2B)<br />

Days 3 & 4, Celorico de Basto – Guimarães: An hour’s drive will bring<br />

you to Guimarães, regarded as the birth place of Portugal. Check-in at<br />

Casa de Sezim, a magnificent house that has belonged to the same<br />

family since 1376 and boasts a simple yet elegant and exquisite<br />

interior. Its vineyards produce an award-winning Vinho Verde. Explore<br />

Guimarães’ extensive history in the variety of national monuments and<br />

historic buildings found in the city. (2B)<br />

Day 5, 6 & 7, Guimarães – Ponte de Lima: Drive 56 km Northwest to<br />

Ponte de Lima and check-in at Casa do Berreiro for your 3-night stay.<br />

Built in 1652, this house with timeless elegance has had agriculture and<br />

viniculture as its dominant activities for centuries. A rich farming region<br />

where the famous Vinho Verde is produced, Ponte de Lima enjoys<br />

numerous festivities that you can join in if you happen to be there at the<br />

right time! (2B)<br />

Day 8, Departure: Drive back to Porto Airport where you return your<br />

car-rental.<br />

Includes: 7 nights accommodations as described (or similar) based on twin<br />

occupancy including taxes, daily breakfast, one welcome drink at each Manor<br />

house stay, one wine tasting at each Manor House on the itinerary, 7-day Budget<br />

car-rental* Group B (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) with pick-up and drop-off at Porto<br />

Airport, Super Collision Damage Waiver insurance on car-rental.<br />

*Larger vehicle rentals available on request. Car-rental terms & conditions supplied at time of<br />

booking. Restrictions apply.<br />

Not Included: See Page 3<br />

* Rates shown apply to periods 1 April - 30 June, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

<strong>2018</strong> rates on request.<br />

Central Portugal Discovery<br />

(Self-Drive)<br />

8 Days - 7 Nights<br />

from $ 715 * P.P. DBL<br />

With such an extensive list of sites and diverse landscapes that<br />

encompass the Serra da Estrela Mountains, the Silver Coast, historic<br />

Tomar and Coimbra, and the pilgrimage destination of Fatima, the<br />

region of Central Portugal is worthy of a visit.<br />

Days 1 & 2, Lisbon – Peniche: Arrive at Lisbon Airport, pick up your<br />

pre-reserved car rental and drive a distance of 90 km to Peniche, the<br />

largest traditional fishing port in Portugal. Check-in at Casa do Castelo,<br />

a discreet 17th century manor house with lovely gardens and only seven<br />

double-occupancy bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Explore surrounding<br />

cultural and natural heritage and discover interesting handicrafts and<br />

traditional Portuguese cuisine. (2B)<br />

Days 3, 4 & 5, Peniche – Condeixa: Located 130 km northeast,<br />

Condeixa is known for its ancient Roman settlement and the historical<br />

museum. Check-in at Paco da Ega, a 16th century medieval castle built<br />

atop a hill offering panoramic views. An opportunity to explore nearby<br />

Coimbra, home to a fantastic collection of churches, monasteries, lively<br />

cultural institutions, shops, boutiques, and an appetizing choice of cafés<br />

and restaurants. (3B)<br />

Day 6 & 7, Condexia – São Pedro do Sul: Driving northward, reach<br />

Sao Pedro do Sul in 90 minutes and check-in at Casa do Condado de<br />

Beirós, an 18th century manor house with lush gardens. Once the<br />

southern border of the Kingdom of Portugal, the town’s history goes<br />

back to the Roman times. Explore ancient Roman Baths and Spa. Just a<br />

few kilometres away is the city of Viseu, with its vast architectural<br />

heritage. (2B)<br />

Day 8, Departure: Drive to Porto Airport where you return your<br />

car-rental.<br />

Includes: 7 nights accommodations as described (or similar) based on twin<br />

occupancy including taxes, daily breakfast, one welcome drink at each Manor<br />

house stay, 7 day Budget car-rental* Group B (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) with<br />

pick-up at Lisbon Airport and drop-off at Porto Airport, Super Collision<br />

Damage Waiver insurance on car-rental.<br />

*Larger vehicle rentals available on request. Car-rental terms & conditions supplied at time of<br />

booking. Restrictions apply.<br />

Not Included: See Page 3<br />

* Rates shown apply to periods 1 April - 30 June, <strong>2017</strong>. <strong>2018</strong> rates on request.<br />

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