Mesmera's Music & Dance Itinerary 2017: Portugal!
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
This country has the oldest borders in Europe with an exceptional range of landscapes, historic sites and a unique cultural heritage that's fascinating. I hope you’ll find this ideal itinerary irresistible so we can share the superb cuisine, fine wines, castles, palaces, monasteries, cathedrals, beaches and wonderful Fado Music and Dance!
Thursday: Fly to Lisbon, Portugal
Friday Arrive Lisbon, Transfer to Cascais
Arrive in time for Included group transfer to our excellent hotel in Cascais. Check-in, refresh, enjoy our hotel or go out to explore, find a cafe or club. Once a sleepy little fishing village, Cascais is now a chic coastal resort famed for its glorious beaches, sophisticated nightlife, water sports and adventure pursuits. Always popular with artisans, writers and artists, due to its exquisite scenery, it boasts a remarkable selection of art, proudly displayed in The Conde de Castro Guimares Museum. If arriving late, have a restful sleep at last.
Friday Arrive Lisbon, Transfer to Cascais
Arrive in time for Included group transfer to our excellent hotel in Cascais. Check-in, refresh, enjoy our hotel or go out to explore, find a cafe or club. Once a sleepy little fishing village, Cascais is now a chic coastal resort famed for its glorious beaches, sophisticated nightlife, water sports and adventure pursuits. Always popular with artisans, writers and artists, due to its exquisite scenery, it boasts a remarkable selection of art, proudly displayed in The Conde de Castro Guimares Museum. If arriving late, have a restful sleep at last.
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Saturday: Lisbon
Discover a delicious variety at our Breakfast Buffet, then, we’re off for our Included Lisbon City Tour, featuring best sights of the capitol; Jeronimos Monastary, Miradouro de Senhora do Monte, Bairro Alto, Praca do Comercio, Time Out Market Lisbo, Arco Triunfal da Rua Augusta, etc. With deep-rooted history, 500 years older than Rome and second only to Athens, Lisbon is the oldest European capital. Visit the Gothic cathedrals, historic cafes, vintage trams and narrow lanes of Lisbon’s lovely backstreets and don’t forget the vibrant coffee bars and fabulous restaurants. The city is built on a series of hills, meaning that everywhere you venture within Lisbon you are practically guaranteed to have a gorgeous view. Lunch and then rest, beach, swim in the pool and relax before we meet for dinner options nearby. |
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Sunday: Sintra
After a relaxed Breakfast Buffet, it's time to explore Sintra on our Included Tour. We will check out the famous Pena Palace; a romantic Moorish castle and a misty dense forest are all part of this sweet little place. The vegetation is lush and exotic due to the microclimate. We will check out the famous Pena Palace. Dance class with Mesmera in the afternoon and still time to refresh, book a massage, etc. Next, its dinner and experience the decadence of Sintra's famous cheesecakes!
After a relaxed Breakfast Buffet, it's time to explore Sintra on our Included Tour. We will check out the famous Pena Palace; a romantic Moorish castle and a misty dense forest are all part of this sweet little place. The vegetation is lush and exotic due to the microclimate. We will check out the famous Pena Palace. Dance class with Mesmera in the afternoon and still time to refresh, book a massage, etc. Next, its dinner and experience the decadence of Sintra's famous cheesecakes!
Monday: Fatima & Porto
Early Breakfast, included private coach transfer to Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima’s Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Fatima’s fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children.
Early Breakfast, included private coach transfer to Fatima, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima’s Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Fatima’s fame is due to the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children.
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Then continue onto Porto where we check into our 5 star hotel. Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it’s a combination of old worldly charm and bustling metropolitan culture, making it a very intriguing travel destination. We’ll check into our hotel drink the local wine and relax with a great view of the town. Dinner in the hotel sounds perfect for tonight.
Tuesday: Porto
Wake up glad to be surrounded by so much to fill our senses. Start with a good breakfast, then, let’s see the sights! Our Included Walking Tour and Port Wine Cellar Tour is guided and promises to be visually magnificent with photo ops that are a must like its 14th century walls, medieval winding streets, colorfully picturesque houses, bell tower and ornate tiles. And then a relaxing 6 Bridges Boat Tour on the river to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Porto. We’ll be back in time for dinner -- hotel or perhaps “out”?
Wake up glad to be surrounded by so much to fill our senses. Start with a good breakfast, then, let’s see the sights! Our Included Walking Tour and Port Wine Cellar Tour is guided and promises to be visually magnificent with photo ops that are a must like its 14th century walls, medieval winding streets, colorfully picturesque houses, bell tower and ornate tiles. And then a relaxing 6 Bridges Boat Tour on the river to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Porto. We’ll be back in time for dinner -- hotel or perhaps “out”?
Wednesday: Lagos
Early Breakfast this morning before going to the airport for our included flight to our next destination, Lagos on the Algarve Coast. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline. We arrive and check into our amazing hotel in time to enjoy food, drink and some good music, perhaps a swim.
Early Breakfast this morning before going to the airport for our included flight to our next destination, Lagos on the Algarve Coast. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline. We arrive and check into our amazing hotel in time to enjoy food, drink and some good music, perhaps a swim.
Thursday: Lagos
Breakfast is delicious!!! Now, a guided boat tour to Ponta da Piedade rock formations and the beautiful grottos and enjoy a unique setting! Depending on what you most enjoy, you can make a day of it. In the evening, we eat, dance class with Mesmera, share stories and play!
Breakfast is delicious!!! Now, a guided boat tour to Ponta da Piedade rock formations and the beautiful grottos and enjoy a unique setting! Depending on what you most enjoy, you can make a day of it. In the evening, we eat, dance class with Mesmera, share stories and play!
Friday: Faro
After a pleasing breakfast, the day is open to explore the town, perhaps relax at the beach. Praia da Marinha is certainly worth visiting, as it is considered by many to be the best beach in Portugal and is classed as one of the Top 100 beaches of the world. Ideal for snorkeling and striking rocky cliff faces. Have lunch and/or explore optional day tours. Swim or sun at the pool, want a nap? Dinner and our informal dance party is fine entertainment this evening!
After a pleasing breakfast, the day is open to explore the town, perhaps relax at the beach. Praia da Marinha is certainly worth visiting, as it is considered by many to be the best beach in Portugal and is classed as one of the Top 100 beaches of the world. Ideal for snorkeling and striking rocky cliff faces. Have lunch and/or explore optional day tours. Swim or sun at the pool, want a nap? Dinner and our informal dance party is fine entertainment this evening!
Saturday: Fly Lisbon, Transfer to Alfama District
Breakfast Buffet tastes as great as it looks! Savor the morning, then we’re flying back to Lisbon and our 5 star hotel with time for a dance class with Mesmera, refresh and be ready for a fun evening of dinner, music and dancing.
Breakfast Buffet tastes as great as it looks! Savor the morning, then we’re flying back to Lisbon and our 5 star hotel with time for a dance class with Mesmera, refresh and be ready for a fun evening of dinner, music and dancing.
Sunday: Alfama District
After Breakfast, there are too many choices for one day with fabulous areas still to see. There are optional guided day tours, too, yet be sure to return in time for our Included farewell Fado dinner show!
After Breakfast, there are too many choices for one day with fabulous areas still to see. There are optional guided day tours, too, yet be sure to return in time for our Included farewell Fado dinner show!
Monday: Farewell Portugal
All packed? Have a nice breakfast! Time for Goodbye hugs and flying home with memories and experiences we could never have imagined and great stories to share!
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NOTE: Itinerary details, times, and locations subject to change.
All packed? Have a nice breakfast! Time for Goodbye hugs and flying home with memories and experiences we could never have imagined and great stories to share!
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NOTE: Itinerary details, times, and locations subject to change.
