Portuguese Pastimes & Relaxing Rhine | Ladies Escapes Small Group Tour

10 Nights Touring Portugal - 1 Night Basel - 7 Nights Rhine River Cruise

13 May to 31 May 2025

Ladies Small Group Tour

19 days of Scenic Beauty, Rich History, Soulful Fado Singers, Quaint villages, wine & gastronomy! 

Join us on this tailor-made Ladies Escape, where we will cover Portugal from Lisbon to Porto. Portugal packs a punch with its vibrant cultural traditions amongst ancient streets and meandering rivers.

• Traverse Lisbon the Capital city of Portugal by foot and tram. Immerse yourself in its unique historical center, admire stunning architecture, colorful ceramic tiles & savor fantastic food
• Drive over Europe’s longest bridge Vaco da Gama bridge spanning the Tagus River & pass by Christ the Redeemer Statue
• Visit the Cathedral of Evora the largest medieval cathedral in Portugal
• Explore the unique Chapel of Bones, learn about Portugal’s famous cork production
• Enjoy the scenic drive along the stunning beaches of C ascais and visit Cabo Da Roca, the westernmost point of Portugal.
• Lose yourself in the Fairytale Village of Sintra (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & explore the enchanting Quintra de Regaleira Palace and make a wish at its legendary 88 foot deep well 
• Visit Fatima, major pilgrimage site for Catholics, before journeying to the medieval walled town of Obidos and onto coastal town of Nazare and watch out for the big wave surfers and their daredevil surfing feats.
• Guided morning walking tour of Coimbra historic University Town & birthplace of Fado 
• Experience Fado entertainment, in a local “casa de fados,” where every chord and lyric resonates with authenticity. 
• Visit Aveiro, ‘the Venice of Portugal’ & enjoy a ride on a Moliceiro through its picturesque canals 
• Discover the treasures Porto and indulge in local wine tastings in the Douro Valley 
• Enjoy a half day tuk tuk tour of Porto and glide along the Douro River on a scenic cruise 
• Enjoy the magic of Castles & Cathedrals while cruising from Basel to Amsterdam along the picturesque Rhine River.

INCLUSIONS  

• 10 Nights in Portugal & 1 Night in Switzerland in comfortable accommodation
• Meals All Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 5 Dinners
• Transport Private transport & transfers throughout the tour, plus group airport transfers for arrival & departure
• English speaking guides in Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra & Porto
• Rhine River cruise 7 night Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam in a Category F (Standard) cabin, including all meals & drinks at lunch & dinner, port taxes & fees, onboard gratuities & Wi Fi

ACTIVITIES

• Lisbon Half Day Guided city tour of iconic landmarks plus finish at Portugals famous Pasteis de Belm
• Surprise afternoon activity in Lisbon
• Evora Guided day tour to the Cathedral of Evora, Chapel of Bones & Cork Factory
• Tastings of some delicious Portuguese tarts & Port wine.
• Coastal Towns Stops at Cascais, Cabo da Roca & Nazare
• Fatima Experience the serenity of this important pilgrimage site
• Sintra Discover the village & explore Quinta Da Regaleira with our guide
• Coimbra Guided morning walking tour of the historic University Town & birthplace of the Fado, including a live folk music genre, Fado performance
• Aveiro Enjoy a Moliceiro Boat exsperience
• Porto Half day guided tuk tuk tour & later visit historic Livaria Lello bookstore
• Douro Valley Full day by rail/coach and river cruise with lunch
• Rhine River Cruise Daily orientation walking excursions in each port of call, visits to UNESCO sites, enrichment lectures & destination performances
• Wine Tasting Sample the renowned white wines of the region.

Not Included: All flights, visas fees, gratuities/tipping, hotel city taxes, meals not listed, and any items not mentioned under included features.

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