Christmas on the Lisbon Coast
Christmas on the Lisbon Coast
Christmas on the Lisbon Coast
7 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Ericeira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XPLISC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Physical rating:
Relaxed Touring
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
Fairy-tale towns, sumptuous palaces and seafaring cities are highlights of this festive holiday on the Lisbon Coast, and they are all the more magical at Christmas.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Uk - Ericeira
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: D
Depart on your flight to Lisbon today. On arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the seaside resort of Ericeira, which boasts lovely beaches and a delightful centre. Once you've settled in, why not head out to explore before dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 2 Lisbon
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: B, D
Today, you'll head to Portugal's lively capital, Lisbon. You will take in the Moorish quarter and the Belém Tower - the city's icon and a monument to Portugal's Age of Discovery.
Day 3 Christmas Eve: Óbidos
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: B, D
Today you'll visit the hilltop town of Óbidos, considered one of the most picturesque in Portugal. Its walled historic centre is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs, while the main street is lined with traditional shops selling crafts, chocolate and cherry liqueur. You'll be back at your hotel in time to get ready for a Christmas Eve dinner including Portuguese specialities.
Day 4 Christmas Day: Ericeira - At Leisure
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: B, L, D
It's Christmas Day and you can spend it doing just as you please. We'll get together at the hotel for a festive lunch, and later join the group again for a festive dinner.
Day 5 Boxing Day: Mafra
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: B, D
You'll head off this morning to the Baroque National Palace at Mafra. When work began on this monumental complex in 1717, no expense was spared with approximately 45,000 men working on the palace, Basilica and monastery. During your visit a highlight will be the magnificent library, decorated with marble and exotic wood and containing around 35,000 volumes.
Day 6 Sintra, Cascais & Cabo Da Roca
Location: Ericeira
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Ericeira
Meals Included: B, D
Your included excursion today first takes you to UNESCO-listed Sintra, which is located at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by forest and dotted with extravagant villas and palaces.
You will visit the former summer residence of the king of Portugal, noted for its beautiful ceramic tiles and painted ceilings, before heading to Cascais. Once a sleepy fishing village, this stylish seaside resort boasts fine beaches and a charming Old Town. The main street, Rua Direita, is the place to shop for local handicrafts, and the Paula Rego Museum showcases works by this renowned Portuguese artist.
Your day concludes with a visit to the dramatic surroundings of Cabo da Roca lighthouse (weather dependent), the most westerly point of continental Europe.
Head back to Ericeira for your final evening.
Day 7 Ericeira - Uk
Meals Included: B
Today we'll transfer you to the airport and fly home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotel -
Return flights from Heathrow with TAP Air Portugal
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6 nights in a 4-star hotel
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12 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners including Portuguese specialities on Christmas Eve
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
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Return flights from the UK
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13 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 festive lunch and 6 dinners including Portuguese specialities on one of the evenings
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Travelsphere Holiday Director & Specialist Local Guide
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6 nights in a 4-star hotel
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13 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 festive lunch and 6 dinners including Portuguese specialities on one of the evenings
What's Not Included
Excursions Included
- Visit the medieval town of Óbidos
- Marvel at the splendour of Mafra's National Palace and visit the seaside resort of Ericeira
- Discover UNESCO-listed Sintra
- Explore Lisbon, the Portuguese capital
Accommodation
- Hotel Vila Gale Cascais
- Enjoying sea views and located
just a few metres from the renowned
Cascais Marina, the hotel is set amidst
landscaped gardens and is within easy
walking distance of the historic town
centre. Hotel facilities include restaurant,
bar, outdoor swimming pool (open
subject to the season) and health club.
The well- appointed guest rooms feature
private facilities, TV, wi-fi, mini-bar, safe
and hairdryer. Sea-view rooms are
available at extra cost. Please ask our
Holiday Advisors for details.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. Min age is 18 years.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4-star hotel
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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