8 days tour

K140 Maritime Discoveries, Viticulture And Faith In Portugal

K140 Maritime Discoveries, Viticulture And Faith In Portugal

This tour includes:

Transport

Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach

Meals

Breakfast daily A welcome reception in Lisbon (heavy hors dโ€™oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer or soft drink) A lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley A farewell dinner in Porto (coffee or tea included)

Guide

Professional English-speaking tour director Licensed local guides

Accommodation

Centrally located first class hotels: 3 nights in Lisbon: Real Palacio (F)/Lisbon Marriott Hotel (F) or similar 1 night in Fatima: Aurea/Estrela De Fatima/Regina (F) or similar 1 night in Coimbra: Vila Gale Coimbra (F) or similar 2 nights in Porto: Eurostars Das Artes (F) or similar

Hygieneprotocol

WAYS WE ARE KEEPING YOU SAFE WHILE YOU ARE ON THE ESCORTED TOUR WITH US Dear guests, Your health and safety are our priority and proactive steps have been taken in terms of hygiene, but also our service to ensure you a safe stay on board. We understand that travel is uncertain at the moment. Researching destinations that are safe, and the type of travel most suitable for you can be overwhelming. Kompas is committed to provide you with a safe, healthy and comfortable experience while you travel with us. 1.Keeping Physical Distance Kompas tour directors will implore that our guests keep safe distances throughout the journey; on the motor-coach, at the meal services and during excursions. Sanitized headsets are provided on all of our tours. You will be able to maintain a safe distance while listening to the explanations of your tour director or guide. We will reduce the size of the group wherever possible or needed. 2.Our Well Trained Tour Directors Our professional tour directors are local experts. They are highly trained to handle a variety of unexpected situations, including illnesses and emergencies. You can contact them 24/7 should a situation arise. During your trip, they will operate with a duty of care. They will ensure that our hygiene and safety protocols are fully maintained. They will keep you informed about all such protocols throughout your journey. 3.Our Motor Coaches Our modern motor-coaches are kept to the highest safety standards. They will be sanitized before the start of your trip and before each excursion. Our elevated and enhanced hygiene and sanition practices include frequent disinfecting of all high touch points- and surfaces (e.g. handrails, door handles, seats, and overhead lockers). In addition, the on-board air-conditioning filters will be changed more frequently. We will ensure that hand sanitizer is readily available on the motor-coach(es). Our drivers are well trained and informed about the latest hygiene protocols. They will make sure all such protocols are adhered to. You will be required to follow and abide by all Kompas and local protocols. You will be required to wear a face-mask where it is mandatory. We encourage you to bring, and use your own face-mask(s). A supply of disposable face-masks will be available on board your motor-coach(es). Motor-Coaches will operate with a number of empty seats so you have more personal space and enjoy a more comfortable journey. 4.Our Local Partners We work closely with our local partners to ensure your safety and well-being. Our local partners will assure adequate physical distancing during meals, experiences, and sightseeing tours. Behind the scenes, our operations team is working with all of our suppliers to assure that safe and healthy standards are met everywhere. Specific protocols may vary from destination to destination, and from hotel to hotel. Lobbies, rooms and other areas like restaurants will be deep-cleaned regularly. Rooms will be disinfected thoroughly in between stays. Luggage handles will be disinfected when your bags are collected from and delivered to your room. Hand sanitizer will be available in all public areas of your hotel. Breakfast may be presented and set up as a buffet service, but there will be no self-service. Only the restaurant wait staff will be allowed to serve you. Before each meal, your table and chair will be disinfected. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organization and government health bodies, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. We ask that you please take personal responsibility for your wellbeing. This begins with packing personal protective equipment you may need. Please maintain physical distancing and hygiene before and during your travel arrangements and follow all health recommendations. By traveling with Kompas, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any area where people are present, and in any area where people have been. By traveling with Kompas, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Kompas, its employees, agents, contractors, suppliers, or partners liable for any illness or injury. The well-being of you and of our team will always be our primary concern. All the above instructions will be posted on our web site as well on all our travel documents. Your KOMPAS team

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Itinerary of your trip K140 Maritime Discoveries, Viticulture And Faith In Portugal

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Lisbon

      You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring on your own. Later, gather with your tour director and your fellow travelers for a welcome reception. (WR)

  • Day 2 Day 2: In Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: In Lisbon

      This morning we stroll through Baixa, Lisbonโ€™s historic heart and commercial center.  We then drive to Belem to view Belem Tower and the Discovery Monument. The Vasco de Gama tomb in the Jeronimos Monastery is next on our journey.  After our tour, enjoy beautiful streets of Lisbon on own. The evening is at leisure. (B)

      Optional tour: Dinner with Fado show

  • Day 3 Day 3: In Lisbon: Excursion To Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, Cascias, And Estoril
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: In Lisbon: Excursion To Sintra, Cabo Da Roca, Cascias, And Estoril

      This morning we depart on a full day private sightseeing tour to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril and Cabo da Roca. Sintra boasts a historic Centre that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After our visit of the Sintra National Palace, we continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost cape in Continental Europe.  Thereafter, we travel to Cascais, a picturesque fishing town with some quirky museums, beautiful gardens and a lively fish market. Then we are off to Estoril, a former fishing town turned cosmopolitan destination for well-heeled travelers.  We return to Lisbon in the evening. (B)



  • Day 4 Day 4: To Fatima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: To Fatima

      After breakfast, we leave Lisbon and depart towards the north.  Our first destination is Obidos, a charming village of white houses on a hill, surrounded by fourteenth centuryโ€™s walls. Here we stop for a tasting of cherry liquor. We proceed to Nazara after the tasting.  Nazara is a popular tourist attraction and picturesque village located on the Atlantic coast. Our next stop is the Monastery of Batalha, a Dominican Convent. We finish the day in Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage destination and home to sacred sites and religious artifacts.  (B)



  • Day 5 Day 5: To Coimbra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: To Coimbra

      In the morning, we travel to Tomar for a half-day sightseeing tour and visit of the Luso-Hebrew Museum. We then proceed towards Buรงaco to visit the famous Buรงaco Forest and for an outside view of Buรงaco Palace.  In Coimbra, our half day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the University and Library. (B)

  • Day 6 Day 6: To Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: To Porto

      We continue to Aveiro and Costa Nova for an orientation tour and then travel through the Douro Valley, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Traditionally, the wines from this region were transported down-river in flat-bottomed boats called โ€œrabelosโ€.  The wine was stored in barrels in cellars of the Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto. After our lunch with wine tasting in the Douro Valley, we continue to Porto. (B, L)



  • Day 7 Day 7: In Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: In Porto

      During our half day sightseeing tour of Porto, we visit the Palacio de Bolsa (the stock exchange palace), and end our tour in one of the famous wine cellars where we have another tasting. After this, we continue with a boat excursion, one of the most spectacular experiences in the city. Our afternoon is free, at leisure. In the evening gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for our farewell dinner. (B, FD)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Depart Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Depart Porto

      Breakfast followed by our transfer to the airport. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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