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Christmas on the Lisbon Coast

From £1,949
Duration 7 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
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From £1,949
Duration 7 Days
Departures from: Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

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.

  • festive tour Festive
  • meals included tour Half Board

Your Holiday Includes

  • Return flights from Heathrow with TAP Air Portugal
  • 6 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • 13 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners including a Christmas eve dinner and a Festive Christmas day Lunch
  • Holiday Director & Specialist Local Guide
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Explore Lisbon, the Portuguese Capital
  • Visit the Medieval town of Obidos
  • Discover UNESCO-listed Sintra and visit the seaside resort of Cascais
  • Marvel at the Splendour of Mafra's National Palace

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Cascais

Today, you fly to Lisbon where on arrival we'll transfer you to your hotel in the coastal town of Cascais. After checking in, unpack and relax, then use your free time to explore the hotel or head into the town before meeting up with your travelling companions for a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel. Meals included: D

Day 2 Christmas Eve, Óbidos

We're off to the hilltop town of Óbidos today. Home to a striking castle, the town stuns all year round. The compact historic heart of the town is easy to explore on foot and consists of narrow cobbled streets lined with white houses and small, independent shops. Why not pick up local specialities such as cherry liqueur or artisan handicrafts during free time here, before we head back to the hotel and enjoy a Christmas Eve buffet dinner together. Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Christmas Day, Cascais

Feliz Natal! Today is a day to spend in the way that makes you happiest. You'll have a joyful Christmas lunch with your fellow travellers at the hotel, as well as a festive Portuguese dinner later on. Otherwise, choose your own activities. You might want to explore the gorgeous beaches and gardens of Cascais, or stroll along Rua Direita, the main street. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 4 Boxing Day, Sintra & Cabo da Roca

Whether you consider yourself a history buff or just have an eye for beauty, you're sure to fall in love with Sintra, where we're going today. This UNESCO-listed town is jam-packed with breathtaking, historically significant architecture, from the grand villas belonging to local residents to the multiple palaces that dominate the skyline.
We'll start with a tour of Sintra National Palace, with its unmistakable twin chimneys and lavish painted interiors. Before heading back to the hotel we'll visit the Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, the beautifully isolated building that marks the westernmost point of continental Europe. Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Lisbon

Something completely different today, as we make our way to Lisbon for a panoramic tour and change of pace. Admire a wealth of historic architecture in the Moorish Quarter, view the iconic Belém Tower and also the Jerónimos Monastery. Meals included: B,D

Day 6 Mafra

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. Meals included: B,D

Day 7 Lisbon - UK

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before we transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

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. If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.

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. If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

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You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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