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Winter in Portugal: Rich History & Culture from Cascais to Lisbon

Program No. 22583RJ
From the beautiful coastal Cascais to the modern city of Lisbon, trace the history of Portugal as you explore castles, walk along farmland and sample local cuisine.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
8 days
Program Begins
Cascais
Program Concludes
Cascais
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
14 ( 6B, 4L, 4D )
Activity Level
Nestled along the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal is home to historic colorful cities. Discover the coastal area of Lisbon during the quieter winter months, where the weather is mild. Trace the history of Portugal as you explore the city of Lisbon, and learn how the former fishing village of Cascais transformed into a royal residence and popular port. Local experts will introduce you to the very best of traditional cuisine, artworks, historic palaces and much more!
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore Lisbon's Gulbenkian Foundation, one of the most exclusive private art collections in Europe. .
  • Discover the chic coastal resort of Cascais, a favorite destination of European royalty.
  • Learn the history of the Mafra Royal Palace and Monastery, built by King John V in the 18th century and now a national monument.
General Notes
Give us a call to combine this learning adventure with select dates of "Winter in Portugal: The Colorful Island Culture of Madeira" (#23492) for even more learning in Portugal! This program can only be combined in the following order "Winter in Portugal: Rich History & Culture from Cascais to Lisbon" followed by "Winter in Portugal: The Colorful Island Culture of Madeira" (#23492).
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Isabel Neves
Isabel Neves is a certified travel professional and group leader with over 30 years of experience in the educational travel industry. She received her degree in tourism management in 1980 and has since then worked for both national and international companies in the creation and management of land and cruise programs. She has an academic background in medieval art and history, as well as an avid interest in the influence of Judaism in European culture. Isabel is fluent in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Up to 3 miles of walking. You will be walking on cobbled streets and uneven city streets.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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