Day1. FRI 27 Sep JOHANNESBURG/ CAPE TOWN – LUANDA -LISBON
Depart Cape Town on DT 580 at 16h20
Depart Johannesburg on DT 578 at 16h35
Depart Windhoek on DT 574 at 16h30
Arrive Luanda 20h15 / 21h00
Depart Luanda on DT650 at 23h55
Day 2. SAT 28 Sep: ARRIVE LISBON
Arrive Lisbon at 07h10
Met at airport and en route to hotel morning orientation tour of Lisbon.
Stop for a mid-morning coffee break and refreshments (own account)
Check in at hotel. Time to freshen up and afternoon at leisure.
Evening: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: SANA LISBOA HOTEL 4* BB
Day 3. SUN 29 Sep: Full tour of LISBON
Today you will have a day trip into the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Here, you will discover the most important sites and monuments: the historic district of Belém, near the Belém Tower, the Monument of the Discoveries, the Church of the Jeronimos Monastery, the most stunning example of Manueline art, and the Tiles Museum. Passing through the Praça do Comércio, the return is made through the Baixa, Rossio, passing through the Avenida da Liberdade, with the Marquis of Pombal.
Evening at leisure
Overnight: SANA LISBOA HOTEL 4* BB
Day 4. MON 30 Sep: SINTRA, CASCAIS and MAFRA
First stop will be at the well-known and romantic Pena Palace, located on one of the highest peaks in Serra de Sintra Natural Park. The Palace is characterized by its blend of styles, which combine to create an unmistakable appearance. Then we go down to the Historic centre. Take some free time to do some shopping or to taste the delicious local pastry.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon we will go to the region of Mafra to visit a centenary factory of tiles where you can visit and learn about this tradition. On the way back to Lisbon, we will take a panoramic tour at Cascais and Estoril.
Evening: ‘FADO’evening – dinner and show
Adega Machado is a renown Fado house in Lisbon – a Portuguese sanctuary in the heart of Lisbon, in the bohemian Bairro Alto. Adega Machado features elegant and glamorous décor and an exterior with unique colourful and folkloric azulejos (Portuguese tiles).
Overnight: SANA LISBOA HOTEL 4* BB
Day 5. TUE 01 Oct LISBON – EVORA – SETUBAL: DAY EXCURSION
This morning we drive South to Evora Classified as “Museum Town and World Heritage” by the Unesco in 1986. Walking through the historical street of the city do not miss a visit to Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) – a fascinating chapel with a very macabre atmosphere. Ranking as one of Evora’s most visited sites, this eerie tourist attraction is not for the faint hearted. This small, unassuming chapel is actually home to the final resting place of hundreds of bodies; all exhumed from the city’s graveyards in the 16th Century as the city expanded to allow further burials
Lunch: Own arrangements
In the afternoon we stop for wine-tasting and a visit to the cellar of “Cartuxa Enoturimo”, one of the most famous wines in Portugal.
Evening at leisure
Overnight: SANA LISBOA HOTEL 4* BB
Day 6. WED 02 Oct: NAZARE, OBIDOS – COIMBRA.
Today we check out of our hotel and travel north to Óbidos one of the most charming Portuguese villages, completely enclosed within the ramparts of the Medieval Castle. Walk through the bright white small houses along cobblestone narrow streets, flower pots on window-sills. Stop at a typical tavern for taste the famous Ginger liquor served in chocolate glass. Continue to Nazare, a typical fishing village and seaside resort for a quick visit. Last stop in Coimbra, on the banks of the River Mondego, a charming town with an ancient and traditional University.
Evening: Dinner with Marita at a local restaurant
Overnight. HOTEL TIVOLI, Coimbra 4* BB
Day 7. THU 03 Oct: COIMBRA –AVEIRO – PORT0
We check out of the hotel after breakfast we walk to the historical centre of the city to admire the exclusive ceramic architecture. Visit the famous University, the second oldest in the world (dating from 1292) with its 18th century library which is an architectural gem. We then continue to Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal. Aveiro is surrounded by salt-flats, beaches and lagoons and dominated by the Central Canal running through town. We then continue to Porto where we arrive in the late afternoon.
Evening: Dinner with Marita at a typical restaurant
Overnight: HOTEL EUROSTAR PORTO DUORO 4* BB
Day 8. FRI 04 Oct: DUORO RIVER CRUISE & WINE TASTING
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto. Cruise the Douro River on a rabelo boat tour from Pinhao to Tau with scenic valley views. Famous for its production of port wine, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is indisputably scenic, with swathes of vineyards clinging to the hills around the Douro River. Admire the scenery around the village of Pinhão, enjoy a traditional lunch of regional specialties and visit a winery estate for a tasting session of award-winning local wines.
Evening: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: HOTEL EUROSTAR PORTO DUORO 4* BB
Day 9. SAT 05 Oct: FULL DAY TOUR OF PORTO/ PORTO – LUANDA
This morning you will do a private guided tour to the Historic Centre of Porto, listed as UNESCO heritage in 1996. Discover its most important monuments such as S. Bento railway station and Cathedral. The tour continues to the Port Wine Cellars with a Porto Wine tasting. In the afternoon: Food & Wine tour: learn why northern Portugal’s best traditional cuisine is in Porto as you head to Bolhão Market. Enjoy the ambiance of this cheerful two storey open-air arcade where farmers sell colourful produce and clean fresh fish to order. Wander along quaint roads to a shop that’s sold smoked meat and cheese for more than a century. Learn about the shop, and then try one of its classics: a hearty pork sandwich known as a bifana. Wash down the treat with a beer, and then continue your tour to Leandro Café. Enjoy a sample of liquor alongside the fish and learn about the dish from your guide. Finally, it’s time for a sample of Port at a locally loved wine bar, which boasts more than 200 wines on its wine list. Visit a generations-old tavern to enjoy some of the finest tapas in town as an end to our Portugal tour. Then back to the hotel to freshen up before the flight
Evening: Transfer to airport at 19h00
PORTO – LUANDA
Depart Porto on flight DT655 at 22h15
Day 10. SUN 06 Oct: LUANDA – SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in Luanda at 06h00
Depart for Cape Town on DT 579 at 08h40
Depart for Johannesburg on DT577 at 09h15
Depart for Windhoek on DT573 at 10h25
Arrive Cape Town/Johannesburg/Windhoek at 13h40/13h50/13h55
END OF RUFARO SERVICES
COST: R 53, 700 per person sharing
– Single supplement: R10,000
Maximum: 15 tour members
Cost includes:
– Return Flights on TAAG Airlines in economy class from Cape
Town/Johannesburg/Windhoek
– 4* hotel accommodation including full buffet breakfast
– Luxury 19-seater mini coach & driver for all land transport
– English speaking guide
– Full day tours, wine tasting and entrance fees as per itinerary.
– Meals and lunches as per itinerary: 5 dinners & 2 lunches
– Marita as hostess
Cost excludes:
– Tours and sightseeing not mentioned above
– Meals & drinks not included above
– Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone etc
– Tips to driver and guide
– Travel Insurance & Visa charges (contact us for assistance)
For more information contact : res@rufaro.co.za
