7 night Escorted Tour
 
Transport & accommodation included:
 
·       Direct flight from Dublin to Lisbon with Aer Lingus
·       Transfer on arrival to your hotel in Estoril
·       7 nights hotel accommodation in Estoril
·       Breakfast and evening meal served each day at hotel
·       Transfer from your hotel to Lisbon airport
·       Direct flight from Lisbon to Dublin with Aer Lingus
·       Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours
 
Tours & excursions included:
 
·       Full day guided tour of Lisbon
·       Full day excursion to Marian Shrine of Fatima oriented by Joe Walsh Tours pilgrimage specialist
·       Full day guided tour of Sintra - UNESCO World Heritage site
·       Full Services of a Joe Walsh Tours Representative
 
Optional:
 
·       Optional insurance €25 (conditions apply). Please note that there is an additional insurance premium for of €25 passengers aged 86 to 94 years
 
Notes:
 
·       Price per person sharing twin/double room with facilities
·       Passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece of luggage subject to airline’s conditions
·       Prices are exclusive of taxes and charges totaling €75 unless otherwise stated
·       Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €30 per night
 
Sample itinerary:
 
Day 1: Departure
Depart Dublin airport on your direct flight to Lisbon. On arrival you will be met by our local Joe Walsh Tours representative and transferred to your hotel on the Lisbon coast for seven nights on a half board basis.

Day 2: Estoril Coast
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and get to know your surroundings. Bask in the sun on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or explore the coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril at your own pace. Arranged entirely around a trio of small sandy coves, and backed by dramatic cliffs, Cascais has a relaxing ambiance and still retains its original fishing village atmosphere. Explore the narrow streets, browse in the charming little shops and sample the traditional fare in the many local cafes.

Day 3: Lisbon City
Today your luxury coach will take you to the capital city, Lisbon, where you will have a guided tour of the city. You will visit the downtown district, the romantic Alfama and the Moorish Quarter. You will also see St James Castle, the Tower of Belem and the Monastery of the Hieronymites by the river Tagus or Tejo. Enjoy some free time to have lunch in one of the city’s many cafes or restaurants and take the afternoon at leisure to continue shopping, sightseeing or exploring Lisbon at your ease.

Day 4: Sintra
This morning you will take a trip to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a region of great natural beauty. The town is steeped in history with prehistoric, Roman, Moorish and Romantic influences. You will drive out to the Cabo da Roca, situated at the far end of Sintra’s mountains and Continental Europe’s most westerly point. The lighthouse here offers magnificent views of the Atlantic and the surrounding landscape.

Day 5: Optional wine tour
Today you may wish to explore one of Portugal’s main wine regions on an optional tour. Enjoy a drive through beautiful sun-kissed countryside and visit some of the villages of the region, which are rich in history and culture. The highlight of your day will be a visit to a vineyard where you will see part of the wine making process and taste some of the excellent local produce.

Day 6: Fatima tour
Today enjoy a day at leisure or take an optional excursion to Fatima to visit the Catholic Marian shrine, where Our Lady appeared six times to three shepherd children in 1917. We will visit Fatima Parish Church where the children where baptised, then on to Valinhos, the spot where the Apparitions took place. Visit the Loco Do Cabeco, where the Angel appeared twice in 1916, and the well in Lucia's garden where the angel appeared on another occasion in 1916. You will visit the homes of the visionaries.

Day 7: Day at leisure
Today will be spent at leisure; relax and bask in the sun on sandy beaches, further explore the local towns and villages or fit in some last minute shopping or sightseeing.

Day 8: Return home
Today you will enjoy a final look around before making your way to Lisbon for your return flight to Dublin.