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+44 (0)20 7752 0000PRE-CRUISE PORTUGAL EXTENSION %u2013 19th to 24th June & 18th to 23rd September 2026 If you would like to spend some more time in Portugal we are offering a five night extension with the chance to tour Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Tomar, Guimaraes, and Braga.Day 1 London to Lisbon, Portugal. Fly by scheduled flight. Upon arrival transfer to our hotel in Lisbon for a two night stay. Meet later tonight for our welcome dinner. (D)Day 2 Lisbon & Sintra. Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marquis de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praca do Comercio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping areas with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city%u2019s terraced hillsides. During our panoramic tour we will see the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower and visit the famous Jeronimos Monastery. This afternoon we will drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra where we will visit Sintra National Palace, famous for its magnificent painted ceilings. The palace is the only survivor of the country%u2019s Royal Halls, dating from the Middle Ages. Later enjoy some free time to explore the town which still retains much of its Medieval layout before driving back to Lisbon. (B)Day 3 Lisbon to Coimbra. Check out this morning and drive to the city of Tomar where we will visit the Convento de Cristo. Founded in 1160 by Salamanca CathedralLisbonGualdim Pais, and headquarters of the legendary Knights Templar, this extraordinary monument is a rambling concoction of Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architecture. After lunch we will continue our journey to Coimbra and check in to our hotel for a two night stay. Meet for dinner and a Fado performance this evening. (B, L, D)Day 4 Coimbra. Spend the day in charming Coimbra, the Medieval capital of Portugal for over 100 years and the site of the country%u2019s greatest university for the past five centuries. Visit the stunning 16th to 18th century buildings, including the Paco das Escolas (Royal Palace). We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a free afternoon for individual exploration. (B, L)Day 5 Guimaraes. After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to Guimaraes, the birthplace of Afonso Henriques, the first independent King of Portugal. Guimaraes has beautifully preserved its illustrious past; its Medieval centre is a warren of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th century edifices and on an adjacent hill stands the 1,000 year old castle and the palace built by the first Duke of Braganca in the 15th century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to our hotel for an overnight stay. (B, L)Day 6 Guimaraes to Braga to Oporto. Spend the morning in Braga, an elegant town laced with ancient narrow lanes, plazas and Baroque churches. After lunch we will transfer to the MS Amalia Rodrigues moored in Oporto. (B, L)THE ITINERARYPRICES PER PERSONBased on double occupancyTwin: %u00a32095 Single: %u00a32595Price Includes: Five nights hotel accommodation as described, meals as indicated (B %u2013 Breakfast, L %u2013 Lunch, D %u2013 Dinner), excursions, Tour Manager, gratuities, transfers.Not Included: Travel insurance.