Pousadas and Pure Nature Distinguish New Portugal Tours
Douro River
Portugal is one of those countries that everyone can agree on because it appeals to many different interests. This charming country boasts rich history, entertainment, and exceptional food and wines.
Collette has two new tours to Portugal for 2012 with departures starting in May 2012. Explorations Discover Portugal’s Treasures features historic Pousadas, Porto, Guimarães, Sintra, and Lisbon with a group of no more than 28 passengers. Explorations tours appeal to those travelers interested in experiences off the beaten path. On this 12-day tour, you will:
- Enjoy 10 nights of accommodation in Pousadas, an exclusive, luxury lodging experience in restored historic buildings throughout Portugal.
- Spend three nights on the “Portuguese Riviera” with deluxe accommodations in a 15th century ocean view fortress.
- Explore hidden treasures like Sintra, the vacation destination of Portuguese kings for six centuries.
- Discover the Douro River Valley, with its terraced vineyards, and hilltop castles of the world’s oldest wine region reveal a side of Portugal that few see.
- Visit the famous Baroque Mateus Palace and gardens for a glimpse into the aristocratic lifestyle.
Lisbon
The new The Best of Portugal tour is 13 days of fun and features the Estoril Coast, Azores, and Madeira Islands. The islands of the Azores continue to top lists of the world’s most secret, unspoiled paradises – be among the first of your friends to discover its allure. Here are a few of the many highlights of this tour:
- Spend four nights exploring São Miguel, the largest of the Azorean Islands, where you will experience pure nature in the “green island’s” amazing landscape of hot springs, flora, coastal villages and crater lakes. You may even spot a Blue Whale or opt to swim with the dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Visit Sintra, Cascais and Estoril on Portugal’s Riviera, and explore the mountainous, tropical island of Madeira, known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic.”
- Experience an entertaining evening featuring Portuguese cuisine, delicious local wine, folkloric dances and fabulous Fado music.
- Enjoy a city tour of Lisbon and see how old-world and cosmopolitan characteristics combine to create one of the most interesting cities in the world.
It’s no wonder that so many Collette passengers choose Portugal year after year. The comfortable climate, great hospitality, food and wine, historic sights, medieval cities, and beautiful landscapes are simply the beginning of what will make your Portugal tour memorable. For more insight on Portugal from a colleague who traveled there, click here to read her blog posts.
posted by Shelbee
Shelby Doherty, Marketing Intern
Collette Vacations
Tags: Collette, Collette Vacations, Escorted Tours, Explorations, New tour, Portugal
