Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through Lisbon and Portugal, designed to immerse you in the country's rich history, vibrant culture, and exquisite gastronomy. Explore medieval treasures like the Castle of the Knights Templar and the magical Quinta da Regaleira, indulge in a hands-on cooking class in Alentejo, and savor world-class wines at the renowned Cartuxa winery. Discover Lisbon's most iconic landmarks, from stunning viewpoints to St. George's Castle, and experience the soul-stirring tradition of Fado. This exclusive program offers the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and authentic Portuguese charm.
Special Notes: This program involves walking distances at times over uneven ground. Due to the nature of this program, it is not available for guests who require use of a wheelchair, walker or cane. Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel is available from 3:00pm. Your elegant hotel is located in the heart of Lisbon, close to boutique shops, historic sites, and a wide range of restaurants and cafés.
Settle in and take some time to relax after your journey as the day is at leisure. Meals are on your own.
A hospitality desk will be available at the hotel (location and time to be advised) to assist with questions and provide recommendations for area sightseeing.
DAY 2
The day starts with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a thematic journey following the footsteps of the Templars. This carefully curated itinerary blends history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable experience.
Meet your guide and head to Tomar, where you'll explore the historic Castle of the Knights Templar. Afterward, you will travel to Nazaré for a delicious lunch of local favorites. This will be followed by a leisurely walk along the scenic shoreline.
Your tour then continues to Sintra, where you will visit the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira, a 16th century Renaissance-style manor and UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic estate built by the millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro in collaboration with architect Luigi Manini, is well-known for its unique architecture including underground tunnels and initiation wells.
Dinner in Sintra follows and then the group will return to Lisbon for the evening.
DAY 3
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Évora, where you'll enjoy views of the Cristo Rey statue. Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of Portugal's Alentejo region. It's known for its well-preserved historical center, including a Roman temple, medieval walls, and buildings from various periods.
Explore the city on a guided tour before heading to a cooking studio for a hands-on experience making traditional Alentejan dishes, with lunch included.
Portugal's vast cork oak forests have fueled a thriving cork industry for centuries, leading to a wide range of cork products and a deeply rooted cultural tradition. After lunch, visit a cork production facility and learn about the process.
Next, indulge in a wine and tapas tasting at Cartuxa Winery, one of Portugal's most renowned wineries.
Finally, return to Lisbon for some free time at the hotel before an unforgettable Fado dinner experience at Clube de Fado or similar.
DAY 4
After breakfast and check out, experience the best panoramic views that Lisbon has to offer before transitioning to the cruise terminal.
Your journey begins with a drive to the picturesque observation deck of St. Peter or São Pedro de Alcântara. This is one of the largest and most iconic observation points in Lisbon offering panoramic views of the Baixa and Mouraria neighborhoods, with the iconic Saint George's Castle prominently in sight.
Next, you'll visit the Edward VII observation deck located within the Parque Eduardo VII, to capture vistas of the park itself, the imposing statue of the Marquis of Pombal, and the Avenida da Liberdade. You should also be able to see the south bank of the Tagus River and, on clear days, the hills of Arrábida.
The tour continues with a visit to Lisbon’s highest point and one of the most historic symbols of the city, the historic Fortress of St. George. Here you can explore its ancient walls and the “Gates of the Sun” observation deck.
Your program concludes with a transfer to the port of Lisbon for embarkation.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
?Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion.
?Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
?The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
?Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
?All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
?If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
?If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm
?If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
You are met in the Arrivals Hall after customs, immigration, and luggage claim, and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure
3:00pm Check in time at your hotel
Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.
TBA Hospitality desk at hotel
Meals are on your own today
Overnight at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs, and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program’s start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:00am Drive to Tomar
10:45am Visit to Castle of the Knights Templar in Tomar
12:00pm Departure for Nazare
1:15pm Lunch in Nazare at Taberna d´Adelia or similar venue
2:30pm Nazare photo stop
2:45pm Drive to Sintra
4:45pm Walking to Quinta da Regaleira
5:00pm Visit to Quinta da Regaleira
7:00pm Dinner in Sintra at Palacio Seteais or Mar do Inferno or similar venue
8:30pm Return to Lisbon
9:15pm Estimated arrival at hotel
Overnight at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa or similar hotel
DAY 3
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:00am Drive to Évora, view the statue of Cristo Rey from the comfort of the bus
10:40am Evora city tour
11:40am Drive to cooking studio
11:55am Cooking class of traditional Alentejan dishes with lunch
2:25pm Depart for cork factory visit
2:40pm Visit of the biggest cork factory, Cortiçarte
3:40pm Depart for winery visit
4:00pm Visit to Cartuxa, wine and tapas tasting
5:00pm Drive back to Lisbon
6:40pm Free time
7:25pm Short drive to the Clube de Fado or similar venue
7:40pm Fado dinner show
9:40pm Transfer back to your hotel
Overnight at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa or similar hotel
DAY 4
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:30am Check-out, settle any incidentals before departing
8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:00am Drive to the observation deck St. Peter
9:30am Photo stop at Sao Pedro Alcantara
9:50am Drive to the observation deck of Edward VII
10:10am Photo Stop Eduardo VII
10:30am Drive to the fortress of St. George
11:00am Visit the fortress and observation deck
12:30pm Transfer to the port
1:00pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, light loose clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat. It is required for women to have covered shoulders and knees and to wear a headscarf for visiting holy places.
Local Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Electricity
In Portugal, the standard electrical system operates at 230V AC with a frequency of 50Hz. The outlets are Type F, commonly known as Schuko plugs. If your devices are not compatible with these specifications, you may need a plug adapter or voltage converter. We recommend you bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required.
Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
Accommodation:
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
Address: Av. da Liberdade, 185 1269-050 Lisboa, Portugal 1250-135
Phone: (+351)21 319 89 00
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel(s) listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•Three nights at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa or similar hotel (Deluxe Riverview Room)
•Porterage services at the hotels at check-in and check-out
•Hospitality Desk on Day 1 – in hotel lobby (time TBA)
•Airport transfer on Day 1 (driver only)
•Modern air-conditioned coach transportation during tour days
•English-speaking tour guide with national license for the entire program
•Entrance fees as required for the itinerary
•3-course meals per the itinerary including beverages (water, 1 coffee/tea and 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink) for lunches and dinners as per program •3 daily breakfasts at the hotel
•Bottle of water 0.5l in the coach per person per day
•Headsets (whispers) during tour days
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Porterage services at the airport
•Breakfast at the hotel on arrival day in case of early flight arrival. Guests with morning arrivals will be able to have breakfast at the hotel on their own with payment on the spot (subject to availability).
•Hotel incidentals including minibar, laundry, room service
•Any meals not mentioned
•Gratuities to drivers and guides
Please note:
Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion.
Many sites on this program are not accessible to wheelchairs and as such, this program is not available for guests who require the use of a wheelchair or mobility scooters. Guests with any mobility concerns are advised to carefully assess their personal physical capabilities and stamina. Participants must be able to independently board and disembark from transportation, including motor coaches, and should be accompanied by an able-bodied companion if assistance is needed. We encourage guests to contact the cruise line in advance to discuss any specific mobility-related questions or concerns before booking this program.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $3,199 per guest based on double occupancy.
Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.
