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Discover your Roots in Portugal with ABC6Aug 31, 2019 - Sep 9, 2019

4899.00 per person

Travel back in time and connect with your origins and ancestors as you visit

your village and town in Portugal. Learn about your family, connect with lost

relatives, visit the family farm, attend mass at the church where your great

grandparents were baptized or married. Let Sagres Vacations and ABC6

re-connect your past so that you can pass on your family's history, traditions

and customs to your children and the new generations to come.

This itinerary includes:

Round trip airfare with TAP from Boston Logan Airport.Round-Trip Bus Transportation from Providence to Boston Logan Airport4 Nights Accommodation at the Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel in Porto *or

similar4 Nights Accommodation at the PortoBay Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon *orsimilarOpportunity to Travel to your family's village or town and discover your

Heritage, accompanied by English Speaking Guide.

11 total meals, including daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners(Welcome & Farewell Dinner)Private Tours in: Porto, Aveiro, Obidos, Nazare, Lisbon and Sintra &Cascais;Private Transfers from/to airports in Portugal;Private English Speaking Guide in all tours.

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Trip Summary

6:20 PM Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) - Boston Logan International Airport

5:45 AM Arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - Aeroporto De Lisboa (LIS)

Private Transfer from Porto Airport to Hotel

Check in at Pestana Vintage Porto - Pestana Porto

Welcome Dinner in Porto

Check in at Pestana Porto - Pestana Porto

Private Porto City Half Day Tour

Meals

Aveiro Half Dy Tour

Meals

Leisure Day in Porto

OPTIONAL-Opportunity to Discover your Roots

OPTIONAL- Private Braga & Guimaraes Full Day Tour

Meals

Check out at Pestana Porto - Pestana Porto

Visit Nazare and Obidos

Check in at Porto Bay Liberdade- Lisbon - Porto Bay Liberdade

Meals

Private Lisbon City Half Day Tour

Fado Show

Meals

August 31 - Overnight Flight to Portugal

September 1 - Arrive at Porto City

September 2 - Porto City Tour

September 3 - Aveiro Tour

September 4 - Leisure Day in Porto

September 5 - Transfer from Porto, Visit Nazare and Obidos, arrive inLisbon

September 6 - Lisbon Tour

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Private Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais FD Tour

Meals

Leisure Day in Lisbon

OPTIONAL-Opportunity to Discover your Roots

OPTIONAL-Private Arrabida & Azeitao Full Day Tour

Farewell Dinner

Meals

Check out at Porto Bay Liberdade - Porto Bay Liberdade

Private Transfer from Hotel to Lisbon Airport

10:55 AM Depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - Aeroporto De Lisboa (LIS)

1:20 PM Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) - Boston Logan International Airport

Meals

September 7 - Sintra & Cascais Tour

September 8 - Leisure Day in Lisbon

September 9 - Return to USA

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August 31 - Overnight Flight to Portugal

6:20 PM - Eastern Daylight TimeDepart from Logan International Airport (BOS)

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Boston Logan International Airport1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA, US, 02128(857) 241-2000

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September 1 - Arrive at Porto City

5:45 AM - Central European Summer TimeArrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

Private Transfer from Porto Airport to Hotel

Check in at Pestana Vintage PortoIn one of the most prestigious areas of Porto, the Ribeira historic district you will find the Pestana

Vintage Porto, constructed as a group of 18 buildings that have been named a UNESCO World

Heritage Site. Postcards always feature the hotel right in front of the Douro River, which blends in

nicely with the other historic buildings in the area. We welcome you with an atmosphere that is at once

vintage and contemporary, luxurious and romantic. The RIB BEEF & WINE restaurant is the place for

true connoisseurs of great beef and wine. All rooms have WiFi and some feature views of the Douro

River, the Wine Cellars of Gaia and the D. Luís Bridge.

Welcome Dinner in PortoAt its heart lies charismatic Ribeira, a tangle of streets buzzing with life and crammed with castles,

churches, bars and restaurants, with sandy beaches nearby. Tonight you will enjoy a welcome dinner

with traditional Portuguese Cuisine

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Aeroporto De Lisboa (LIS)Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisboa, LISBOA, PT, 1700-007+351 21 841 3500

Pestana PortoPraça da Ribeira, 1+351 22 340 2300

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Check in at Pestana Porto


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September 2 - Porto City Tour

Private Porto City Half Day TourThis day, you will discover Porto and its unique architecture, with your private friendly guide. You will

taste the wine, visit Bolhão market and S. Francisco church. At downtown, Lello bookstore,Majestic

coffee shop, São Bento Train Station, Torre dos Clerigos (entrance not included) are some of the

places that you visit.

MealsBreakfast;

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September 3 - Aveiro Tour

Aveiro Half Dy TourExperience aveiro, someone nicknamed the city as “the Portuguese Venice”! We prefer to call it the

city of Art Nouveau. Aveiro is a city of singular beauty. It is located by the sea and the river, with its

canals and the traditional boats called “moliceiros”, fulfill the city with a unique and colorful beauty. The

culture and essence of the sea is in every corner. Aveiro has always been linked to the sea trade,

fishing and salt production. Aveiro is charm!

MealsBreakfast;

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September 4 - Leisure Day in Porto

Leisure Day in PortoEnjoy the beautiful architecture and history of Porto at your own pace. Discover Porto’s

neighborhoods with an optional yellow bus tour of the city, or visit one of Porto’s most famous coffee

houses, Café Majestic… This Oporto landmark is an essential stop in the city. It is known throughout

Portugal, and is also listed among Europe's top historical coffeehouses (as well as one of the world's

top 10 most beautiful cafés). It was born with the name "Elite," which was soon changed to "Majestic."

Its beautiful decoration justifies the second name: mirrors, cherubs, chandeliers, marble, and wood. It

was once the meeting place for artists and politicians, and is still today often visited by illustrious

figures.

OPTIONAL-Opportunity to Discover your RootsToday you have the opportunity to travel back in time and discover your roots. With our guide, visit

the village or nearby town where your ancestors lived, meet a distant cousin, see the church where

your grandparents were married or baptized, re-connect with your past, visit the local town hall where

your family's marriage, baptism certificates may still be available.

OPTIONAL- Private Braga & Guimaraes Full Day Tour

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Meet two of the most important Portuguese cities. Braga, the city of archbishops, with 2000 years of

history. The religious and the old shows up at every corner. The Old Cathedral, Sameiro and Bom

Jesus are a “must see”. After visit Guimarães, a charming and historic city. Guimarães is regarded as

the birth place of Portugal and its extensive history is reflected in the variety of national monuments

and historic buildings like the Guimarães Castle and Bragança Dukes Palace.

MealsBreakfast;

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September 5 - Transfer from Porto, Visit Nazare and Obidos, arrive inLisbon

Check out at Pestana Porto

Visit Nazare and ObidosToday you will visit Nazaré, a fisherman’s village and a famous surf spot, where you can find the

biggest waves in the world. Here the fish is king and it’s time to lunch. Our journey continues south to

Óbidos, a medieval village from XII century, inside the castle walls, where you can find a lot of

handcraft stores mixed with churches and charming guest houses.

Check in at Porto Bay Liberdade- LisbonThis boutique hotel, with 98 rooms, has the characteristics of an urban resort . .. An indoor swimming

pool and gymnasium, SPA with treatment rooms for two, sauna, Turkish steam bath, esplanade, patio,

terrace and verandas in most rooms. With a focus on technology, and with different reasons for

travelling in mind, the hotel's rooms, meeting rooms and gym are equipped with a number of different

technology facilities.


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MealsBreakfast;

Lunch;

Porto Bay LiberdadeRua Rosa Araújo, 8+351 21 001 5700

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September 6 - Lisbon Tour

Private Lisbon City Half Day TourToday you will have a private full-day tour of Lisbon. You will begin your tour by visiting “Baixa” area of

Lisbon, where you will enjoy the local shops, restaurants and cafes. Lunch is served in a traditional

restaurant. After a traditional lunch, we visit the Belem area of Lisbon, where you will find Lisbon’s

iconic monuments and enjoy the typical “Pastel de Belém”, a pastry that is now world famous and

considered one of Lisbon’s calling card.

Fado ShowThis Evening experience the melancholic vibes of a stirring 50-minute live Fado show in Lisbon’s

Chiado district. During the show soak up the sounds of a female and male singer alongside a pair of

acoustic guitarists who bring soulful Fado to life. You will listen to Portugal’s own music genre that’s

sure to inspire the rest of your stay in Lisbon.

MealsBreakfast;

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September 7 - Sintra & Cascais Tour

Private Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais FD TourEnjoy a private visit to the romantic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most

important cultural and historical sites in Portugal. Your tour will begin with a visit to the National Palace

of Sintra. Discover the town’s historical center with its narrow streets that lead to the Quinta da

Regaleira and the Pena National Palace. See the Pena Palace and Park, a majestic place with

amazing landscapes located on Sintra Mountain. Built in the 19th century by the king consort of Queen

Maria II, it is one of the most outstanding examples of Portuguese Romanticism. Enjoy the included

traditional lunch. Continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, where the

land ends and the sea begins. Admire the beautiful scenery and amazing views over the Atlantic

Ocean.

MealsBreakfast;

Lunch;

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September 8 - Leisure Day in Lisbon

Leisure Day in LisbonEnjoy the Beautiful city of Lisbon, take a stroll in the old quarters of Alfama and Bairro Alto the

birthplace of Fado. Visit St. Jorge Castle, The dusk-orange walls of the ancient castle date back to the

ninth-century andlord over the city, being visible from almost every street. Discover Lisbon with the

famous Electric Tram #28. The most charming way to tick off a few sights, the wooden tram 28 rumbles

through Lisbon’s prettiest and most historic streets. Starting at the foot of Bairro Alto, the vintage

carriage trundles through the shopping districts of Baixa and Chiado before lurching and labouring

past the churches and castles on the cobbled hills of the Alfama and Graça neighbourhoods.

OPTIONAL-Opportunity to Discover your RootsToday you have the opportunity to travel back in time and discover your roots. With our guide, visit

the village or nearby town where your ancestors lived, meet a distant cousin, see the church where

your grandparents were married or baptized, re-connect with your past, visit the local town hall where

your family's marriage, baptism certificates may still be available.

OPTIONAL-Private Arrabida & Azeitao Full Day Tour

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On our way to Lisbon, experience the majestic Arrábida Natural Park and its mountains with beaches

protected by green hills, with fine sand and clear waters. Considered one of the seven wonders of

Portugal, the beach of Portinho da Arrábida is a prime location that offers an idyllic site.

In the afternoon , in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão , we alternatively can visit the Quinta da Bacalhôa and its

palace , one of the rare examples of Renaissance civil architecture in Portugal with magnificent tile

panels . The visit will be for those interested, enriched with excellent wine tasting. The journey will end

in the tile art factory where, in addition to learning the techniques of manual production, you can

experience the hand-crafting of traditional pieces and still create your own tile.

Farewell DinnerEnjoy a farewell dinner in a traditional Lisbon restaurant. Enjoy this time as we toast to Discovering

our Roots in Portugal.

MealsBreakfast;

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September 9 - Return to USA

Check out at Porto Bay Liberdade

Private Transfer from Hotel to Lisbon Airport

10:55 AM - Central European Summer TimeDepart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

1:20 PM - Eastern Daylight TimeArrive at Logan International Airport (BOS)

MealsBreakfast;

Porto Bay LiberdadeRua Rosa Araújo, 8+351 21 001 5700

AIRLINE


TP 217TERMINAL

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Aeroporto De Lisboa (LIS)Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisboa, LISBOA, PT, 1700-007+351 21 841 3500

AIRLINE


TP 217TERMINAL

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Boston Logan International Airport1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA, US, 02128(857) 241-2000

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Information & Documents

Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject tochange until confirmed….*Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for specific room

categories and subject to availability at time of booking on selected departure dates. Airfare, transfers,

port charges and government fees are additional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of

posting to the internet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is not responsible for errors of

omission or information that may occur as a result of the transfer of information from selected third

parties, technical or human error. Sagres Vacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all

efforts will be done to retain all tours and excursions as defined above.

*In the event Primary Hotels cannot be confirmed, other properties of same or greater value will be

used.

PaymentsA $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your reservation for the

land portion and the all amount for the airfare is required at the booking time. The balance is due 90

days before departures. Payment may be made by charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American

Express or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All

land rates are guaranteed upon deposit

Discover your Roots in PortugalSagres Vacations, and our tour guides will do all possible to help identify your ancestry including

visiting local town hall, during your leisure time. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure all

information related to your family's history and origin in Portugal.

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