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N O R T H E R N S P A I N A N D T H E D O U R O V A L L E Y PORTO Day 20: Saturday 10 June Ready to paint a portrait in people and provinces beyond the beaten track, we sail to Guimaraes, the country's former capital. At Braga, we admire the view from the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary before returning to the hotel. LISBON Day 21: Sunday 11 June Arriving in the capital, we meet Lisbon, where sunshine yellow trams clatter winding lanes. We are staying at the Pestana Palace, a national monument whose ornate ambience speaks volumes for the impeccable service we are to expect. Tasting a world of choice, we have worked up an appetite to enjoy tonight's dine-around dinner. LISBON Day 22: Monday 12 June Where will your last day in Portugal take you? Admire Pena National Palace and Sintra National Palace, straight out of a fairytale. Or follow the devout path to encounter the Shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fatima. An easy walking tour of Lisbon takes us for some early evening wine tasting before an impressive farewell dinner at the hotel. DEPART LISBON Day 23: Tuesday 13 June Enriched with the culture of Iberia, it's time to say 'adeus' one last time as we make our way to the airport after breakfast. ARRIVE AUSTRALIA Day 24: Wednesday 14 June After the royal treatment we have received, it's almost surprising there's not a red carpet waiting for us on our arrival back to Australia. ABOARD SPIRIT OF CHARTWELL Centrepiece of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee pageant on the River Thames in 2012, the Spirit of Chartwell exudes grace as it takes its esteemed guests over the waters of Portugal's Douro River. For more information on the ship and suites please refer to page 73. ABOARD EL TRANSCANTABRICO GRAN LUJO Combining the elegance of the 1920s with the sophisticated luxury of modern times, the El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo will take you through the landscapes of northern Spain in unparalleled style. For more information on the train and suites please refer to page 72. TOUR COST Based on per person, twin share in a Deluxe Suite aboard El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo and a Stateroom aboard Spirit of Chartwell – from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane flying with Emirates. Prices from other cities are available on request.. Economy Class ....................................................................................................................................................... $25,880 Business Class ......................................................................................................................................................... $32,710 First Class ................................................................................................................................................................... $36,700 All regional flights are in Economy Class Cruise & Land Only (Join in Barcelona for dinner on Day 2 and depart Lisbon after breakfast on Day 23) ...... $23,570 Supplements (add to base tour cost, per person, twin share) Royal Suite (Spirit of Chartwell) ....................................................................................................................... $1,580 Single Suite Supplement including hotels (add to base tour cost) .................................... $11,320 1800 650 738 | captainschoice.com.au 29