O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y
A Z U L E J OS T I L ES , L I S BO N P O R T U G U ES E CU I S I N E , L I S BO N
FL AVOURS OF LISBON
Get to know Lisbon's rich culture through its food
during a walking tour. Stroll through the vibrant
distric t of Graça and savour a selec tion of petiscos
— small ser vings of tast y bites — and locally
produced liqueur. Later, visit an authentic wine
bar for more delicious samples.
BATALHA & FÁTIMA
In Batalha, explore Santa Maria da Vitoria
Monaster y, a UNESCO World Heritage site that
was built in the 14th centur y. Continue on to
Fátima and visit the Our Lady of the Rosar y shrine
where the Virgin Mar y is said to have appeared
to three shepherd children in 1917.
HISTORIC GUIMAR ÃES
Visit the nation's first capital, Guimarães, and
enjoy a guided walk through the narrow streets
of Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
See Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes
of Braganza, the charming houses in Santa
Maria Street and Praca Santiago.
NATIONAL TILE MUSEUM
One of Por tugal's most distinc tive ar t forms
is the blue and white ceramic tiles known as
azulejos. Tour Lisbon's National Tile Museum,
learn about the centuries- old Por tuguese
tile -making tradition, then make your own
decorative tile to take home with you.
CISTERCIANS & WINES
Your first stop is São João de Tarouca, a 12th-
centur y monaster y. With the Cistercian monk s
came the cultivation of the fields and vineyards
in the Varosa Valley. Nex t, visit the Casa de Santo
António Britiande in the hear t of the Távora-
Varosa wine region for a tasting.
PORT WINE CELL ARS
Explore a renowned wine cellar in Vila Nova de
Gaia and sample its famed for tified wine, por t.
Take a guided tour of the cellar, then enjoy a
tasting of the three dif ferent varieties of por t—
ruby, tawny and white.
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