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PortUGAL - rESort The Lisbon Coast & Ericeira 8 days £599 NEW HALF BoArD ERICEIRA from Highlights Include Lisbon Optional Excursions Sintra, Cascais & Cabo da roca Mafra & Queluz obidos, Alcobaça & Nazaré Coimbra Fly from... Heathrow Or from your LOCAL AIRPORT Enjoy a fantastic week at a fabulous beachside hotel on the lovely Lisbon coast. Its a superb spot to relax and soak up the sun and a perfect base from which to discover the regions magnificent palaces, medieval walled cities and pretty fishing villages on our exciting excursion programme. YOUR ResORT The delightful fishing village of Ericeira is perched on a rocky ledge overlooking glorious sandy beaches. You can stroll through the narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses to Praca de Republica, a pretty square where you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the tempting cafés and pastry shops, or sample the delicious local seafood in one of the excellent restaurants. InCLUDeD eXCURsIOn Lisbon - We spend the day in the elegant Portuguese capital. Our sightseeing tour takes us to see the delightful Alfama district for a stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets and the picturesque houses of this ancient Moorish quarter, then on to the riverside area of Belem, site of the Jeronimos Monastery and Monument to the Discoveries. There will be free time to explore at your own pace, before we return to the hotel. OPTIOnAL eXCURsIOns Sintra, Cascais & Cabo da roca - This full day trip starts at the hilltop town of Sintra to see the National Palace, the summer residence of the Kings of Portugal, before heading back to visit the stylish seaside resort of Cascais, then continuing to the Cabo da Roca lighthouse, the most westerly point in Europe. Mafra & Queluz - First stop of the day is the monastery at Mafra. Originally designed for just 13 friars, it grew into a massive and wealthy palace complex, complete with a basilica, royal residence and quarters for some 450 monks and novices. One of the highlights is the splendid rococo library with its magnificent marble floors that mirror the ceiling designs. We continue to the imposing Palace of Queluz set in wonderful 18th-century formal gardens. obidos, Alcobaça & Nazaré - Our excursion begins in the medieval city of Obidos with its cobbled streets, see whitewashed houses and wonderful views of the rolling hills of Estremadura from the golden towers, crenellated battlements and ramparts. We continue to Alcobaça to visit the Cistercian monastery, before ending the day with a visit to the traditional fishing village of Nazaré. Coimbra - Spend the day in the former Portuguese capital. Take a walk through the maze of narrow alleys and stepped streets and visit the splendid buildings and superb library of the ancient university, dating back to 1290. YOUR HOTeL You will stay at the contemporary, four star Hotel Vila Gale Ericeira, which is right on the beach and just five minutes from the town. Amenities include a bar, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and a health club with beauty salon. All rooms feature private facilities, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe and hairdryer. Sea view rooms and sea view rooms with a balcony are available at extra cost - please ask our Holiday Advisors for details. LISBON EXtEND yoUr StAy Whats Included n n n n n n n Return scheduled flights to Lisbon Transfers between airport and hotel Services of an air-conditioned executive coach Seven nights half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Excursion to Lisbon All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges 8 days in Ericeira from only £310 extra Why not stay on an extra week and explore more of this beautiful region? Please ask our Holiday Advisors for further details. Please note that your Tour Manager will not accompany the extension. HOLIDAY ReF: FPLC2 Dates, Prices & Flight Information Holiday ref: FPLC Heathrow 2009 Apr 23 May 14 Apr 23 May 14 £599 £649 £909 £959 Jun 18 Sep 03 Jun 18 Sep 03 £649 £649 £959 £959 British Airways Depart 0740 hrs Return arr. 1340 hrs Coimbra Nazare Alcobaca Obidos Queluz Ericeira Mafra Sintra Lisbon Cascais Extend your stay Holiday ref: FPLC2 Deposit £100 per person n Single room 1 week stay £147 single room 2 week stay £336 For insurance information, please see page 199. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Luton £NIL Bristol £29 For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see pages 192-193. TRAnsFeRs MAke YOUR Own wAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 1 hour. Save £150. Please see page 7 for further details. HOTEL VILA GALE ERICEIRA 110 To view dates & prices click here To book click here