Rajah Travel Corporation

Gold Seal Protection

• Gold Seal Protection

Dining Summary

• 1 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)

Included Experience

• Aveiro: Board a colourful boat in the ‘Venice of Portugal’ and sail past candy-striped buildings and palm-tree lined streets.  
• Obidos: A Moorish Medieval castle, cobbled streets and colourful houses pepper the landscape of this fairytale-like Portuguese town. 
• Sintra: There are plenty of UNESCO heritage sites to see in this colourful Portuguese town.
• Coimbra: Explore the riverfront city and stroll the cobbled streets of its old town. Then cool off with a relaxing beer in the sun. 
• Nazare: This tiny town is making big waves (literally!). We'll check out Nazare - a coastal gem famous for surfing and being home to the largest underwater canyon in Europe. Expect some of the tallest waves you've EVER seen.
• Évora: Take a casual stroll around the medieval town. You’ll feel yourself grow wiser as you soak up all that lovely art, history and culture. 

• VIP Executive Zurique (or similar)
• Star Inn Porto (or similar)
• Star Inn Peniche (or similar)
• Hotel Vila Galé Tavira (or similar)
• VIP Gran Lisboa (or similar)

Meeting in the luscious city of Lisbon we'll admire the Gothic glamour, winding cobbled streets, gorgeous cathedrals and scenic views. But the best way to explore this gastronomic capital is through taste, why not sample some delicacies and the Lisbon speciality: green wine, or maybe go for a glass of port in the Bairro Alto and watch the sunset.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: VIP Executive Zurique (or similar)

See ya, Lisbon. We'll never forget your culinary and cultural charms. We'll make a quick stop to visit the this tiny town known for it's massive waves & surfing scene. This lively city is bursting at the seams with historical monuments. It's home to Portugal's oldest university, and when we stop for lunch we'll fall in love with the old stone walls and tumbling terraces of pastel coloured buildings. And welcome to Porto. Famous for port wine, baroque architecture and a UNESCO-Listed historic centre, you’ll feel right at home in this colourful city… and tonight you’re free to check it out however you like.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Star Inn Porto (or similar)

Today is yours to explore Porto’s many wonders with your new Contiki crew. Need some inspo? Why not visit the Harry Potter Library, or one of the city’s multiple famous wine cellars? (Magic awaits, whatever you do.)

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Star Inn Porto (or similar)

We're saying 'Tchau' to Porto today. After breakfast we're taking the coach towards Santa Cruz.This mini-Venice is a gorgeous town built on canals. We'll have an optional traditional boat tour to cruise the winding canals, admiring the colourful houses and learning about the area's history.Another stop for lunch, another stunning historic old town to enjoy it in. Obidos will charm us with its whitewashed houses and ruddy blooms of flowers.Arriving on the surf shore of Peniche, we’ll settle into our modern hotel, with whitewashed walls, colourful rugs & wall murals, right in front of Alfarroba beach. Complete with indoor & outdoor swimming pools, a bar and Green Key sustainability award status, this is the perfect place to base ourselves whether you’re looking to kick back or hit the waves.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)

Peniche is famous for its supreme surf beach - Praia dos Supertubos, less than 10mins from our accommodation - with a tubular wave that makes it one of the locations of choice for big time international surf event Rip Curl Pro. The shallow slope combined with the north wind and ocean currents together create a tall, perfectly hollow wave for surfing and bodyboarding. But it’s not all about the professionals - here you’ll find ideal surfing conditions for all abilities, and so many beaches that overcrowding never becomes a problem.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Star Inn Peniche (or similar)

Peniche - you've been a dream. It's time to drag ourselves away this morning as we head to The Algarve. Another trip to the past as we head inside the 14th century walls of Evora, home to grandiose medieval cathedrals, roman baths and a spectacular town square. After wondering the cobbled streets we'll head on towards the Algarve.  Hitting another coast on the way, we'll make a quick stop here for dinner and some more idyllic exploration. This picture perfect port-side part of Portugal retains Evora's quaint cobbled lanes but adds a whole bunch of stunning beaches.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hotel Vila Galé Tavira (or similar)

Today is yours to enjoy the Algarve. Play golf, eat, take a boat trip, swim, soak up some rays or enjoy some water sports. The choice is yours in this sun-drenched playground.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: Hotel Vila Galé Tavira (or similar)

After breakfast, we have a short drive from the Algarve back to Lisbon today. Thanks for the good times! Welcome to the UNESCO town of Sintra. This fairytale town features turreted palaces and castle ruins - an insta dream.   We head to the coastal town of Cascais, known for its stunning beaches and tasty seafood.  Stroll along the marina or opt in for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience hosted by local residents.  This tour showcases the culture of a neighbourhood shaking off old perceptions by creating an urban art gallery unlike anywhere in the world. Grab your new pals for a farewell feast  - the perfect chance to reflect on how much we've fallen in love with Portugal, and say our sad goodbyes.

Duration: 1 Day

Accommodation: VIP Gran Lisboa (or similar)

Portugal, it's been emotional. Your delicious food, rich culture, paradisaical coastlines and glittering waters will stay in our memories forever. But we'll be back soon enough.

Duration: 1 Day