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82 saga.co.uk/segtpPORTUGALTo book, call 0808 278 5931 or visit saga.co.uk/europePorto%u00c9voraArraiolosViana do CasteloLISBONSerra da EstrelaViseuVila Vi%u00e7osaPortugal333Your holiday includes%u2022 8 excursions and visits%u2022 City tours of Arraiolos; %u00c9vora (including cathedral, San Francisco Church & Chapel of Bones); and Porto%u2022 Guided tour of Pal%u00e1cio Ducal in Vila Vi%u00e7osa%u2022 Guided excursion to Viana do Castelo (with Costume Museum & Santa Luzia Basilica), including Ponte de Lima and Valenca do Minho%u2022 Visits to Castelo Branco; Aveiro%u2022 Port tasting in Porto%u2022 9 nights in pousadas%u2022 International flights. Prices are based on return flights with TAP Portugal or British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports%u2022 14 meals:9 breakfasts, 5 dinners %u2022 PLUS see page 4 for more inclusionsDates2026April 14May 12September 1, 22October 6Single supplement: from %u00a3250# Offer ends Friday 30 January 2026 - see page 3 for full details.Price is subject to change and will be confirmed upon enquiry.Day 7 Aveiro - Viana do Castelo.We continue north and stop en route in coastal Aveiro, known as the Venice of Portugal due to several canals crossing the town. We continue to our next historic pousada.Day 8 Viana do Castelo. Take a morning tour of the coastal town of Viana do Castelo. Together we%u2019ll explore the Santa LuziaBasilica and the Costume Museum. The nearby towns of Ponte de Lima and Valen%u00e7a do Minho are included on this tour.Day 9 Porto. Today we explore Porto. Here, you may see some of the elegant, traditional, wooden sailing barges - barcos rabelos - used to transport the famous wine; and Porto%u2019s landmark, the impressive two-tier bridge - Ponte de Dom Luis I.We%u2019ll amble Porto%u2019s historic Ribeira district together - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cobbled streets and impressive buildings. Portugal%u2019s second city never fails to impress. As part of our tour, we%u2019ll stop for a tasting at a historic Port cellar and have some time to wander at leisure.Day 10 Viana do Castelo - Porto - UK.Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.Day 1 UK - Lisbon - Vila Vi%u00e7osa.Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Lisbon. On arrival, we transfer to the delightful town of Vila Vi%u00e7osa and check into our pousada.Day 2 Vila Vi%u00e7osa. Today we explore this small, marble-clad town. We%u2019ll take a guided tour of the majestic Renaissance-style Pal%u00e1cio Ducal or Duke%u2019s Palace.Day 3 Arraiolos - %u00c9vora. Enjoy a morning tour of Arraiolos, a small town overlooked by the ruins of a Moorish castle. In the afternoon we head to %u00c9vora, a picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city that dates back to Roman times. Our guide will take us to the cathedral, San Francisco Church, university and the Chapel of Bones.Day 4 Viseu. Today we wave goodbye to Vila Vi%u00e7osa and journey towards medieval Viseu. On the way, we%u2019ll stretch our legs among the tree-lined squares and boulevards of Castelo Branco, the provincial capital. This evening we arrive in Viseu and check into our imposing pousada, a one-time 19th-century hospital.Days 5-6 Viseu. Two days to spend completely as you please in Viseu, or perhaps join our full-day optional excursion to the Serra da Estrela Mountains.The UNESCO World Heritage city of %u00c9voraBeyond Portugal%u2019s exciting capital lie ancient towns, wild landscapes and elegant pousadas. On this fascinating journey from Lisbon to Porto, you%u2019ll stand before the dazzling marble fa%u00e7ade of the Duke%u2019s Palace, breathe in wildflower scents in the tranquil Serra da Estrela Mountains, and sample delicious port wine in Porto itself.Grand Designs of Portugal9 nights from %u00a32,195 %u00a31,958per person based on two sharing, 6 October 2026. Including travel insurance and cancellation cover or a price reduction of %u00a372 if not required. See pages 128-131 for details.Pace 2Where you%u2019ll stay3 nights Pousada Convento Vila Vi%u00e7osa (4*) %u2022 3 nights Pousada%u00a0de%u00a0Viseu (4*) %u2022 3 nightsPousada de Viana do Castelo (4*)Local ratings. Accommodation may change, but will always be of a similar standard.Save 10% off all holidaysfor a limited time only#1 Number of nightsVisits