9-Nights Sunny Portugal - Holiday from $3,599

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OFFER ID 1612786

Sunny Portugal
Start the new year off with a toast amidst lively fireworks and dazzling lights on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Spend time in the quaint medieval walled town of Obidos. Attend an elegant black-tie gala on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy a day at leisure in sunny Funchal. Take in the view from Cabo Girão – the world’s second-highest cliff. Enjoy an espetada, a traditional dinner cooked over an open fire, accompanied by folk dancers and music. From the Portuguese Riviera to historic Sintra, ring in the new year with an unforgettable experience in a few of Portugal’s most beloved cities.

9 nights from $3,599 per person

Itinerary

Sunny Portugal

Day 1 Overnight Flight
Ancient castles and Roman ruins, groves of lemon and almond trees, quiet whitewashed villages, and welcoming locals – Portugal is waiting for you.

Day 2 Cascais, Portugal - Tour Begins
Hotel: Vila Galé
Say hello to the Portuguese Riviera, your home for the next two nights. Mansions scattered about Cascais and Monte Estoril – all hint at its history as a haven for exiled European royals and nobility. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.(D)

Day 3 Cascais - Nazaré - Obidos - Cascais
Hotel: Vila Galé
Venture to Nazaré, a traditional fishing town along the coast. The town’s New Year celebrations are some of the most famous in all of Portugal. Explore the picture-perfect city of Obidos, where whitewashed houses sit snug within medieval city walls.(B)

Day 4 Cascais - Lisbon - Funchal, Madeira
Hotel: Pestana Casino Park Hotel
Fly to Madeira, the “Pearl of the Atlantic.” Wander along the colorful Rua de Santa Maria, decorated with vibrant murals, and enjoy lunch on your own at one of the island's many restaurants. Then embark on a walking tour of Funchal’s old downtown with its quaint narrow streets and historical sites, such as a 15th-century cathedral. Visit the Botanical Garden of Madeira with its collection of more than 2,500 plants from all continents.(B)

Day 5 Funchal - Ponta de São Lourenço - New Year’s Eve Gala - Funchal
Hotel: Pestana Casino Park Hotel
Allow the warm ocean breeze to brush against your skin as you spend time exploring coastal Garajau. Continue to Ponta de São Lourenço, the easternmost point of the island, and gaze out over the deep blue waves with your unparalleled view of the Atlantic. Enjoy time to relax and prepare for a lively evening at an elegant New Year’s Eve Gala.* Ring in the New Year in the most unforgettable way as you watch Madeira’s world-famous fireworks display.(B, D)

Day 6 Funchal
Hotel: Pestana Casino Park Hotel
Spend the first day of the new year in Funchal as you please. With a day in the capital city, enjoy this beautiful island as you see fit.(B)

Day 7 Funchal - Câmara de Lobos - Porto Moniz - Funchal
Hotel: Pestana Casino Park Hotel
Begin your day at Câmara de Lobos, a 15th-century town that's both a humble fishing village and sunny nature retreat. Drive along banana plantations and winding vineyards en route to the world’s second-highest cliff – Cabo Girão. Visit the fishing village of Porto Moniz and see its natural volcanic pools before returning to Funchal. Gather in the evening for an espetada, a traditional dinner cooked over an open fire, accompanied by folk dancers and music.(B, D)

Day 8 Funchal - Lisbon - Belém - Lisbon
Hotel: Turim Marquês Hotel
Fly back to mainland Portugal. Arrive in Lisbon and embark on a tour of the city of Rossio and the iconic Praça do Comercio. Then travel to Belem, where you’ll see the iconic Belem Tower (UNESCO). See the façade of the 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery** (UNESCO) and learn about its historic importance. As the day draws to a close, you may choose to join your Tour Manager on a stroll of downtown Lisbon. Explore this magical Lisbon city on your own, walking along streets illuminated by two million Christmas lights.(B)

Day 9 Lisbon
Hotel: Turim Marquês Hotel
The day is yours to explore Lisbon as you wish. Tonight, consider an optional experience in which you savor Portuguese cuisine and wine while local artists perform the traditional Fado, part of UNESCO’s list of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.(B)

Day 10 Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon
Hotel: Turim Marquês Hotel
Explore the town of Sintra (UNESCO), the summer residence of Portuguese kings, and visit the National Palace. On your return to Lisbon stop to admire the stunning Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Tonight, gather to toast to a trip well-traveled and bid Portugal adeus.(B, D)

Day 11 Lisbon - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today.(B)

Featured Destinations

Lisbon

Portugal’s capital is an 18th-century city - elegant, open to the sea and carefully planned. Most places of interest are within easy walking distance. Rossio Square, the heart of Lisbon since medieval times, is an ideal place to start exploring. Many rebuilt houses with original façades provide stores and restaurants with modern interiors. High above Baixa is Bairro Alto - with its teeming nightlife. There are many monuments and museums, such as San Jeronimos Monastery, Royal Coach Museum and Gulbenkian Museum. Two well-known landmarks are the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem. A statue of Christ looms above Europe’s longest suspension bridge. Madragoa, Bica and Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s older sections, offer a variety of sights: the Church of Sao Roque, with its beautiful tiles; St. George Castle, which offers a splendid view from its location above the Alfama quarter; the botanical gardens, featuring an unusual, cold greenhouse; and the cathedral, stunning with its Moorish design. Renowned Gulbenkian Museum is the cultural center of Portugal.

Excursions

An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours)

Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours)

Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours)

Funchal (Madeira), Portugal

Cascais

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/28/2025 - 01/07/2026

from $3,599 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $3,599 per person

Length

9 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.

Remarks

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability and change without notice. Prices reflect land only accommodations, airfare is additional. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices subject to availability and changes without notice. Some restrictions may apply.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID

1612786

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