Portugal In Depth with Globus: Sept.19-30, 2025 ($200 early booking discount p.p.)
Founded in 1143, Portugal is the oldest nation-state in Europe. The country's history, people, culture, landscapes, gastronomy and wines are all great reasons to make Portugal one of your next travel destinations. Stonetown Travel, partnering with Globus, is offering a comprehensive guided tour to Portugal from September 19-30, 2025. We are there for you every step of the way, beginning with the luxury coach ride picking us up in Southwestern Ontario and ending after the trip when we present you with a custom photo book keepsake of memories from our vacation together.
ITINERARY
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 TORONTO TO LISBON
Travel by luxury coach from southwestern Ontario in the late afternoon to Toronto Pearson Airport for your overnight flight to Lisbon. Relax with our group and enjoy dinner in the Plaza Premium lounge prior to the flight.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Welcome to Lisbon! Upon arrival we will get checked into our hotel, then have some free time to explore in the afternoon. At 6 pm, we'll meet our Globus Tour Director for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Dinner included.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 LISBON: Lovely Lisbon
LISBON - Guided sightseeing tour includes Jeronimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Breakfast included.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 LISBON–OBIDOS–NAZARÉ–ALCOBAÇA–FÁTIMA–TOMAR: Sea, Surf & Sanctuaries
OBIDOS - Take an orientation walk of the medieval town.
NAZARÉ - Free time to browse.
ALCOBAÇA - Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery.
FÁTIMA - Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary enroute to Tomar.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 TOMAR–COIMBRA–PORTO: Academic Honors
TOMAR - Visit the Convent of Christ.
COIMBRA - Visit the University. Scenic drive enroute to Porto.
Breakfast included.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 PORTO: Panoramas & Port Wine
PORTO - Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Church of São Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar. Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast included.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 PORTO–GUIMARAES–PENAFIEL–VISEU: Tapas & Tastings
GUIMARAES - Orientation walk through the medieval district.
PENAFIEL - Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy Portuguese tapas tasting. Take a scenic drive through the port wine vineyards enroute to Viseu.
VISEU - Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 VISEU–BELMONTE–CASTELO DE VIDE–EVORA: Bottles & Corks
BELMONTE - Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an olive oil tasting.
CASTELO DE VIDE - Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time to browse.
EVORA - Visit a traditional cork factory.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 EVORA–ALGARVE: Gothic Grandeur
EVORA - Guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, the Sao Francisco Church, and the Ossuary Chapel. Free time for lunch.
ALGARVE - Free time late afternoon and evening.
Breakfast included.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 ALGARVE. COASTAL EXCURSION: Cliffs & Coastlines
ALGARVE - Join an excursion to the Promontory of Sagres, Cape St. Vincent, and Lagos.
Breakfast included.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 ALGARVE–AZEITÃO–LISBON: Peninsula Miles & Painted Tiles
ALGARVE - Depart with a scenic drive along the Serra da Arrábida with views of the Tróia Peninsula.
AZEITÃO - Visit a traditional tile workshop.
LISBON - Enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 LISBON
We will transfer from the hotel to the airport for our afternoon return flight to Toronto where our coach will be waiting to return us home.
Inclusions:
| Stonetown Travel Host throughout the trip | One checked bag included per passenger |
| Itinerary as shown above | Gratuities for drivers and guides |
| Expert Globus tour director and local guides | Photo book keepsake at conclusion of trip |
Not Included:
Travel Insurance
Items of a personal nature
Meals and beverages not indicated on the itinerary
Price: $5,495.00 CAD per person (net of $200 Early Booking Discount), based on double occupancy, including airfare
Required Deposit: $250 CAD per person for Globus portion, $300 CAD per person for flight deposit (final payment due July 1, 2025)
