Portugal’s Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) offers superb sandy beaches, along with many historic towns and villages to discover. Combine this with visits to stunning cities such as Lisbon and Porto plus Salamanca and San Sebastian in Spain

DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.

DAY 2:
Through France to the Bordeaux area for an overnight stay. B,D

DAY 3:
Into Spain, to the Salamanca area where we stay overnight. B,D

DAY 4: Salamanca
Included morning in Salamanca, a fine university city and regarded as Spain's best example of Renaissance architecture. Later, we travel into Portugal to arrive in Praia de Vieira, our base for the next seven nights. B,D

DAY 5: Free time
Enjoy a day at leisure. B,D

DAY 6: Obidos
Optional excursion to the pretty, walled town of Obidos and Quinta do Sanguinhal. See the winemaking techniques, along with a tour of the vineyard followed by winetasting and a light lunch. B,D

DAY 7: Lisbon
Optional excursion to Lisbon, Portugal's capital. A panoramic coach tour will show you the main sights including the Belem area and, in particular, the Monument to the Discoveries and the monastery. B,D

DAY 8: Coimbra
Optional guided excursion taking in the pretty town of Coimbra and also a visit to the fascinating 'Portugal in Miniature'. Continue on to Bussaco Forest to enjoy beautiful gardens and the outstanding natural beauty of the area. B,D

DAY 9: Porto
Final relaxing day at leisure on the Portuguese coast. B,D

DAY 10: Free time
Leave Portugal and travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz area in northern Spain for an overnight stay. B,D

DAY 12: San SebastiánAs we travel to France we stop enroute at the beautiful Spanish resort town of San Sebastián, picturesquely situated on a shell-shaped bay. Stay overnight in the Bordeaux area. B,D

DAY 13:
Travel north to the Paris outskirts for an overnight stay. B

DAY 14:
To Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

 

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 13 nights' accommodation
• 13 continental breakfasts and 11 evening meals
• Excursions and visits as detailed

Silver Service Coach ...

Situated directly on the beach, you'll stay for seven nights in Praia de Vieira on Portugal's Silver Coast at the Hotel Cristal, a superb 3-star hotel with fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, which can also be covered when necessary, and an extensive spa and health club with gym, sauna, Turkish bath and health treatments. There is a lift, restaurant and panoramic bar offering more striking views. All air-conditioned rooms provide hairdryer, fridge, telephone and satellite T.V. Occasional entertainment throughout the summer, plus wine and water with your evening meal are included.

In Spain and France you will stay overnight in city-style hotels.

£1099
£1045

£ 995
£ 946

Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras: optional excursions; single room supplement £279; travel insurance from £46.95

 

 

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