Have you ever thought about going to popular Portugal with a few garden loving friends? I have some spots left to fill for our upcoming garden journey of Portugal and would love to have some substack people come with us. It is $6,499.00 with air from JFK and back.
This itinerary includes the following air:
Flight from New York (JFK) to Lisbon and back from Porto
Hotel Accommodations:
5 nights at the 4 star BessaHotel Liberdade in Lisbon
5 nights at the 4 star PortoBay Teatro in Porto
Private tours: Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Queluz, Obidos, Porto, Douro Valley, Braga and Guimaraes.
Private airport transfers.
Services of an English speaking professional guide.
We will be staying in at The BessaHotel Liberdadein Lisbon and at The Portobay Teatro in Porto. We will be taking our garden excursions from there. For example, on Saturday, Oct 4 we will have a full day private tour of Sintra & Cascais (Breakfast and Lunch included). Here is a description of that day’s explorations:
Magic awaits you between the coastal Sintra-Cascais’s trees and castle walls One of Portugal’s main 13 natural parks, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park stretches over 145 square kilometers. The park offers many landscape views and breathtaking mountainous panoramas. Visit a stunning fairytale estate of Quinta da Regaleira. Protected within a Unesco World Heritage landscape, Quinta da Regaleira is a perfect mix of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance architecture. Exploring the property can feel like entering a mysterious world.
Discover the historic village of Sintra, one of the oldest and most enchanting places in southern Europe. It is home to inviting gardens. Then enjoy a lunch of local Portuguese cuisine at the Praia Grande.
Your last destination is Cascais, a coastal town just 20 miles west of Lisbon. Cascais was once a small fishing village, but its idyllic scenery attracted the attention of artists, writers and European nobility in the 20th century. This premier destination is known for its distinct charm, stunning views and is a haven for relaxation. After taking in the serenity of Cascais, you’ll head back to Lisbon through the breathtaking scenic coastline route.
