Portugal a gem of a destination

Tower of Belem (Torre de Belem), Lisbon, Portugal

Tower of Belem (Torre de Belem), Lisbon, Portugal

Published Oct 11, 2012

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Lisbon - Sun-drenched beaches and picture-perfect villages are just a few of the gems waiting for travellers in Portugal. From Porto, the port wine capital of the world, to the medieval walled city of Evora, to the richly carved gothic cloisters of Jeronimo's Monastery in the capital city of Lisbon visitors will love this Highlights of Portugal trip.

The enchanting coastline with its craggy cliffs and picturesque seaports offer travellers more than enough ways to get away from it all. Throw in cobble-stone streets, olive-covered hillsides and villas more colourful than you can imagine, and you have everything you need for an ideal European holiday.

Once considered the Iberian Peninsula's best-kept secret, Insight Vacation's 10-day escorted holiday, Highlights of Portugal, is priced from R15 475 per person land only. This includes accommodation in premium hotels with breakfast daily, scheduled airport transfers, the services of a professional tour director, sightseeing and touring in a luxury air-conditioned coach with business class legroom.

On this premium journey, guests will visit the Convent of Christ, which dominates the town of Tomar and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. There they'll see the Manueline Window and follow the story of the mysterious Knights Templar.

In Porto, located on the banks of the Douro, cruise beneath the iconic bridges and see buildings decorated in the classical Portuguese tile. In Porto guests will also get to tour the cellars and taste the port wine which takes its name from this city.

In Lisbon, tour the spacious avenues and elegant squares. Admire the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the ancient Belem Tower. In the Moorish capital of Silves, see the sandstone Castle and Gothic Cathedral.

In Evora, travel with a local expert to see the city walls, Roman Temple, Cathedral, Praça do Giraldo and Capela dos Ossos. Join the pilgrims of Fatima in the great Basilica, and in Obidos, walk through the picturesque narrow streets, past whitewashed houses with flower-decked iron balconies up to the main square of this ancient walled town.

There is nothing ordinary about this picture-perfect country, and Highlights of Portugal is an extraordinary journey.

Book and pay a R5000 per person deposit by Dec 27, 2012 and save up to 10 percent Insight's Early Payment Discount.

To book contact your ASATA travel agent or call Insight Vacations directly on (011) 280 8400. www.insightvacations.com

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