Multi-day trip to Costa Lisboa
November 12-16, 19-23
MULTI-DAY TRIP COSTA LISBOA
During this multi-day trip to the Costa de Lisboa, we combine comfort, culture, and free time. From our accommodation in the elegant Estoril, we will explore the highlights of Lisbon and the surrounding region together with a Dutch-speaking guide. Every morning, there is a group program planned, while the afternoons are free for you to enjoy at your own pace. We dine together every evening at the hotel, including wine, and travel comfortably by coach. A relaxing and varied journey along city, coast, and royal history.
Day 1: Welcome to the Portuguese Riviera
We fly late in the morning from Brussels to Lisbon. Upon arrival, we will be greeted at the airport and board our comfortable coach. Together with our Dutch-speaking guide, we will drive directly to the coast. Along the way, we receive a first introduction to Portugal, the Costa de Lisboa region, and the places we will visit in the coming days.
Afterwards, we drive to Estoril, where we arrive in the afternoon at Hotel Inglaterra.
The rest of the afternoon is free to spend as you wish. You may take a walk along the boulevard towards Cascais or relax on a terrace by the sea. A calm and pleasant start to our trip. In the evening, we dine together at the hotel.
During this trip, we stay at the comfortable Hotel Inglaterra, located in elegant Estoril. This stylish hotel combines classic charm with modern facilities and forms a pleasant base on the Portuguese Riviera.
The hotel is within walking distance of the beach, the coastal promenade, and the center of Estoril. The lively Cascais is also easily accessible. Thanks to its quiet location, we can relax here after a day full of impressions.
Hotel Inglaterra offers comfortable rooms, a restaurant where we dine together every evening, and a bar to end the day in a cozy atmosphere. In good weather, it is delightful to relax by the outdoor pool or on the terrace.
Because of the combination of comfort, good service, and a convenient location, Hotel Inglaterra is a great place to stay during this varied trip along Lisbon, Sintra, and the Atlantic coast.
Day 2: Royal Sintra and the Palácio da Pena
Today, we travel in two smaller buses to the green and fairytale-like Sintra, beautifully situated in the hills just outside Lisbon. Already during the ride, we notice how the landscape gradually changes into an environment full of forests, palaces, and stately villas. Together with our Dutch-speaking guide, we first explore the historic center, where narrow streets, squares, and traditional buildings recall the long and rich history of this special place.
Then we drive further into the hills to the absolute highlight of the day: the Palácio da Pena. This colorful and romantic palace sits high above Sintra and is one of Portugal’s most iconic landmarks. During the visit, we discover the unique architecture, where various styles come together, and learn more about the Portuguese royal family and life at court. Additionally, we enjoy the beautiful views over Sintra and the surrounding green hills, an excellent moment for photos.
After the joint morning program, the afternoon is free to explore Sintra further on your own. We can have lunch wherever and whenever we like and take all the time to stroll through the charming streets, visit small shops, or relax on a terrace in the lively center.
In the afternoon, we return by coach to Estoril, where we can reflect on an impressive day full of nature, history, and royal allure.
Day 3: Historic Lisbon (Group 1 reverses days 2 and 3)
After breakfast, we depart by coach to Lisbon for an extensive introduction to the Portuguese capital. Together with our Dutch-speaking guide, we discover the city during a varied combination of a city tour and short walks. We drive through different neighborhoods and get a good impression of the contrast between historic and modern Lisbon.
We visit, among others, the Belém district, where we pause to reflect on Portugal’s rich maritime history. Here we see iconic landmarks such as the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the Torre de Belém (outside visits) and hear stories about the great voyages of discovery. Of course, there is time to take photos and experience the atmosphere of this special place.
We also explore the heart of the city with neighborhoods like Baixa and Rossio. During short walks through narrow streets and lively squares, the guide tells us about daily life, history, and culture in Lisbon. From one of the well-known viewpoints, we enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city and the Tagus River.
After the joint morning program, the afternoon is free to further explore Lisbon on your own. Visit a museum, take a ride on a historic tram, or enjoy a drink at a terrace in one of the lively neighborhoods.
At the end of the afternoon, we return to Estoril.
Day 4: Cascais and the Atlantic Coast
This morning, we explore on foot, together with our Dutch-speaking guide, the charming coastal town of Cascais and the impressive Atlantic coast. We walk through the historic center, past atmospheric squares and the marina, and learn more about the time when Cascais was a favorite seaside resort for the Portuguese nobility.
In the afternoon, we have free time in Cascais. We can have lunch on our own and relax at the beach, visit shops, or sit down on a terrace with a sea view.
At the end of the afternoon, we walk back to Estoril for a relaxing evening and the last group dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Farewell to Portugal
On this day, check-out is at 12:00 PM. After that, luggage can be stored in the baggage room. If you wish, you can visit Cascais or travel to Lisbon by public transport. Around 17:00–17:30, we will depart by coach to Lisbon Airport, from where we will fly back to Brussels, carrying wonderful memories of a varied and relaxing trip along the Costa de Lisboa.
Program changes reserved.
TRIP PRICE
The trip price is €799 per person for members, and €875 per person for non-members.
SURCHARGES
- Single room supplement: €180 per person
INCLUDED
- Flight Brussels – Lisbon – Brussels with TAP Air Portugal, including airport taxes
- Checked baggage: 1 piece up to 23 kg per person with maximum dimensions: 158 cm (length + width + height)
- Hand luggage: 1 piece up to 10 kg per person (55 × 40 × 25 cm) and 1 personal item up to 2 kg (40 × 30 × 15 cm)
- Transfers and transport by comfortable coach
- 4 overnight stays in a shared twin room at Hotel Inglaterra****
- 4x Breakfast at the hotel
- 4x Dinner at the hotel, including a quarter bottle of wine per person per dinner, soft drinks, and water
- Entrance to Palácio da Pena
- Shuttle bus at Palácio da Pena
- Audio sets (earpieces) during excursions on days 2, 3, and 4
- All mentioned excursions including Dutch-speaking local guide
- Mandatory contribution to Calamity Fund and SGRZ
- Tourist tax of €4 per person per night
NOT INCLUDED
- Cancellation insurance
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees not mentioned
- Lunches
FLIGHT SCHEDULES
Brussels – Lisbon: 11:50 – 13:45
Lisbon – Brussels: 19:55 – 23:50
Please note: flight schedules are subject to change!
GENERAL INFORMATION
ANVR
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Download the ANVR conditions here: www.anvr.nl
Membership number: 4336
Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds
Sophus Travel is a member of SGR. The SGR guarantee means that consumers are assured of receiving their prepaid travel money back if the other party cannot fulfill the agreed-upon service due to financial insolvency. If the agreement also includes transportation and the destination has already been reached, arrangements will be made for the return journey. For more information about the Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds, visit www.sgr.nl
Membership number: 3088
Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds Business (SGRZ)
Sophus Travel is a member of the Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds Business (SGRZ). This new guarantee fund anticipates the new Travel Agreement Act that came into effect on July 1, 2018. From this date, the long-standing coverage of the Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds (SGR) will only apply to natural persons and no longer to companies, institutions, schools, universities, etc. SGRZ was developed especially for this. If you travel with a company, association, school, or university via Sophus Travel, you have the assurance that SGRZ guarantees your travel funds. For more information about the Foundation Guarantee Fund for Travel Funds Business, visit www.sgrz.nl
Membership number: 17027
Calamiteitenfonds
Sophus Travel is a member of the Foundation Calamiteitenfonds Reizen. This guarantee means that as a consumer participating in one of our organized trips:
- you will receive (part of) your travel sum back if we are unable to carry out the trip in full or at all due to a calamity;
- you will be reimbursed for necessary additional costs if we have to adjust the trip due to a calamity or if we have to repatriate you early.
A calamity is defined as an abnormal event caused by molest or natural disaster
You pay €2.50 per party (group of up to 9 people booking at the same time) for this security. For more information about the Calamiteitenfonds, visit www.calamiteitenfonds.nl.
Membership number: 3088
Sustainable Tourism
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The ANVR travel industry is committed to this and works towards Sustainable Tourist Entrepreneurship (DTO). Our company meets the ANVR-DTO obligation, whereby the travel company has appointed a trained coordinator who has successfully passed an exam. We also have a policy statement and a program with practical measures that describe how we currently and in the future deal with environmental concerns.
We strive for sustainable tourism within a sustainable society.
With the DTO policy, we aim to minimize the negative impacts of our product on the environment and encourage our customers and suppliers towards greater sustainability.