Meetup Travel - PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS, 10 days, Sep 21-30, $2,395. 1 spot left

PORTUGAL! Amazing 10 day tour covering Portugal’s best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, medieval Evora, and the southern beaches of Lagos.

Max of only 8 persons… We have 7 so far, only 1 spot left. RSVP today!

Portugal… a “Must-Visit-Destination” by Lonely Planet; “World’s-Leading-Destination 2017, 2018, 2019” at the World Travel Awards. Portugal has it all! Historic cities, UNESCO sights, fairytale castles, wineries, nature parks, urban and nature walks, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine! Privately-guided walking tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto; Fado show; wine cellar visit and tasting; medieval Evora and southern Algarve beaches at Lagos. Toast it all with a glass of Vino Verde or Port.

Max of only 8 persons… We have 7 so far, only 1 spot left. RSVP today!
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OVERVIEW:
* All guests must be fully-COVID-vaccinated*
Days: 9
Date: Sept 21 – 30, 2023
(Can arrive any time on Sept 21; may necessitate taking a red-eye the evening before.

Land Cost: $2,395 (Meetup discounted rate, airfare extra). Rate is double occupancy. We will pair solo travelers up with roommates.

Group Size: 8

Level: Easy – Moderate

OVERVIEW:
Day 1: Arrive Lisbon
Day 2: Lisbon walking tour. Fado show
Day 3: Day tour to Sintra & Cascais
Day 4: Aviero and Porto
Day 5: Porto walking tour and wine cellar
Day 6: Coimbra and medieval Evora
Day 7: Evora’s ‘bones & stones’; Lagos
Day 8: Free time in Lagos
Day 9: Arribada Nature Park; Lisbon
Day 10: Lisbon sights. Depart

INCLUDED:
• 9 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts
• Car rental with rental insurance
• Airport transfers
• Private, guided walking tours in Lisbon and Porto
• Fado Show
• Wine Cellar visit and tasting
• Private full day tour of Sintra
• Carbon offset, tree planting and more
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NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
All passengers must be fully COVID vaccinated.
US Passport is required. (No visa needed).
Getting there: Fly into and out of Lisbon (LIS).
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Weather: Spring and Fall are ideal times to visit Portugal. September is a great time for urban exploration, winery visits and the southern beaches. Lisbon should be sunny and 80 degrees. Porto, around 75. Lagos, 80.
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Lodging: 9 nights in comfortable hotels with all amenities.
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Activity Level: Easy to Moderate – We will do 4 miles of urban walking or nature walking daily. All activities are suitable for active beginners. Early breakfasts most days as there is so much to see and do. Three days will entail 3 – 3 ½ hours of driving.
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Trip Style: Semi-Guided. We will have professional Portugal guides for private tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto. Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano will be the driver on days 4-9 and share knowledge about the places and sights visited.
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SAVE! Special Meetup Members discounted price: $2,395.
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RSVP NOW! Send email today to: Joe@Meaningfultrip.com
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Travel Organization
This Meetup adventure tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 10+ years, Joe is a tourism professional with 26 years of experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for Washington State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all COVID safety and hygiene guidelines and provide all accommodations, services, and English-speaking guides.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: A Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Only receipt of deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
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(1) RSVP on Meetup (or put name on Waitlist)
(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at [joe@MeaningfulTrip.com](mailto:joe@MeaningfulTrip.com). Joe will check availability, send out a detailed trip itinerary, and send Deposit instructions. .
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Terms of Service and Release of Liability
We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions

Additional Trip Information
Upon confirmation of space, and receipt of deposit, participants will receive a Packing List, Trip Application, and Travel Insurance info. Do NOT purchase air tickets until you have been notified that we have reached the required number of travelers and it is OK to purchase air.
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