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Join us for activities, get-togethers and travel. Kayaking, walking, hiking and snowshoeing fun. Healthy lifestyle gatherings. Singles and non-singles welcome. Travels to Portugal, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Mexico, Costa Rica. We are tolerant, inclusive, and kind!
Organizer, Joe Staiano, has been a Meetup Organizer for 15+ years. Simply one of the best organizers out there!
40+ peeps, or your friends that are 40+, as well as your sons & daughters are absolutely welcomed on our events.
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Meetup Travel: PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS, 10 days, Sep 18-27
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, QVH9+G6 Lisbon, Portugal, LIsbon, PTPORTUGAL! Amazing 10 day tour covering Portugal’s best highlights: Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, medieval Evora, and southern beaches of Lagos. Our third time offering this amazing vacation for Meetup Members!
MAX GROUP SIZE 8. Only ONE more space left!
Cross-posted w SOA, Pacific NW Hikers, and Active and Awesome 40's-60's.
Organizer: Joe Staiano joe@meaningfultrip.com / 206-305-2200
Contact me ASAP with any questions.Meetup Travels: Specially-curated adventures to exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, Meetup Member discount-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and Meetup fun & camaraderie.
Portugal… a “Must-Visit-Destination” by Lonely Planet; “World’s-Leading-Destination 2017 - 2019”. Portugal has it all! Historic cities, UNESCO sights, fairytale castles, wineries, nature parks, sights, warm beaches, mouthwatering food, and, of course, wine! Includes walking tours in Lisbon, Sintra and Porto; Fado show; wine cellar visit; medieval Evora and southern Algarve beaches. Toast it all with a glass of Vino Verde or Port. Our third time running this fun, amazing trip for Meetup members.
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Solo Travelers Welcome.. we pair same-gender persons as roommates.
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OVERVIEW:
Days: 10
Date: Sept 18 - 27, 2026 (arrive anytime on 18th)
Land Cost: $2,895 (Special Meetup discounted rate. Airfare extra). Rate is double occupancy. We will pair solo travelers up with roommates.
Group Size: 8
Level: Easy – ModerateOVERVIEW:
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. DepartINCLUDED:
• 9 nights nice hotels
• Breakfasts
• Car rental w rental insurance
• Airport transfer
• Guided walking tours in Lisbon & Porto
• Fado Show
• Wine Cellar visit & tasting
• Private full day tour of Sintra
• Carbon offset, tree planting
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NOT INCLUDED:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
. Gas/toll/parking contribution
• Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
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 – 4 miles of urban walking or nature walking daily. All activities are suitable for active beginners. Three days will entail 3 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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RSVP NOW! Send email today to: Joe@Meaningfultrip.com
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HOW TO 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.
(1) RSVP on Meetup (or put name on Waitlist)
(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at joe@MeaningfulTrip.com. Joe will check availability, send out trip info and payment instructions.
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Organizer:
Joe Staiano - In addition to being a Meetup Organizer for 17+ years, Joe is a tourism pro with 28 years 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 WA State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all safety guidelines and provide all accommodations, services, and English-speaking guides.
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