Portugal & MSC Cruise Escorted Group 2025
To Portugal - 25 Nights

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Itinerary:

26 August 2025 – Home to Lisbon
This we start our amazing journey! You will be picked up from your door and transferred to the airport for our flights to Lisbon, Portugal.

27 August 2025 – Arrive Lisbon
Once arrived in Lisbon our driver will pick us up from the airport & transfer us to our hotel. Once there enjoy a free day for personal activities. Then enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel PortoBay Marquês or similar

28 August 2025 – Sintra/Roca Cape/Cascais/Estoril/Lisbon
This morning we will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel before being picked up at 0900. Our experienced guide will pick us up at the Hotel and a magnificent tour will begin. We will start with the romantic Sintra. This village is a harmonic combination of History and fantasy and it was described as a “glorious Eden” by the British poet Lord Byron, in the 18th century. Stroll through its medieval streets and admire the special handicraft. You will have free time to explore this marvelous village and our friendly driver/guide can recommend you some imposing monuments and wonderful palaces that worth a visit. The next stop will be the Roca Cape, the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal, where the land ends and the sea begins. With an impressive view over the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, the crashing waves make this place even more gorgeous. And on our return to Lisbon, you will appreciate the fishing harbor and the tourist centre of Cascais, former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and nowadays an excellent place for surfing, and the famous Estoril, known for its Casino, the largest in Europe, with attractive gardens.
After an amazing tour we will be dropped off back at the hotel.

29 August 20025 – Algarve
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before our 0900 departure. On this Tour, we will discover the plains and coast of the Portuguese South. You will pick you up at your Hotel and we will travel through the Alentejo Region, with a short stop at Sobreiro Monumental in the Setubal region. On our way, we will admire beautiful and bucolic landscapes of olive trees, cork oak and vineyards. Then, we will reach Sagres, a charming fishing port, where we will visit the fortress formerly known as the mythical “navigation school”. We will continue along the cliffs to Saint Vincent Cape, the most westerly point of mainland Europe, where the cruel waves of the Atlantic Ocean pound the massive precipices. And after this amazing journey, we will continue to Lagos and we will stroll through this cosmopolitan town. Here, the marina and the fishing port are famous landmarks, as well as the delicious and fresh dishes. Then we will enjoy dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort or similar

30 August 2025 – Full Day at Leisure 
Enjoy a relaxing day in our resort. We suggest to discover the town and see all the amazing little shops, cafes and restaurants. Or just enjoy a day by the pool or ocean, play golf, shopping, etc.

31 August 2025 – Algarve to Evora 
Breakfast buffet in the Hotel and check-out. Departure: 9 AM. Journey to the medieval walled city of Evora where cathedrals, churches, aqueducts and ancient castle walls all serve to create the feeling that this beautiful city is a living, breathing museum to Portugal’s rich past. Join your Local Expert to explore the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the Roman Temple and visit the Capela dos Ossos, an extraordinary 17th century chapel comprising the skulls and bones of 5,000 bodies. Visit the cathedral with its attractive mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. With the afternoon at leisure or stroll through Evora’s unique historical centre and follow the aqueduct inside the city walls. Visit to one of the local cork factories. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Evora or similar

01 September 2025 – Monsaraz and Evora
Enjoy Breakfast buffet in the Hotel before our Departure at 9 AM. Travel to the striking white village of Monsaraz, situated on an imposing hilltop, surrounded by cork oaks and vineyards. From the castle ruins, admire the spectacular views across to the dry Spanish plains, contrasting with the blue of one of Europe’s largest artificial lakes. Lunch in a local restaurant in Mourão with an orientation visit of Mourão Central Jardin (Garden) and church/Castle before returning to Evora.

02 September 2025 – Obidos, Tomar & Fatima
Breakfast buffet in the Hotel. 09H00 Departure. Pass cork oak forests and expansive rice fields as you journey to the fortified town of Obidos. Walk inside its walls to explore the craft shops, art galleries and flower-laden houses that line the narrow, medieval streets.
Continue to Fatima, Portugal’s most renowned place of pilgrimage. See the basilica or perhaps visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, which commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to three young shepherds in 1917.
Proceed to Tomar and visit one of Portugal’s historical jewels, the Templar Castle and Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your Local Expert, explore the octagonal Templars’ Rotunda in the cloister and glimpse the day-to-day life of a warrior monk in the domestic areas. Outside on the battlements, the Manueline Window is perhaps the finest example in the country.
Continue to Coimbra for overnight. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá or similar

03 September 2025 – Coimbra to the Douro Valley
Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the Hotel. 09H00 Departure: The first stop will be Coimbra. In Coimbra, your Local Expert will show you the highlights of the Old Town, including a visit to the impressive Baroque university library. Then, our Guide will show you one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world. The Douro Valley is an outstanding example of a traditional wine-producing region, primarily associated with its fortified Port Wine and, most recently, with its amazing table wines. It is marked by two great mountains of schist that protect it from the Atlantic winds and the superb Douro River and its tributaries draw a scenery of rugged beauty with terraces full of vineyards of white and red grapes. Here you will admire impressive landscapes of Régua and Pinhão village. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel and location
Overnight: Hotel Lamego or similar

04 September 2025 – Guimaraes & Porto
Breakfast buffet in the Hotel. 09H00 Departure for THE Journey to Guimaraes, known as the Cradle of Portugal. From the ruined castle there are wonderful views and down in the historic heart lies a web of washing-hung alleyways, cobbled streets and cosy squares with tiny bars and cafes. Continue towards the bright lights of Porto, situated on the Douro.
Pick-Up in your Hotel at 8 PM. Enjoy a traditional Dinner in a local restaurant. Return to your Hotel.
Overnight: Vincci Porto or similar

05 September 2025 – Porto
Breakfast buffet in the Hotel. Pick-up at 9 AM. Morning enjoy a half day Porto & Gaia city tour. Enjoy the Port wine capital of the world. These famous Port wines are housed in the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores. Walk along corridors of casks and get to know your tawny’s and vintages during a tasting. Enjoy a 9 Bridges cruise.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure

06 September 2025 – Porto
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Time do relax or do some washing.

07 September 2025 – Porto to Lisbon 
Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the Hotel and a relaxed start in Porto before 10h00 travelling to Lisbon via Nazare, Caldas da Rainha
Arrive at your hotel in Lisbon. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Lisbon.
Overnight: Hotel PortoBay Marquês or similar

08 September 2025 – Lisbon/MSC Cruise
After breakfast we will be transferred to Port of Lisbon to board our MSC Cruise. Enjoy a 10 night mediterranean cruise in a Balcony cabin including drinks package
Overnight: MSC Musica, Balcony cabin

09 September 2025 – At Sea
Enjoy this day at sea as you travel to your next port of call. This is an opportunity to swim, catch some sun on deck or take advantage of the many activities that are onboard your ship. Eat heartily, take a nap and get ready for the next port of call! This is what makes cruising so great.

10 September 2025- Alicante, Spain 
Enjoy the day docked in Alicante, Spain.

11 September 2025- Mahon, Spain
Enjoy the day docked in Mahon, Spain.

12 September 2025 – Olbia, Italy
Enjoy the day docked in Olbia, Italy.

13 September 2025 – Genoa, Italy 
Enjoy the day docked in Genoa, Italy

14 September 2025 – Marseille, France
Enjoy the day docked in Marseille, France

15 September 2025 – At Sea
Enjoy this day at sea as you travel to your next port of call. This is an opportunity to swim, catch some sun on deck or take advantage of the many activities that are onboard your ship. Eat heartily, take a nap and get ready for the next port of call! This is what makes cruising so great.

16 September 2025 – Malaga, Spain
Enjoy the day docked in Malaga, Spain

17 September 2025 – Cadiz, Spain 
Enjoy the day docked in Cadiz, Spain

18 September 2025 – Lisbon
This morning we will disembark our cruise and be transferred to Park da Nacoes / Orient for last minute shopping before our transfer to the airport for our flights home.

19 September 2025 – Flying Home 

20 September 2025 – Arrive back in Australia
Today we will arrive back in Australia and get transferred from the airport back home.

Inclusions

• Fully escorted by Tony Mota with a maximum of 14 passengers
• Return Transfers from your home to the Airport
• Return Economy Class Fares
• 22 Nights’ Accommodation with Breakfast Daily
• 17 Dinners, 13 Lunches Included
• Local English speaking Tour Guide & Private transport, entrance fees.
• 10 Nights Mediterranean cruise on board the MSC Musica – Price based on Balcony cabin, drinks package & on board general gratuities

Deposit of $4500.00 required at time of booking

Single Supplement + $4500.00

Terms

Deposit of $4500.00 required at time of booking
Single Supplement + $4500.00

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tour Cost: Total tour cost reflected in this brochure is per person twin share. (minimum 10 passengers to be guaranty departure fully escorted)

Single Supplement applies.

(All costs are subject to change until your tour has been paid in full.)

Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit per person is required within 7 days of confirmation of your reservation.

Final payment:
The final payment, plus single supplement (if applicable) must be received 90 days prior to departure or as advised at the time of the booking.

Payment methods:
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, direct deposit and credit card. Credit Cards incur a 1.0% surcharge above the tour cost. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa and MasterCard. Please note no foreign credit cards can be accepted for payment.

Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, you agree to pay the cancellation fees listed on the Casino Travel Shoppe Schedule of Service Items and Fees. In addition, you agree to be liable for all supplier cancellation fees.

Travel insurance:
It is compulsory and provides protection against most legitimate reasons for cancellation. Your deposit is non refundable. Once you have made the final payment, the full payment is non-refundable. The client is responsible for cancellation fees immediately confirmation of arrangements is conveyed verbally or in writing to you as the client.

Refunds:
Once the departure is reached, cancellations for unused services/vouchers are not refundable. Refunds cannot be authorised by service providers.

Amendment Fees:
Once tour reservations are confirmed changes will attract a minimum fee of $330 per client file, plus fees applied by airlines and other service providers.

Late bookings:
Bookings made within 25 days of departure may require an additional fee. Details of the fee if applied will be advised at the time of requesting your reservation. Additional airfare costs may also be necessary and will also be passed on at the time of your booking request.

Late payment:
In some instances suppliers impose a late payment fee, should the late payment be due to the failure of the client to pay by the due date this fee may be passed on as an additional amount payable above the tour cost advertised.

Document reissue:
A fee of $330 dollars will apply to reissue and dispatch of documents

Departure date:
The departure date is the date selected for this tour. The tour will be operated by a Supplier/s commencing on the date stipulated in the itinerary and the Casino Travel Shoppe group will form part of the overall Supplier departure for this tour. Should this tour date change, clients will be offered alternate departure dates. Where a client is affected by a departure date change, then the client’s consent as to alternatives will be sought.

Prices:
All prices and amounts quoted are current at the time of publication. Airfares, taxes, fuel surcharges, and currency fluctuations as well as land content costs from suppliers can change at any time and are beyond our control and the control of suppliers of product offered. Any changes in price affecting the client will be advised immediately they become known. Regrettably in some instances the change is not advised in time to protect the client from additional cost for the tour.

Not included:
Charges for excess luggage, personal services, gratuities (unless stated in the departure itinerary), laundry, drinks, meals except as specified, pre travel documentation unless stated in the departure itinerary), personal accident and medical expenses including all communication charges incurred on the passengers behalf

Tour operator’s responsibility:
The supplier/s and its/their associated companies or agents act in the capacity as agent for the suppliers of transportation and tour operation services. Seasonal variation in airline, transport and accommodation services may necessitate minor variations to itineraries and hotel standards. Any variation inconsistent with the applicable tour described in this brochure or the Supplier’s brochure/website will be discussed and agreed with the client

Quotations for tours are subject to tariff and exchange rate variations and may differ from prices quoted in this brochure and that of the Supplier.

The Supplier/s and other eligible parties shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, accident, loss, and delay in respect of any person or property. In this clause “eligible parties” shall include any carrier, tour operator or other provider of any service in respect of a tour and for the purpose of conferring the benefit of this clause upon eligible parties. The exclusion of liability contained in this clause shall be subject to all statutory warranties. These conditions of booking shall form part of the contract between the client and the Supplier/s. Where a carrier notifies conditions of carriage on any ticket, coupon or brochure, then the client shall be bound by those conditions.

Cancellation:
The Supplier/s reserves the right to cancel or withdraw at any time any booking made for any client and in such an event the Supplier/s shall be under no liability in respect of any loss or damage to a client provided that the client shall be entitled to a full refund in respect of any monies paid.

Holiday costs:
Tour costs are a gross amount including all services stipulated and itinerary planning, currency transfers, booking procedures and communication costs. Unless agreed by the Supplier/s, no itemized costing will be provided

Conditions of booking: By instructing Casino Travel Shoppe or the Supplier/s directly, either verbally or in writing to proceed with Reservations on your behalf, you, the client shall be taken to have accepted these conditions of booking as binding.

Fully Escorted Conditions**
A member of the Casino Travel Shoppe staff will accompany this tour as long as the minimum number of passengers (between 8 and 14) are booked on this tour. Should the required numbers not be reached the tour will operate as normal with national and local guides. All items mentioned in the itinerary will be provided however you will complete the international flights unaccompanied. All transfers will be provided within Australia and at your destination.

Product Descriptions: Descriptions and information on products and services are based on information supplied by our third party suppliers and are subject to change at any time. The standard of accommodation and other services are based on various factors, which are generally accepted as indicative of a certain class; however, we do not guarantee the standard, class, or fitness for purpose of that accommodation or service.

Limit of Liability:
We do our best to make sure your arrangements are satisfactory, however many of the goods and services offered by Casino Travel Shoppe are supplied by third parties and we act as an agent only for those suppliers. To the extent permitted by law, Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to physical and psychological injury, and loss or damage to property of whatever nature) that may arise in any way in connection with the offer or supply of goods or services through Casino Travel Shoppe or any third parties, or in connection with the supply of such goods or services.

If the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any similar law implies a condition of warranty that cannot be excluded, the liability of Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd for a breach of the condition or warranty will be limited as determined by Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd in its absolute discretion to:

In the case of services: The supplying of the services again; or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

Events beyond our control:
Casino Travel Shoppe Pty Ltd does not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by any events which are beyond its control including, but not limited to, war, civil disturbances, fire, floods, acts of God, acts of Government or any other authorities, accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action.

Destination passenger enquiries:
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Travel Insurance:
On all Casino Travel Shoppe Group tours, purchasing a travel insurance policy of your choice to cover loss, damage, illness, injury or other unexpected circumstances is compulsory. In all instances Travel Insurance is compulsory before you are accepted on a tour. You can not insure against changing your mind about your journey.

Health and immigration:
You should familiarise yourself with any health or visa requirements that may be applicable in the areas you intend visiting. You are responsible for all exit, entry, health and other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited or transited. Each person travelling internationally shall carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity at all times. Passports and Visas are your personal responsibility. In some instances the staff at Casino Travel Shoppe can arrange visas.

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