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About this trip
Discover the magic of Portugal on our slowcation… Wander through Sintra’s romantic streets and stop for a pasteis de nata (egg tart). Explore Lisbon’s ageless history with a glass of port along the River Tejo. Return home to a 19th-century estate surrounded by verdant gardens and a Moorish castle.
• Historic home: Your base is a 150 year old hotel that is steeped in history and surrounded by enchanted gardens. Best of all, it’s just a 15 minute walk into town!
• Tuk Tuk, all aboard!: Whizz through Lisbon in a tuk tuk for a unique perspective of this charismatic capital from which most travelers don’t get to see.
• Portugal at your leisure: Instead of moving around from city to city, slow it down and enjoy the country at your own pace.
• Fairytale castles: The mystical castles & colorful streets of Sintra are straight out of a fairytale are bound to leave you in awe.
What’s included
- Accommodation9 nights accommodation
- HostGlobe Drifters and/or local
- Some mealsAll breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- Some activitiesAs noted on the itinerary
What’s not included
- Most mealsLunches and dinners
- Optional activitiesIn your free time
- Gratuities/Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs
- Airport drop-off
- International flights
Available Packages
There is 1 Obidos first floor room. The room and bathroom are smaller in size. It has a small sitting area and can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
This room has no upgrade fee.
There are 3 Evora ground floor rooms. There are 4 small steps from the bathroom to the bedroom. Each room has a small sitting area and can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $100
There are 3 Evora first floor rooms. Each room has a small sitting area and can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $100
There are 2 Porto ground floor rooms. Each room has a sitting area and can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $150
There are 2 Porto first floor rooms. Each room has a sitting area and can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $150
There is 1 Lisbon ground floor room. It has a larger bedroom and bathroom and a sitting area. This room can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $150
There is 1 Lisbon first floor room. It has a larger bedroom and bathroom and a sitting area. This room can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds.
Upgrade fee: $150
There is 1 Sintra ground floor room. It has a larger bedroom and bathroom and a sitting area. This room can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds. The doors lead out directly to the terrace. The Sintra rooms are the largest rooms on the property.
Upgrade fee: $200
There is 1 Sintra first floor room. It has a larger bedroom and bathroom and a sitting area. This room can be fitted with 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds. This room has the best views and is the nicest room on the property.
Upgrade fee: $250
If sharing a room with someone on the trip, please pick this option as you will not have an upgrade fee. On the next page please list your roommate's name and the room you prefer on the trip.
If you have a travel credit please choose this option. You will not have to put down a deposit.
Itinerary
Welcome to Portugal! You’ll be picked up from the Lisbon airport and taken to a historic 19th-century quinta (hotel estate) in Sintra. The hotel is centrally located and only a 15-minute walk into town.
Upon arrival, your host will show you to your room and you’ll have the rest of the day to explore your new home. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshing drinks will be offered by the terrace upon arrival.
Later that evening, there will be a traditional Portuguese welcome dinner. Dine with your new friends as you watch the sunset over Sintra National Park.
Included:
- Transfers: Lisbon airport – Hotel (approx. 30 minutes)
- Activities: Airport pick-up
- Meals: Welcome dinner; Drinks & appetizers upon arrival
- Accommodation: Hotel