Portugal Slowcation - Oct 2024

2710 Sintra, Portugal

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Globe Drifters
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194 reviews
Oct 18 - 27, 2024
Group size: 9 - 20
Portugal Slowcation - Oct 2024
2710 Sintra, Portugal

Globe Drifters
  • Email address verified
194 reviews

Oct 18 - 27, 2024
Group size: 9 - 20

About this trip

Discover the magic of Portugal at your leisure on our slowcation... Wander through Sintra’s romantic streets and stop for a pastéis de nata (egg tart). Explore Lisbon’s vast history with a glass of port along the River Tagus. At the end of the day, return home to a 19th-century estate surrounded by verdant gardens and a Moorish castle. Travel at a slower pace so you won't have to fit everything in just a few days and can truly enjoy your vacation!


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 10-minute walk into town!


Tuk Tuk, all aboard!: Whizz through Lisbon in a tuk-tuk for a unique perspective of this charismatic capital.


Fairytale castles: The mystical castles & colorful streets of Sintra are straight out of a fairytale and are bound to leave you in awe.

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    9 nights in historic hotel
  • Trip host
  • Some meals
    All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Activities
    As noted on the itinerary

What’s not included

  • International flights
  • Airport transfers
    International arrival & departure
  • Optional activities
  • Most meals
    Lunches & dinners
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Insurance

Available Packages

The Evora Rooms - Ground Floor

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.


This room type has no upgrade fee and is best for a solo traveler. 


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,600
Deposit:$1,800
The Evora Rooms - First Floor

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.


This room type has no upgrade fee and is best for a solo traveler. 


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,600
Deposit:$1,800
The Porto Rooms - Ground Floor

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


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,750
Deposit:$1,875
The Porto Rooms - First Floor

There are 2 Porto first floor rooms. Each room can have 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds and has a sitting area.


Upgrade fee: $150


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,750
Deposit:$1,875
The Lisbon Room - Ground Floor

There is 1 Lisbon ground floor room. It can have 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds and has a sitting area.


Upgrade fee: $150


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,750
Deposit:$1,875
The Lisbon Room - First Floor

There is 1 Lisbon first floor room. It can have 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds and has a sitting area. It also has a larger bedroom and bathroom. 


Upgrade fee: $150


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,750
Deposit:$1,875
The Sintra Room - Ground Floor

The Sintra rooms are the largest rooms on the property. There is 1 Sintra ground floor room. It can have 1 full-sized bed or 2 twin beds and has a sitting area. It also has a larger bedroom and bathroom. This room has a view of the terrace and the gardens. 


Upgrade fee: $200


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,800
Deposit:$1,900
The Sintra Room - First Floor

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


*Payments made by credit or debit card are subject to processing fees at the time of booking. These fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. To avoid these fees, you can pay via bank account which does not incur any processing fees.

$3,850
Deposit:$1,925


Itinerary

Day 1
Sintra

Welcome to Portugal! Arrive in Lisbon and make your way to your historic 19th-century quinta (villa estate) in Sintra. Upon arrival, your trip host will greet you and you can enjoy some welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres. You have the rest of the day to explore your new home.


Later that evening, there will be a welcome dinner at the hotel as you get to know your fellow travelers.


Included:

  • Activities: Arrival (at your own expense); Free time; Welcome drink & hors d'oeuvres; Welcome dinner
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel

Your Organizer


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Globe Drifters
194 reviews
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Reviews

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I swear to cod, this the BEST Iceland trip ever! This trip was so fantastic that in the past week or so I’ve been tempted to re-book a flight to Reykjavik. Our guide, Stefan, looked like a real life viking (or Klaus from “Frozen” — make sure to mention that to him if you take this trip. He’ll love it!) Stefan was very funny, could handle frozen roads like a champ, played good music and shared interesting stories whenever we passed a noteworthy landmark. I’ve taken a few Globe Drifters trips and Stefan has been one of my favorite guides, so you’ll be in good (albeit tattooed) hands! We saw so many cool things from glaciers to oodles of waterfalls to a very sweet baby reindeer. We even got to eat shark! Speaking of food, we ate fresh and delicious food throughout this trip. If you like lamb and Arctic char, you’ll be in heaven — and if you don’t eat meat, our resident vegan on this trip told us that this trip offered her the best vegan options she’s ever had. This trip is essentially a road trip, but it’s well paced and you never feel rushed or have to wake up exceptionally early. Be prepared for rain, mud, snow, and some short hikes — as well as a few relaxing visits to spas. The lodging was comfy and clean. The whole country is just gorgeous, so if you like scenery and want to be surrounded by nice people who make you laugh, I highly suggest it!
By Elyse W for Iceland Trip! - Oct 2024 on Nov 01, 2024
What a fabulous and exhilarating trip to Iceland! Iceland is beautiful, magnificent, serene, so rooted in folklore. We circled the entire country. 11 days. 9 different hotels. We saw whales, glaciers, craters, waterfalls, a baby reindeer, ate “hákarl,” went to a black sand beach and lazed in the ‘blue lagoon’, saw the northern lights, drank the freshest water in the world right from a stream. And so much more. The wonderful people in our group made the trip so much more fun. Our tour guide, Stefan, was so knowledgeable and entertaining and passionate about his country. He made our trip so much more than just a drive around the country. I wish we could have stayed longer.
By Jan W for Iceland Trip! - Oct 2024 on Oct 30, 2024
Our trip to Iceland was everything and more than I could have imagined. It was wonderful having Stefan as our guide, and I could not imagine this trip without him. As we drove we learned about the country we were seeing and the folklore of Iceland. Every excursion was wonderful, from the many waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, the scenic country side, whale watching, getting fresh water for our bottles from the stream (thank you Stefan), and the list just goes on and on. I will always remember the peaceful serenity and natural beauty of the farm where we stayed, it was so hard to leave in the morning. Not to mention the wonderful group of people that we traveled with. It was so much fun to have been part of our group and to have traveled this magical country together. I wish we could have stayed longer!
By Barbara C for Iceland Trip! - Oct 2024 on Oct 30, 2024
We had a wonderful time in Portugal! Our hosts Sandy and Monica were amazing! We were able to see a lot of local sites and explore the area
By Shelly S for Portugal Slowcation - Oct 2024 on Oct 30, 2024
Absolutely loved it! Beautiful hotel and surroundings. Very lucky with lovely weather. Great hosts at the hotel and guides Monica and Sandy were fully supportive, knowledgeable and great fun. Lovely bunch of people to share this slowcation with. Globe Drifters have done an amazing job sorting the accommodation and wonderful trips and tours. #iloveglobedrifters
By Katie H for Portugal Slowcation - Oct 2024 on Oct 29, 2024
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