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... Escorted by Rita Erlich & Alex WhiteFood & Wine in Portugal24th September to 10th October 2010.
Explore Portugal andall that she has to offer
on our comprehensive
& escorted 17 day
Foodies & Cultural
adventure. Rita Erlich
& Alex White will
ensure that your tastebuds with be treated to
a gourmet experience
like no other! As you
dine in well known
restaurants and
wineries, your senses
will come alive and theexperience will remain
with you forever.
Portugal is one o Europes smaller countries with a population o around
10 million and is also one o the oldest countries in Europe, with borders
that have scarcely changed over 800 years. Its rich history includes a long
Moorish presence that ended in the 15th century and the centuries o
exploration and expansion that took the Portuguese to India, Arica, and
South America. It became part o the European community in 1986.
Portugal is geographically diverse, rom the sandy beaches and
Mediterranean climate o the south, to the green hills o the north.Its a country o old crats and new industries, combining respect or
heritage with modern thinking.
We will experience this all in our tour, which takes in the northern part o the
country, exploring the wines, ood and culture o Lisbon, Porto and the north.
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Tuesday 28th September
Lisbon Obidos Coimbra
This morning well depart Lisbon and make
our way north to Coimbra, stopping briey in
the medieval whitewashed town o Obidos.
Well continue on the Coimbra and our hotel,
a beautiul Relais and Chateaux property.
Well then transer to the city centre or some
ree time to explore at your leisure. The city
oers a fne museum Museu Machado
de Castro and a regal university quarter,
including the amed university library, plus
mansions, monasteries and churches,
including the most imposing Romanesque
church in the country. A lot to see and then
its back to the hotel or dinner.
Accommodation:
Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas Coimbra R. da Feitoria dos Linhos 19
3040 Coimbra, Portugal
Tel: +351 -23 - 9802380
Meals: Breakast & Dinner
Wednesday 29th September
Coimbra Aveiro Porto
This morning ater breakast, well travel
rom Coimbra to Porto, stopping or a break
in the city o Aveiro, also known as the
Venice o Portugal. The city is crossed by
canals, piled by high-bow, at-bottomed,
punted boats similar to gondolas but serve
instead as seaweed collectors. Our day
continues on as we travel urther to Porto,
which means port and it has been since
Roman times. The wine o the same name,
which is aged in lodges on the south bank
o the river, made much o the citys wealth
through trade with the English. In 2001
Porto was the European Capital o Culture.
The aternoon is ree to explore the city
beore meeting again or a welcome dinner.Accommodation:
Hotel Eurostars Das Artes
Rua do Rosario, 160-164
Porto, 4050-521, Tel: +351 22 - 2071250
Meals: Breakast & Dinner
Thursday 30th September
Porto
Today we will hit the pavements or a
walking tour o Porto, seeing the birthplace
o Prince Henry the Navigator, and the
lavish interior o the Palacio da Bolsa,
admiring the painted tiles (azulejos) that
are so characteristic o Porto. This will
be ollowed by an organised visit to the
Serralves Modern Art Museum and its
gardens. The heart o the city is the wide,
grass-lined, Av dos Aliados, which runs fve
blocks inland rom the river. Its back to
the hotel to reshen up beore experiencing
dinner this evening at Don Tonho, one o
Portos fne restaurants.
Accommodation:
Hotel Eurostars Das Artes Rua do Rosario, 160-164, Porto, 4050-521
Tel: +351 22 - 2071250
Meals: Breakast & Dinner
Dinner experiences:- Tavares in Lisbon
- Hotel Marques de Pombal in Lisbon
- Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas in Coimbra
- Don Tonho in Porto
- a local restaurant in Porto
- Vintage House Hotel in Pinhao
- Pousada de Santa Marinha in Guimares
Lunch experiences:- Lawrences Hotel in Sintra
- Taylors in Porto
- DOC Restaurant in Folgosa
- Tasting & Lunch at Quinta Nova
- DouroIn at Regua
- Pousada Santa Maria Bouro in Amares
- Visit, tastings & lunch at Antonio
Guedes, Quinta de Aveleda
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Friday 1st October
Porto
Today well cross the river to Vila Nova de
Gaia, where barrels o port are still aged in
the cellars o the port lodges, o which many
are open or tours and tastings. Well visit
one o the fnest cellars, Taylors, and have
a guided tour & a tasting beore lunch.
Free time or the remainder o the day.
Accommodation:Hotel Eurostars Das Artes
Rua do Rosario, 160-164, Porto, 4050-521
Tel: +351 22 -2071250
Meals: Breakast & Lunch
Saturday 2nd October
Porto
Its a day to explore Porto, with a visit to the
Lello bookshop, a coee at Ca Majestic,
shopping in Rua de Santa Caterina and a
wander through the Bolhao Market. In the
aternoon you will enjoy a boat trip on the
Douro River which will pass under the citys
many bridges, with great views o the Porto
city and landscapes. Well reshen up once
again beore making our way to dinner at
a traditional restaurant.
Accommodation:
Hotel Eurostars Das Artes
Rua do Rosario, 160-164
Porto, 4050-521
Tel: +351 22 - 2071250
Meals: Breakast & Dinner
Sunday 3rd OctoberPorto to Pinhao
Well depart this morning rom Porto or the
town o Pinhao, taking the train that ollows
the Douro River. The town is surrounded
by vineyards, has many lodges and a train
station decorated with azulejos (tiles)
depicting the wine harvest. Upon arrival,
well transer to our hotel where youll enjoy
ree time until dinner.
Accommodation:
CS Vintage House Hotel
Lugar da Ponte, PinhaoMeals:Breakast & Dinner
Monday October 4th
Pinhao
The morning is ree or you to explore at your
leisure beore we regroup and enjoy lunch at
D.O.C. Restaurant in Folgosa, one o the most
awarded modern Portuguese restaurants.
Ater lunch, well return to the hotel or some
relaxation and to enjoy the beautiul views and
gardens at the hotel.
Accommodation:
CS Vintage House Hotel
Lugar da Ponte, Pinhao
Meals: Breakast
Tuesday October 5th
Pinhao Quinta Nova - Pinhao
Today well visit Quinta Nova de Nossa
Senhora do Carmo, one o the most beautiul
estates in the area, oering spectacular views,
a sel-guided tour o the estate and wine
tastings and lunch. Its then back to Pinhao,
where its a ree evening or everyone.
Accommodation:
CS Vintage House Hotel
Lugar da Ponte, Pinhao
Meals: Breakast & Lunch
Wednesday 6th October
Pinhao Regua Pinhao
Well travel today by train or bus to Regua,
where barrels o wine were traditionally
transported to Vila Nova de Gaia on wooden
sailing ships called rabelos. Well visit the
Solar do Vinho do Porto, and then enjoylunch at DouroIn, one o the Douros best
restaurants. Ater lunch, well return to the
hotel in Pinhao by a cruise boat, where the
remainder o the day is ree.
Accommodation:
CS Vintage House Hotel
Lugar da Ponte, Pinhao
Meals: Breakast & Lunch
Thursday 7th October
Pinhao-Amarante- Guimares
This morning well transer to Guimares,stopping or some sightseeing in the pretty
town o Amarante, amous or itsvinho
verde, and local pastries. Upon arrival at
the Pousada, well check in, reshen up
and then enjoy a walking tour o the town,
including the Rua de Santa Maria and
Castelo Sao Miguel. This evening we will
have dinner at the Pousada.
Accommodation:
Pousada de Guimares - Santa Marinha
Convento dos Agostinhos
Largo Domingos Leite de CastroLugar da Costa, 4810-011, Guimares
Tel: +351 25 3511249
Meals: Breakast & Dinner
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Package
Cost: AU$9975.00
per person, twin share
Single supplement $1590.00
Group Size: minimum o 12*,
maximum o 20.*Note: i group numbers all below 12,
the tour cost is subject to change.
Trip inclusions:
All accommodation, transport
& touring (16 or 24 seat coach)
Arrival transer in Lisbon with
a welcome and assistance
16 nights accommodation at the
4-star properties listed below, with
private acilities
Walking tour o Lisbon with local guide
Day trip to Sintra with local guide
Tour o Lisbon (Belem) with local guide
Deluxe coach & English speaking driver
Walking tour o Porto with guide
Late aternoon cruise on the Douro
River in Porto
Train ticket rom Porto to Pinhao
Cruise on the Douro rom Pinhao
Walking tour o Guimares with guide
Sightseeing excursions with coach /
transers as per itinerary above.
Entrance ees to monuments listed in
the itinerary, when visited with localguides
Meals (all breakasts, 7 lunches,
8 dinners)
Exclusions:
Travel Insurance
International airares
(Contact Gabriella at Adventure Travel
or the best deals available)
Local guides / entrance ees to
museums & monuments unless
indicated
Any Visa ees or Spain, Portugal or
other countries
Meals not included in the itinerary
and indicated as included
Porterage costs or tipping unless
indicated
Items o a personal nature,
(telephone, laundry costs etc.).
For more information or to make a booking on our group
tour, please contact Gabriella Manco on 03 - 9696 8400
or via email [email protected]
Friday 8th October
Guimaraes
Ater breakast, well visit Quinta de Aveleda,
or a tour o the gardens and then a wine
tasting and lunch. Since the beginning o
the 11th Century, Aveleda has been held
and cherished by the same amily. 1671dates the beginning o the Guedes name
at Quinta da Aveleda, which remains today.
The successive generations o the amily
have contributed and devoted their time to
their beloved estate, producing some lovely,
vinhos verdes, as well as other varieties.
Tonight is ree.
Accommodation:
Pousada de Guimares - Santa Marinha
Convento dos Agostinhos
Largo Domingos Leite de Castro
Lugar da Costa, 4810-011 GuimaresTel: +351 25 3511249
Meals: Breakast & Lunch
Saturday 9th October
Guimares Ponte de Lima Amares
Bom Jesus Guimares
Today well take a day trip to visit the
spectacular Ponte de Lima, where you
can visit the town at your own leisure.
The remaining medieval ortifcations o
Ponte de Lima include the ormer prison
tower and the 15th Century Palacio dos
Marqueses de Ponte de Lima, a ortress-
palace which now unctions as the town
hall. Well continue on to Amares or lunch
at the Pousada, a restored 12th Century
Cistercian monastery, ollowed by a visit to
the Bom Jesus sanctuary, just out o Braga the most devout city in Portugal. Take the
old cable car to the top, which is a journey
o just 3 minutes and possibly a good idea
to walk o lunch by taking the stairs back
down! Its then back to Guimares or a
ree evening, with an inormal arewell.
Accommodation:
Pousada de Guimares - Santa Marinha
Convento dos Agostinhos
Largo Domingos Leite de Castro
Lugar da Costa, 4810-011 Guimares
Tel: +351 25 3511249Meals: Breakast & Lunch
Sunday 10th October
Guimares Porto Airport
This morning we say goodbye to our ellow
travellers, as we transer everyone to Porto
or their onward ights.
If you wish to extend your stay, our optional
trip to Madeira commences today. Refer to
the information on the following page.
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T: 03 9696 8400 Toll Free: 1800 238 368 (1800 ADVENTURE)
280-286 Coventry Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
www.adventure-travel.com.au
Optional
extension
to Madeira10th to 14th October 2010
Madeira is a green, subtropical paradiseo volcanic origin with its soil ormed
rom lava and ash; completely dierent in
character rom the Portuguese mainland.
Madeira is a mere dot in the Atlantic
Ocean, 608 Km rom Morocco and nearly
1000km rom Lisbon. The islands remained
unclaimed until 1418 when Joao Gonalves
Zarco was blown out into the Atlantic by
violent storms while exploring the coast
o Arica. Zarco counted his blessings at
having ound sae harbour in Porto Santo,
set up the Portuguese ag and returnedto Lisboa. A year later he returned on a
voyage o discovery sponsored by Henry
the Navigator. Early in 1420, ater a winter
on Porto Santo, he set sail or the mist-
shrouded land on the horizon, where he
ound a beautiul thickly wooded island,
with abundant resh water. Within 7 years
the island had attracted a pioneer colony
and the early settlers exploited the ertile
soil and warm climate to grow sugar cane.
The islanders grew rich on this white
gold, and slaves were brought in to work
the land and create the terraced felds and
irrigation channels that still cling to the
steep hillsides.
Funchal is the islands capital and the only
town o any size. This is where most o
the museums and historic buildings are
to be ound, as well as the best hotels,
restaurants and shops. Most o Madeiras
agricultural crops are grown along the
sunny, prosperous south coast and
the cooler, wetter north side has ewer
settlements and more cattle.
Your stay
Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel
Rua Simplcio dos Passos Gouveia, 31
9004-532 Funchal
Madeira, Portugal
Tel: (+351) 29 1141400
The Pestana Promenade is a new
4-star hotel in Funchal, situated close to the
Lido and on the promenade that stretches
along the searont to Praia Formosa. A sea
view can be enjoyed rom 90% o the rooms,
which are equipped with bath, shower,
hairdryer, sitting area, air-conditioning,
telephone, cable TV, LCD monitor, digitalsae, Internet access (local charge), mini
bar and balcony. Hotel acilities: Spa, our
treatment rooms, indoor pool eaturing
a variety o water jets, sauna, Turkish
bath, aromatherapy, relaxation room, and
gymnasium, 2 heated swimming pools (salt
water outdoor and resh water indoor).
Package
Cost: AU$680.00
per person, twin share
Single supplement $80.00
Group Size: is a minimum o 8**Note: i group numbers all below 8,
the tour cost is subject to change.
Trip inclusions:
4 nights accommodation -
Classic Sea View Rooms
Return airport transers
breakast included
Local taxes
Welcome drink upon check-in
(Madeira wine + orange juice)
Optional
ExcursionFunchal, Botanical Gardens
& Monte including lunch
Cost: AU$190.00 per person
*based on a minimum o 8 participants
This introduction to the city starts at the
Botanical Garden, probably the highlight o
this tour. The second stop is at Mercado dos
Lavradores, where ladies dressed in typical
costumes sell the exotic owers produced
on the island. In the basement the smell o
resh fsh attracts clients to see the catcho the day, where the espada or black
scabbard fsh is the most popular. Next stop
is at a lace actory, a amous export o the
island. Madeira embroidery is still today
used in palaces and noble houses all over
the world. A visit to one o our wine lodges
will delight our guests with the dierent
kinds o Madeira wine. Next we take you to
Monte by cable car where you will enjoy the
spectacular panorama o the city o Funchal.
Arrival at Monte and lunch at Quinta do
Monte (an old Manor House transormed in
a fve star Hotel with a very cosy restaurant).
Ater lunch there is also the opportunity to
enjoy the amous Toboggan.
Transport in 16 or 24 seater
air-conditioned coach
English speaking guide
Entrance ee at the Botanical Gardens
Cable car trip
3 course lunch menu at Quinta do Monte
including wine, sot drink & mineral water
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I wish to reserve a place onFood & Wine to Portugal 24th September 2010
$9975 per person twin share
$1590 single supplement
Madeira extension 10th October 2010
$680 per person twin share
$ 80 single supplement
Day Tour
$190.00
Your personal detailsPlease complete all personal details as per your passport:
First Name:
Surname:
Address:
City: Postcode:
Tel (AH): Mobile:
Email:
Date o Birth: Occupation:
Passport number:
Place o issue: Expiry date:
*Please email or post a copy o your passport to ensure there are no errors with
the spelling o names.
Emergency contacts while overseasName:
Relationship to you:
Phone contact:
Travelling (and sharing twin room) with
Name:
Note: A separate Application Form must be completed by each individual
I require a single room or sole use by me*
*there is a cost supplement involved
Trip detailsPreerred date ex Australia
I require additional ights within Europe. Yes NoFor ight options, please contact Gabriella to ensure the best deals areincorporated into your international are.
Seat Request (eg Aisle)
Are you a requent yer? Yes No
Frequent yer # Preerred airline
Important information
Have you any special dietary needs eg: vegetarian Yes No
Please detail:
Do you eat fsh? Yes No
Do you eat all other seaood? Yes No
Note: Portuguese streets are oten cobblestoned and vineyards are notpaved. Please bring suitable ootwear.
Please acknowledge. Yes
Signing this booking form indicates that you have read the booking conditions and agree by them.
Signature: Date:
24th September to 10th October 2010
Food & Wine in Portugal Escorted by Rita Erlich & Alex WhiteBooking FormPlease complete this Booking Form and return it with a non refundable deposit of $650.00 per person to initiate your reservation.
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Your payments - Deposit
A non reundable deposit o $650 per person is required at the time o booking and must include this booking orm and a copy o your passport.
This deposit can be paid by credit card, however credit card ees will apply.
Final payment is due on the 24th June 2010
Direct credit, cash or cheques are preerred Payable to The Adventure Travel Company.
Bank Deposit: National Australia Bank - Melbourne Ofce - Branch #: 083-155 - Account #: 45-305-3930 - The Adventure Travel Company - Trust Account
Credit card surcharges o 2% or Visa & MasterCard & 3.1% or Amex & Diners will apply to all bookings.
Creditcard Authorisation: Fax to 03 - 9696 8600
Type of card: AMEX VISA MASTERCARD DINERS
CCV#
Name on card: Card Expiry: Amount:
I authorise The Adventure Travel Company to debit my above card account with the above amount. A credit card surcharge o 2% or Visa & MasterCardor 3.1% or Diners & Amex will apply to all bookings and this will be reected in the amounted debited to the card.
Booking conditions
The Tour
This holiday is sold by travel agent, The Adventure
Travel Company South Melbourne Pty Ltd of 282
Coventry Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
(License # 32230) (Hereinafter called the company
or we) and is operated by Iber Tours and is sold
subject to the following conditions:
Bookings & Payments
To make a booking, you must send The Adventure
Travel Company a signed booking orm and a deposito AUD$650 per person. We will then invoice you or
the remainder o the cost with a urther part-
payment o 25% ($2332 per person) required on
the 24th May 2010, with the total balance o $6993
payable by the 24th June 2010. (3 months prior). (this
varies i a single supplement is added).
I you book a tour, which is departing in less than 90
days fnal payment is required at the time o booking.
Your deposit IS NON REFUNDABLE
Travel Insurance
Is recommended and a DEPOSIT PROTECTION
travel insurance policy should be purchased at the
same time that you pay the deposit - to cover you or
cancellation. These travel plans cover you or yourdeposit up to the applicable limit should you cancel
your trip or a reason covered by this insurance.
At the time o making your fnal payment you should
upgrade to a travel plan suitable or your trip. The
amount paid by you or this travel plan will be
deducted rom the total amount payable.
Current cost is $50 per person.
Contact us or a price on ully comprehensive travel
insurance.
Note: Pre existing medical & age surcharges apply
so please speak to Gabriella at Adventure Travel
regarding this.
Cancellation
I you cancel your booking ater you have paid in ull,
the ollowing cancellation charges will apply.
I it is necessary to cancel your arrangements,
then cancellation ees will be incurred. Notice o
cancellation must be in writing. Cancellation ees are
as ollows;
- Up to 120 days prior to departure - Loss o
Deposit
- Between 119 days & 90days - 50% o tour cost
- Less than 90 days - 100% o tour cost
- There will be no reunds or services not utilised
in the tour.
We will not cancel your tour unless -
i. We are orced to do so by unusual or unoreseeable
circumstances, such as ight cancellations, war, and
civil or political unrest.
ii. Because the minimum number o bookings
required operating the tour has not been reached. In
these cases, we will advice you no later than 75 days
prior to departure. Cancellation ees will not apply
Costing & Fees on payment
Prices or the tours are subject to change at all
times by the operators concerned. All prices are
subject to currency uctuations and will be adjusted
accordingly on your invoice. Any payments made in
oreign currencies may incur bank ees and currency
uctuations, which will be adjusted in the fnal invoice
& paid by the participant. Credit card surcharges
o 2.00% or Visa & MasterCard & 3.1% or Amex &
Diners will apply to all bookings.
Information given
Any inormation or advice provided by the Company
on matters such as visas, medical requirements,
climate, cycle clothing, baggage, cycle equipment etc
is given in good aith but without ull responsibility on
the part o the Company.
The itinerary is an indication o what the tour involves,
however, at times, there is a need to be exible and
acknowledge that delays and alterations can occur as
a result o unoreseen circumstances.
The Company will not be held responsible or any
mishap to yoursel or your property and in particular
or the consequences or eects o war, riots, strikes,
robbery, sickness and government intervention.
When you sign the booking form, you acknowledge
and accept all these conditions above.
Please post or fax to:The Adventure Travel Company
282 Coventry Street, South Melbourne 3205
T: 03 9696 8400 Fax: 03 9696 8600
www.adventure-travel.com.au
license # 32230
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