Aug 03 2008
Time to see Atlantic Ocean
Vacation at Atlantic Ocean: Portugal
Departing Tue, Aug 19 - Returning Wed, Aug 27
1 Room, 8 Nights | 2 Adults
Your 9 Day, 8 Night Trip
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) by Tap Air Portugal
Portugal have a rich and unique culture and of course a beautiful nature. Lisbon is an enchanting travel destination. The city is built on seven hills that rise from the north bank of the Tagus River. Its coastal suburbs overlook the sparkling sea. Lisbon is a city of contrasts. Though delightfully informal, it is the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal and has a population in city and suburbs of over two million.
Information about trip
Price of tour packages starts from $881 and includes
- Flights London – Lisbon – London
- 9 nights in hotel Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental
Holiday Inn Lisbon Continental is located approximately one mile from the Gulbenkian Museum and four miles from Lisbon International Airport. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Campo Pequeno underground station, Entrecampos train station, and main public buses stop. Rossio, the historical city center, is six metro stations from the hotel. This location is also two miles from Lisbon Zoo, five miles from Saint George’s Castle, and seven miles from the Jeronimos Monastery.
Hotel amenities include the fitness room, business center, gift shop, Coffee Shop, and City Bar. The hotel also offers room service, concierge assistance, currency exchange, valet laundry service, and parking (fee applies). All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, in-room movies, direct-dial telephones, dataports, wireless Internet access, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, trouser pressers, and hairdryers.
- All taxes and fees
Things To Do in Lisbon/Attractions
Before starting out to explore the city, it is interesting to note that there are:
44 Arches and archways in Lisbon; 56 fountains; 102 Catholic Churches; 67 public gardens; 51 museums; and 92 palaces! This means, of course, that the visitor will have an almost endless source of exploration and discovery. It also points up the need to be selective and to budget one’s time and energy.
Visit seven Lisbon Hills: Castelo, Graça, Monte, Penha de França, S. Pedro de Alcântara, Santa Catarina,
Estrela
Castelo de Sâo Jorge
Sé Patriarchal
Feira da Ladra
Campo de Santa Clara
This so called “Thieves’ Market” has existed in this same location for over a century. Bargains are hard to find, but it is interesting to walk through and look at the many items offered for sale. Be very careful to inspect the goods well before purchasing to be sure of authenticity and that the item is in working order.
Obelisk Praça dos Restauradores
Oceanarium
Visit Cold Greenhouse in Parque Eduardo VII
And of course beaches and watersports