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| TRIP DETAILS LISBON - SINTRA - ALGARVE A 10 Day YOGA Adventure Escape in Portugal
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| DESCRIPTION This adventure yoga escape will take you from the bustling streets of Lisbon to the beautiful southern coastline of the Algarve. In between discover the authentic Portuguese town of Sintra known as the playground of the Kings. Together we will discover the beauty of Portugal while realigning mind, body and soul.
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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN LISBON
Upon arrival to Lisbon’s Airport, make your way by taxi or shared shuttle to your hotel where you are free to relax and wander around at your own pace. Depending on the time of your arrival, we have plenty of suggestions so you can make the most of your first day in Lisbon. If you arrive early enough, meet with the rest of the group for a welcome dinner.
Suggested Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel in Lisbon
Included Meals: None today. We have included every breakfast and have kept lunches and dinners extra in Lisbon and Sintra as food choices are quite varied in Portugal. You can therefore choose what to eat, share or even skip a meal if you want! All meals will be had together in wonderful restaurants chosen specifically for our group. Budget between 20-50€ per day for food and alcoholic beverages during your first four days.
Recommendations: We recommend trying to arrive in Lisbon between 10am and 4pm so you have some time to relax in the city today. Otherwise, consider arriving a day earlier. Airport taxis to your hotel cost under €20 and can be booked directly at the arrivals gate.
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| DAY 2 - FULL DAY TO EXPLORE LISBON
Start your morning with a fun walking city tour from 10AM to 1PM. We will be visiting some of the most iconic neighbourhoods on foot. It will include tapas and wine tasting and tasting of Pastel de nada, Portugal’s famous custard tarts. We finish the tour with a ride on the famous Old tram 28. Enjoy some lunch, free time or rest before we meet up for our sunset boat tour on the Tangus River. This will include a drink of sparkling wine, red or white wine, juice or water. We then go out for dinner as a group.
Suggested Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel in Lisbon
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Walking city tour + Sunset Boat Tour on the Tangus River. Transfers to and from the activities are extra.
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| DAY 3 - LISBON TO SINTRA
After an early breakfast we move on to the beautiful town of Sintra, a picturesque Portuguese town that is set amidst the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra. This hilly and slightly cooler climate enticed the nobility and elite of Portugal, who constructed exquisite palaces, extravagant mansions and decorative gardens. Some refer to this place as the playground of the Kings.
You will have the afternoon to explore the wonderful sites of Sintra starting with the stunning and colourful Pena Palace and Park which cover over 200 hectares of forested hills that surround the Palace. If we lose track of each other, (it’s a big place) we’ll meet back at the hotel and depending on the time and place, we may have the opportunity to enjoy our first yoga practice together at sunset. We’ll follow practice with a fun Portuguese dinner together in the small town of Sintra.
Included Transfer: Private group shuttle to Sintra
Suggested Accommodation: Comfortable boutique style hotel in Sintra
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Self-guided visit of Pena Palace (admission included) and afternoon yoga class if appropriate. Transfers to and from the activities are extra.
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| DAY 4 - FULL DAY TO EXPLORE SINTRA Today is a full day to explore the many other Palaces of Sintra such as Quinta da Regaleira, an estate located near the historic city center of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. If permitted, we’d like to invite you to bring your yoga mat as we find a cozy spot to practice within the gardens.
There are several more places to discover such as the Moorish Castle constructed by the Moors in the 9th century as a fortified observatory, with views over the sea and region. Again, today you can do as much or as little as you want. It’s your time to wander.
We’ll gather again later tonight for another delicious dinner together. Time to pack up your bags later as tomorrow we head to the southern most point of the country on the Algarve.
Suggested Accommodation: Comfortable boutique style hotel in Sintra
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Self guided visit of Quinta de la Regaleira (admission is included). Transfers to and from the activities are extra.
Optional Activities: Moorish Castle.
Transfers: Today the group may want to separate to visit these two sites. Cost of transfers are around €5 to €10. Take a bus, taxi or tuk tuk or better yet walk if you feel like it, the scenery is magical!
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DAY 5 TO 9 - EXPLORING THE ALGARVE
When most people think of the Algarve they tend to think of sunshine and beaches. That’s definitely a big part of the Algarve: this region gets more than 300 days of sunshine, and it’s home to some of the best beaches in the world. But, the Algarve is a lot more varied than that, and people visit for all kinds of reasons. While some come purely to work on their tans, play golf, learn to surf, or explore the abundant wildlife, WE come to fully decompress and realign mind, body, and soul.
You’ll be spending the next 5 nights in Quinta Vale Da Lama, a beautiful eco-resort set on a 43-hectare ecological estate and in close proximity of the beach near Lagos. This area is located in the most southern part of the country on the Atlantic Ocean. Here you will enjoy the peace and quiet of the Algarve’s countryside as you are surrounded by open fields and blue skies. The lodge features a beautiful fully equipped yoga room where you will follow twice daily yoga sessions with your teacher. It also features comfortable rooms with outdoor decks and hammocks, delicious farm to table foods and even a lovely salt-filtered pool if you’re in the mood for a refreshing dip.
During your stay at the lodge, we invite you to participate in a few included activities such as a fun vegetarian cooking class with the chef, on a fun boat tour of grottos and the famous Banagil Caves in the North Atlantic Ocean. You can also enjoy a full day at the beach and of course completely immerse yourself in your yoga and meditation practice. You can also opt for a relaxing massage, time playing in the lodge’s lush vegetable gardens or simply catch up on some relaxing reading in your hammock. It’s all here for you to enjoy!
Suggested Accommodation: Quita Da Vale eco-resort on the Algarve
Included Meals: All vegetarian meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Included Activities: Twice daily yoga with your teacher, 2 hour boat tour of the Banagil Caves and other grottos on the Atlantic ocean with transfers included, vegetarian cooking class with the house chef at the lodge, transfer to beach on beach day!
Optional Activities: Massage, other cooking classes, cycling, and more!
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DAY 10 - ALGARVE TO LISBON
After an early breakfast, we’ll hop on our private shuttle towards Lisbon. This scenic 4 hour trip will take us back to the capital where you are free to head directly to the airport to catch your flight home or we’ll drop you off downtown if your plane leaves the next day or you decide to continue exploring the city and country. We hope this 10 day exploration of Portugal’s Lisbon, Sintra and the Algarve will open your appetite for more!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included transfer: Private group shuttle to airport or downtown hotel.
A tip about tipping: Gratuities are not included in the price of your trip. Suggested tipping as follows:
Taxis: round up to the nearest € on your total fare.
Hotels: €1-2 per bag and a few € for house-keeping at the end of the stay.
Restaurants: add a 10% tip to the bill in the more tourist areas, but check the bill because service may be included.
Bars: usually €1 or 2 if the bar service was good, otherwise this isn’t required.
Guides: will depends on the length of the tour. Go with your feeling but at least €1 to 2 per person per tour is recommended.
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YOUR ACCOMMODATION Below is a list of potential hotels that we will be using for the trip. The hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. If unavailable, similar options will be suggested. Nights 3 & 4 Sintra - Casa das Campainhas Day 10 - Departure Day
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| YOUR ESCAPE PACKAGE
INCLUDES
- Brief presentation prior to departure.
- All private land transfers for the group.
- Four nigths accommodation in beautiful boutique hotels in Lisbon and in Sintra with breakfast included - based on double occupancy with option of single supplement upgrade if available.
- Five glorius nights accommodation in a lovely eco-resort on the Algarve with all meals included - based on double occupancy with option of single supplement upgrade if available.
- Twice daily yoga sessions + mini ayurvedic ateliers with Joanna on the Algarve.
- A guided walking tour of Lisbon, sunset boat tour on the Tagus River, cooking class while at Quinta Vale Da Lama eco-resort, beach day and fun boat tour to see the famous Benagil Cave and grottos.
- RR Escape host to help coordinate activities, meals and transportation along the way.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flights (we can advise)
- Airport transfers on arrival and other basic transfers during the trip as described above.
- Lunches and dinners in Lisbon and Sintra.
- Travel Insurance
- Extras such as bottled water and tips
COST
See trip invite. Includes taxes. Based on double occupancy. Single supplement upgrades may be available and will be determined once all hotels are booked for the group.
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| WHAT NEXT... Contact us for more information and to join our exciting Yoga Adventure in beautiful Portugal. Spots are limited to 12 so join now as spaces will fill up fast! Once you sign up, we'll send you a complete packing list and more information on how to prepare for this exciting escape!
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