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Tour Itinerary
LISBON, PORTUGAL
DAY ONE
LISBON, PORTUGAL
DAY ONE
Friday, April 10th
Arrive in the colourful city of Lisbon where your journey begins. Settle into your room at the elegant Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade in the heart of the city. To kick off our trip, enjoy a celebratory welcome reception hosted by our Globe President & CEO Andrew Saunders and our Editor-in-Chief David Walmsley and his team of Globe journalists, and meet your fellow guests. This evening enjoy dinner on your own at one of the nearby charming restaurants or make it an early night and dine at on of the hotel’s in-house restaurants.
LISBON, PORTUGAL
DAY TWO
LISBON, PORTUGAL
DAY TWO
Saturday, April 11th
Begin your day with a Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Globe Senior Business Writer and Columnist, Rita Trichur as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines, followed by a Globe Journalist Talk by Rita Trichur. This afternoon, explore Lisbon on one of three excursions; a tour of the Belém district with its iconic Tower and Jerónimos Monastery; a tour of the spectacular Palace of Queluz and its glorious garden; a walking tour of the bohemian Alfama district; a visit to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Art Gallery with its modern gardens; a private tram ride with live Fado Performance; a tour of Sintra with a visit of the Palácio da Pena and finally a visit to Colares for a wine tour and tasting. Tonight, have dinner on your own at our hotel or explore Lisbon’s culinary offerings.
DAY THREE
LISBON, PORTUGAL
LISBON, PORTUGAL
DAY THREE
Sunday, April 12th
Once again, begin your day with a Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Queen’s Park Reporter, Laura Stone as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines, followed by our Journalist Talk with Laura Stone. Today is your second opportunity to explore Lisbon and the area on one of five curated excursions; a tour of the Belém district with its iconic Tower and Jerónimos Monastery; a tour of the spectacular Palace of Queluz and its glorious garden; a walking tour of the Alfama district; a visit to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Gallery with its modern gardens; a private tram ride with life Fado Performance; a tour of Sintra with a visit of the Palácio da Pena. Join Globe journalists for a group dinner at a renowned Lisbon restaurant this evening.
LISBON TO FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY FOUR
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
DAY FOUR
Monday, April 13th
Begin your day with a Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Queen’s Park Reporter, Laura Stone, as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines. Following the Journalist Talk, enjoy a bit of free time in Lisbon before we head to the airport for the short flight (1 hour, 50 minutes) to Funchal on the island of Madeira. Tonight, have dinner on your own at our hotel or explore Funchal’s gastronomic delights.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY FIVE
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
DAY FIVE
Tuesday, April 14th
Begin your day with a Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Senior Foreign Correspondent, Mark MacKinnon as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines, followed by a Globe Journalist Talk with Mark MacKinnon. This afternoon is your opportunity to explore Madeira on one of four curated excursions; a tour of Monte Palace gardens; a wine tasting at a Quinta producing on the island’s volcanic terroir; a guided walking tour of Funchal’s Old Town with stops at the Cathedral, market, and a local coffee stop and finally a slightly more active option with an easy hike on the Levada da Serra do Faial. Join Globe journalists for a private group dinner this evening at our hotel.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY SIX
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
DAY SIX
Wednesday, April 15th
Once again, begin your day with a Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Sports Reporter, Cathal Kelly as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines, followed by our Journalist Talk Cathal Kelly. Today is your second opportunity to explore the island on one of four curated excursions; a moderate guided hike on Ponta de Sao Lourenco enjoying the natural beauty of Madeira, a whale- and dolphin-watching boat excursion with a marine biologist, a wine tasting at a Quinta producing on the island’s volcanic terroir or finally explore the island in a Jeep Land Rover with a stop in a local bar for a refreshing special Madeiran drink. This evening you have another chance to explore Funchal on your own for dinner.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY SEVEN
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
DAY SEVEN
Thursday, April 16th
This morning we host our final Globe Insider Breakfast with Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley and Cathal Kelly as they discuss the daily newspaper headlines. Later, set off on your excursion with anoher opportunity to choose from the following four tours; a guided walking tour of Funchal’s Old Town with stops at the Cathedral, market, and a local coffee stop, an aasy hike to the Levada da Serra do Faial, explore the island in a Jeep Land Rover with a stop in a local bar for a refreshing special Madeiran drink or enjoy a wine tour and tasting at Madeira’s historic Blandy’s winery in the heart of Funchal. This evening we gather for our farewell dinner at the historic Blandy’s Wine Lodge.
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
DAY EIGHT
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
DAY EIGHT
Friday, April 17th
You’re Globe and Mail Portugal trip comes to an end this morning. Bid “até a próxima” to your travelling companions before transferring* to Funchal Airport for your departure home.
*A single transfer to the airport will be provided, departing the hotel at 9:00AM.
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