Portugal
Portugal is the westernmost country on mainland Europe. Situated
on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal offers the perfect mix of rich
history and modern culture. One of the most popular areas for a
Portugal vacation is the Portuguese Riviera, the center of which is
the coastal town of Cascais with easy access to Portugal's capital
city, Lisbon and its famous Monument to the Discoveries, honoring
the country's explorers; Belem Tower, a fortress built in the
1500's to protect Lisbon's harbor; and Jeronimos Monastery, a
stunning piece of European Gothic architecture.
Other important must-visit towns along the Portuguese Riviera
include Sintra, once a favorite summer residence for Portugal's
royalty, and Estoril with its famous casino; the coastal fishing
village of Nazare; and the world-famous pilgrimage site of
Fatima.
While Portugal is a wonderful destination unto itself, double
your vacation fun with a visit to neighboring Spain. The
well-planned Spain's Costa Del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera
tour incorporates a stay on the Portuguese Riviera with day trips
to must-see cities and attractions as well as visits to Madrid,
Seville, and a stay in the Costa Del Sol.