GMC Global Discovery Program: Portugal 2027
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We’ve partnered with AAA Member Choice Vacations & Collette Travel, leaders in the group travel industry, to bring their exclusive travel programs to the Greater Manchester Community! Our 2027 destination for our Global Discovery Program will be: SUNNY PORTUGAL – LISBON, ALENTEJO, ALGARVE & THE PORTUGUESE RIVIERA!
This trip, and future adventures are an opportunity to travel with others in your community and be enriched by the splendors of the world! AAA Vacations’ professional, experienced staff will handle all of the details, including off-the-beaten-track events. You’ll visit the sights and sounds of the region, but you’ll also meet locals and have people-to-people interactions to understand their life, culture, social aspects, and economy.
Experience it! Sunny Portugal 2027
Join the Greater Manchester Chamber on an unforgettable adventure to Portugal, October 19–28, 2027. From the authentic charm of Lisbon to the medieval walled city of Évora, the sun-soaked cliffs of the Algarve, and the elegant resort towns of the Portuguese Riviera, this ten-day journey traces the very best of Portugal’s history, cuisine, and coastline. Wander cobblestone streets in Óbidos, sip regional wines in the Alentejo countryside, and soak in the views of Cascais and Sintra. With optional extensions to the Templar heritage of Tomar and the volcanic beauty of Madeira Island, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss.
Details
Date: October 19-28, 2027
10 days – including hotels, 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners), day trips, and round-trip airfare from Boston, MA (Logan Intl Airport), plus hotel transfers.
Price: From $4,999 per person, double occupancy (Book Now rate; regular rate $5,099) — Single $6,099 (Book Now rate; regular rate $6,199)
*Book Now & Save $100 Per Person — rates valid on air-inclusive packages booked by April 20, 2027
Destination Highlights:
- Lisbon City Tour Explore Portugal’s vibrant capital with a local expert, including the iconic 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery in Belém (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the charming Baixa district, and a relaxing cruise along the Tagus River.
- Cork Factory Visit Learn how a family-owned factory produces cork and why Portugal is the world’s top cork producer.
- Évora (UNESCO) Wander the cobbled streets of this medieval walled city and see its well-preserved Roman temple up close.
- Alentejo Gin & Wine Tasting Visit a local gin distillery and enjoy a traditional lunch featuring Vinho da Talha, an exclusive wine crafted using ancient amphora techniques.
- The Algarve Settle into the southernmost coast of Portugal with a guided regional wine tasting, a light petiscos lunch, and free time to explore the historic resort town of Lagos — with an optional coastal boat tour to the famous grottoes of Ponta da Piedade.
- Portuguese Riviera & Cascais Discover the region’s winemaking tradition, learn how hand-painted azulejo tiles are made, and stroll the picturesque waterfront of Cascais, once a retreat for exiled European royalty.
- Óbidos Walled Village Explore the picture-perfect, whitewashed streets of this medieval walled town and toast with a traditional ginjinha.
- Sintra (UNESCO) Visit the breathtaking hilltop town that served as the summer residence of Portuguese kings for six centuries — explore independently or join a guided tour of the National Palace of Sintra.
- A Night of Fado (Optional) Enjoy an evening of traditional fado music, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage highlight, paired with an authentic Portuguese tasting menu.
- Local Portuguese Cuisine Enjoy traditional meals throughout the journey, including a welcome dinner in Lisbon and a farewell dinner in Cascais.
Full Trip Itinerary & Registration Form
Want to know more? Contact:
Cassie Labbe
AAA Northern New England
groupsnne@ace.aaa.com
(603) 669-0101
