Pousadas de Portugal offer five-night Circuit Deals

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 21:02

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Pousadas de Portugal are now offering three or five-night Circuit Deals, where guests can explore the region without the stress of multiple bookings. Travelers can pick from five different regions for their circuit, all of which offer the culture, food and beauty unique to Portugal. In the North circuit, known as the “cradle of the Portuguese nation,” guests journey from Viana do Castelo all the way through to their fifth night at Porto. Along the way there’s the Guimarães Castle, the breathtaking Trás-os-Montes, coastal beaches, and local dishes like the famous fried pork, Rojões à moda do Minho.
Porto is also host to the beginning of another circuit, one which brings its travelers through Alijó and Mesão Frio. Enjoy the Porto wines and vineyards, part of which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site! Guests can take boat trips on the Duoro river, and take advantage of all the region’s rich culture and festivities. A third circuit begins in Centro, and offers cities such as Coimbra, Viseus and Fátima. Travelers can try the local specialities, like a type of sausage called enchidos or the region’s handmade cheeses. For a more urban touch, a tour from the beautiful capital of Lisbon offers magnificent architecture and city life without being far from the beaches, the river Tagus, Sintra, and century-old palaces. The fifth circuit offered by Pousada is in Alentejo, boasting a scenic landscape of mountains, beaches and plains. Alentejo holds some of the country’s most interesting archeological traces, including a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a rich traditions embodied in all its food, wine, and cities. These circuits start at only 285 Euros per person, providing the best of Portugal  with the comfort, luxury and trust the Pousada hotels have to offer. Visit Pousadas de Portugal for more information and to begin your journey through beautiful Portugal!