Classic Journeys Introduces Cultural Walking Tour To Portugal

LA JOLLA, Calif. - Oct. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Classic Journeys, (http://www.classicjourneys.com/) the award-winning cultural tour operator that offers boutique guided tours in over 70 regions around the world announced today the addition of a cultural walking adventure to Portugal.

Classic Journeys belief is that the best way to experience a country is to meet the locals face-to-face, talk to them about their culture, and take time to understand their daily life and traditions. As such, the company has created a fully guided program filled with personal encounters and local experiences.  The itinerary for the Portugal Walking Tour which travels to both Lisbon and Porto includes visits to places of historical, economic, and ecological importance, but with the knowledge and insight of a full-time local guide, Classic Journeys plans to take guests to experience life off the beaten path as well. Highlights from the itinerary include: exploration of the Castle of the Moors; a dramatic seaside walk from Guincho to Cascais; a visit to a legendary monastery; meetings with locals in the salt pans and a porcelain studio; a tour of the Baroque Mateus Palace; and a tour and taste of the Douro Valley’s finest wine estates, among several other adventures.

An important differentiating characteristic of Classic Journeys’ cultural walking tour to Portugal is the emphasis on royalty and the history that is still present with the locals and the rich and imperial landmarks people experience with this journey.

Classic Journeys' Founder, Edward Piegza, explains, “We believe at Classic Journeys that travel is a part of life and embracing the cultures on our walking tours is an experience unlike anything else.  Portugal is an important addition that helps to round out our tours in Europe. When you travel to Lisbon you feel like you’re going back in time, as the Portuguese cities still retain much of their historic character and the people we meet are happy to show us how they have preserved family traditions and ways of doing things for centuries."

Classic Journeys has departures to Portugal for 7 days/6 nights scheduled for May, June, September and October 2014.  For more information about pricing and Classic Journeys, please visit their website at www.ClassicJourneys.com.

For any additional information, please contact Lindsey Palmer (lindsey@ellecomm.com) at Elle Communications.

About Classic Journeys

Classic Journeys offers cultural walking adventures, culinary tours and family journeys in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Guests enjoy luxury accommodations and gourmet meals that reflect the best of each region, coupled with hand-crafted itineraries that emphasize daily interactions with local people, and knowledgeable, local guides who make countries and cultures come alive. Depending on the region, tours are six to 12 days long with two to four hours of easy-going walking per day. Land-only tour prices range from $2595 to $8895 per person (with discounts for small groups and children traveling with parents). Average tour size is 10 and limited to a maximum of 18 guests per departure. Full details and links to itineraries are available at www.ClassicJourneys.com.