What documentation do I need for traveling inside the European Union?

Portuguese passengers shall carry valid Identity Card. "cédula pessoal" is not considered a valid document.

Additionally in order to benefit from hospital medical aid in any country of the European Union (27 State-Members), Iceland, Liechenstein, Norway and Swiss, passengers should be carriers of the European Card for Illness Insurance, which, in Portugal, can be obtained in any "loja do cidadão", in Social Security services or requesting it by email to Social Security.

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Which are the means of payment at my disposal?

You can pay for your traveling arrangements, using the following means of payment:
    • By banking transference, to the NIB 0033 0000 4539 2763 2080 5, sending us sent confirmation proof by email (traveltailors@travel-tailors.com) or fax (+ 351 21 757 86 70).
    • By check passed to "TravelTailors Portugal - Turismo Activo, Lda".
    • With credit card, only for regular flight payments that are included in a complete program. This option does not have extra costs,
it requires photocopy of the credit card and of the document of identification of the client, as a filled debit authorization.

Testimunial: "Chuck and Diane Reers, Journey to Portugal, May 2013"

"PORTUGAL, a diamond in the rough. At least that was my last recollection from 8th grade geography & history classes. We quickly saw this beautiful country transformed into a highly polished gem, which resembled the Hope Diamond.
A last minute change of plans found us looking for a break after a med cruise out of Barcelona. We contacted Paula of Travel Tailors, and she instantly crafted a private tour that captured our interest and satisfied our travel budget.
Paula's custom tailor skills put together an interesting itinerary, covering the highlights of each place of interest. Professional guides, Marco Noivo and Susana Bras, blended in by contributed their expert historical knowledge and background. I can say, I never had such an interesting and exciting lecture in history! I remember Vasco da Gama, but I actually touched his tomb!
Sleeping and eating accommodations also exceeded my expectations. The local restaurants were cozy and provided the ambiance for a relaxing meal and light conversation..and the roasted suckling pig made each step of the way a memorable experience.
Paula, you and your expert staff are to be commended. Your team has made our trip to Portugal an interesting and memorable event that it will certainly bring us back in the future. I have already recommended friends to contact you, and will continue to do so in the future.
Please feel free to share our vacation success with whomever you wish, and should your travel plans bring you to Denver Colorado USA, please plan to spend some time together. Perhaps we can even plan for our next trip to Portugal.
Thanks again!"

Testimunial: "Laurie W. and Russel B., Journey to Portugal, April 2013"

" A number of people asked us - Why Portugal? and we said Why not?
 It is a beautiful country, great people, excellent food and the wine.. Oh the wine is just great! We loved Oporto and it was a great thing that the airline planned a strike for the first few days. The changes to our itinerary were just right since we got to see a bit more of this beautiful country.
Travel Tailors put together a great itinerary for us and went out of their way to make sure our vacation was perfect. They stayed in contact even when we were in Portugal, from meeting us at the airport and sending us off. Our vacation was effortless and we thank Paula and Travel Tailors for this!!!"

Testimunial: "Rui H, Cruise in Douro River, Portugal, August 2012"

"The cruise was very good, good food, good landscapes. We ended up changing our Sunday lunch plans and went up to Gaia, visited the Sandeman Port Wine Cellar (I recommend), and had lunch at a restaurant by the river (A Transmontana, I think). Very Good!
I thank you for your help. We got an excellent impression of you. You are now our reference at home for future trips."

Testemunial: "Vivian D'Adonna, Journey to Portugal, January 2012"

" I have just returned from Portugal, where I spent marvelous moments with my family and we got to know magnificent places and people!!
A big thank you to Paula, from TravelTailors, who was a great help designing our vacation just the way I wanted!!!! I have already told her that I fell in love with Portugal and hope to return shortly to get to know a lot more!!! A big hug and an excellent 2012 to all at TravelTailors! :)"

Testemunial: "Rui R. Journey to Alentejo, Portugal, August 2012"

"The rooms where we stayed were very pleasant. The food at the hotel's restaurant has excellent!
The walk through Alqueva was memorable; the cooking workshop was really fun and educational for the ones that participated in it; although the birdwatching activity was interesting and informative, we believe there is room for improvements. In general, the hotel has a huge potential and the staff is extremely attentive and nice. The documentation provided was on time and adequate."

Testemunial: "António Ottani, Journey to Portugal and Paris, January 2013"

"All the trip planning was excellent, which made it pleasant. It was all very well prepared and divided, which made us enjoy traveling from city to city. The New Year's Eve, that we spent at the Hard Rock Café was excellent!
The participation of the guides was essential, with special mention to Carlos, who accompanied us in Oporto, by his historical knowledge and professionalism. Since we traveled as a family and all together, we didn't have any problem entering or exiting Europe. The required documentation was only the passports and the interview was quick and calm.
The journey exceeded our expectations and we just have to thank you for your commitment and participation in all the planning and all the details."

Testemunial - "João C., Journey to Portugal, Fev 2010"

"I believe Valença is a destiny that I recommend to everyone on any occasion. Historic site - quiet, good to relax, with beautiful views and close to other sites of interest. The hotel has a good service with a nice atmosphere and space."

The Birds of Tejo Estuary

Do you know why flamingos are pink? Or that there are birds called Pied Avocet? The Tejo Estuary Natural Reserve is the ideal destination to obtain the answer to these and many other questions in the company of a biologist. Visit the estuary and participate in a bird observation pedestrian walk for the entire family.

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CANOEING: Minho International River

Canoeing expedition in the river Minho, located in the North of Portugal, between Valencia and Melgaço. In a region full of natural beauty and history, the Minho River is restless and full of emotion. The program includes cultural visits and contact with the local cuisine.

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Atlantic Coast, Porto to Lisbon

Cycle along the Atlantic coast, starting from Porto towards Lisbon! With routes by the ocean side you have the chance to enjoy the west coast sunny beaches, stopping in one beach bar terrace for a coffee or tasting a grilled fresh fish lunch. Cycle paths, nature conservation areas, the Leiria pine forest and the Alcobaça monastery are some of the trip. Enjoy!

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Algarve, Southwest Atlantic Waves

Discover the best of the Portuguese South. A traditional village renewed to receive tourists just next to the last treasure of the Portuguese ocean coast, the southwestern desert and wild beaches. Apart from the beach, surf and scubadiving, the village location is ideal for walking, cycling and nature watching in the Natural Park and Algarve mountains.

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Lisbon, through the hills and beyond

Starting with the premise that we will pick you up where you are, we suggest that you see the sights of this beautiful city, which is a history book in real time, where its citizens still cultivate their old traditions, transmitted through generations which make us all very proud, all of this having as background a beautiful scenery, provided by the 7 hills of Lisbon and Tagus river.

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Arrábida - Wine, castles and much more...

Crossing the Tagus River in a relaxed way towards the Village of Sesimbra and his magnificent castle, where you will enjoy an endless magnificent landscape. Next stop is the wonderful Natural Park of Arrábida Mountain and his paradise beaches. After lunch you head to Azeitão, where is an area of farms and vineyards. On the way back toLisbon, you will stop at the viewpoint Christ the King.

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Gerês National Park

Take some days off and discover the only National Park in Portugal. Walk by the dense oak forests and listen the water falling down the granite rocky streams. Walk through the old paths connecting traditional villages where you can learn about their ancient way of life and traditions of "Barroso" people. This Park is part of the European PAN Park network, the most pristine areas of Europe.

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Évora

Spend a day exploring the city of Évora, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a mosaic of culture, history and traditions. Several miles after Lisbon and the Tagus after crossing the Vasco da Gama bridge, you will be fascinated by the bucolic landscape full of oaks, olive trees and vineyards.

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Lisbon Top 3

Three panoramic bus tours on a single ticket valid for 48 hours. Three different but complementary views of the capital. Tagus Tour will show you the historic centre of the city and the area of Belém, where the historic feats of Portugal's voyages of discovery are guarded. Then jump aboard the Belém Tour and Lisbon Tour minibus for a closer look.

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Lisbon Premium

Take advantage of our 4-in-1 ticket - three panoramic bus tours and a historic tram ride all in one - designed to get you to the city's main sights: the historic area of Belém, the narrow streets ofAlfama, Mouraria and Castelo and modern Lisbon, the Parque das Nações, with its contemporary skyline built by the river.

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Sintra: the most romantic village in Portugal

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Sintra, Portugal's most romantic town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered to be one of the world's most unique towns. Enjoy a visit to the picturesque town of Cascais.

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Testemunial: "António Ottani, Journey to Portugal and Paris, January 2013"

"All the trip planning was excellent, which made it pleasant. It was all very well prepared and divided, which made us enjoy traveling from city to city. The New Year's Eve, that we spent at the Hard Rock Café was excellent!
The participation of the guides was essential, with special mention to Carlos, who accompanied us in Oporto, by his historical knowledge and professionalism. Since we traveled as a family and all together, we didn't have any problem entering or exiting Europe. The required documentation was only the passports and the interview was quick and calm.
The journey exceeded our expectations and we just have to thank you for your commitment and participation in all the planning and all the details."

Lisbon at night - Dinner and Fado

A soundtrack of any visit to Lisbon must be fado, the musical genre that is a window to the Portuguese soul. This evening tour allows you to immerse in the atmosphere of the city before dinner at a restaurant with fado how special monitoring. The evening will start with a panoramic tour of some of the most important sites and monuments, both as monumental suburb of Belém in Lisbon center.

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The Mystic Ride - Sintra, Cascais and Belém

From Lisbon we go to the mysterious and fascinating Village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore its beautiful landscapes and cultural/natural heritage. Then we take you to the most westerly point of continental Europe. After is Cascais, a former fishing village. We continue till

Belém, where you can see history in real time.

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Hills Tramcar Tour

Wind your way through the hills of Lisbon and discover its most historic quarters, where people chat from their window ledges and clothes hang out to dry in the sun. The contrasts in this richly diverse city will amaze you. From the simplicity of the traditional quarters of Alfama, Castelo and Bairro Alto, to the sophistication of Lapa. Take the chance to visit this city in a historic Tramcar.

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Belém Tour

The monuments in Belém are cultural icons and a must-see on any tour itinerary. Because of the unique combination of historical and cultural monuments located here, such as the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower or Monument to the Discoveries, the best way to visit all of them is on a Belém Tour.

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North of Lisbon - Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Fátima and Batalha

Make it a full day tour and discover the region north of Lisbon. The first stop is the medieval town of Obidos. Then Alcobaça with its imposing Gothic church. The next stop will be Nazareth, a traditional fishing village. Then we will visit Battle, with its imposing Dominican monastery, before heading to Fatima, where is the world famous Catholic shrine.

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Route of the Traditions in Lousã

Walking through the Schist Villages of Lousã in the county of New Aigra Gois, Aigra Old Comareira and Pena, in the company of imposing Penedos de Gois. The route passes through a set of living villages of the municipality of Gois, where participants can enjoy the unique characteristics and traditions of the territory of the shale.

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Festivals of Viana do Castelo

TravelTailors offers you a unique cultural experience: participating in a great popular festival in Portugal. The festivities in honour of Our Lady of Agony are the most popular and lively around all of Minho. They take place in the third week of August and include several parades with big heads Gigantones, zés-pereiras and a diverse choice of regional costumes and gold jewellery.

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Villages Route of Lousã

Visit the mountain villages of Talasnal, Vaqueirinho, and Casal Novo, passing through places of rare beauty, like cascades and sanctuaries... and more!

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The Route of the Deers

The Route of the Deers takes place in the upper part of Lousã mountain, covering extensive areas of forest and bush of heather and gorse, the preferred habitat of its largest mammal, the deer.

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Schist, Village to village 7 days

A new walking village to village proposal, a multi-day traverse of the Schist Villages of central Portugal. Surprise yourself discovering these schist paths, fluvial beaches and tiny mountain villages where you can experience some of the local traditional flavours and knowledge, like making woodoven bread or fresh goat cheese. Our lodgings are comfy stone houses renewed.

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Schist, Village to village 9 days

A new walking village to village proposal, a multi-day traverse of the Schist Villages of central Portugal. Surprise yourself discovering these schist paths, fluvial beaches and tiny mountain villages where you can experience some of the local traditional flavours and knowledge, like making woodoven bread or fresh goat cheese. Our lodgings are stone houses renewed for comfy rural tourism.

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The Green Wine Route

This TravelTailors culinary and wine program discloses the second most exclusively Portuguese wine in the world: green wine. It also promotes the discovery of the gastronomy of Minho and its rich heritage and landscape, with palaces, manors and the typical vinha de enforcado.

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The Birds of Tejo Estuary

Do you know why flamingos are pink? Or that there are birds called Pied Avocet? The Tejo Estuary Natural Reserve is the ideal destination to obtain the answer to these and many other questions in the company of a biologist. Visit the estuary and participate in a bird observation pedestrian walk for the entire family.

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The Best Restaurants of Portugal - South

This TravelTailors' gastronomic program promotes the best traditionally inspired Portuguese southern gastronomy , with emphasis on a signature cuisine. It also highlights the heritage and the landscape of the visited regions: Lisbon and Alentejo.

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The Best SPA's in Portugal - South and the Azores

TravelTailors offers you the relaxing and innovative properties of the best Portuguese SPA´s, located in naturally soothing landscapes; the finest options were selected, enhancing your beauty and well-being experience. Massages, trips and nature are in harmony in Lisbon, Alentejo and Azores.

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The best SPA's in Portugal - Center and North

TravelTailors offers you therelaxing and innovative properties of the best Portuguese SPA´s, located in naturally soothing landscapes; the finest options were selected, enhancing your beauty and well-being experience. Massages, trips and nature are in harmony in Oporto, the Estrela mountain range and the Douro area.

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The Best Restaurants of Portugal - North

This TravelTailors' program promotes the best traditionally inspired gastronomy of northern Portugal, with emphasis on a signature cuisine. In addition, it promotes the heritage and the landscape of the visited regions, such as Oporto, Douro and Minho.

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Gerês National Park SHORT ADVENTURE

Take some days off and discover the only National Park in Portugal. Walk by the dense oak forests and listen the water falling down the granite rocky streams. Walk through the old paths connecting traditional villages where you can learn about their ancient way of life and traditions of "Barroso" people. This Park is part of the European PAN Park network, the most pristine areas of Europe.

More information here

Canoeing: Minho International River

Canoeing expedition in the river Minho, located in the North of Portugal, between Valencia and Melgaço. In a region full of natural beauty and history, the Minho River is restless and full of emotion. The program includes cultural visits and contact with the local cuisine.

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Portugal in love: honeymoon in the South and Madeira

With this romantic program by TravelTailors you will discover the most romantic and secret places of Portugal, in South and Madeira: hotels, palaces, gardens and beaches. It offers you intimate hotels and fine dining. It suggests other activities ideal for two, like cooking classes, SPA and walks; it's perfect for an incomparable honeymoon in Portugal!

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Portugal In Love - Honeymoon in the Center and North

This TravelTailors' romantic program takes you to discover the most romantic secret places of Portugal, northbound: hotels, palaces, rivers and gardens in the Douro, Buçaco, Aveiro and Oporto. It proposes wonderful hotels and intimate fine dining options, suggesting ideal activities for two as well, such as boat trips, SPA and sweets' tastings; perfect for an incomparable honeymoon!

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Medieval and Jewish Heritage in Portugal

TravelTailors offers you adiscovery of the legacies of the Middle Ages, religious orders and the Jewish people in Portugal. From the Beiras' mountains to the plains of Alentejo, you'll live ancient legends.

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Gerês, The Shepherd's Way

Discover the only Portuguese National Park Peneda-Gerês. In this beautiful and remote region, you will follow ancient trails used for centuries by local shepherds. You will visit one of the most typical villages, Pitões de Júnias, where you can find a 12th Century convent. In Fojo do Lobo, be surprised by an ancient wolf hunting technique. Hiking in Gerês is a unique experience!

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Gastronomy in Portugal: from the Michelin Stars to the Tascas

This TravelTailors' unique program promotes the best Portuguese cuisine, including the formal and informal recognition ( Michelin Stars and "tascas") of the restaurants that stand out for quality service, therefore deserving the preference of the public and of the specialized critique.

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Schist villages FAMILY PROGRAM

A unique opportunity for you and your family to relax in intimate contact with nature (you can even bring your dog or cat). Learn firsthand the traditions of making bread or goat cheese and explore the woods and rivers in Serra da Lousã, Portugal. It will be a weekend to remember!

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Douro and Historical Villages

Hike through Port Wine vineyards and visit Portugal's Historical Villages, with its castles and stone wall houses that have kept the same appearance for centuries. The hike down of the famous Calçada de Alpajares, also 

named the Devil's Trail, is a must of the trip. It will take you to Barca de Alva, with breathtaking views of vineyards.

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Tejo and Geopark

Discover the 12th Century Portuguese Historical Villages as you hike along the ancient trails that connect them. The unique houses of the Schist villages by the Zêzere River, the village of Sortelha, whose castle is a national monument, and the village of Monsanto, once considered the most Portuguese village of Portugal, will be other highlights of this trip.

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Historic journey to Portugal - Prehistory, romans and arabs

TravelTailors proposes a long tour of the rich Portuguese heritage, from prehistory to the Roman and Islamic occupation. This is a journey from the North to the South of the country, combining museums with outdoor legacies. Engravings, dinnossaurs marks, roman villas and temples and arabic heritage will make you dream awake.

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Atlantic Coast - Porto to Lisbon

Cycle along the Atlantic coast, starting from Porto towards Lisbon! With routes by the ocean side you have the chance to enjoy the west coast sunny beaches, stopping in one beach bar terrace for a coffee or tasting a grilled fresh fish lunch. Cycle paths, nature conservation areas, the Leiria pine forest and the Alcobaça monastery are some of the trip. Enjoy!

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