Portugal 2020
[Last Introduction:
In December 1496, King Manuel I of Portugal signed a decree expelling the Jews from his country. Thus the long saga of the Crypto-Jews of Portugal started. In this trip we will uncover the lasting legacy of this story and how it continues to resonate amongst Jews around the world today.
There will be many highlights. We will spend Shabbat with the local Jewish community, visit hilltop towns that sheltered hidden Jews, visit Portugal’s 2 main cities – Lisbon and Porto – and its only National Park – the Serra de Estrela. From the beautiful town of Castelo De Vide to the world famous Gulbenkian Museum, you will not want to miss this trip.
Itinerary (Outline - subject to change)
Thursday (30 April/4 June): Lisbon
General orientation tour of Lisbon including: St George's Castle, Marquis of Pombal Square,
Belem, Rossio Square, the Alfama Neighbourhood. Overnight: Lisbon
Friday (1 May/5 June): Sintra
The Royal Court of the Portuguese Monarchy in the 14th Century. After returning to Lisbon we will
join the local Jewish community for a Friday evening service and Dinner. Overnight: Lisbon
Saturday (2 May/6 June) : Lisbon
Shabbat services and lunch with the local Jewish community.
Afternoon visit to the Gulbenkian Museum
Overnight: Lisbon
Sunday and Monday (3-4 May/7-8 June): Mountain Villages of Eastern Portugal
Visit the villages of Tomar, Castelo Branca, Castel de Vide, Colvilha, Belmonte –
villages where many Crypto-Jews hid, where some remain hidden while others have returned to Judaism in our day.
Overnight Sunday: Castelo Branca, Overnight Monday: Porto
Tuesday (5 May/9 June): Porto
Mekor Hayim Synagogue. Bus tour of Porto.
Porto Airport.
Flights:
You will need to book your own flights.
There are direct flights from London to Portugal offered by EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and TAP.
The trip starts in Lisbon and finishes in Porto.
Recommended Flights:
Option 1: EasyJet
OUT: (to Lisbon): EasyJet 2365 from Luton Dep: 6:45 – Arr: 09:35
Return: (From Porto) : EasyJet 2098 Dep: 21:55 – Arr: 00:15
Note that the return flight is from Porto - not Lisbon - so you need to book it as 2 singles rather than a return flight.
To do this, book a single flight from London to Lisbon, and after choosing the flight you require, at the left-hand side of the page under the price there is an option to 'Add more flights' At this point you can add the return flight from Porto to London, and do it all within one booking.
This is the most convenient option and the trip is organised around these flights.
Option 2: Ryanair
There are also Ryanair flights from Stansted:
OUT: (to Lisbon): Ryanair FR 1884 Dep: 09:45 Arr: 12:35
Return (from Porto): Ryanair FR 8348 Dep:20.10 – Arr:22:35
Dates: Trip 1: 30 April -5 May, 2020. [Last places - please wait for confirmation before booking your flights]
Trip 2: 4 - 9 June, 2020.
Cost: Basic trip: £940. Single Supplement: £250.
The tour includes hotels on a B/B basis. Airport transfers. Coaches, guides and main Shabbat meals. It does not include flights, travel insurance, extras in hotels, any other meals, or anything not specifically mentioned.
Registration:
Registration for this trip is now open. This is expected to be a popular tour and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To book your place please CLICK HERE
Extending your trip:
I am happy to arrange extra nights for those who wish to arrive early or to extend their stay in Portugal at the end of the trip. In the past people have chosen to extend their stay in Portugal for a Douro River Cruise.
Cancellation policy (First Trip / Second Trip):
Until: 30 January 2020 / 28 February 2020- You are entitled to a full refund.
Between 1 February 2020 - 1 March 2020 / 1 March 2020 - 1 April 2020: - Loss of deposit.
1 March 2020 - 1 April 2010 / 1 April 2020 - 1 May 2020: Loss of 50% payment.
After 1 April 2020 / 1 May 2020 - Loss of 100% payment.
The trip is subject to a minimum number of participants and to Standard Terms and Conditions.
This trip promised to enrich your understanding of one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of all time. I hope you will be able to join me.
E&OE
In December 1496, King Manuel I of Portugal signed a decree expelling the Jews from his country. Thus the long saga of the Crypto-Jews of Portugal started. In this trip we will uncover the lasting legacy of this story and how it continues to resonate amongst Jews around the world today.
There will be many highlights. We will spend Shabbat with the local Jewish community, visit hilltop towns that sheltered hidden Jews, visit Portugal’s 2 main cities – Lisbon and Porto – and its only National Park – the Serra de Estrela. From the beautiful town of Castelo De Vide to the world famous Gulbenkian Museum, you will not want to miss this trip.
Itinerary (Outline - subject to change)
Thursday (30 April/4 June): Lisbon
General orientation tour of Lisbon including: St George's Castle, Marquis of Pombal Square,
Belem, Rossio Square, the Alfama Neighbourhood. Overnight: Lisbon
Friday (1 May/5 June): Sintra
The Royal Court of the Portuguese Monarchy in the 14th Century. After returning to Lisbon we will
join the local Jewish community for a Friday evening service and Dinner. Overnight: Lisbon
Saturday (2 May/6 June) : Lisbon
Shabbat services and lunch with the local Jewish community.
Afternoon visit to the Gulbenkian Museum
Overnight: Lisbon
Sunday and Monday (3-4 May/7-8 June): Mountain Villages of Eastern Portugal
Visit the villages of Tomar, Castelo Branca, Castel de Vide, Colvilha, Belmonte –
villages where many Crypto-Jews hid, where some remain hidden while others have returned to Judaism in our day.
Overnight Sunday: Castelo Branca, Overnight Monday: Porto
Tuesday (5 May/9 June): Porto
Mekor Hayim Synagogue. Bus tour of Porto.
Porto Airport.
Flights:
You will need to book your own flights.
There are direct flights from London to Portugal offered by EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and TAP.
The trip starts in Lisbon and finishes in Porto.
Recommended Flights:
Option 1: EasyJet
OUT: (to Lisbon): EasyJet 2365 from Luton Dep: 6:45 – Arr: 09:35
Return: (From Porto) : EasyJet 2098 Dep: 21:55 – Arr: 00:15
Note that the return flight is from Porto - not Lisbon - so you need to book it as 2 singles rather than a return flight.
To do this, book a single flight from London to Lisbon, and after choosing the flight you require, at the left-hand side of the page under the price there is an option to 'Add more flights' At this point you can add the return flight from Porto to London, and do it all within one booking.
This is the most convenient option and the trip is organised around these flights.
Option 2: Ryanair
There are also Ryanair flights from Stansted:
OUT: (to Lisbon): Ryanair FR 1884 Dep: 09:45 Arr: 12:35
Return (from Porto): Ryanair FR 8348 Dep:20.10 – Arr:22:35
Dates: Trip 1: 30 April -5 May, 2020. [Last places - please wait for confirmation before booking your flights]
Trip 2: 4 - 9 June, 2020.
Cost: Basic trip: £940. Single Supplement: £250.
The tour includes hotels on a B/B basis. Airport transfers. Coaches, guides and main Shabbat meals. It does not include flights, travel insurance, extras in hotels, any other meals, or anything not specifically mentioned.
Registration:
Registration for this trip is now open. This is expected to be a popular tour and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To book your place please CLICK HERE
Extending your trip:
I am happy to arrange extra nights for those who wish to arrive early or to extend their stay in Portugal at the end of the trip. In the past people have chosen to extend their stay in Portugal for a Douro River Cruise.
Cancellation policy (First Trip / Second Trip):
Until: 30 January 2020 / 28 February 2020- You are entitled to a full refund.
Between 1 February 2020 - 1 March 2020 / 1 March 2020 - 1 April 2020: - Loss of deposit.
1 March 2020 - 1 April 2010 / 1 April 2020 - 1 May 2020: Loss of 50% payment.
After 1 April 2020 / 1 May 2020 - Loss of 100% payment.
The trip is subject to a minimum number of participants and to Standard Terms and Conditions.
This trip promised to enrich your understanding of one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of all time. I hope you will be able to join me.
E&OE
