Alumni and Friends Travel Portugal

Join alumni, friends, and President Cindy and John Gnadinger on this breathtaking trip to Portugal, May 25 - June 4, 2026.

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Our Next Journey: Portugal, 2026

Thrilling natural wonders. Timeless traditions. Portugal is calling with a wealth of beauty to amaze and enchant. From Porto to Lisbon, your senses are filled with natural wonder, wonderful wines, tempting tastes, and astonishing artistry on this escorted tour. Your awestruck adventure in Portugal continues with a flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores Archipelago - to soak in some of Mother Nature's finest work on the Atlantic Ocean. Take in the views of volcanic masterpieces from the top of Pico da Barrosa Mountain and visit Europe’s only tea plantation on the massive Maia farm. Visit Furnas’ geothermal wonders and marvel at the volcanic crater, cradling the luminous Sete Cidades Lake—one of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders.

 

Cost

  • $4,769.00 per person, double occupancy.
  • Single supplement: $1,040.00 – Supply is limited.

 

Inclusions

  • 4-Star Accommodations for 10-Nights
    • 2-Nights Porto
    • 2-Nights Coimbra
    • 2-Nights Lisbon
    • 3-Nights Ponta Delgada
    • 1-Night Lisbon
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners
  • Dedicated ground transportation and tour guide
  • Round-trip Flight Lisbon-Ponta Delgada
  • Guided tours per the itinerary
  • Free time each day to explore
  • Services of a dedicated Travel Advisor

 

Exclusions

  • International airfare.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Airport transfers.
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Excursions
  • Drinks at Included Meals
  • Pre- and Post-Travel Plans 
  • All Other Items Not Mentioned

 

Booking Process

  • Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis! Book ASAP to reserve.
  • $550 per person deposit due at time of booking
  • Final payment is due 3/1/2026
  • Cancellation schedule will be communicated at the time of deposit.

 

Ready to book?

Upon receipt of your Booking Form, Wendy Radmer from Travel Leaders will contact you to confirm your requests and provide you with a personalized quote. Once you approve the quote, you will receive a Vacation Agreement via SignNow to collect your payment information. After completing the Vacation Agreement, Wendy will make the reservation on your behalf and provide you with an invoice from Travel Leaders. Once all of these steps are completed you will be confirmed on the 2026 Carroll University Alumni Trip.

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Itinerary

https://www.globusjourneys.com/tour/taste-of-portugal-with-azores/ZAM/?season=2026

Itinerary

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Flight to Portugal

 

Monday, May 25, 2026

Day 1: Arrive in Porto

  • Portugal Welcome Dinner

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Day 2: Guided Tour of Porto

  • Douro River Cruise

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Day 3: Depart Porto

  • Stop at the picturesque fishing town of Aveiro
  • Continue to medieval town of Coimbra, guided walk

 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Day 4: Explore More of Coimbra

  • Your choice of included Globus Choice excursions:
    • Historical District
    • or Wine Region

 

Friday, May 29, 2026

Day 5: Depart Coimbra

  • Take in the sights en route to Lisbon

 

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Day 6: Lisbon

  • Visit Mafra Sintra and Cascais
  • Group Dinner

 

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Day 7: Depart Lisbon

  • Fly to Ponta Delgada capital of the Azores Archipelago
  • Guided orientation walk

 

Monday, June 1, 2026

Day 8: Ponta Delgada

  • Explore Pico da Barrasa mountain
  • Visit tea plantation and botanical garden
  • Group Lunch

 

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Day 9: Explore More Ponta Delgada

  • Morning special excursion
  • Afternoon visit a pineapple plantation
  • Pico do Carvao viewpoint and Sete Cidades bridge
  • Group Dinner

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Day 10: Lisbon

  • Return flight to Lisbon
  • Afternoon free
  • Farewell Dinner

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Day 11: Departure

  • Depart Lisbon for your return flight home
  • Safe Travels. Until we meet again!

*Itinerary is subject to change

Contact Us

Travel Leaders

If you have questions prior to booking, you may contact Wendy Radmer at:

Office of Alumni Engagement

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