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Holiday types
- Adventure holidays
  - Adventure holidays
    
    If your ideal getaway includes expending some energy and having an adrenaline rush whilst exploring the great outdoors, our activity and adventure holiday specialists can guide you to a fantastic range of tailor-made breaks, all around the world.
    
    Ballooning over Bagan
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- Beach holidays
  - Beach holidays
    
    Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.
    
    Ibo Island, Mozambique
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- Escorted Tours
  - Escorted Tours
    
    Escorted tours are a great way to maximise your time and take advantage of local knowledge and support, whether you’re after the camaraderie of sharing amazing sights and stories with new friends, or looking for a more personalised experience.
    
    Bagan, Burma
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- Food & Wine Holidays
  - Food & Wine Holidays
    
    Culinary tours offer a way to get close to a region’s culture, showcasing the best of local farming and tradition. With Wexas, enjoy everything from little-known local discoveries to fine wine tastings at the world’s best vineyards.
    
    Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Great railway journeys
  - Great railway journeys
    
    Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.
    
    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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- History and culture
  - History and culture
    
    From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.
    
    Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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- Luxury Honeymoons
  - Luxury Honeymoons
    
    Let us plan a luxury honeymoon that will take your breath away. Our honeymoon holiday specialists can build you a customised itinerary to any of the world's most romantic destinations, and will be on-hand the entire time you're away to ensure your trip-of-a-lifetime goes off without a hitch.
    
    Beach, Villingili Resort Maldives
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- Nature Holidays
  - Nature Holidays
    
    Earth’s natural wonders make for breath-taking destinations. No-one who has been close can ever forget the sights and sounds of the great waterfalls of Iguazu on the border of Brazil and Argentina, or the Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
    
    Toucan
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- Safaris
  - Safaris
    
    A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to majestic big cats, elephants and other animals on a luxury safari forges a lifetim…
    
    Elephant, Kenya
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- Self-drives
  - Self-drives
    
    Self-drive holidays let you travel at your own pace, with the added freedom of changing your itinerary and the joy of seeing great destinations up close.
    
    Mt Cook, New Zealand
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- Spa holidays
  - Spa holidays
    
    Luxury spa breaks are the ultimate in indulgence, whether you choose an island resort in the Indian Ocean, Thailand or Malaysia, a boutique hotel on South Africa’s Garden Route or a long weekend relaxing closer to home.
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- Wildlife Holidays
  - Wildlife Holidays
    
    Beyond the traditional African safari holiday, a huge range of wildlife holidays are available to those who want to get close to nature.
    
    Elephant and Zebra, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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- Winter holidays
  - Winter holidays
    
    Experience the thrill of a winter holiday in destinations such as Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice. ride husky sleds and snowmobiles through frozen forests or soak in a hot tub beneath the Northern Lights?
    
    Dog Sledding with huskies
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- All holiday types
Inspiration
- Top 10 Last Minute
  - Top 10 Last Minute
    
    Discover our top 10 last minute deals – the offers change frequently, so be sure to check back often to find your favourite.
    
    Heart Shaped Reef, Great Barrier Reef
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- Top 10 Offers
  - Top 10 Offers
    
    Discover the Wexas top 10 holiday offers, drawn from the wide range of deals that we have available currently.
    
    Uga Bay Beach
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- Autumn Holidays
  - Autumn Holidays
    
    Before or after the crowds are set to arrive, you can find some of the best destinations just as they were meant to be enjoyed. What's more, prices are often much lower, while finding the perfect places to stay becomes easier. Browse our top picks but be quick – they change weekly!
    
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Summer Holidays
  - Summer Holidays
    
    Browse our recommended summer holidays, including long-haul, short-haul and excellent last minute offers
    
    Banff National Park, Canada
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- Italy Inspiration
  - Italy Inspiration
    
    Browse our range of recommended Italy holidays – from Sicily self-drives to a journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
    
    Taormina, Sicily
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- Portugal Holidays
  - Portugal Holidays
    
    Book with Wexas for over 45 years' experience in providing Portugal holidays. Contact us today for bespoke advice.
    
    Lisbon
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- Spain Holidays
  - Spain Holidays
    
    Browse our range of recommended Spain holidays for 2018 – from relaxing beach breaks to tailor-made self-drives and city-breaks.
    
    San Sebastian, Northern Spain
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- Short Breaks
  - Short Breaks
    
    Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.
    
    Old Town, Porto, Portugal
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- Pousadas of Portugal
  - Pousadas of Portugal
    
    Browse our range of superb pousada holidays below, or contact us for a tailor-made holiday to Portugal.
    
    Estoi Fachada Mai
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- Winter Sun Holidays
  - Winter Sun Holidays
    
    Looking for some winter sun holiday ideas? Take a look at our favourite destinations and itineraries for enjoying a perfect break this winter.
    
    Tanjong Jara Resort, Malaysia
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- Top 10 Winter Holidays
  - Top 10 Winter Holidays
    
    Discover winter trip ideas & itineraries containing some of the most beautiful destinations and places to stay in the colder climes of our planet.
    
    Tromso, Norway
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- Top 10 Views
  - Top 10 Views
    
    Discover trip ideas and itineraries that contain some of the best views on the planet. From Capri and the Amalfi Coast all the way to the Indian Himalayas.
    
    Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
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- Taj Holidays
  - Taj Holidays
    
    For over 100 years, Taj has offered its visitors exemplary Indian hospitality in luxurious locations. From the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai to the luxury Banjaar Tola tented camp overlooking Kanha National Park, guests have enjoyed splendid access to the finest places to explore in India.
    
    Taj Mahal Palace & Gateway of India
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- Inspiration
Rail & Cruise
Offers
- Offers
  - Offers
    
    Browse our hand-picked selection of tailor-made holidays and great value travel offers all around the world then refine your search to find the deal that's right for you.
    
    Tossa de Mar on Costa Brava, Spain
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- Top 10 Last Minute
  - Top 10 Last Minute
    
    Discover our top 10 last minute deals – the offers change frequently, so be sure to check back often to find your favourite.
    
    Heart Shaped Reef, Great Barrier Reef
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- Rail on Sale
  - Rail on Sale
    
    There’s something remarkable about seeing the world via rail, be it on iconic sojourns to Venice or through national parks in South Africa. Enticing, alluring and unforgettable, relive the golden age of rail with our curated selection of luxurious rail journeys with some unmissable offers.
    
    First Passage to the West route, Rocky Mountaineer
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- Top 10 Offers
  - Top 10 Offers
    
    Discover the Wexas top 10 holiday offers, drawn from the wide range of deals that we have available currently.
    
    Uga Bay Beach
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- Autumn Holidays
  - Autumn Holidays
    
    Before or after the crowds are set to arrive, you can find some of the best destinations just as they were meant to be enjoyed. What's more, prices are often much lower, while finding the perfect places to stay becomes easier. Browse our top picks but be quick – they change weekly!
    
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Ultimate Journeys
  - Ultimate Journeys
    
    World-class, ultra holidays are a rare treat and something that leaves an indelible impression. Browse our Top 10 Ultimate Journeys and be inspired to go somewhere truly special.
    
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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- Early Booking Offers
  - Early Booking Offers
    
    Save on our selection of tailor-made holidays when booking early and avoid missing out on limited availability at the same time.
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About us
- About Us
  - About Us
    
    With nearly half a century of experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, Wexas goes further on service, value and experience.
    
    Sanctuary Stanley's Camp, Botswana
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- Meet the Chairman
  - Meet the Chairman
    
    It's been an incredible journey for Wexas since its inception in 1970. Founder and chairman Dr Ian Wilson shares some of the history and achievements of the company, as well as some of his many experiences in travel.
    
    Dr Ian Wilson
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- Luxury Travel with Wexas
  - Luxury Travel with Wexas
    
    Wexas offers extraordinary tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations. But luxury is about far more than five-star hotels; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.
    
    Royal Livingstone Hotel, Livingstone
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- Tailor-Made Travel
  - Tailor-Made Travel
    
    The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.
    
    Visit us at our London office
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- Travel Services
  - Travel Services
    
    Personal service is central to the Wexas ethos and we have developed some lasting partnerships with a select group of companies to ease you through some of the trials of modern travel.
    
    Entre Cielos, Argentina
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- Travel Specialists
  - Travel Specialists
    
    All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.
    
    Tim Tan on the Antarctica Peninsula
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- Client Reviews
  - Client Reviews
    
    Read real service reviews from Wexas clients, provided by Feefo, a leading independent review platform.
    
    Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, Tanzania
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- Wexas Benefits
  - Wexas Benefits
    
    Get the right membership to suit your travel needs
    
    Infinity pool, Santorini
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- Wexas Travel Foundation
  - Wexas Travel Foundation
    
    The Wexas Travel Foundation is a registered charity and a non-profit division of Wexas designed to raise money for deserving charities. It was launched in 2007.
    
    Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Traveller Magazine
  - Traveller Magazine
    
    Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.
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- Honorary Presidents
  - Honorary Presidents
    
    Wexas is proud to have many of today's leading authors, photographers, explorers and adventurers as Honorary Presidents. Most also sit on the Editorial Board of Traveller magazine.
    
    Map and compass
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- Current Job Vacancies
  - Current Job Vacancies
    
    Wexas is always on the look out for talented people looking for a career with a fun, vibrant and well-respected travel company, with an emphasis on personal service.
    
    Algarve, Portugal
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- Travel Insurance
  - Travel Insurance
    
    Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Using our 47 years' experience, we have designed a policy that offers extensive cover, along with a range of optional add-ons that includes winter sports, cruises and business trips.
    
    Mount Fuji, Japan
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Douro Valley

Central Portugal

Holiday ideas to Central Portugal

The holiday ideas listed below are designed to give you a flavour of the things to do in Central Portugal. We specialise in tailoring all aspects of your holiday to meet your precise needs. To start planning your trip, just call one of our destination specialists on 020 7664 2268.

Pousadas of Portugal: Alentejo & the Algarve

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £440 pp incl. flights

Driving south from Lisbon, this road trip brings you through Portugal's Alentejo region to the sun-drenched Algarve, staying in historic pousada hotels throughout.

Pousadas of Portugal: The Heart of Portugal

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £420 pp incl. flights

Explore the history and beauty of Portugal's Alentejo region with stays in characterful pousadas, heritage hotels converted from palaces, castles, convents and forts.

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Holiday ideas to Central Portugal

Introduction

List of itineraries

Pousadas of Portugal: Alentejo & the Algarve

Pousadas of Portugal: The Heart of Portugal