~ SAMPLE ITINERARY ~
COCOKNITS KNITTING RETREAT IN PORTUGAL
Please note, this is a sample only, a final itinerary will be sent to you before the retreat begins
Day 1
Friday 3 November
• Meet in Lisbon at the Hotel Pestana Lisboa Vintage, Rua Braamcamp no 7, 1250-048, Lisbon
• Visit to yarn store Retrosaria Rosa Pomar to purchase yarns
• Lunch at Flora and Fauna in Lisbon
• Coach departs for Evora
• Arrive at our hotel Pousada Convento in Evora
• Dinner at Pousada Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 2
Saturday 4 November
• Breakfast
• Visit to Estremoz Antique Market
• Optional visit to Tile Museum
• Lunch at Gadanha restaurant in Estremoz
• Knitting
• Dinner at Pousada Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 3
Sunday 5 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch at Pousada Convento
• Knitting
• Dinner at Cartuxa restaurant, Evora
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 4
Monday 6 November
• Breakfast
• Visit to village of Monsaraz
• Visit to Fabricaal factory to see hand loomed rug production
• Lunch at São Lourenço do Barrocal wine estate
• Knitting in garden at São Lourenço
• Dinner at Pousada Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 5
Tuesday 7 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch in Evora (own cost)
• Knitting
• Dinner at Taberna Tipica Quarta-Feira in Evora
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 6
Wednesday 8 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch at Pousada Convento
• Visit to village of Arraiolos to see carpet museum and carpet makers
• Dinner at Cavalarica restaurant in Evora
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 7
Thursday 9 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch in Evora (own cost)
• Knitting
• Dinner at Fialho in Evora
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 8
Friday 10 November
• Breakfast
• Depart Pousada Convento and Evora for Lisbon
• Tour ends
Please note that this is a sample itinerary and could be subject to change.