~ SAMPLE ITINERARY ~
COCOKNITS KNITTING RETREAT IN PORTUGAL in 2024
Please note, this is a sample only, a final itinerary will be sent to you before the retreat begins
Day 1
Tuesday 12 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
Wednesday 13 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch at Cavalerica restaurant
• Guided walking tour of Évora
• Knitting
• Aperitifs
• Light two-course dinner at the Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 3
Thursday 14 November
• Breakfast
• Depart by coach for Monsaraz area
• Visit to artisan bell factory
• Visit to village of Monsaraz and Fabricaal shop
• Lunch in Monsaraz
• Visit to Fabricaal rug factory
• Depart for Évora
• Aperitifs
• Light two-course dinner at the Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 4
Friday 15 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Knitting
• Aperitifs
• Light two-course dinner at the Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 5
Saturday 16 November
• Breakfast
• Visit to Estremoz and the fleamarket
• Optional visit to the Tile Museum
• Lunch at Casa do Gadanha restaurant
• Lunch in Monsaraz
• Visit to cork factory
• Knitting at the Convento
• Aperitifs
• Light two-course dinner at the Convento
Overnight at Pousada Convento Breakfast
Day 6
Sunday 17 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Cooking demo (TBC) and lunch
• Knitting
• Wine and cheese tasting
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 7
Monday 18 November
• Breakfast
• Knitting
• Lunch in Évora (own cost)
• Knitting
• Aperitifs
• Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at Pousada Convento
Day 8
Tuesday 19 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.