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As
the capital of Portugal, Lisbon offers the perfect starting point for
travellers eager to delve into the rich tourism offerings of the country. With
countless historical sites only a day trip away, adventurers can embark on a
journey to the medieval town of Sintra and its UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Quinta de Regaleira palace. A train ride away, the National Palace of Pena is
adorned with colourful tiles inspired by the exotic plants surrounding it,
creating a captivating ambience.
Qatar
Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “As we continue
to expand in the European market, we celebrate the resumption of our flights to
the beautiful city of Lisbon. Qatar Airways passengers can now enjoy very
efficient ways to travel between Qatar and Portugal, as well as connect between
Portugal and Asia, Africa, Middle East and the Indian subcontinent, through the
Best Airport in Middle East which offers customers the best duty free and best
lounges in the region."
Travellers
wishing to escape the city life can venture to Cascais, also known as the
“Portuguesa Riviera”. With several beautiful beaches, Cascais is the ideal
destination for water sports enthusiasts, especially surfers and windsurfers.
Cascais is also the perfect beach destination with delectable seafood and
stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Qatar
Airways passengers in Portugal can now uncover new corners of the world through
the award-winning Hamad International Airport (DOH). This latest addition to
the summer schedule opens up new entry point for international travel from
Europe, through Lisbon, to the continents of Africa and Asia, as well as the
subcontinent of India.
Travellers
can also avail of the option to turn one holiday into two with incredible
stopover packages to Qatar, offered by Discover Qatar. The packages offer five
exciting options for travellers embarking on their journey on Qatar Airways’
network of over 170 destinations:
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Standard: choice of 4-star hotels
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Premium: choice of 5-star hotels
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Premium with Beach Access: choice of 5-star hotels with access to Doha Sands
Beach, West Bay
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Luxury: choice of 5-star luxury hotels including breakfast
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All-Inclusive Beach: choice of 5-star hotels including breakfast and
all-inclusive beach access to Doha Sands Beach, West Bay.
All
stopover packages include 24-hour check-in facilities so guests can make the
most of their time in Qatar, and can be tailored for add-on options including
airport assistance, transfers and a range of tours and experiences to enhance
their stay, including City and Desert Tours.
Qatar
Airways Privilege Club members will collect Avios on flights and can benefit
from greater savings when paying for flights with a combination of cash and
Avios, or Avios Max, when paying 100 per cent of the fare using Avios. Members
can also spend Avios on shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free, packages with
Qatar Airways Holidays, experiences with Privilege Club Collection, cabin
upgrades, and much more.
Qatar
Airways’ new flights are available for booking on www.qatarairways.com
Image
Credit: © Qatar Airways
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