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Country Roads of Portugal, a Women-Only Tour

11 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Highlights

Lisbon: Explore Lisbon with a Local Specialist, focusing on the Baixa district rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake and the broad Pombaline layout that shaped the Lower Town. Continue through the Belém Quarter to view landmarks linked to Portugal’s maritime era, including the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower, both positioned along the Tagus. 

Évora: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site guided by your Local Specialist and see the famous Roman Temple. While sightseeing, witness the fascinating cathedral and be charmed by its mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Monsaraz: Surrounded by cork oaks and vineyards, wander through the castle ruins to admire the incredible view over the Spanish plains that contrast with the blue of one of Europe's largest artificial lakes.

Fátima: You’ll visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, centred on the reported apparitions of 1917. The site brings together major places of worship such as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions, set around a vast open square used for major pilgrimages. 

Coimbra: Explore Coimbra with a Local Specialist in a city that served as Portugal’s early capital. The walk brings you through steep lanes linked to the old royal palace, past long-standing student cafes and towards the upper town where academic life has shaped the streets for centuries.

Coimbra: Visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with roots in the 1200s. Inside the baroque library, you’ll stand among carved shelves and painted ceilings built to protect rare volumes, including works central to Portugal’s early scientific and literary study. 

Guimaraes: Wander through Guimarães’ medieval centre, where narrow lanes link small squares shaped around the original castle and palace. The quarter holds stone-fronted houses, arcades and courtyards that reflect the town’s role in Portugal’s early formation, with buildings that have remained in use for centuries. 

Obidos: Walk inside Óbidos’ medieval walls, you’ll follow a street pattern that reflects its origins as a Roman settlement later granted as a royal wedding gift in the 13th century. You’ll move through lanes lined with whitewashed houses and small churches, and sample ginja, the local cherry liqueur traditionally served in small cups. 

Itinerary

Tantalise your senses during this 11-day guided women-only tour through Portugal. On this small group tour, a Local Specialist will show you Lisbon's historic downtown and Belém Quarter. From the hilltop perch of Monsaraz, see across the Spanish plains beyond Alqueva Lake — and meet a local boat captain, who will regale you with tales of water adventures during a cruise on its calm waters. In Tomar, choose to explore the Templar Castle's awe-inspiring rotunda with a Local Specialist, or visit the Synagogue of Tomar during a guided walk through the city's cobblestone streets. Indulge in a Farm-to-Table dinner in the Douro Valley that will feature locally sourced ingredients, and taste a port produced onsite. Taste port wine at Antónia Adelaide Ferreira’s cellars, and stroll through Porto, a World Heritage town, before relaxing in your five-star hotel in the city’s cultural centre.

day 1Welcome to Lisbon

On arrival at Lisbon International Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. Settle in and relax before joining your Travel Director for a dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy the opportunity to mingle with your fellow travellers during a pleasant evening of good food and wine.

Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Lisbon
Accommodation
Corinthia, Lisbon, Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon, Locke De Santa Joana

day 2Lisbon and the Age of the Great Discoveries

day 3The Algarve

day 4Everlasting vora

day 5Monsaraz and vora

day 6On to Ftima and Tomar

day 7Coimbra and the Douro Valley

day 8Guimares and Porto

day 9Porto, Grande Dame on the Douro

day 10Ancient bidos and Lisbon

day 11Depart Lisbon

What's Included

Accommodation
Corinthia, Lisbon, Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon, Locke De Santa Joana HotelRia Park Hotel & Spa, AlgarveM'Ar de Ar Aqueduto, Évora HotelDos Templários, Tomar HotelDouro Palace Resort & Spa, Douro Valley HotelMercure Centro Santa Catarina, Porto HotelTURIM Marquês, Lisbon Hotel
Meals
Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x10)Lunch (x2)
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide

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