Discover Portugal

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Our Portugal tour with Back-Roads exceeded all our expectations! Patrizia was an outstanding tour guide whose knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to bring everyone together made the trip so enjoyable. Due to Patrizia we have made lifelong friends. Our driver, Ilídio, added to the experience with his humour and thoughtful scenic stops for photos. The balance of organised activities and free time was perfect, the accommodation was excellent, and the food and wine were outstanding. Patrizia's recommendations for places to eat during our free time were always spot on. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Back-Roads. We're already looking forward to booking our next tour!

Joanna Mc | Traveled in July

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Ends

Lisbon, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

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Highlights

Cruise along the Douro River on a traditional rabelo boat and experience the region’s majestic beauty up close

Discover the secrets behind the delicious flavours of locally-produced cheeses near Viseu

Uncover the world-famous university and charming medieval centre of Coimbra

Itinerary

Uncover Portugal’s true essence as we journey from vibrant Lisbon to the cinematic Douro Valley and beyond – taking in world-famous pilgrimage sites, sumptuous local cuisine and staggering landscapes as we go. Weave your own travel tale as you discover cosy hole-in-the-wall eateries along cobblestone alleys and seek out the perfect pastel de nata in medieval cities, sip on distinguished wines among lush olive groves and feel the power of the Atlantic Ocean fill up your lungs. It’s all here, waiting to become a part of your story.

day 1Lisbon (Portugal)

Welcome to Lisbon! Portugal’s vibrant capital and our home for the first two nights of our adventure. After meeting your small group of fellow explorers, we’ll kick off our journey with a group dinner in the historic Alfama district – Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood. It’s a nest of cobblestone alleys, pastel-coloured homes, and hidden bars and eateries just waiting to be discovered with every turn. As we weave through, spot clotheslines criss-crossed on narrow streets, potted plants perched on wrought-iron balconies and hear friendly chatter drift out from windows – it's easy to imagine what local life must be like here. At dinner, we’re in for a real treat as our meal will be accompanied by a traditional Fado performance. Prepare to be moved by this passionate artform that dates back to the early 1800s: typically a combination of atmospheric guitar and haunting, soaring vocals whose lyrics tell melancholic tales of love, loss and nostalgia. The evening’s soulful folk songs are sure to leave a lasting impression. What a start to our journey! And here’s to an incredible ten days ahead.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Lisbon – Cascais – Lisbon

day 3Lisbon – Óbidos and Nazaré – Alvados

day 4Alvados – Tomar – Alvados

day 5Alvados – Coimbra – Viseu

day 6Viseu – Lamego, Pinhão and Peso Da Régua – Douro Valley

day 7Douro Valley

day 8Douro Valley – Amarante and Penafiel – Braga

day 9Braga – Guimarães – Braga

day 10Braga – Porto

What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

Meals

9 Breakfasts5 Dinners

Transport

Luxury minicoach

Guide

Driver, Trip leader

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