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Itinerary
From the riverside streets of Porto to the vineyards of the Douro, the Atlantic coast and the capital, Lisbon, explore Portugal with a Small Group tour. Along the way, discover cities shaped by trade, learning and seafaring history, with visits to royal palaces, historic quarters and local restaurants. With fewer guests, there’s more room to connect with the places you visit, whether you’re walking through old towns, cruising the Douro, sharing a Be My Guest experience or hearing Fado on your final evening.
day 1Welcome to Porto
Welcome to Porto, home to tiled churches, baroque facades and one of Europe's great riverfronts. After checking in, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers before heading out on an evening walk through the city. Get to know the historic centre as you explore its steep streets, old merchant buildings and lively squares, with the Douro never far from view. Dinner is served in a local restaurant, where the bold flavours of northern Portugal give you your first taste of the city.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Porto
Accommodation
Vila Gale Porto Rivera
day 2Discover Porto
day 3UNESCO Guimares and into the Douro Valley
day 4The Douro Valley
day 5Explore Medieval Coimbra
day 6Coastal Ericeira at Leisure
day 7Along the Portuguese Riviera to Lisbon
day 8Explore Lisbons Sights
day 9Farewell Lisbon
Highlights
Explore Porto, Guimarães, Pinhão, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Ericeira, Sintra and Lisbon with your Travel Director
Discover the heart of Porto on historic trams, the Douro Valley on a traditional Rabelo boat ride, winemaking traditions at a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley, the surf culture of Ericeira, Lisbon on its iconic trams, and Fado singing culture in Lisbon
Visit Pena Palace in Sintra (subject to availability) and a family-run quinta in the Douro Valley
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Porto: Ride Porto’s historic tram along the river with your Travel Director, then explore the old town on foot with stops around Porto Cathedral, inside São Bento station and in the narrow streets of the Ribeira.
Pinhao: Board a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão and cruise a stretch of the Douro once used to carry barrels of port along the river. As you pass the valley’s steep terraces and vine-covered slopes, get a closer look at the landscape that has shaped one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions.
Sintra: Visit Pena Palace (subject to availability), the 19th-century royal palace above Sintra built as a summer residence for Portuguese royalty. As you explore its rooms, terraces and gardens, see the colours, design and hilltop setting that make it one of Portugal’s best-known landmarks.
Lisbon: Enjoy dinner on your final evening in Portugal while listening to Fado, the traditional music of Portugal with strong links to Lisbon. Rooted in the city’s old quarters, its songs tell stories of longing, love and everyday life through one of Portugal’s most recognised musical traditions.
Douro Valley: Join your hosts at a local quinta for lunch in the Douro Valley. Learn about generations of winemaking tradition, local grape varieties and the hospitality that runs through life in this part of Portugal.
4-star stays
Porto: Ride Porto’s historic tram along the river with your Travel Director, then explore the old town on foot with stops around Porto Cathedral, inside São Bento station and in the narrow streets of the Ribeira.
Pinhao: Board a traditional Rabelo boat in Pinhão and cruise a stretch of the Douro once used to carry barrels of port along the river. As you pass the valley’s steep terraces and vine-covered slopes, get a closer look at the landscape that has shaped one of Portugal’s best-known wine regions.
Sintra: Visit Pena Palace (subject to availability), the 19th-century royal palace above Sintra built as a summer residence for Portuguese royalty. As you explore its rooms, terraces and gardens, see the colours, design and hilltop setting that make it one of Portugal’s best-known landmarks.
Lisbon: Enjoy dinner on your final evening in Portugal while listening to Fado, the traditional music of Portugal with strong links to Lisbon. Rooted in the city’s old quarters, its songs tell stories of longing, love and everyday life through one of Portugal’s most recognised musical traditions.
Douro Valley: Join your hosts at a local quinta for lunch in the Douro Valley. Learn about generations of winemaking tradition, local grape varieties and the hospitality that runs through life in this part of Portugal.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Private airconditioned vehicle
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
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