Highlights
Experience the melancholic soul of Portugal with a Fado performance and dinner in Lisbon.
Visit a historic Port Wine cave for a cellar tour dinner and sampling of locally produced wines.
Meet a local biologist to gain insight into conservation and the diverse species living in the surrounding oceans.
Join a cooking class at a traditional quinta learning to prepare local dishes in the heart of the Douro Valley.
Enjoy exclusive access to one of the world's most beautiful bookshops before it opens to the public.
Itinerary
Experience the connection and contrast of Portugal’s unique geography and culture from Europe’s mainland to the mid-Atlantic islands. Immerse yourself in the maritime history in Porto and set off on a whale-watching excursion from São Miguel island after engaging with a marine biologist. Sip wine in the Douro Valley, witness the spectacular volcanic scenery of the Azores, and be immersed in local communities for cultural insights and exchanges. Gain unique perspectives with exclusive and behind-the-scenes visits with experts at the top of their field for an unforgettable expedition like no other.
day 1Porto
Welcome to Portugal. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Porto, one of the oldest settlement centres in Europe. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city’s UNESCO-designated historical centre. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and National Geographic Expedition Leader for an introduction to your journey and a short presentation from the National Geographic Expedition Expert. Set off on foot across the river into Vila Nova de Gaia for a welcome dinner, accompanied by a curated sampling of local wines.
day 2Porto
day 3Porto to the Douro Valley
day 4The Douro Valley
day 5The Douro Valley to Lisbon
day 6Lisbon
day 7Lisbon
day 8Lisbon/Angra do Heroísmo
day 9Angra do Heroísmo
day 10Angra do Heroísmo
day 11Angra do Heroísmo/Ponta Delgada
day 12Ponta Delgada
day 13Ponta Delgada
day 14Ponta Delgada
What's Included
Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.
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