Signature: Portugal & the Azores Islands

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14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

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12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Porto, Portugal

Ponta delgada, Portugal

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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.

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Dinner

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Arrival Transfer

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Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group

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

Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts)

Meals

13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, tuk tuk, riverboat, airplane, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Mezze Restaurant, LisbonYour G for Good Moment: ARRISCA Cooperative Visit, Ponta DelgadaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, PortoSignature Moment: Livraria Lello Private Visit, PortoYour Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, LamegoYour Foodie Moment: Rocha Restaurant Lunch, Angra do HeroísmoYour Local Living Moment: Quinta do Agricultor Visit and Lunch, Ponta DelgadaYour Foodie Moment: Wine Masterclass and Open-Fire Lunch, Ponta DelgadaSignature Moment: Private Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Biologist, Ponta DelgadaArrival and Departure TransfersPort Wine TastingPorto Tuk Tuk TourExpedition Leader-Led Walk of the São Gonçalo BridgePastry and Coffee at Confeitaria da PonteRegua to Pinhao Boat CruiseGuided Tour of TomarFado Night with Traditional Portuguese MealExpert Lisbon City TourJerónimos Monastery VisitMaritime Museum VisitSão Roque Church VisitCarmo Archaeological Museum VisitCabo da Roca ViewpointGuided tour of Pena PalaceGuided tour of Quinta da RegaleiraAngra do Heroismo Orientation WalkPrivate visit to the Palácio dos Capitães GeneraisInternal flight from Lisbon to the AzoresAngra Museum with the CuratorMonte Brasil Caldera ViewpointSão Sebastião Church VisitSerra do Cume VisitVitorino Nemésio House MuseumAlgar do Carvão Lava Caves VisitVineyard Tour and Wine TastingVista do Reis Photo StopSete Cidades Caldera VisitHarvesting and Sustainability Project VisitParque Terra Nostra VisitARRISCA Cooperative VisitEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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Hotels (13 nts)

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13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.

Transport

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