Luxury Portugal tour

12 days
From $768/day
$9,220
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$12,447
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews  
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Trip last updated: 5/15/2023
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Explore the highlights of Porto on a private guided tour and river cruise.
    • Sample wine in the Douro Valley, one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions.
    • Take in the whimsical gardens and architecture of Sintra on a full-day guided tour.
    • Experience the highlights of Lisbon and Belém by tasting local delicacies while getting an introduction to the area’s important historical sites.
    • Relax in the peaceful Alentejo countryside at an indulgent hacienda-style retreat.

What's this trip about?

    On the western edge of the continent, Portugal is home to culturally rich cities influenced by its leading role in the Age of Discovery, as well as an abiding Catholic faith that it shares with nearby Spain. Our specialists will draw on their knowledge of the country to plan your tour of Portugal, where you could hear melancholy fado music in Lisbon, taste port wine in Porto and the Douro Valley, and sample the traditional custard tarts of Belém.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPorto
End CityLisbon

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Trip includes

    • Price includes In-destination transfers
    • Activities and excursions as detailed
    • All accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1 Porto

 Porto

Arrive in Portugal's second city, Porto, where you'll be met by private escort and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Spend the afternoon at leisure to find your bearings and explore.

Day 2 Porto

 Porto

Today, get a panoramic view of Porto as you uncover the city on foot and by car, wandering through the historical heart before driving down to the Foz do Douro and across the river to Vila Nova de Gaia. Here, look over the whole of Porto from the Serra d...

Day 3 Lamego

 Porto ,  Lamego

Bid Porto goodbye as you make your way north to the Douro Valley. Along the way, stop in the countryside for a private cooking experience and learn about traditional meals while you enjoy lunch in a family home. After a post-lunch tour of the property, continue north to check in at the Six Senses Douro Valley, the luxury spa brand's first hotel in Europe.

Day 4 Lamego

 Douro Valley ,  Lamego

Spend a full day exploring the hills and vineyards of the Douro Valley and tasting wines at some of the region's best producers. Begin your day with a port winery tour and tasting before heading to a winery with panoramic views for lunch. There will be time to fit in a final tasting on the way back to your hotel.

Day 5 Sintra

 Douro Valley ,  Sintra

This morning, depart the Douro Valley and make your way south to Sintra, where you'll have the day at leisure to either relax in your hotel or wander the town.

Day 6 Sintra

 Sintra

Today your private guide will show you the palaces and gardens of Sintra, which look as if they've been pulled from the pages of a fairy tale. Particular highlights include the Quinta da Regaleira, designed by an Italian opera set designer, and the Palácio da Pena, offering wide views of the surrounding area.

Day 7 Lisbon

 Sintra ,  Lisbon

Depart Sintra with your private driver and make your way to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. After some time to check in at your hotel and settle in, your private guide will take you on a tour of the area. Begin by wandering the streets of cen...

Day 8 Lisbon

 Lisbon

Take the morning and afternoon to explore Lisbon on your own, revisiting some of the areas you visited yesterday or perhaps setting out to discover new areas such as Castello São Jorge. In the evening, embark on a cruise down the Tagus River where you'll enjoy light snacks and drinks while taking in the sunset.

Day 9 Monsaraz

 Lisbon ,  Monsaraz

Head east from Lisbon to Portugal's Alentejo region. Stop first in the capital of the region, Évora, which is known for its Roman ruins, Gothic cathedral and Moorish alleyways, before continuing on to a wine-tasting lunch just outside the city. After lunch, head to your hotel, São Lourenço do Barrocal, deep in the Alentejo countryside.

Day 10 Monsaraz

 Monsaraz

Spend a full day at leisure enjoying the many facilities that your hotel has to offer. You may want to borrow a bike to cycle through the hotel's sprawling property or indulge in some pampering at the Suzanne Kaufmann spa.

Day 11 Monsaraz

 Monsaraz

With another full day at leisure at the hotel, you can take advantage of some of the hotel's options you did not get to experience yesterday. Tour the hotel vineyards, culminating in a tasting, or go stargazing at night in the observatory.

Day 12 Return home

 Monsaraz ,  Lisbon

Bid a fond farewell to Portugal today as you journey from the Alentejo back to Lisbon to catch your flight home.

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