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Immerse yourself in the most vibrant cities in Portugal – Porto and Lisbon – on this leisurely nine-day trip. You’ll have the chance to sip fine wine in two leading wine regions, the Douro Valley and the lesser-known Alentejo. Beyond the lush vineyards, you’ll trace the wild Atlantic coastline, where you'll find miles of white sand beaches and turquoise water...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Cycle down the Douro River to the Atlantic coast, from Porto to Matosinhos
    • Float down the vineyard-lined Douro Valley on a rabelo boat
    • Sample locally produced wine in the lesser-known Alentejo region
    • Watch the sunset from the Troia Peninsula
    • Stroll along the secluded beaches of Sesimbra
    • Picnic with a view on a Lisbon hilltop

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in the most vibrant cities in Portugal – Porto and Lisbon – on this leisurely nine-day trip. You’ll have the chance to sip fine wine in two leading wine regions, the Douro Valley and the lesser-known Alentejo. Beyond the lush vineyards, you’ll trace the wild Atlantic coastline, where you'll find miles of white sand beaches and turquoise water. Tuck into regional delicacies – such as the heavenly pasteis de belem – on a culinary walking tour, plus float down the River Douro on a rabelo boat ride. Experience an authentic side to northern Portugal.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPorto
End CityLisbon

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Douro Valley
  • Lisbon
  • Porto

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • One night Douro Valley winery accommodation
    • Three nights boutique hotel accommodation
    • Four nights premium hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Eight breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Porto culinary walking tour
    • Matosinhos cycle tour
    • Douro Valley hike
    • River Douro rabelo ride
    • Quinta da Pacheca wine tasting
    • Coimbra visit
    • Arrábida Natural Park hike and drive
    • Azeitão and pasteis de belem tasting
    • Lisbon walking tour
    • Miradouros picnic
    • Lisbon tram ride
    • Belem walking tour
    • Alentejo winery tour and tasting

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Porto and savour the local culinary scene

Accommodation: Hotel Moon & Sun

Activities Included: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Porto. Ancient walls encircle 15th-century houses along the Douro River at this Unesco World Heritage site. Get to Hotel Moon & Sun for 6pm to meet your fellow travell...

Day 2: Discover Porto and explore the key sights

Accommodation: Hotel Moon & Sun

Activities Included: Porto orientation tour, Matosinhos cycle tour

Ready to explore the colourful city of Porto? This Unesco World Heritage site is scattered with beautiful beaux arts buildings and baroque churches. Ki...

Day 3: Immerse yourself in the wine region of the Douro Valley

Accommodation: Quinta da Pacheca

Activities Included: Douro Valley hike, River Douro rabelo ride, Quinta da Pacheca wine tasting

Pull on your hiking boots. Today you’ll travel to the beautiful Douro Valley to walk among olive and almond trees. Then board...

Day 4: Books, beaches and birds from Porto to Comporta

Accommodation: Troia Design Hotel

Activities Included: Coimbra visit

After breakfast, you’ll depart the Douro Valley and head to the seaside. On the way to the sunny beaches of the Troia Peninsula, you’ll stop in Coimbra, best known for its university th...

Day 5: Design your own perfect beach day

Accommodation: Troia Design Hotel

Optional Activities: SUP lesson

Today you can pick your own itinerary. The Troia Peninsula is one of the top beach destinations in Portugal, so a coastal caper is a near essential. Optional adventures include surf lesson...

Day 6: Nature abounds on the road to Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel My Story Figueira

Activities Included: Arrábida Natural Park walk and drive, Azeitão pastry tasting

Prepare for a scenic drive to Lisbon. Catch the ferry across to the Arrábida Natural Park, where you’ll explore on foot and by car. P...

Day 7: A day of history, art and architecture in Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel My Story Figueira

Activities Included: Lisbon walking tour, Miradouros picnic, Tram ride, Belem walking tour & Pasteis de belem tasting

It’s time to become an explorer in this city renowned for historic exploration. Follow our Lo...

Day 8: Wine and dine in the Alentejo

Accommodation: Hotel My Story Figueira

Activities Included: Alentejo winery tour and tasting, Farewell dinner

Optional Activities: Evora visit

A visit to the Alentejo region will richly reward all your senses. The sweet smell of eucalyptus fills t...

Day 9: Say a fond farewell to Lisbon

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before packing your bags and checking out of the hotel. Wave goodbye to your group at 11am and make your way to Lisbon Airport – or extend your stay in Portugal.

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Price From $2,659
Price per day$295
Last Updated: 7/9/2024

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
25 years and up
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