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8 days
From $418/day
$3,340
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$4,509
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Trip last updated: 12/2/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Visit fabulous local wineries during a tasting tour in the picturesque Douro Valley during an Exclusive Experience, stopping off for a lunch made with regional delights.
    • Get an insight into Fado – an atmospheric amalgamation of music and poetry, during a soul-stirring and intimate live show in Coimbra.
    • Spend a night in the rolling vineyards of the Douro Valley – your Feature Stay accommodation takes you into the heart of the region. Enjoy outdoor pools, excellent onsite restaurant and unforgettable views.
    • Soak up the glamour and the sun while winding along the stunning Bay of Cascais on a full-day exploration of Lisbon’s surroundings, including Sintra’s bewitching Pena Palace – a Premium Exclusive Experience.
    • Create a personalised memento of your trip and learn about the history of the vibrantly coloured tiles that adorn the facades of buildings all over Portugal with a tile-painting workshop.

What's this trip about?

    From grand cities and medieval villages to sparkling coastlines, you’ll discover the best of Portugal on this eight-day Premium adventure. Starting in thriving Lisbon, go out in search of rich culture, delicious pastel de natas (Portuguese tarts) and some of the world’s best wines, alongside a small group of like-minded travellers and a knowledgeable local leader. Discover the birthplace of port as you wine your way around the Douro Valley, touring wineries and staying in a gorgeous Feature Stay hotel among the rolling hills of the region. Then, step back in time at the ancient University of Coimbra and learn the secrets of Fado at an intimate live show. Take a tile-painting workshop, a full-day tour of Lisbon’s surrounding gems and walk along cobblestoned streets that give you a glimpse into the past. This is Portugal!
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLisbon
End CityPorto

Travel Themes

Trip includes

    • Lisbon - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
    • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
    • Lisbon - Walking Tour with Local Guide
    • Lisbon - Castelo de Sao Jorge
    • Sintra - Pena Palace
    • Coimbra - Fado Show
    • Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
    • Douro Valley - Day Trip
    • Porto - Sunset Drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
    • Douro Valley - Douro River Boat Ride
    • Porto - Tile painting workshop

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Lisbon

Ola! Welcome to Portugal. When you arrive at the Lisbon airport, you’ll be picked up by an Intrepid representative and taken to your centrally located hotel. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head to on...

Day 2 Lisbon

This morning, join a local guide for a walking tour through the city of Lisbon. First, take a ride on the historic Gloria cable car – this bright yellow funicular is one of Lisbon’s most photographed images! Then, explore the trendy neighbourhood of Bairro Alto, the p...

Day 3 Cascais / Cabo da Roca / Sintra / Coimbra

Head outside the city for a full-day excursion from Lisbon to Coimbra. First, you’ll drive to Sintra – set among lush vegetation and rugged hills. Your leader will explain how the cooler climate made Sintra a summer retreat for royalty, and why it has drawn and inspir...

Day 4 Coimbra

Sitting on the banks of the River Mondego, Coimbra was once the medieval capital of the county, and its royal heritage can be felt in its ancient streets and buildings. Get to know the city as your leader guides you through the lanes and squares of the Old Quarter thi...

Day 5 Douro Valley

Travel from Coimbra to the Douro Valley today. Famous for its scenery, the Douro Valley is also known for producing some of the world’s most delicious wine. Today, you’ll head out for a tasting tour at one of the region’s best wineries. You can’t spell Portugal withou...

Day 6 Porto

This morning, enjoy a gentle boat ride on the Douro River, stopping by the riverside village of Pinhao. From here, make your way to Porto – a romantic city on the banks of the river. When you arrive, join your leader for an orientation walk through twisting alleys, cr...

Day 7 Porto

Learn about the history of tiles in Portugal this morning with a tile-painting workshop. Steeped in centuries of tradition, hand-painted tiles can be seen on the facades of buildings and churches, telling the stories of Portugal’s past with vibrant colours and designs...

Day 8 Porto

There are no activities planned for today and your trip comes to an end. You’re free to leave at any time after check out. If you wish to spend some more time exploring Porto, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
$418

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Tour Operator

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Associations

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Details

Accommodation:

Comfortable hotel (6 nights),Feature stay (1 night)

Flights & transport:

Private vehicle,Local train

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

Trip Excludes:

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