A Week In... Portugal 2021

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Portugal may be small but it’s big on vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty that invite intimate exploration. Discover the seafaring charms of the coast, the lush river valley vineyards, the hilltop castles and villages in its alpine interior and monuments to man-made achievements during stays in gracious palace hotels and pousadas.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Discover the seafaring charms of the coast
    • the lush river valley vineyards
    • the hilltop castles and villages in its alpine interior and monuments to grandiose man-made achievements...Portugal may be small... but it’s big on vibrant culture
    • history
    • and natural beauty that invites intimate exploration.Spend two nights in the ancient port city of Porto with guided visits to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • the Douro Wine Region and the historic center of Oporto. Your unique accommodation in Évora is a converted
    • 15th-century convent
    • setting the scene for guided exploration of the Convent of the Order of Christ and the historic city
    • both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • plus wine and olive oil tastings in the country; and in Lisbon

What's this trip about?

    Portugal may be small but it’s big on vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty that invite intimate exploration. Discover the seafaring charms of the coast, the lush river valley vineyards, the hilltop castles and villages in its alpine interior and monuments to man-made achievements during stays in gracious palace hotels and pousadas.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Porto, Portugal
End CityLisbon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Porto

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Wine tasting tour and lunch in Porto Visits to Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic centers of Porto, Évora and Sintra, Tomar’s Convento de Cristo & the University of Coimbra Two nights at the Hotel Infante Sagres, a restored 18th-century palace in charming Porto Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Porto

Tour begins: 2:00 PM, Hotel Infante Sagres.
A transfer is included from Porto Int’l Airport to Hotel Infante Sagres in the city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided ride aboard a traditional Rabelo boat along the Douro River in Porto this afternoon. Please join us tonight for a welcome r...
Day 2 PAINTED TILES & PORT WINES IN PORTO Painted Tiles & Port Wines in Porto

Colorful, eclectic Porto rises on staggered hills beside the Douro River where the river empties into the Atlantic. Port wine originated here in the 17th century and is still the region’s mainstay product, brought down from the vine...

Day 3 Explore Coimbra & Tomar

This morning travel to Coimbra, located on the Mondego River in central Portugal, for a guided tour of one of the oldest universities in the world. The University of Coimbra was actually founded in Lisbon in 1290 but relocated here ...

Day 4 Alentejo Wine & Cork

Spend the morning exploring on your own in the hilltop walled town of Óbidos, described by Condé Nast Traveler as “a medieval town that looks like it was lifted from the pages of a fairy tale.” Enjoy time to wander along its cobbled...

Day 5 Medieval Évora

Start your day with a walking tour of Évora’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including its beautiful botanical gardens. The city’s history reaches back 2,000 years; Portuguese kings resided here during the country’s ...

Day 6 Maritime Monuments & Art in Lisbon

Depart Évora and head for Portugal's colorful capital city of Lisbon; upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit to Museu Nacional do Azulejo (the Tile Museum), followed by a walk and food tasting tour of the Alfama and Mouraria districts w...

Day 7 Sintra, Cascais & a farewell evening

Today, visit Sintra – a romantic city of castles, monuments, and palatial estates, where your morning includes a tour of the National Palace of Pena, a Romanesque retreat crowning a mountain peak, and resplendent with yellow and pin...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Lisbon.
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa to Lisbon Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3½ hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Lisbon, Portugal

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,990
Price per day$499
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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