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Day 1: Lisbon

Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included from the airport to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 2: Lisbon – Sintra

Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon offers a foretaste of Paradise. The soft climate ensures a freshness permanent existence of a luxuriant vegetation make Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. Stand out from the Town Palace, the Pena Palace (Ticket entrance included). Visit Piriquita the pastry of the famous queijada.

See the 16th-century Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO); the Monument to the Discoveries, honoring intrepid Portuguese explorers and their patrons; and the impressive Belem Tower (Tickets are not included). Visit an old patisserie that has managed to hold on to the secret recipe of Portugal’s finest pastry for over 100 years and enjoy a demonstration and tasting of the famous ‘pastéis de Belem’. Visit the castle of S. George (Ticket entrance included), considered the most emblematic monument of Lisbon, the Castle of S. Jorge is a relevant witness of odd moments in the history of Lisbon and Portugal. Conquered from the Moors by the first king of Portugal D. Afonso Henriques.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 3: Lisbon – Setubal

Today we visit Adega da Bacalhoa winery and the huge international art collection that the founder has collected. Enjoy the African Culture, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, the largest collection of tiles from Portugal, and the rooms of the stage barrels of red wine and muscatel wine. We will finish our visit with a good collection of wine to taste.

After the lunch (free time), we travel to Jose Maria da Fonseca, one of Portugal’s largest and most prestigious wine companies. Established in 1834 and still owned by the same family, the winery is located in the charming village of Azeitão. Our visit begins with a guided tour of the mansion, including early bottling technique and a display of antique equipment, followed by a visit to the wine cellars. Of course, a visit to Jose Maria da Fonseca would not be completed without a tasting so, at the end of the tour, we will have the chance to get to taste some of the wines that make this winery famous – Moscatel de Setubal!

After the wine tasting, you will have free time in Setubal (the downtown).

At the end of the tour, arrive at the statue of Christ the King, (Cristo-Rei) to see the view of Lisbon from a different angle. Returning to Lisbon, by the 25 April bridge enjoy the great view over the city. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 4: Lisbon - Óbidos - Fátima - Porto

Your day on Portugal’s “Silver Coast” begins in the medieval walled town of Óbidos village – surrounded by medieval walls and by its whitewashed houses. Don’t forget to drink Ginja. It is a Portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries, and it’s the second most popular alcoholic drink in Portugal after the Port wine. This tour also features the imposing sanctuary of Fátima, a center of Catholic faith and destination for pilgrims from across the world. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Porto.

Day 5: Porto

Elected Best European Destination 2012 by the European citizens, Porto, is history, architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters, and discoveries. Walking tours in Porto, visits to the city’s historical center of world heritage and monuments of Porto. Itinerary: Torre dos Clérigos, Livraria Lello e Irmão (Tickets are not included), Avenida dos Aliados, Estação de S. Bento, Ponte Luís I, Sé Catedral (optional: entrance in the museum), Bairro da Sé and Ribeira. On the afternoon a Port Wine tasting. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in Porto.

Day 6: Douro Valley

Some of the best vineyards in Portugal opens the doors for you to the culture and community that are behind a country’s history. This is an unforgettable journey through the beautiful landscapes of scenic mountains and wonderful views. Lunch is included. Overnight in Porto.

Day 7: Porto Airport

Transfer to the airport. End of the program. There are no activities planned for this day. Lunch and dinner are not included.

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 travellers and our Local Insider, who will accompany the group throughout the trip. Learn more about the adventures ahead over a welcome drink, then head to a restaurant where you’ll get your first taste of traditional Portuguese cuisine. Get an early night – tomorrow promises plenty of sightseeing.

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. Kick start the day with an orientation walk, before continuing your exploration of Porto by bicycle. Ride over to the fishing town of Matosinhos where you can tuck into fresh fish for lunch, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, before returning to Porto by metro. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Regroup for a glass of the city’s namesake drink, port, later that evening.

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 a traditional rabelo, a gondola-shaped, flat bottomed boat that was once used to carry port to Porto. Float past the terraced vineyards that line the river banks before heading to your hotel for the evening. Here, you can sip a glass of red while watching the sunset.

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 that was established in 1290. It’s said that inside the university’s Joanina Library, there are still bats that protect the old books from insects. You’ll be enchanted by this medieval city, which has a Roman-era aqueduct and centuries-old houses. After, continue your journey to Troia where you’ll check into your next hotel just in time for sunset.

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 lessons or stand-up paddleboarding. Or if you'd prefer an easy day, just chill on the sands with a novel and glass of wine. Alternatively, nearby Comporta is home to artists and designers such as Christian Louboutin and Philippe Starck. The beaches here are pristine, thanks to ecologically minded locals who treasure traditional living.

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. Pass through vineyards that produce the best muscat wine in the world, before stopping to taste local delicacy torta de azeitão, a rolled cake made with egg, lemon and cinnamon. Continue on to the secluded beaches of Sesimbra – the lookout from Cabo Espichel is especially memorable as it’s home to a well-preserved dinosaur footprint. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins in the bay before crossing the red 25 de Abril suspension bridge into Lisbon.

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 Local Insider on a walking tour of the Lisbon neighbourhoods. Visit the Eiffel-inspired Santa Justa Elevator and explore quirky shops, including a much-loved conserve store. Stop for a picnic lunch at one of the city’s spectacular lookout points, called miradouros, just like the locals do. A visit to Lisbon wouldn’t be complete without a tram ride to the historic Belem area, where you’ll find the Monastery of Jeronimos, picturesque Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries. Sink your teeth into a delicious pasteis de belem (egg custard tart) to finish the day.

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 the air as you travel along wheat fields, cork plantations and olive groves to two of the finest wineries in the area. Sample the best wines in the region, followed by lunch overlooking the vineyard. Stop in at Evora to see the Temple of Diana and take in a panoramic town view from the 12th-century gothic cathedral. Return to Lisbon for last-minute souvenir shopping and enjoy a farewell dinner with your companions.

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.