Enjoy an unforgettable 10 day organized tour package to Portugal. Including accommodations in beautiful and comfortable 4-star hotels in Lisbon and Porto and other fantastic cities, with all breakfasts included, airport transfers, half-day city tours and more!
Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
Start in Lisbon and end in Porto! With the Explorer tour Charming Portugal Highlights, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through 12 destinations in Portugal and more.
Portugal Mainland
Lisbon
Porto and Douro
Guimarães
Sintra
Why Travelers Choose This Experience
What's included?
Accommodation
- 9 nights in double rooms in superior 4 star hotels.
Guide
- Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour.
Meals
- 9 Breakfasts.
- 1 Lunch.
- 1 Farewell dinner.
- Other meals are not included to give you maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.
- This tour offers vegetarian food option upon request. Simply inform Portugal Travel Center about your preferred meal option.
Additional Services
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- In the afternoon, cruise in the Douro Valley.
- The freedom and flexibility of your private tour.
Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour.
- In the afternoon, cruise in the Douro Valley.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour.
- In the afternoon, cruise in the Douro Valley.
Not Included:
- Flights
As we have travelers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and the passenger needs to organize them separately once his tour is secured. As we specialize in arranging the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour is confirmed. Check the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
- Insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you need travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance)
- Expenses related to obtaining products or services not included in the program
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- City tax
Itinerary
Day 1
in Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon and private transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, Half Day City Tour, with our certificated Guide that will pick you up from the hotel and show you Lisbon, capital of Portugal. The tour will start in the main hill of Lisbon, where you will find the St. George Castle with its surrounding quarter and Alfama, Lisbon's oldest quarter. We will visit also the traditional commerce zones of the city, with their 18th-century buildings: the Downtown and the Chiado. Our tour includes all the best that Lisbon has to show. Accommodation in Lisbon.
Day 2
in Lisbon / Sintra
Today your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and you will visit the World Heritage Site of Sintra where hundreds of years of history and culture await you. Driving around the mountain you will pass by amazing Royal Palaces, Chalets and Aristocratic residences in the most incredible combination of architectural styles, colours, and shapes that you will find in Portugal. We will now visit the emblematic Quinta da Regaleira. Lunch (not included) in the fishing town of Cascais (taste our famous "fish cooked in salt"). In the afternoon taste Colares uniques wines.
Accommodation in Lisbon.
Day 3
in Évora / Estremoz
Hotel check-out and departure towards Évora. Lunch (not included) in a traditional local restaurant and in the afternoon guided visit of the city. We will walk in its historical center and "feel" the atmosphere of this town. After reaching the walled city you'll see the enigmatic church of St. Francis and its Chapel of the Bones. Continuing up the narrow streets of the old town you'll find the Giraldo square where the Inquisition once had its headquarters. You will also have time to explore the millennium-old Roman Temple and have a glimpse at the 12th-century cathedral. We will finish the day with a visit to a Winery and Cellar with a wine pairing. Accommodation in Évora.
Day 4
in Évora / Monsaraz
In the morning visit medieval town of Monsaraz, followed by visit, wine tasting and lunch (not included) in one of the best wineries of Alentejo. Return to Évora and free time in the hotel to enjoy the facilities. Accommodation in Évora.
Day 5
in Coimbra
Hotel check-out and departure to Coimbra for a visit of this truly charming city being not only one of the most ancient university towns in the world but also one of the most harmonious sets of buildings in Portugal. Tonight you will be staying in Coimbra, city where the love legend of Prince Pedro and the fair Inês de Castro happen. Accommodation in Coimbra.
Day 6
in International Douro Natural Park / Lamego
We'll then proceed to Douro Valley and visit Quinta da Pacheca (or similar according to availability) wine estate for visit, wine tasting and lunch. After lunch private transfer to your hotel for a relaxing end of afternoon. Accommodation in Douro.
Day 7
in International Douro Natural Park / Peso da Régua
Morning for relaxation and personal activities. In the afternoon we will board on a Douro Valley Cruise. This will be a fabulous cruise to discover the Douro Valley from the best possible perspective. On the way back to the hotel we will do a wine tasting at Douro Valley Winery and Vineyards. Accommodation in Douro.
Day 8
in Porto / Guimarães
Day to visit the Minho region, where you will taste some Vinho Verde (Green Wine) and visit the winery. After the visit we will proceed towards the birthplace of the Portugueses Nation - the city of Guimarães, which was the first capital of Portugal, chosen by our first king Dom Afonso Henriques. Here, we will have free time to Lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we will have a walking tour visiting historical center of Guimaraes which UNESCO consider this town as a World Heritage Site. Arrival to Porto in the afternoon. Accommodation in Porto.
Day 9
in Porto
In the morning half day visit of the city of Porto with an official Tour Guide.
In historical city center, considered World Heritage by UNESCO, you will have more than enough time to explore Lello Library, where Harry Potter books and movies where inspired. The Gold Church of São Francisco and right next door you'll find the Stock Exchange Palace with incredible granite work and magnificent neo-Arab influences. We will finish this tour right in front of the river where you can admire the D. Luis bridge and all of the Port Wine lodges that brought fame and fortune to the city. Visit and tasting to one of the best Port Wine cellars.
Tonight we will finish those unforgettable holidays with Farewell Gourmet dinner in a 1 Start Michelin Restaurant in Porto. Accommodation in Porto.
Day 10
in Porto
Check-out and Private transfer to Porto Airport.
Deposits are non-refundable. To get a refund, you must cancel at least 31 days before your experience start time. If you cancel less than 31 days before the start time of the experience, the amount paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 31 days before the start time of the experience will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum has not been met, you will receive a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
From 2.320€
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Start in Lisbon and end in Porto! With the Explorer tour Charming Portugal Highlights, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through 12 destinations in Portugal and more.
Parcial payment available
Book now with 20% deposit only. Remaining payment 31 days prior departure.
