Close Icon

Your tour is about to begin!

Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days

Starting Date

Choose your desired date.
2024-12-20
Pay by deposit
Due to the check-in date being too close to the present date, payment by deposit is unavailable

Guests

Maximum capacity of 8 person(s)
Adults
Age over 12

Experiences we recommend

Add daily experiences to enrich your tour

Do you have any special requests?

Please include pickup location here and add any comments to customize the experience to your liking.

Trip Details

Meet the itinerary
Day 1 - Discover Lisbon's top attractions

Day 1 - Discover Lisbon's top attractions

The start of this charming tour could only begin in the portuguese capital. Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will have a private transfer to take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will take a half-day City Tour of the portuguese capital with our local guide, who will pick you up from your hotel. The tour will start at Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city's main streets which, in monarchical times, the nobility and the royal family strolled and exhibited to the people. Then we will head for the Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in central Lisbon, to enjoy the views over the city. This name was given in 1903 in honour of the English King Edward VII, who visited the Portuguese capital to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries.Next, we will visit some of Lisbon's most typical and picturesque neighbourhoods, such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, where traditions are still preserved, reflecting the mixture of people from different cultures and beliefs over the centuries.We will finish our visit in Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe and home to some government institutions. From here you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tagus River and contemplate the bustle of the city, which merge into a harmonious landscape. 
At the end of the day, take the opportunity to taste some Portuguese delicacies, such as bifanas, grilled sardines or a delicious codfish with cream. At night, you will be welcomed into the soul of Portugal in one of Lisbon’s most emblematic fado locales, where you will enjoy a traditional Portuguese meal and a show.

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Lisbon

Day 2 - Travel back in time in Sintra

Day 2 - Travel back in time in Sintra

Today your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to visit Sintra, World Heritage Site, where hundreds of years of history and culture await you.  Around the mountain, you will pass imposing and beautiful royal palaces, chalets and aristocratic residences that blend a combination of architectural styles, colours and unique shapes. Then you will visit the emblematic Quinta da Regaleira, which will present you with a unique architecture, the result of a fusion of various styles.  Lunch (not included) will be in the fishing village of Cascais, where you can try our famous "fish cooked in salt"

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Lisbon

Day 3 - Walk through the historic centre of Évora

Day 3 - Walk through the historic centre of Évora

The day begins with a journey towards Évora. Lunch (not included) will be at a traditional local restaurant and in the afternoon you will take a guided tour of the historic city centre. After arriving in the walled city, you will see the enigmatic São Francisco Church and its Chapel of Bones. Continuing through the narrow streets of the old town, you will find the Giraldo square, where the Inquisition once had its headquarters. You will still have time to explore the milenary Roman temple and take a look at the 12th century cathedral. You will end the day with a visit to a Winery with wine pairing.

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Évora

Day 4 - Go back to medieval times in Monsaraz

Day 4 - Go back to medieval times in Monsaraz

First thing in the morning, after breakfast, you'll take a 4-hour tour of the medieval town of Monsaraz. Located next to the largest artificial lake in Europe, this picturesque town was once the scene of great battles, as its imposing castle proves. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit a pottery shop and at the end you'll take part in a tasting of the region's wines. In the afternoon, after lunch (not included), you'll return to Évora and the time is yours. You can choose to enjoy the hotel's excellent facilities or explore the Alentejo city a little further.
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Évora

Day 5 - Time to get to know the students' city

Day 5 - Time to get to know the students' city

On the 5th, you head to Coimbra, a truly charming city steeped in history. It is not only one of the oldest university cities in the world, but also one of the most harmonious building complexes in Portugal. Take the day to visit emblematic sites such as the Joanina Library and Quinta das Lágrimas, the site of the love story between Prince Pedro and the beautiful Inês de Castro.
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Coimbra


Day 6 - Be amazed by the beauty of Douro

Day 6 - Be amazed by the beauty of Douro

On this day you will visit the Douro Valley, where you will be welcomed with splendid views over the Douro River! Then, you will go to the well-known Quinta da Pacheca (or similar, according to availability) for visit, wine tasting and lunch. After lunch, a private transfer will take you to the hotel for a relaxing end of the afternoon.
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Douro

Day 7 - Enjoy a cruise in the Douro Valley

Day 7 - Enjoy a cruise in the Douro Valley

The morning of day 7 is on your own. Relax in the comfort of the hotel or enjoy some personal activities. In the afternoon you will embark on a fabulous cruise in the Douro Valley, perfect to discover Douro from the best perspective. On your return to the hotel, you will do a wine tasting at the Winery and Vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Douro

Day 8 - Welcome to Minho

Day 8 - Welcome to Minho

On the eighth day of the tour, you will get to know the charming region of Minho. You will taste some Green Wines (typical wine of the region) and visit a winery. After the visit, you will head towards the birthplace of Portugal - the city of Guimarães! This was the first capital of Portugal, chosen by our first king, D. Afonso Henriques. In the afternoon you will take a walking tour to visit the historical centre of Guimarães, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of the afternoon you will go to Porto, where you will stay that night.
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Porto

Day 9 - Get adventurous (and charmed) by the city of Porto

Day 9 - Get adventurous (and charmed) by the city of Porto

Start the morning with a visit to the city of Porto in the company of our tour guide.
In the historic city centre, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have plenty of time to explore the emblematic Lello Library, where the Harry Potter books and films were inspired. Then you will head to the Golden Church of St. Francis and then to the Palácio da Bolsa, a building with incredible granite work and magnificent neo-Arabic influences.
As you walk around the city, you'll make a few stops at typical establishments to try some of Porto's best delicacies!
You will finish this tour right in front of the river, where you can admire the D. Luís bridge and all the Port wine cellars that brought fame and fortune to the city. But don't worry, you won't just gaze! Next, you will have a visit and a wine tasting in the cellars.
To end this tour in beauty, you will have the right to a Farewell Gourmet Dinner in a Michelin 1 Star Restaurant in Porto (except on sundays and mondays, because these restaurants are closed).
Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Porto

Day 10 - Time to say goodbye!

Day 10 - Time to say goodbye!

The time has come to say goodbye to Portugal! After enjoying breakfast at the hotel and checking out, a private transfer will take you to Porto Airport. Let's hope it will be a "see you soon!"

Deposits are non-refundable. Any changes made less than 31 days before the tour start time will not be accepted. The cut-off times are based on the local time of the tour. If an experience is cancelled due to weather conditions or any other reason, you will be given a different date/experience or a full refund.

Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
Help Icon
Starting Date
2024-12-11
End Date
2024-12-20
Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
Adults x2
5.020€
Subtotal 5.020€
Total 5.020€
Book now with 20% deposit only. Remaining payment 31 days prior departure.
How it works?

Soon

WhatsApp Icon Design my trip
Your Experience Basket
Close SVG
Shopping Bag
Your cart is empty
    Form Success
    Thank you

    Esteja atento à sua caixa de email.

    Total
    5.020€
    Summary
    Menu Close
    Order summary
    Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
    Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
    Portugal Tours
    Starting Date
    2024-12-11
    Charming Portugal Highlights - 10 Days
    Adults x2
    5.020€
    Total payment
    20% deposit
    Subtotal 5.020€
    Total 5.020€
    Menu Clode