Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll land at Lisbon airport this morning and take the shuttle to your hotel in one of the city's nicest neighborhoods. After you settle in, there's time to relax or walk around before the welcome meeting at 6:00pm. An optional dinner follows if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner
- Day 2
Lisbon
Your guided tour covers Lisbon's Age of Discovery history starting with Belem Tower. Next you'll stop at the Pasteis de Belem factory to taste the famous Portuguese pastries, then head to the UNESCO-listed Jeronimos Monastery. From there, it's Rossio Square and the historic neighborhoods like Chiado before ending at São Jorge Castle. You'll wrap up with dinner and a Fado show.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner and Fado Show)
Included Activities
- Full day guided city tour
- Belem Tower visit
- Pasteis de Belem factory demonstration and tasting
- Jeronimos Monastery visit
- Rossio Square
- Restauradores Square
- Chiado neighborhood stroll
- São Jorge Castle visit
- Welcome Dinner and Fado Show
Landmarks/POIs Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Rossio Square Restauradores Square Rossio Central Station Chiado São Jorge Castle - Day 3
Sintra - Cascais
The drive to Sintra takes you through forested terrain to Palacio da Pena, which has romantic architecture and great viewpoints. After that, you'll reach Cabo da Roca, Europe's westernmost point, where you can grab a souvenir certificate. Later in the day, see the beaches around Cascais including Praia do Guincho, explore Devil's Mouth cave, and check out the seaside resort town before heading back to Lisbon.
Included Activities
- Drive to Sintra
- Sintra National Palace visit
- Palacio da Pena visit
- Forested park lands exploration
- Cabo da Roca visit
- Souvenir certificate at Cabo da Roca
- Praia do Guincho beach viewing
- Devil's Mouth cave experience
- Cascais resort visit
Landmarks/POIs Sintra National Palace Palacio da Pena Cabo da Roca Praia do Guincho Cascais - Day 4
Lisbon
You have a free day to explore Lisbon however you like, with plenty of time for shopping and wandering around the city. This evening, you'll sail out on the Tagus River to watch the sunset with views of Lisbon's main monuments during the best light of the day.
Included Activities
- Sunset cruise on Tagus River
- Day 5
Óbidos - Nazare - Coimbra
Travel to Óbidos, the medieval walled town with colorful buildings and narrow cobbled streets that feel historic. You'll try Ginja, a traditional Portuguese liqueur, then head to Nazare, known for its extreme surfing and massive waves. After free time for lunch, you'll drive to Coimbra, home to Portugal's oldest university and including the Monastery of Santa Cruz.
Included Activities
- Óbidos guided tour
- Óbidos village exploration
- Nazare visit
- Coimbra visit
- Monastery of Santa Cruz visit
Optional Activities
- Ginja liqueur tasting
Landmarks/POIs Óbidos Nazare Monastery of Santa Cruz Monastery of Santa Clara-A-Velha - Day 6
Porto
After breakfast, you'll get a guided tour of the University of Coimbra, seeing the Palace of Schools, Royal Palace with its Grand Hall of Acts, Royal Chapel of Saint Michael, and the Joanine Library. You'll also check out the Science Museum and Botanic Garden. Later you'll drive to Porto for a cultural tour with the Bolhão Market, historic streets, and Bolsa Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- University of Coimbra guided tour
- Palace of Schools visit
- Royal Palace visit
- Grand Hall of Acts visit
- Royal Chapel of Saint Michael visit
- Joanine Library visit
- Science Museum visit
- Botanic Garden visit
- Porto cultural tour
- Bolhão Market visit
- Santa Catarina Street
- Cathedral visit
- Batalha Square
- Infante D. Henrique Square
- Bolsa Palace visit
Optional Activities
- Majestic Café visit
Landmarks/POIs University of Coimbra Joanine Library Bolhão Market Bolsa Palace 
- Day 7
Porto
In the morning, head to Porto's river area to walk across the Douro River and explore the city's six bridges. Then you'll take a 50-minute scenic Douro River cruise passing Bolsa Palace, the Museum of Port Wine, and Mosteiro de Serra do Pilar. After that, visit the World of Wine district in Vila Nova de Gaia where you can choose 2 experiences from six museums, plus explore restaurants and shops.
Included Activities
- Douro River walk
- 50-minute Douro River cruise
- World of Wine (WOW) visit
- 2 WOW museum experiences (choice of guest)
Landmarks/POIs Bolsa Palace Museum of Port Wine Mosteiro de Serra do Pilar World of Wine (WOW) - Day 8
Douro Valley
You'll journey through the Douro Valley wine region with tastings and a picnic lunch included. Stop in Amarante to see the Monastery of San Gonçalo, then visit Peso da Régua, the historic wine production center. Pass through Pinhão, the region's largest riverside town, known for its scenic train station with traditional tiled panels.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Douro Valley scenic journey
- Wine tasting
- Picnic lunch
- Amarante visit
- Monastery of San Gonçalo visit
- Peso da Régua visit
- Pinhão visit
Landmarks/POIs Amarante Monastery of San Gonçalo Peso da Régua Pinhão - Day 9
Porto
You have a free day in Porto to spend however you want, whether that's walking cobblestone streets, taking a funicular ride, visiting museums, or shopping. Optional activities include wine tasting, exploring nearby villages, or visiting a national park. By evening, you'll transfer to a local restaurant for your farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride
- Museum visits
- Wine tasting
- Village exploration
- National park visit
- Day 10
Porto to Home
Have breakfast before your vacation ends, then transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Safe travels home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
