Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lisbon
Lisbon- Start point
- Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal (Arrival transfer from Lisbon Portela Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring traditional Portuguese recipes and regional flavours)
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer from Lisbon Airport
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit outdoor cafes to soak up city energy (if arriving early)
- Day 2
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Bairro Alto, Chiado, and Alfama with local guide
- Visit to Praça do Município
- Visit to Praça do Comércio
- Pastel de nata tasting at local establishment
- Ginjinha sampling (Portugal's cherry liqueur)
Landmarks Praça do Município Praça do Comércio Bairro Alto Chiado Alfama - Day 3
Lisbon - Sintra - Coimbra
Lisbon - Sintra - Coimbra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day excursion to Sintra
- Exploration of Quinta da Regaleira estate
- Visit to Sintra's National Palace
Optional Activities
- Local lunch in Sintra
Landmarks Quinta da Regaleira Sintra National Palace 

- Day 4
Coimbra
Coimbra- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Old Quarter and lanes and squares of Coimbra
- Private guided tour of Joanine Library at Coimbra University
- Traditional Fado music show
Optional Activities
- Dinner after Fado show (leader can recommend restaurants)
Landmarks Coimbra University Joanine Library - Day 5
Coimbra - Douro Valley
Coimbra - Douro Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely picnic lunch of rustic regional specialities prepared with fresh local ingredients, paired with wine, while overlooking the valley and estate's vineyards)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting and tour at winery in Douro Valley
- Picnic lunch with rustic regional specialities and wine pairing
Optional Activities
- Dip in hotel's scenic outdoor pools
- Dinner on terrace
Landmarks Douro Valley - Day 6
Douro Valley - Porto
Douro Valley - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gentle boat ride on Douro River
- Stop at riverside village of Pinhão
- Orientation walk through Porto with leader
- Sunset drinks in Vila Nova de Gaia
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Porto
Landmarks Pinhão Vila Nova de Gaia 
- Day 7
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tile-painting workshop
- Final dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit riverfront cafes for coffee and pastry
- Walk around UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ribeira district
- Local train to seaside Matosinhos for beach or promenade stroll
Landmarks Ribeira Matosinhos - Day 8
Porto
Porto- End point
- Porto, Portugal (Depart from your hotel in Porto)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Porto (requires pre-arrangement of accommodation)









