Is there one main guide for the entire tour. Or are there different guides at different sites/days? And is there one driver or several and different vehicles? Is there an average age of your usual customers.

There is one guide for the whole trip and one bus driver for one bus. The average age is around 55 - 65 but we do have a mix of ages travelling.

Discover Portugal 2023

10 days

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From Lisbon to Porto

4.3

8 traveler reviews

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Hotels a little uneven and need to Mike all tour guides as heard to hear, take pics and be spread out.
Laurence, traveled in May
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Operator: Back-Roads Touring
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lisbon
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner with Fado performance)
Included Activities
- Group dinner with Fado performance
Day 2
Sintra
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tile painting workshop at local atelier
- Guided tour of Sintra National Palace
Landmarks
Sintra National Palace
Day 3
Nazaré - Alvados
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner following Portuguese cookery lesson)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Óbidos
- Portuguese cookery lesson and dinner in Alvados
Day 4
Alvados
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Convent of Christ, Tomar
- Olive oil producer visit with tasting
Landmarks
Convent of Christ
Day 5
Coimbra - Viseu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Coimbra University and Joanina Library
- Cheese tasting at traditional cheesemaker in Viseu
Landmarks
Coimbra University
Joanina Library
Day 6
Pinhão - Peso da Régua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, Lamego
- Traditional rabelo boat cruise on Douro River from Pinhão to Peso da Régua
Landmarks
Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Douro River
Day 7
Peso da Régua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely hike through Douro Valley landscape
- Wine tasting at local wineries
Day 8
Penafiel - Braga
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to São Gonçalo Church, Amarante
- Green wine tasting and winemaking education in Penafiel
Landmarks
São Gonçalo Church
Day 9
Braga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner with traditional folk performance)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Guimarães including castle, Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and historic city centre
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bom Jesus Sanctuary, Braga
Landmarks
Guimarães Castle
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
Bom Jesus Sanctuary
Day 10
Porto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Porto covering Clérigos Tower, Aliados Avenue, Ribeira district, and cathedral
Landmarks
Clérigos Tower
Aliados Avenue
Ribeira District
Porto Cathedral

Landmarks
Sintra National Palace

Landmarks
Convent of Christ

Landmarks
Coimbra University
Joanina Library

Landmarks
Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
Douro River

Landmarks
São Gonçalo Church

Landmarks
Guimarães Castle
Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
Bom Jesus Sanctuary

Landmarks
Clérigos Tower
Aliados Avenue
Ribeira District
Porto Cathedral

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Back-Roads Touring

4.5

(155 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

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Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
4.4
Transport
4.3
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Anne
June 3rd, 2023
3.0
Tour was good in relation to the hotels and food, except for the hotel Casa das Pipas which did not have room for us...
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Traveled in May 2023
A
Alan
June 29th, 2022
5.0
Both the driver, Joao, and our guide, Justin, were excellent. Meals and hotels were good and the stops were all...
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Traveled in May 2022
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Laurence
May 31st, 2019
4.0
Good tour. Hotels a little uneven and need to Mike all tour guides as heard to hear, take pics and be spread out or...
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Traveled in May 2019
H
HELEN
April 26th, 2019
4.5
I especially liked the cultural experiences, the small group and being away from the crowds when possible.
Traveled in April 2019
L
Louise
June 11th, 2018
4.5
Excellent tour guide and driver. Tiago, I would suggest to add time for a museum of choice in Lisbon.
Traveled in June 2018
J
Janifer
June 10th, 2018
5.0
Great tour, Dan was an excellent tour guide, wonderful group, lots of fun had by all!
Traveled in June 2018
A
A
June 7th, 2018
4.0
My husband and I had a wonderful time in Portugal, we had a fantastic guide, and other guides in Lisbon & Porto were...
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Traveled in May 2018
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Linda
May 3rd, 2018
4.5
Itinerary was great. Really saw a lot of Portugal.
Traveled in April 2018