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Discover Portugal

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From Lisbon to Vila Nova da Gaia
4.5 (161 reviews)
  • A river flowing through a city seen at sunset.
  • Colorful palace with domes and intricate architecture.
  • Historic tower by the water with a wooden bridge.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Fado performance)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with traditional Fado performance in Alfama district
    Landmarks
    Alfama
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  3. Day 2

    Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon

    Lisbon - Sintra - Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tile-painting workshop in Lisbon
    • Visit Sintra National Palace with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the iconic yellow Tram 28
    • Enjoy lunch at a seafront cafe in Cascais
    • Stroll along the marina in Cascais
    • Hunt for pastel de nata in Lisbon
    • Visit one of Lisbon's miradouros (viewpoints) for sunset
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Queluz
    Cascais
    Tram 28
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  4. Day 3

    Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Alvados

    Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré - Alvados
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Portuguese cooking class with dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Óbidos
    • Visit Nazaré
    • Traditional Portuguese cooking class with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to the hilltop Sanctuary of Our Lady Nazareth
    Landmarks
    Óbidos
    Nazaré
    Sanctuary of Our Lady Nazareth
    Serra de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park
  5. Day 4

    Alvados - Tomar - Alvados

    Alvados - Tomar - Alvados
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    Breakfast

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    • Visit Convento de Cristo in Tomar
    • Olive oil tasting at a family-run producer in Alvados region

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase olive oil to take home
    • Explore walking trails near the hotel
    • Swim in the outdoor pool
    Landmarks
    Convento de Cristo
  6. Day 5

    Alvados - Coimbra - Viseu

    Alvados - Coimbra - Viseu
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Coimbra University
    • Visit a traditional cheesemaker in Viseu
    Landmarks
    Coimbra University
    Joanina Library
    Mondego River
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  7. Day 6

    Viseu - Lamego - Pinhão - Peso da Régua - Douro Valley

    Viseu - Lamego - Pinhão - Peso da Régua - Douro Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lamego Sanctuary
    • Traditional rabelo boat cruise through the Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Remedy
    Douro Valley
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  8. Day 7

    Douro Valley

    Douro Valley
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    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Group dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided wine tour and tasting
    • Vineyard stroll through hotel grounds
    • Pool relaxation with picnic
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
  9. Day 8

    Douro Valley - Amarante - Penafiel - Braga

    Douro Valley - Amarante - Penafiel - Braga
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit São Gonçalo Church in Amarante
    • Wine tasting at Aveleda Winery in Penafiel

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase vinho verde wine to take home
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    São Gonçalo Church
    Amarante
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  10. Day 9

    Braga - Guimarães - Braga

    Braga - Guimarães - Braga
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner together with traditional folk performance)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Guimarães' historic city centre with local guide
    • Entrance to Guimarães Castle
    • Entrance to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the steps of Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    • Take the funicular at Bom Jesus Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Guimarães Castle
    Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
    Bom Jesus Sanctuary
  11. Day 10

    Braga to Porto

    Braga to Porto
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk across Luís I Bridge
    • Panoramic viewpoint from Luís I Bridge
    • Pastel de nata tasting
    • Francesinha sandwich tasting
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Luís I Bridge
    Ribeira
    Gaia
    Douro River
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