Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and settle in at your hotel. At 6 pm, meet up with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. This is a good time to get to know the group and hear what's coming up over the next week.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Porto Gaia)
- Day 2
Porto
Start your day in Porto with a local guide who'll take you down to the waterfront, where you get views of the Douro River as it meets the sea. After walking through the city center, you'll see the cathedral and the Church of São Francisco, then head to the Stock Exchange. Later in the day, try some local Port wine and take a scenic cruise along the Douro River to wrap things up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Porto Gaia)
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River
- Walking tour of Porto city center
- Visit to the Cathedral
- Visit to Church of São Francisco
- Visit to the Stock Exchange
- Glass of Porto Wine
- Panoramic Douro River cruise
Optional Activities
- Visit to a local wine cellar for deeper wine tasting experience
Landmarks Porto Cathedral Church of São Francisco Stock Exchange (Palácio da Bolsa) Douro River - Day 3
Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra
Travel to Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice, and walk along the canals with their colorful Art Nouveau buildings. Pop into a local bakery to try Ovos Moles, the traditional pastry from the area. After that, you'll head to Coimbra for an orientation walk to get a feel for the town and what's around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Gale Coimbra)
Included Activities
- Stop at Aveiro fishing town
- Walk through canals and charming streets of Aveiro
- Visit to local bakery in Aveiro
- Orientation walk in Coimbra
Optional Activities
- Tasting of Ovos Moles de Aveiro traditional pastries
Landmarks Aveiro 
- Day 4
Coimbra
You've got the day to yourself in Coimbra with some good options to choose from. There's the UNESCO-listed University to walk through, and the Biblioteca Joanina library inside it is really worth seeing with its historic architecture. If wine interests you more, the Bairrada region is nearby where you can taste wines made in old rock-carved cellars. Both work well as half-day activities, so you could potentially do one in the morning and have the afternoon free. By evening you'll have time to just relax and maybe grab dinner somewhere in the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Gale Coimbra)
Included Activities
- Academic Discovery excursion: Explore Coimbra's historical district featuring UNESCO-listed University, PГЎtio das Escolas (central courtyard), Royal Palace, St. Michael's Chapel, Cabinet of Curiosities, Chemistry Laboratory, and Biblioteca Joanina library
- Pouring In Portugal excursion: Visit Bairrada wine region, wine cellar visit with tasting and wine traditions education
Landmarks University of Coimbra PГЎtio das Escolas Biblioteca Joanina Royal Palace of Coimbra St. Michael's Chapel Cabinet of Curiosities Chemistry Laboratory Bairrada wine region - Day 5
Coimbra to Lisbon
Drive to Lisbon, Portugal's capital on the River Tagus. A local guide will show you the historic side of the city, and you'll stop for photos at the 16th-century Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. After that, the evening is yours to explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods and streets however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing drive through Lisbon
- Photo stop at Belem Tower
- Photo stop at Monument to the Discoveries
Landmarks Belem Tower Monument to the Discoveries River Tagus 
- Day 6
Lisbon - Mafra - Sintra - Cascais
Take an included excursion to three spots along the Portuguese Riviera. Start at Mafra where you'll get a guided tour of the Royal Palace, convent, and John V Library. Then it's on to Sintra with free time to check out the UNESCO-listed historical center and grab lunch. Stop in Cascais, the resort town, to browse the center before heading back to Lisbon for a farewell dinner with everyone at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Lisboa)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mafra Royal Palace
- Visit to Mafra convent
- Visit to John V Library
- Exploration of Sintra's UNESCO-listed historical center
- Visit to Cascais resort town center
- Scenic drive return to Lisbon
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Sintra (local specialties available)
Landmarks Mafra Royal Palace John V Library Sintra Cascais 
- Day 7
Lisbon
Have breakfast this morning, and that's where your trip wraps up. Safe travels, and hope you enjoyed your time in Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
