Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
Your driver picks you up and takes you to the hotel, then in the evening you'll head out for an authentic Portuguese dinner with live Fado music and traditional folklore performances. On the way, you get views of the lit-up Belém monuments, the charming streets around town, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Cristo Rei statue.
- Start point
- Terminal 2, LIS Airport, Lisbon, Lisbon 1700-008, Portugal (Airport Entrance)
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Portuguese flavors dinner with live Fado performance)
Included Activities
- Live Fado performance with dinner
- Traditional folklore showcase with dances and popular songs
- Panoramic views of Belém monuments, 25 de Abril Bridge, and Cristo Rei statue
Landmarks Cristo Rei 25 de Abril Bridge Belém 
- Day 2
Cascais
This is a full day trip heading to Sintra to see Pena Palace and its 200-hectare park with Romantic architecture spread across the mountain. After walking through Sintra's historic center and grabbing pastries and lunch at your own pace, you'll travel to Roca Cape at the continent's western edge, check out Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno, then explore the coastal town of Cascais. On the drive back to Lisbon, you'll see the Casino Estoril.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pena Palace
- Exploration of Pena Palace Park (200 hectares)
- Walk through historic center of Sintra
- Stop at Roca Cape
- Pass by Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno
- Visit to Cascais
- Panoramic views of Casino Estoril
Optional Activities
- Sample Queijadas and Travesseiros pastries in Sintra
- Lunch at own pace in Sintra
Landmarks Pena Palace Roca Cape Cascais Casino Estoril 
- Day 3
Fátima - Óbidos
You'll visit Nazaré, the fishing village famous for massive waves and surfers, then head to Fátima, which is the major Catholic pilgrimage site with the Shrine visited by Pope Francis in 2007. From there, you'll check out Óbidos and its well-preserved medieval streets and castle that sits above the town.
Included Activities
- Visit to Nazaré
- Visit to Fátima Shrine
- Visit to Óbidos
Landmarks Nazaré Shrine of Fátima Óbidos - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
Your driver collects you from the hotel lobby and takes you to Lisbon train station. After boarding the train to Porto, you'll be transferred to your hotel when you arrive.
- Day 5
Porto
With a guide, you'll explore Porto's historic center including Clerigos Tower, Livraria Lello, and São Bento Railway Station, then wander the Ribeira district along the Douro River. Later, you'll visit a wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia for a guided tour and Port wine tasting. In the afternoon, a scenic Douro River cruise shows off Porto's skyline and its six iconic bridges. By evening, you can watch the sunset from a bridge, grab coffee at a riverside café, or head back to rest.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto's UNESCO World Heritage historic center
- Visit to Clerigos Tower
- Visit to Livraria Lello
- Visit to São Bento Railway Station
- Exploration of Ribeira district
- Guided tour of Port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Port wine tasting
- Scenic cruise along Douro River
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing from one of Porto's bridges
- Stop at riverside café or bar
Landmarks Clerigos Tower Livraria Lello São Bento Railway Station Ribeira Vila Nova de Gaia Douro River - Day 6
Porto to Douro Valley
You'll explore the Douro Valley's UNESCO-listed landscape, stopping at S. Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint for views of the Douro River. Lunch with beverages is included, along with a scenic river cruise and Port wine tasting at one of the region's Quintas.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with beverages in Douro Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit to S. Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint
- Lunch with beverages
- Scenic cruise along Douro River
- Port wine tasting at a Quinta
Landmarks Douro Valley S. Leonardo de Galafura - Day 7
Porto to Aveiro
Starting your half-day tour, you'll see Aveiro's historic center with its Art Nouveau buildings and learn about its roots as a fishing village built on salt production. The main event is a 45-minute boat ride on a traditional Moliceiro through the canals. Then you'll head to Costa Nova to see the white sand beach and the colorful striped houses where fishermen live.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aveiro historic center
- 45-minute Moliceiro boat ride through canals
- Visit to Costa Nova
Landmarks Aveiro Costa Nova - Day 8
Porto to Azores (Ponta Delgada)
Your driver picks you up from the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Once you land, another driver will transfer you to your hotel.
- Day 9
Furnas Valley
You'll travel to Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel Island, where you can try the local Queijadas da Vila pastries. Next, explore Terra Nostra Park in the Furnas Valley with its plants and thermal waters, then visit the Furnas calderas where traditional Furnas Cozido stew cooks. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, after which you'll see the fumaroles and taste the carbonated mineral waters. On the way back to Ponta Delgada, you'll pass Pico do Ferro viewpoint and the historic Gorreana Tea Factory.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Furnas Cozido stew lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stop at Vila Franca do Campo
- Exploration of Terra Nostra Park
- Visit to Furnas calderas and Furnas Lagoon
- Lunch with traditional Furnas Cozido stew
- Exploration of fumaroles
- Sample carbonated mineral waters (Água Azeda)
- Scenic views of north coast, Pico do Ferro viewpoint, and Gorreana Tea Factory
Optional Activities
- Sample Queijadas da Vila pastries in Vila Franca do Campo
Landmarks Vila Franca do Campo Terra Nostra Park Furnas Valley Furnas Lagoon Pico do Ferro Gorreana Tea Factory 
- Day 10
Sete Cidades and Pico da Barrosa
You'll see a pineapple plantation and sample pineapple liqueur, then drive to Pico do Carvão for views of São Miguel's central region and both coasts. At Sete Cidades Lagoon, you'll have a break and see the Blue Lagoon, and later climb to Vista do Rei viewpoint for different angles of Santiago Lagoon and the volcanic crater. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. After that, you'll go to Pico da Barrosa with a stop at Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint, and finish with a short walk through Ribeira Grande's historic center to see the architecture and traditional liqueurs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to pineapple plantation
- Stop at Pico do Carv\u00e3o viewpoint
- Stop at Sete Cidades Lagoon with views of Blue Lagoon
- Visit to Vista do Rei viewpoint
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Stop at Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint
- Visit to Pico da Barrosa
- Stroll through Ribeira Grande historic center
Optional Activities
- Sample pineapple liqueur at pineapple plantation
- Indulge in traditional liqueurs in Ribeira Grande
Landmarks Pico do Carv\u00e3o Sete Cidades Lagoon Blue Lagoon Vista do Rei Santiago Lagoon Sete Cidades volcanic crater Pico da Barrosa Lagoa do Fogo Ribeira Grande - Day 11
Azores to Lisbon
You'll fly from the Azores back to Lisbon. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to do whatever you'd like.
- Day 12
Departure
Your chauffeur will meet you in the hotel lobby and drive you to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Terminal 2, LIS Airport, Lisbon, Lisbon 1700-008, Portugal (Airport)
