Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon
You'll arrive at Lisbon International Airport and get complimentary transfers to your hotel. After settling in, there's time to relax before meeting your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. It's a good chance to meet the other travelers on the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with the opportunity to mingle with fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon, Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Lisbon
This morning you'll take a guided sightseeing tour through Lisbon's Lower Town with a Local Expert, walking through historic Bairro Alto and visiting the iconic Belem Quarter. Then comes a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn to make traditional Pasteis de Belem. If you're interested, there's an optional Fado show with dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon, Dom Pedro Lisboa, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lower Town and Bairro Alto
- Visit Bélém Tower
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries
- Explore Belém Quarter
- Hands-on cooking class: Learn to make Pastéis de Bélém with a professional chef
Optional Activities
- Meet-and-greet with a Fado singer followed by dinner and Fado show
Landmarks Bélém Tower Monument to the Discoveries Bairro Alto - Day 3
Lisbon to Lagos
You'll cross the River Tagus and head south toward the Algarve coast, arriving in Lagos, a working fishing port. After time exploring the town, you'll continue to your resort hotel on a 360-acre estate. Later, you can check out local Portuguese seafood restaurants nearby that overlook the Atlantic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ria Park Hotel & Spa, Algarve, Real Marina Hotel &Spa)
Included Activities
- Travel to Lagos fishing port
- Free time to explore Lagos
Optional Activities
- Dine at specialized Portuguese seafood restaurants overlooking the Atlantic
Landmarks Lagos 
- Day 4
Lagos to Évora
Travel to Evora, a medieval walled city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the Roman Temple, visit the Capela dos Ossos with its 5,000 skulls and bones, and explore the cathedral mixing Romanesque and Gothic styles. The afternoon is free for wandering the historical center or the city park along the aqueduct.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto, Évora)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Évora with Local Expert
- Visit Roman Temple
- Visit Capela dos Ossos (17th century chapel with skulls and bones)
- Visit Évora Cathedral
- Explore Évora's historical centre and city park
Landmarks Évora Roman Temple Capela dos Ossos Évora Cathedral 
- Day 5
Évora
Head to Monsaraz, a white village on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. From the castle ruins you get spectacular views toward the Spanish plains and Europe's largest artificial lake. You'll take a leisurely boat cruise on Lake Alqueva with a local captain, then have a tapas lunch at a former olive mill. Return to Evora with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Memorable Alentejo Highlight Lunch at local restaurant Sem Fim (former olive mill) featuring dish-after-dish of tastiest tapas in a vibrant setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M'Ar de Ar Aqueduto, Évora)
Included Activities
- Visit Monsaraz village
- Explore castle ruins with views
- Leisurely cruise on Lake Alqueva with local boat captain
- Highlight Lunch at restaurant Sem Fim (tapas dishes)
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Casa Relvas estate featuring Alentejo grape varieties
Landmarks Monsaraz Lake Alqueva - Day 6
Évora to Tomar
Start the day at Casa Relvas for a wine tasting of Portuguese grape varieties, learning about their sustainability practices. Then continue to Fatima, Portugal's most important pilgrimage site, where you can visit the basilica or Chapel of the Apparitions. From there, head to Tomar and choose either exploring the UNESCO Convento do Cristo with an expert or taking a guided city tour including the medieval Synagogue of Tomar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel dos Templários, Tomar), Hotel (Templários, Tomar)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Casa Relvas estate (Alentejo varieties and sustainable practices)
- Visit Fátima Sanctuary (basilica or Chapel of the Apparitions)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Convento do Cristo with Local Expert (octagonal Templars' Rotunda and Manueline Window)
- Guided city tour of Tomar with visit to Synagogue of Tomar (15th-century medieval synagogue)
Landmarks Casa Relvas Sanctuary of Fátima Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of the Apparitions Convento do Cristo Synagogue of Tomar - Day 7
Tomar to Douro Valley
In Coimbra, you'll explore the Old Town with a Local Expert, seeing the UNESCO University of Coimbra and its baroque library. Then travel through green hills and vineyards along the Douro River to Quinta da Pacheca for a farm-to-table meal. You'll learn about the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley wine region from female winemaker Maria Pimental.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table meal at Quinta da Pacheca)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa, Douro Valley), Hotel (Douro Palace Resort & Spa, Douro Valley)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Coimbra Old Town with Local Expert
- Visit University of Coimbra (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit baroque university library
- Farm-to-table meal at Quinta da Pacheca
- Learn about winemaker Maria Pimental and female winemakers in Douro Valley
Landmarks Coimbra University of Coimbra Quinta da Pacheca Douro Valley 
- Day 8
Douro Valley to Porto
Journey to Guimaraes, known as Portugal's birthplace, where you can see its Visigoth castle and walk medieval streets. Continue to Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided tour of Sao Bento Railway Station with hand-painted azulejo tiles and a walk across Dom Luis I Bridge overlooking the Douro River. Visit Caves Ferreira for Port wine tasting. There's an optional 4-course dinner across four restaurants in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina), Hotel (Mercure Centro Santa Catarina, Porto)
Included Activities
- Visit Guimarães
- Explore Visigoth castle and medieval centre
- Visit Caves Ferreira Cellars for Port wine tasting
- Guided tour of São Bento Railway Station with hand-painted azulejo tilework
- Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge
Optional Activities
- 4-course dinner spread across four different restaurants in Porto
Landmarks Guimarães Visigoth Castle Caves Ferreira Cellars São Bento Railway Station Dom Luís I Bridge 
- Day 9
Porto
You have a full day free to explore Porto on your own terms. Wander through the city to see multi-colored houses and churches with glazed tiles. Consider visiting Braga, the baroque capital, or in the evening, take an optional experience viewing Ribeira, cruising on a traditional Rabelo boat, and dining at a riverside restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina), Hotel (Mercure Centro Santa Catarina, Porto)
Optional Activities
- Visit Braga
- Evening experience: View pastel-hued houses of Ribeira district, cruise aboard traditional Rabelo boat, and enjoy traditional food at a riverside restaurant
Landmarks Ribeira District Braga - Day 10
Porto to Lisbon
Travel to Obidos, a fortified town where you'll walk through medieval walls along cobblestone streets. Then continue to Lisbon for your final evening and join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Lisbon devoted to regional cooking, with wine and good cheer to toast your travels)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corinthia, Lisbon)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified town of Óbidos
- Walk through medieval walls and cobblestone streets
- Sample ginja (local cherry liqueur)
- Farewell dinner in Lisbon
Landmarks Óbidos - Day 11
Lisbon
After breakfast, your departure transfer takes you to Lisbon International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
