Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
You'll arrive at Porto airport and head to your hotel to get settled in. The rest of the day is yours to do what you like, whether that's walking around, taking it easy after travel, or getting a feel for the city and its riverside charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto city on your own
- Day 2
Porto
After breakfast, you have the full day to check out Porto on your own schedule. Walk through the UNESCO-listed historic center with its tight winding streets, pop into some of the old churches with their blue and white tile work, or just hang around soaking in the local vibe of this riverside location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's historic heart at your own pace
- Visit narrow alleys and historic churches
- Experience Porto's narrow, sloping streets and red-tiled rooftops
Landmarks/POIs Porto Historic Center - Day 3
Douro Valley
You'll start early with breakfast, then head into the city center for a guided full-day tour through the Douro Valley. The itinerary includes time in Amarante to see historic sites, views from Galafura, a traditional lunch, a boat ride on the Douro River in a Rabelo, and wine tasting at a local estate. You'll be back at your hotel around 6PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Douro Valley with multilingual English-speaking guide
- Visit Amarante's historic landmarks
- Galafura viewpoint
- Traditional lunch
- Rabelo boat cruise on Douro River
- Wine Estate visit and tasting
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley Amarante Galafura Viewpoint Douro River - Day 4
Porto
After breakfast, you can wander through Porto at your own pace. The Ribeira District with its colorful weathered buildings is worth a walk, and the Livraria Lello bookstore is popular if you're interested. If you'd rather have someone guide you, there's an optional half-day tour available to the canals of Aveiro and the striped beach houses at Costa Nova.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ribeira District at your own pace
- Visit Livraria Lello bookstore
- Half-day guided tour to Aveiro & Costa Nova ($)
Landmarks/POIs Ribeira District Livraria Lello Aveiro Costa Nova - Day 5
Porto to Lisbon
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Porto train station around 11AM for your train to Lisbon. Once you arrive, you'll check into your hotel and have the afternoon and evening free to explore the city or simply rest after the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon at your own pace
- Day 6
Sintra Day Tour
You'll have breakfast and then meet up for a full-day guided tour. The day includes Pena Palace, the historic town of Sintra (UNESCO site), the dramatic cliffs at Cabo da Roca which is Europe's westernmost point, and a drive through Cascais and Estoril. You'll get back to your hotel around 5:30PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Sintra
- Pena Palace entrance and visit
- Explore town of Sintra
- Cabo da Roca viewpoint
- Pass through Cascais and Estoril
Landmarks/POIs Pena Palace Sintra Cabo da Roca Cascais Estoril 
- Day 7
Lisbon
After breakfast, you can spend the day exploring Lisbon however you like and find local spots around the city. If you want a structured day, there's an optional full-day tour that covers Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, and Óbidos, which are some of Portugal's most historically important places.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon at your own pace
- Full-day guided tour to Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré & Óbidos ($)
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Fátima Batalha Monastery Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 8
Lisbon to Algarve
You'll get up early, have breakfast, then head to the train station for your journey to Albufeira in the Algarve. After arriving around 1PM and checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax by the water or walk around the town's streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Algarve beaches
- Explore Albufeira at your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Albufeira 
- Days 9 - 10
Algarve
You have two full days here to kick back on the beaches and enjoy the clear water. You can spend your time relaxing, or if you want to see more, there's an optional tour of the Lagos region with its gold-colored church, the dramatic rock formations at Ponta da Piedade, the fishing town of Sagres, and Cape St. Vincent at Europe's southwesternmost point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on Algarve beaches
- Explore Algarve coast at your own pace
- Full Day Tour Grand Lagos & Cape St. Vincent ($)
Landmarks/POIs Lagos Ponta da Piedade Church of St. Anthony Sagres Sagres Fortress Cape St. Vincent - Day 11
Algarve to Lisbon
After breakfast, you'll head to the train station for your journey back to Lisbon, arriving around noon. Check into your hotel and use the rest of your day to walk around Lisbon's interesting streets or just relax before you leave tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lisbon at your own pace
- Day 12
Departure from Lisbon
Have breakfast, then meet your local contact in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Lisbon Airport and your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
