Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your Portugal adventure starts today with travel to the country and arrival at your first destination. This is your travel day to get settled in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, Amarante)
- Day 2
Porto to Amarante
You'll arrive in Porto and head straight to the Douro Valley, settling into Amarante for three nights among the vineyards. Spend your afternoon walking around town at your own pace, then join other travelers for a welcome dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, Amarante)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Amarante
Landmarks/POIs Amarante - Day 3
Douro River Cruise
Start by checking out charming Amarante and trying its famous sweets, then cross the historic São Gonçalo Bridge. After that, you'll cruise the Douro River from Regua to Pinhão, seeing the UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards along the Port Wine Route. Lunch is served onboard, and you'll head back to Amarante for a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard the Douro River cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, Amarante)
Included Activities
- Explore the town of Amarante
- Walk across São Goncalo Bridge
- Douro River cruise from Regua to Pinhão
- Cruise along the Port Wine Route
- View UNESCO terraced vineyards
- Lunch onboard
Landmarks/POIs Amarante São Goncalo Bridge Douro Valley Regua Pinhão Port Wine Route 
- Day 4
Porto Market & Cooking Experience
Begin with a local market visit to pick fresh ingredients and see Portuguese produce with your hosts. Then you'll head to their home to prepare lunch together from what you found. Later, travel to Porto for a walking tour through the lively Ribeira neighborhood and historic riverfront before returning to Amarante with your evening free.
- Meals
- Lunch (Market-fresh lunch prepared with host family)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Galé Collection Alter Real, Alter do Chão)
Included Activities
- Visit to local market
- Market-fresh lunch preparation with host family
- Walking tour of Ribeira neighborhood
- Local expert-guided exploration of Porto
Landmarks/POIs Porto Ribeira - Day 5
Aveiro to Alter do Chão
Leave the Douro region and travel to Alentejo, stopping in Aveiro to explore its colorful canal boats and maritime heritage. Continue to the village of Alter do Chão for your three-night stay in this charming area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Galé Collection Alter Real, Alter do Chão)
Included Activities
- Explore Aveiro and its historic canals and heritage
Landmarks/POIs Aveiro Alter do Chão - Day 6
Marvão & Olive Oil Experience
Head to the hilltop village of Marvão with great views across the plains toward Spain. Visit a nearby olive grove to learn about traditional olive oil production and taste it over lunch. After that, explore the historic Alter Stud Farm from 1748, then your afternoon is free. Dinner is available on your own with transportation back and forth provided.
- Meals
- Lunch (Olive oil tasting and lunch at olive grove)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vila Galé Collection Alter Real, Alter do Chão)
Included Activities
- Visit Marvão hilltop village with panoramic views
- Olive grove tour and traditional olive oil production learning
- Olive oil tasting with lunch
- Visit to historic Alter Stud Farm (established 1748)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in nearby Alter do Chão (round-trip transportation provided)
Landmarks/POIs Marvão Alter Stud Farm - Day 7
Estremoz Market & Alentejo Wine Dinner
Saturday morning starts at the busy Estremoz city market full of countryside produce, then check out the flea market next door. This afternoon, choose between a local tile museum in Estremoz or a walk along the Serra d'Ossa path in Redondo. Finish the day with full-bodied Alentejo wines paired with a farm-to-table dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Full-bodied Alentejo wines paired with locally sourced farm-to-table dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Boulevard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Estremoz city market exploration
- Adjacent flea market browsing
- Alentejo farm-to-table dinner with local wines
Optional Activities
- Visit local tile museum in Estremoz
- Walk along Serra d'Ossa walkway in Redondo
Landmarks/POIs Estremoz Redondo Serra d'Ossa 
- Day 8
Évora
Travel toward Lisbon with a stop in Évora, a UNESCO-listed medieval walled city. You'll see the 2nd-century Roman temple to Diana and the mysterious 16th-century Chapel of Bones before reaching Lisbon in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Boulevard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of walled city of Évora (UNESCO)
- Visit Roman temple to Diana
- Visit Chapel of Bones
Landmarks/POIs Évora Roman Temple to Diana Chapel of Bones 
- Day 9
Belém & Alfama
Travel to Belém to see two iconic landmarks: the Belém Tower and the beautiful 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery facade (both UNESCO sites). Take a guided tour through the elegant Ajuda Palace, then have free time for lunch. Afterward, explore Alfama, Lisbon's oldest quarter, walking through narrow alleyways and shadowy courtyards with your guide. Return to your hotel with the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turim Boulevard Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit exterior of Belém Tower (UNESCO)
- Visit exterior of Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO)
- Guided tour of Jerónimos Monastery history and significance
- Guided tour of Ajuda Palace
- Guided exploration of Alfama district
Landmarks/POIs Belém Tower Jerónimos Monastery Ajuda Palace Alfama - Day 10
Farewell Dinner
This day is yours to experience Lisbon however you like. Explore the food scene, browse shops, or join an optional guided trip to Ericeira and Sintra to see windswept cliffs and charming palaces. Tonight you'll join fellow travelers for a farewell dinner with Portuguese cuisine, wine, and a traditional fado performance (UNESCO).
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner of Portuguese cuisine and wine with traditional fado performance (UNESCO))
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with Portuguese cuisine and wine
- Traditional fado performance (UNESCO)
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursion to Ericeira and Sintra
- Explore Lisbon's culinary scene independently
- Shopping downtown
Landmarks/POIs Lisbon Ericeira Sintra - Day 11
Departure
Your Portugal tour ends today.
