Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
You'll fly into Porto and have the rest of the day to settle in at your own pace. The UNESCO-listed center is there whenever you're ready to wander around, and you can soak up the local culture and atmosphere of this city on the Douro River on your own schedule.
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's picturesque city centre
Landmarks Porto City Centre - Day 2
Porto
Take a walking tour through Porto with a guide who'll cover famous monuments and the lesser-known spots throughout the city. You'll learn about local politics, religion, customs, traditions, and food. After that, head to one of Porto's oldest port cellars where you can try three different vintages and see why the wines made this place so well-known.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional taverna), Dinner
Included Activities
- Comprehensive walking tour of Porto's monuments and hidden secrets
- Visit to historic port cellar with wine tasting of three different vintages
Landmarks Porto Port Cellars - Day 3
Braga - Viana do Castelo
Travel north to see three towns in one day. Start in Guimarães walking through the medieval center and up to the castle where Portugal was born, then check out the Palace of the Dukes. Next you'll head to Braga to see the Bom Jesus do Monte complex with its massive 17-flight stairway. Later, arrive in Viana do Castelo and grab fresh seafood at this coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal in one of the city's medieval squares), Dinner (Fresh seafood in Viana do Castelo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Guimarães' UNESCO-listed medieval centre
- Visit to Guimarães Castle
- Visit to Palace of the Dukes
- Visit to Bom Jesus do Monte complex
Landmarks Guimarães Castle Palace of the Dukes Bom Jesus do Monte Guimarães Medieval Centre - Day 4
Ponte de Lima - Gerês National Park
Begin with a guided walk through Viana do Castelo looking at Manueline, Renaissance, Baroque and Art Deco buildings throughout the city. From there, continue to historic Ponte de Lima and cross its medieval bridge before having a traditional lunch in the town square. Then you'll visit Quinta do Ameal wine estate to tour the cellar, learn about organic wine production, and taste some wines. You'll finish at your hotel on the edge of Gerês National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Ponte de Lima town square), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Viana do Castelo's architecture
- Visit to Quinta do Ameal wine estate with cellar tour and wine tastings
Landmarks Ponte de Lima Medieval Bridge Quinta do Ameal - Day 5
Mateus Palace - Douro Valley
Spend the day on a gentle walk through Gerês National Park with clear streams, hidden waterfalls, and quiet lakes around you. After lunch by the water, you can swim and cool off. Later, head to Vila Real to see Mateus Palace with its baroque architecture, then drive into the Douro Valley to your hotel with views of the famous terraced hillsides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at the water's edge in Gerês National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxed and gentle-paced walk in Gerês National Park
- Visit to Mateus Palace
Optional Activities
- Swimming in streams and lakes in Gerês National Park
Landmarks Gerês National Park Mateus Palace - Day 6
Douro Valley
Travel to Pinhão in the Douro Valley heart and board a historic Rabelo boat for a cruise on the river with wineries on both sides. You'll then take a local train along the river to Peso da Régua. From there, a coach brings you to a family-run winery where you'll walk the vineyard, learn how wine gets made, and sample bottles before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic Rabelo boat cruise on the Douro River
- Scenic local train trip along the Douro River
- Leisurely vineyard tour at local family-run winery with wine sampling
Landmarks Pinhão Peso da Régua - Day 7
Aveiro - Coimbra
Head south to Aveiro, a former major seaport that now has canals crossed by colorful traditional boats you can see throughout the city. Walk through the historic center, then continue to Coimbra for a guided tour of this university town. The historic center is filled with buildings from many different periods spanning nearly a thousand years.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Aveiro's historic centre
- Guided walk through Coimbra's university town and historic centre
Landmarks Aveiro Historic Centre Coimbra Historic Centre 
- Day 8
Batalha - Alcobaça - Nazaré - Óbidos
Visit Tomar, the last Templar town, and explore the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ to learn about Templar history. Continue to two UNESCO monasteries: Batalha with its flamboyant gothic style from the 14th century, then Alcobaça from the 12th century. Stop in the fishing village of Nazaré for lunch, then head to the medieval walled town of Óbidos to try sweet cherry liqueur and walk the cobbled streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at traditional fishing village of Nazaré), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Convent of Christ in Tomar
- Visit to Monastery of Batalha
- Visit to Alcobaça Monastery
Optional Activities
- Sampling cherry liqueur (ginja) in Óbidos
Landmarks Convent of Christ Monastery of Batalha Alcobaça Monastery Nazaré Óbidos 
- Day 9
Évora
Head south into the Alentejo region and visit a working cork farm surrounded by rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves, and vineyards. Learn how cork farming works and about the local plants and animals, then taste wines at the farmhouse. After that, go to Évora for a walking tour of its UNESCO-listed center with roots going back to Roman times. Climb the cathedral roof for views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to working cork farm with learning about cork farming and activities
- Wine tasting at cork farm
- Walking tour of Évora's UNESCO-listed centre
- Visit to Évora Cathedral including roof access
Landmarks Évora Cathedral Évora Historic Centre 
- Day 10
Lisbon
Travel to Sintra to see this romantic 19th-century town with its ornate, colorfully painted villas and palaces surrounded by parks and gardens (the whole area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then head to Lisbon and enjoy a sailing cruise on the Tagus River. After you check in at your city center hotel, join an evening walking tour to experience Fado, Portugal's traditional music. You'll visit traditional Fado spots in Old Lisbon and catch a live performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Fado music)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Sintra's historic heart with ornate villas and palaces
- Sailing cruise along the Tagus River
- Walking tour experiencing Fado in Old Lisbon
- Visit to Fado House with live performance
Landmarks Sintra Historic Centre Tagus River 
- Day 11
Lisbon
Spend your final day on electric tuk-tuks heading from Lisbon to Belém while passing the river and seeing city life around you. Explore Belém's famous monuments and learn about Portugal's golden age of exploration. Back in Lisbon, visit the Orient Museum to see Portugal's connections with Asia. Then board a vintage No. 28 Tram from the 1930s that takes you through Lisbon's oldest districts. End with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Electric tuk-tuk ride to Belém
- Exploration of Belém's monuments and exploration legacies
- Visit to Orient Museum
- Vintage No. 28 Tram ride through oldest Lisbon districts
Landmarks Belém Orient Museum - Day 12
Departure from Lisbon
You'll transfer to Lisbon Airport for your flight home.
