Best of Portugal

Up to 4 people
6 nights
From medieval castles and monasteries, cobblestone streets in quaint villages, to the beautiful golden beaches on the Atlantic, Portugal is an amazing destination with so much to discover. This itinerary will take you through the two most important cities, Lisbon and Porto, as both have so much to offer in terms of culture, gastronomy, history and beauty. The first stop will be in the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, immediately enchanting you with its exquisite azulejos tiles, dominating baroque architecture, and characteristic tram cars rambling past on cobblestone streets. The celebrated neighbourhoods of the city, such as Baixa, Alfama and Bairro Alto, make up a colourful, patchwork maze just waiting to be discovered. Lisbon is renowned for its culinary delights, from pastel de nata to bacalhau, as well as the melancholic and expressive Fado music, a tradition born right on there the city's streets. From here, you can visit nearby Sintra, with its beautiful castles and palaces, as well as the quaint coastal fishing town of Cascais. Depart for northern Portugal and the city of Porto, a Unesco world heritage site. The city, framed by the D. Luis I bridge, is filled with a kaleidoscope of colours, medieval streets, decadent buildings, fisherman’s boats and buzzing atmospheres. Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river and facing Porto, offers up plenty of opportunities to sample a nice glass of port, the famous fortified wine for which the area is known. The nearby Douro Valley is an enchanting wilderness, with beautiful landscapes as you cross the Douro river and travel through the endless terraced vineyards and quaint villages. This renowned wine region, in addition to producing port wine, has excellent red and white wine. To accompany your wine, you will enjoy the dining scene here that is the culinary capital of Portugal. 
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Inclusions

  • The trip begins in Lisbon and finishes in Porto
  • 3 night stay in a charming apartment in Lisbon
  • 3 night stay in a charming apartment in Porto
  • Fado Show with traditional dinner in Lisbon
  • Full day tour of Sintra & Caiscais. Transfer included.
  • Full day wine tour in the Douro Valley, visiting two cellars. Lunch and transfer included.
  • Half day walking tour of Vilanova de Gaia with 3 wine tastings
  • Personal Travel Assistant

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 - Arrival

Get settled into your charming apartment, right in the center of Lisbon.

Day 2
Day 2 - Lisbon

Free day to explore. This evening you will experience a live Fado music show while dining on a traditional, tasty Portuguese meal!

Day 3
Day 3 - Sintra & Cascais

Head out on a full day exploration of the renowned castles in Sintra, the quaint coastal fishing village of Cascais, and Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe!

Day 4
Day 4 - Porto

Make your way north to Porto, where your centrally located apartment will be perfect for visiting major points of interest.

Day 5
Day 5 - Douro Valley

Head to the incredibly beautiful landscapes of the Douro Valley for a full day of wine tasting and lunch!

Day 6
Day 6 - Porto

Learn more about Port wine on a walking tour of Vilanova de Gaia, sampling different wines in each cellar!

Day 7
Day 7 - Departure

Wrap up your time in Portugal with a full heart and wonderful memories!

Inclusions

Personal Travel Assistant
A member of our staff will always be at your disposal before and during your holiday for trip details, preparation and arranging free time extra activities and services.
Wine Tour of Douro Valley
Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Douro Valley on this full day tour, visiting two vineyards with wine tastings and enjoying a delicious lunch.
Fado Show with dinner
Enjoy a scrumptious dinner while experiencing a live Fado music performance, traditional Portuguese music renowned for its expressive and profoundly melancholic character.
Vilanova de Gaia Wine tasting
3 hour walking tour by the river in Porto, with tastings at 3 cellars of this fortified wine that the city of Porto is renowned for.
Sintra & Caiscais Tour
Full day visit of the area surrounding Lisbon, visiting nearby Sintra, renowned for its beautiful castles and palaces and the fascinating coastal fishing town of Cascais.

Terms & conditions

Best of Portugal is a vacation package of 6 nights (3 nights in Lisbon / 3 nights in Porto) staying in a charming apartment in the heart of each city. Bookings are based on availability of accommodations. Not included: Airfare, ground transportation, any free time extra activities not mentioned above. Please note that all itineraries may be subject to change.

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