Welcome to Portugal

On arrival at Lisbon International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning make your way to the meeting point where you join the Touristic tour of Lisbon. Discover the vast riches of the city that was Europe’s first window on the world with this half-day guided excursion. For an idea of the capital’s true scale, we start by crossing the 17km Vasco da Gama Bridge – Europe’s longest – over the River Tagus for some breathtaking views over Lisbon and its seven hills. Then we drive back into the city to explore the suburb of Belem, where there are some important monuments dating back to the Age of Discovery. We stop at the 16th century Tower of Belem, a Unesco World Heritage site, which was the point of departure for the caravels sailing out in search of new worlds. Nearby is the Monument to the Discoveries, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Afterwards we visit the Jeronimos Monastery (also a Unesco World Heritage Site), a masterpiece in the Manueline style, and the Carriage Museum. Then, following the Tagus, we visit Alfama, the old town, where you can sample a glass of port in a craft shop.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day is free, for you to relax in the hotel or you can discover the beautiful landscape and history of Portugal.

There are a variety of OPTIONAL TOURS that you can choose from & book with us.

Obidos, Nazare, Batalha, Fatima and Aljustrel

Visits to five fascinating towns north of Lisbon are on the itinerary of this intriguing full-day guided excursion. Explore the historic and cultural attractions of Obidos, Nazare, Batalha, Fatima and Aljustrel as well as the chance to enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and journey north to Obidos through scenic landscapes dotted with windmills and orchards. Take a trip Nazare, a charming fishing village with large beaches where you will have plenty of time to discover the fascinating legends and traditions of this jewel of Portugal’s Atlantic coast. From the fresh air of the seaside, head back inland to Batalha, a small village with a big attraction: the Dominican Monastery, a late Gothic architectural masterpiece declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Here lie the remains of Prince Henry the Navigator, who pioneered European exploration and maritime trade with other continents. Next, travel to one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, Fatima. Here, you can admire the various religious buildings that make up the sanctuary and even attend Mass. Last a visit to Aljustrel, the birthplace of the three little shepherds of Fátima, Lúcia dos Santos, and Francisco and Jacinta Marto, who claimed to have witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Fátima.

Estoril Coast and Sintra Tour from Lisbon

Join us for a scenic five-hour guided excursion along the rugged Sunny Coast, with visits to a series of picture postcard towns. The highlights of the tours include Visit the royal Palacio da Vila in Sintra, Stand on the most westerly point of continental Europe at Cabo da Rocha, See the dramatic Atlantic coastline unfold before your eyes.

Overnight in Lisbon.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight to Porto.

On arrival in Porto airport, the driver will pick you up and and drop you to the hotel and check in.

Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.

Overnight in Porto.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Make your way to the meeting point and join the group for a tour of colorful tumbledown Porto, one of the most ancient and most beautiful cities in Europe. With its baroque churches, magnificent 19th-century buildings and medieval center, Porto is an architect’s dream, but it’s also home to a lively cultural scene, with music, art, and theatre everywhere you look. This half-day tour will give you the chance to experience Porto’s unique architecture, ambiance, and color, with a guided tour of the medieval center followed by a trip to a port cellar. Begin with a tour of the tiny cobblestone alleys of the Bairro da Sé, the medieval heart of Porto, where flapping sheets are hung out to dry between the buildings, and the locals sit in the shade in village-style plazas. Here the beauty and age of the buildings, as well as the Roman archaeological remains, have won the area Unesco World Heritage Status. Don’t miss Porto Cathedral, the Romanesque icon of the city. No trip to Porto would be complete without a chance to sample the city’s most famous export: port wine. At the end of your visit, you’ll cross the lazy river Douro to visit the famous port cellars of Caves Croft, in Vila Nova de Gaia. The huge barrels of the port is carefully aged to perfection in the cool stone cellars before being exported all over the world, and there’s plenty of opportunities to stock up on your favorites.

Overnight in Porto.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day is free, for you to unwind in the hotel or visits some of the stunning views of the coastal city of northwest Portugal.

There are a variety of OPTIONAL TOURS that you can choose from & book with us.

Santiago Compostela and Valença do Minho Tour

Visit two beautifully contrasting towns in Northern Spain and Portugal: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho. Enjoy the mix of Spanish and Portuguese culture as we embark on a journey full of history and nature. The highlights of the tour include Visit the iconic Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, Learn two lots of history from different perspectives. Follow in the hallowed footsteps of pilgrims over the centuries with this day trip to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, two incredible medieval towns in Portugal and Northern Spain. Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia, in Spain, famous for the shrine of St James the Great now housed in its magnificent cathedral.

Wine Tour-Douro Valley

Taste the marvellous flavours of the regional wine whilst appreciating beautiful views and historical wine cellars. Sail down the river Douro on a panoramic cruise to fully embrace the countryside. The highlights of the tour include Visit various iconic wine cellars, Discover the unique flavours of the local wine, Climb on board the river cruise to see all the iconic sights. Being the first demarcated wine region in the world and having its landscape classified as UNESCO World Heritage defines this charming and unique region of the North of Portugal. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to taste the typical wines of the region while visiting two various wine estates. Savour the exquisite flavours of some of the world’s most elegant wines with a full-day tour of the Douro Valley. Discover different types of wine produced in this vast and beautiful river valley, where terraced vineyards and old stone cottages rise above the Douro River.

Overnight in Porto.

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.