Begin your journey in this UNESCO city of Porto with a guided stroll through its historic heart, from the unique tiled beauty of São Bento Station, Clerigos Church to the grand Cathedral. This city is known for its picturesque riverside scenery, stunning architecture featuring colorful azulejo tiles, and a lively culinary scene.  

👗 Attire Tip: Please wear chic and comfortable attire but do bring a jacket for the evening as we will be out all day and will go directly to the port tasting and dinner. Good walking shoes are a must.

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Morning

Breakfast at the Hotel
Fuel up for the day at our hotel. We plan to depart the hotel at 10:30 for the walking tour.

Igreja do Carmo
We'll meet our guide for the day here and take in the sites of Porto during this half day walking tour.

Afternoon

Snacks along the way today

In the late afternoon, we'll meet our driver to take us across the Dom Louise I bridge into Gaia. Tour the historic cellars where port wine has been aged for over a century. Learn about the winemaking process as you walk past the oak casks and hear the story behind each style. The port tasting will complete the afternoon.

Evening

Our evening in Gaia is just starting with a curated dinner at an important port house. While dining with sweeping views of the Douro River and the old city of Porto you'll feel this city's true heritage.

Overnight: Intercontinental Porto

Step into Portugal’s early history as you visit Braga’s soaring Cathedral and the hilltop sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. Continue to Guimarães, known as the cradle of the nation, and wander its charming medieval streets and the grand Dukes Palace.
🚌 Approx. 45 minute private transfer

Morning

Breakfast in hotel

Bom Jesus do Monte
Our journey today brings us to the northern city of Braga. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga is famous for its dramatic Baroque staircase of 573 stairs which winds up the hillside in a series of terraces adorned with fountains, statues, and gardens. This UNESCO site was 600 years in the making.

Afternoon

Guimaraes
Lunch in Guimaraes

Continue to Guimarães, known as the cradle of the nation, and wander its charming medieval streets and the grand Dukes Palace. This was Portugal's first capital. Its well-preserved historic center is another UNESCO World Heritage site filled with medieval landmarks, including a 10th-century castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, set against a backdrop of narrow, cobbled streets and traditional plazas. 

Evening

Dinner
Tonight we will gather for a group dinner.

Overnight: Intercontinental Porto

Venture into the breathtaking Douro Valley, where terraced vineyards meet winding river views. Enjoy a private boat ride, a regional wine tasting, and a leisurely lunch paired with local vintages before returning to Porto at sunset.

👗 Attire Tip: Casual dress for boating so wear soft soled shoes and carry a light jacket

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Morning

Breakfast at Hotel

Private Transportation to the Douro River Valley
Enjoy the 2 hour scenic drive up to one of the many wine and port producing areas of Portugal

Private Boat Tour on the Douro River

Afternoon

Our private boat tour continues with wine tasting and lunch

Evening

Early evening arrival back at the hotel

Dinner

Enjoy a group dinner reminiscing about the day’s activities. 

Overnight: Intercontinental Porto

We say goodbye to Porto and begin our journey toward Lisbon, the country's capital. Along the way, we’ll discover the medieval town of Obidos and Buddha Eden, the largest asian style garden in Europe.

🚌 Approx. 2 1/2 hour private transfer with stops along the way

👗 Attire Tip: Dress comfortably for the drive, option to change after hotel check-in

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Morning

Breakfast at hotel and check-out

Obidos
Just north of Lisbon lies Obidos, one of Europe's most well-preserved walled towns, offering a step back in time with its narrow, cobblestone streets and historic buildings. Explore this medieval town on your own. Walk along the ancient wall, shop for artisan crafts and try the local specialty ginjinha, a sour cherry liqueur.

Afternoon

Lunch: Explore Obidos and try one of the many cafes on your own before heading to our next destination.

Buddha Eden

Go at your own pace and stroll thru Buddha Eden. This sanctuary was built by Portuguese businessman and art collector Jose Berardo as a reaction to the 2001 destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan. The garden serves as a tribute to the lost statues and aims to promote peace, harmony, and cultural tolerance. 
Evening

Arrival in Lisbon and Check-In at Heritage Avenida Hotel

Group Dinner

Later in the evening, gather for a group dinner to enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine. 

Overnight: Lisbon, Heritage Avenida Hotel

Today will be an immersive day in Lisbon, the capitol of Portugal. Our guide will acquaint us with the city and the evening will finish with traditional music of fado and dinner

👗 Attire Tip: Comfortable dress for half day walking tour and casual chic for the evening.

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Morning

Breakfast at hotel

Meet our guide for a walking tour of some of Lisbon's highlights

Afternoon

Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch with the group before heading out for some shopping or back to the hotel for free time.

Evening

🕕 7:30 PM
Our night out. begin with a short ride to a fado house for music and dnner. Experience the heart and soul of Lisbon by immersing yourself in a traditional fado music, an art form of melancholic longing and soulful Portuguese expression with dinner.

Overnight: Heritage Avenida Hotel

This full day explores the unique town of Evora, a city of charming eccentricities, a place where ancient wonders happily coexist with a lively university crowd and shops overflowing with intricate cork creations and hand-painted azulejos. We'll taste the wines from this region, Alentejo which is Portugal’s largest region and agricultural heartland, planted with cork forests, olive groves, and vineyards.

👗 Attire Tip: Comfortable dress for site seeing ; casual chic for the evening.

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Morning

Breakfast at hotel

Arrive in Evora mid morning for our walking tour. HIghlights include Chapel of Bones and Temple of Diana.

Afternoon

Lunch

Visit to Alentejo winery for a tasting and lunch.

Evening

Return back to the hotel prior to our group dinner.

Overnight at heritage Avenida Hotel

Sintra is a charming town located in the lush hills of the Serra de Sintra amidst an evergreen pine forest known for its whimsical villas and ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle. The main attractions include the vibrancy-colored yellow Palácio Nacional de Pena, the Neo-Gothic mansion of Quinta da Regaleira and the medieval Palácio Nacional de Sintra. The town's entire center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

🚌 Private transport to Sintra and Cascais
👗 Attire Tip: Comfortable clothing for exploring towns

*Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

🕰️ MORNING

Breakfast at the Hotel

Depart for Sintra

We have an early pick-up for today as we head to Sintra. Located at the top of a mountain, Pena Palace is one of the world's most spectacular palaces and one of Europe's most eclectic constructions planned by King Ferdinand. Resembling a fairy-tale castle, it was built in 1840 over an old monastery, which was incorporated into the new building with tiles from the 1520's.

🕰️AFTERNOON

Continuing on to Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Cabo da Roca, once known as the rock of Lisbon, is Europe's most western point and even awed by those who thought it to be the end of the world.  

After leaving Cabo da Roca we will head toward the quaint seaside village of Cascais. During World War II, when Portugal remained neutral, European monarchs sought exile on the Lisbon coast, settling in Cascais and neighboring Estoril, bringing a touch of glamour to the town. 

LUNCH

Casual lunch with the group in Cascais then return to hotel in Lisbon.

🕰️EVENING

Our final group dinner in Lisbon will give us time to share our best stories and smiles which will last.

Enjoy breakfast today before checking-out and departing for the Lisbon airport.

🚌 Transport: Group airport transfers
🏨 Overnight Stay: None (Departure Day)
👗 Attire Tip: Comfortable travel clothing

✈️ Airport Transfer & Departures