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15 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe

Authentic Portugal

This trip will take you on a 15-day tour exploring the North, Center and South Region of Portugal Mainland. Being developed for those who seek authentic circuits. During these days you will have the opportunity to enjoy the most of Lisbon and mystic Sintra, the Natural Wonder Mira de Aire Caves, the... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Lisbon

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Beach & Sea

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit the amazing cities of Lisbon and Sintra

2

Explore Porto and its glamour and flavors

3

Hike in the amazing "Arribas" of Douro River and explore the magnificent scenarios

4

Guided Tour & Wine Tasting in a very special Wine Estate & Producer of the Alentejo Wine

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Day

Private Transfer to your Accommodation. Free time for a first glance of Lisbon. Welcome dinner included enjoying a Fado live performance, at one of the most refined and typical restaurant.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Authentic Apartment
Day 2

place Highlights of the Portuguese Capital

Private half-day walking tour crossing the downtown of Lisbon. Visit Baixa the old downtown district of the city tasting the famous Pastel de Nata along the way, explore Rossio with Figueira and Comércio Squares and enjoy Chiado the glamorous part of the city with its iconic cafés and shops. You will have the opportunity to take a ride on the vintage tram to Alfama.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Authentic Apartment
Day 3

place Sintra & Mira de Aire

Self-Drive from Lisbon to your next destination: Lousã (approx. 2h21 - 213 km) along your way we suggest you two detours. During the morning a visit to Sintra, taking a special route: side by side with the Tagus River, you will be driven until the most western point of mainland Europe, the impressive Cabo da Roca (Roca Cape) that extends its beauty ripping the Ocean on a dramatic setting. Afterwards, drive to Sintra and visit its charming downtown, as well as 1 monuments of your choice (options: Pena National Palace & Park, Monserrate Palace, the Moorish Castle, the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira). For a different touch over your afternoon, a visit to one of Portugal's Natural wonder: The Mira De Aire Caves. Delight yourself with the beauty of this hidden treasure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 4

place Schist Villages: Heritage & Authenticity

Meet & greet your guide and set off for a morning of hiking along the green mountains of Serra da Lousã, following a path of both natural and historical importance: traveling back in time, we walk along the mountainous routes of the ancient villagers, crossing a Castle and a Chapel before we make way through the 2 of the Official Mountain Schist Villages. Lunch at typical restaurant.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 5

place Porto Walking Tour

Self-Drive from Lousã to your next destination: Porto (approx. 1h33 - 157 km). Private and adjustable walking tour in UNESCO Heritage Porto historical centre, presenting the history and main attractions from the Cathedral down to the unique Douro riverbanks. Porto is an inviting city of contrasts, with countless museums and ancient churches, and it is no wonder that it has won more than once the title of Best European Destination. You will visit as well 3 local small restaurants and try some of our local delicacies! Later, one of the most iconic and must experiences in town: guided tour & tasting at an exquisite Port Wine Cellar a real legacy full of history.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Authentic Apartment
Day 6

place Porto & its glamour

It's time to explore Porto its glamour and flavours opting for one of these options that we offer for you, so let us know which one suits you best: OPTION 1) Release your inner chef in our deliciously fun, technique based, hands-on cooking classes! Enjoy yourself in the kitchen, make a mess, have a glass of wine and enjoy the process. Performed on a hotel school used to this kind of experiences named The Artist. There will be a professional chef teaching and working with you, taking attention and valuing your capacity of organization, dynamics and group work. At the end you will taste some dishes. OPTION 2) The Sea - During this "out of the circuits" experience you will learn and taste something that is deeply connected with Portugal’s history and legacy: The Sea! You will have the chance to interact with several stages of the fish production. The day will begin by visiting a nearby beach waiting for the traditional fishermen’s boats to arrive from the sea with the catch of the day. Already on shore the selling and bargaining between fishermen and local sellers begins, where everyone tries to get the best and earn their living. We will visit a very small fish market, while the fishermen arrive with the live fish and do the trade with the local fish sellers. After enjoying this emblematic moment, we will set to visit a top quality sardine canning factory, a typical Portuguese delicacy that is known all over the world. This unit is carefully selected by our team due to its near 100 years of history and the manual labour process that is a live legacy of tradition! At the end of the visit there will be a can fish tasting. This morning of culture and tradition will end at the market where you will have the chance to choose your fresh fish directly from a traditional fish seller, to then be prepared at a restaurant close to the market. Lunch included during the selected activity.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Authentic Apartment
Day 7

place Side by side with nature Day Tour

Let's get in touch with Nature, here you have your options for this day: OPTION 1) 4x4 full-day tour to explore Portugal’s wild landscape of Peneda-Gerês National Park from Porto. Our guide will pick you up and take you deep into the Park, enjoying its mountains, local fauna and flora. There will be a picnic lunch in the nature with wonderful surrounding scenery as you rest. If the weather allows, you can swim in the therapeutic cold waters of the Park. During the ride into this protected region, recognized as World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO our guide will explain details about the local traditions and wild life. OPTION 2) Hike at the Passadiços do Paiva sideways by the Paiva River (approx. 6h). This awarded walkways wooden path will give you a close contact with the nature following Paiva River for 8kms. On this full day tour we will take you deep inside “Arouca Geopark” (approx. 1h30 from Porto) meeting the river that flows through a mountain valley. Our guides will leave you at the beginning of the trail and pick you up where the wooden walkways end. At the end there will be some time for a swim in the river cold waters (if the weather allows!) followed by a superb lunch where you can taste some local and famous tastes like the grilled beef “Posta Arouquesa” or the Portuguese liquor “Pinguça” known in all our land. When ready to go our guides will drive you back to your stay! During the day our team will explain you about the local life and traditions making your day the most pleasant as possible. OPTION 3) Canyoning at Peneda Gerês Natinal Park (adjustable level of difficulty; only available between April and September). Get ready for a day filled with great rappelling moments, sky-high jumps and amazing views and spots that can only be reached with the proper guides and material. Connect with the natural surroundings on a canyoning activity suitable for beginners and the more experienced alike. Navigate your way through the rivers.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Authentic Apartment
Day 8

place Douro Region: Touring & Tasting at Wine Estate

Self-Drive from Porto to your next destination: Douro Valley - Pinhão (approx. 1h45 - 128 km). Lunch at one of the most exquisite Wine Estates & Producers of Port and Douro Wines, overlooking the vineyards and the river. Afterwards, guided tour & tasting at their winery.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Wine Estate Property
Day 9

place Douro International Natural Park

Self-Drive from Pinhão to your next destination: Douro International - Miranda (approx. 2h15 - 176 km). Half Day hiking experience in the amazing "Arribas" of Douro River to explore the magnificent scenarios and stunning landscapes. Dinner included in a typical restaurant.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Countryside House
Day 10

place Birdwatching & boat ride on Douro River

Early rise and go for a birdwatching experience with our expert properly equipped exploring the region and the park - approx 3 hours. Common species to be spotted: the Golden Eagle Eye, the Bonelli Eagle, the Black Stork, the Griffin Vulture, the Blue Rock Thrush, Kites, the Azure-Winged Magpie, among others. For this afternoon we will prepare a boat ride on Douro Valley inside the Natural Reserve, allowing you to experience some birdwatching and the landscape. This activity will be made on a small boat outside the regular circuits and with the care of not interfering with the natural habitat.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Countryside House
Day 11

place Crato: A mystical place lost in time

After breakfast, self-drive from Miranda do Douro to your next destination Crato (approx. 3h51 - 370 Km). Free day for you to explore Crato is an ancient village that it's bounded deeply with Portugal's legacy as a Kingdom. It was conquered from the Moorish Empire in 1160 by the troops of our 1st King Afonso Henriques. It became a very important and strategically military and religious site where some kings were married. The Prior of Crato was an important and powerful counsellor. The Álvares Pereira family and coat of arms ruled this county and some of the most important heroes from our history lived and were trained here, like the Saint Knight Nuno Álvares Pereira one of Portugal's most important leaders that was decisive to maintain the country's independency in the XIV century against the kingdoms of Spain.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Pousada Mosteiro Crato
Day 12

place Alentejo: Flavours & Landscape

Self-drive from Crato to your next destination Évora (approx. 1h25 - 111 Km). Guided Tour & Wine Tasting to a very special Wine Estate & Producer of the Alentejo Wine: visit to the vineyards, winery, the working bottling line and cellars, topped with a visit to their private and impressive Carriage Museum. Enjoy a typical lunch at the Wine Estate Property.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel or Countryside House
Day 13

place Monsaraz: The countryside of Alentejo

On this day you can visit a very special village deep in Alentejo, Monsaraz. This blessed fortified place with narrow streets and typical constructions stands on a natural hill facing the big Alqueva "lake" where centuries ago the rulers and guardians of the region watched as sentinels for invaders coming from Spain.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel or Countryside House
Day 14

place Free Day in Lisbon

After breakfast, self-drive from Évora to your next destination Lisbon (approx. 1h30 - 132 Km). Free day for final pack and final preparations.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel or Countryside House
Day 15

place Lisbon Airport Transfer

Private transfer from your hotel unit to Lisbon Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Authentic Apartment
  • 4* Hotel
  • Wine Estate Property
  • Countryside House
  • 4* Hotel or Countryside House
  • Pousada Mosteiro Crato

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (14)
  • Lunch (5)

Transport expand_less

  • Private airport transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Private half day walking tour
  • Live Fado show during dinner on day 1
  • Half day activity (one option) in Porto
  • Full day outdoor activity (one option) in Porto
  • Half day hiking experience in Miranda Do Douro
  • Birdwatching in Miranda Do Douro
  • Boat cruise in the valley
  • Visit with lunch and tasting at a wine Estate Property
  • Private half day tour to Sintra (includes tickets and visit to 1 attraction)
  • Private half day walking tour and visit to the schist villages
  • Private half day walking tour in Porto
  • Visit Port Wine Cellar with tasting

Extras expand_less

  • 24h local assistance
  • Touristic City Tax in Lisbon and Porto
  • Personal Accident Insurance for the guided activities
  • Welcome reception by a member of our team
  • Personal travel journal developed by our team with all the route and coordinates required

Not Included expand_less

  • Rental Car
  • Flights
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Any transportation not referred as included on the program

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